Rewind a few years and United’s long-haul business class was an absolute disaster. The infamous 2-2-2 layout meant awkward eye contact with strangers, no direct aisle access unless you were lucky, and the sort of privacy you’d expect at a suburban bus stop.

United's first jet equipped with United Elevated cabins won't be flying until early next year, the airline celebrated the unveiling with a takeover of a warehouse in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.

United Airlines is investing $150 million into its food and drinks menu, introducing a new caviar and champagne pairing for passengers travelling in business class

The Independent's Ted Thornhill tries out United Airlines' new Dreamliner seats at a launch event in Brooklyn. He's pictured above in a working version of the new Polaris Studio business-class seat, which can become a double bed with a mattress topper (Ted ...