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United Airlines vs Vistara Business Class Comparison

United Airlines Vistara
Rating 7/10 8/10
Seat type Polaris lie-flat Business Class Lie-Flat
Lie-flat Yes Yes
Seat width 22 inches 21 inches
Alliance Star Alliance None (Star Alliance connecting partner)
IATA UA UK
Hubs Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Houston (IAH) Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM)

United Airlines — Pros & Cons

  • + Polaris seats with excellent bedding
  • + Dedicated Polaris lounges at hubs
  • + Massive global route network
  • Inconsistent product across fleet
  • Older 767s lack direct aisle access

Vistara — Pros & Cons

  • + India's best business class product
  • + Modern 787 fleet
  • + Excellent Indian hospitality
  • Merged into Air India
  • Limited international network
  • Premium pricing for India market

The verdict

Vistara takes the edge with a 8/10 rating compared to 7/10 for United Airlines. Vistara stands out with its Business Class Lie-Flat, while United Airlines offers Polaris lie-flat. Both airlines provide lie-flat business class seats, so the best choice depends on your route, schedule, and personal preferences.

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