TRAVELUnited unveils the first of its new 'Polaris' business-class loungesThe entrance to United's Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare.United AirlinesEntrance to United's new Polaris lounge at Chicago's O'Hare Airport is seen during a media preview on Nov. 30, 2016.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYThe full-service bar at the United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare.United AirlinesThe showers in the United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare.United AirlinesThere are great views of airfield activity from many seating areas in the United Polaris lounge at O'Hare.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYSeating areas in the United Polaris lounge at O'Hare include pods with pull-out marble tables.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYHot and cold dishes --in small portions -- will be served at the United Polaris lounge.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYOne of the specialty cocktails in United's Polaris lounge in Chicago comes with a tiny paper airplane.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYThe full-service bar at the United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare.United AirlinesChicago mixologist Adam Seger had a team of bartenders from across the country create specialty cocktails for United Polaris lounge.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYA table-and-seating area at the United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare.United AirlinesChicago-based chef Art Smith created a seasonally-influenced, locally-sourced menu for the Polaris Lounge. Also served at the lounge: his signature fried chicken and Hummingbird Cake.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYThe full-service bar at United's Polaris Lounge in Chicago.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYThe check-in area at United's Polaris Lounge in Chicago O'Hare Airport features a Chicago-inspired light sculpture.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYArtist Wolfgang Buttress created the Chicago-inspired light sculpture for the Polaris lounge and will also create an original installation for the other eight Polaris lounges.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYThere are plenty of private seating spaces for work and relaxation space at the United Polaris lounge at O'Hare.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYShowers with valet service-and daybeds are among the Polaris lounge-offerings.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYDaybeds in the United Polaris lounge have slippers and sleep amenities, white noise, and adjustable lighting.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYThe Saks Fifth Avenue bedding used for the Polaris in-flight expereince is also featured in the lounge's daybed-rooms.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYArtwork is featured prominently throughout the United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare.United AirlinesShower rooms in the United Polaris lounge have two-sided valet closets so passengers can get clothes pressed while showering.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYThere are washers and dryers in United's Polaris lounge so fliers can address spills and other laundry related travel needs.Harriet Baskas, Special For USA TODAYA mock-up of a Polaris seat, including Saks Fifth Avenue amenities, will begin to roll on United planes in early 2017.United AirlinesPolaris sleep amenities include slippers and pajamas for long-haul flights.United AirlinesFliers will get upgraded in-flight amenity kit for Polaris flights.United AirlinesA mock-up of United's new Polaris business class seat shown in nighttime lighting. The seats will first begin flying in early 2017.United Airlines