I Flew Premium Plus on United Airlines (was it worth it?)
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- čas přidán 21. 11. 2020
- After spending one month in Mexico, I flew from Cancun Mexico to Istanbul Turkey on United Airlines. From Newark, NJ i flew on United Airlines (flight 960) to Frankfurt Germany where i experienced their Premium Plus Economy for an extra $199 upgrade fee. If you want to see more of Istanbul Turkey make sure to subscribe for some awesome content coming from my Turkey travels!
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Comment below whats the largest airport you've had to fly through? I think mine has to be Franfurt in Germany or Istanbul''s massive airport!
Hong Kong hahaha
@@TyrelsChannel Cant wait to go there!! been on my buketlist for a long time
Frankfurt airport is massive, beside the China airports.
@@seans9149 haven’t been to the China airports yet but I imagine they are pretty large
@@alexandwhite
By the way, your videos are delightful and beat all the other people’s videos!
I am in the luxury business and images, so I have seen lots of marketing and PR. Videos!! Keep it up, my friend!! I hope to meet you someday in a city or airports!!
I will be in Istanbul next week for one month!! 🤞🙏
We just flew United Premium Plus from Houston to Hawaii and back and it was an amazing flight. Felt so good after an 8 hour flight for half the cost of 1st class.
Thanks for sharing your experience flying right now Alex. I look forward to when I can travel again.
Thanks for watching man! Def seems like more people are in airports now compared to when i flew i first flew in June!
I hope you have a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing your adventures!
Thanks for watching Joia! Got some exciting videos coming
Premium Plus cabin on United is kind of a sweet spot for transatlantic flights. I flew it going to Brussels and back to DC and I had the entire row to myself so I had a “bed”
Haha yeah I was loving the extra leg room was kinda surprised by it for a transatlantic flight!
@@alexandwhite In my experience the better planes are used on transatlantic routes
@@lyfeoffaz195 that's correct.
The largest airport I've been to is probably DFW - Dallas Fort Worth. Oh and btw, the first class on the Boeing 777 and the business on the 787 are amazing. You can actually lay down. If you fly AA they have nice wines and great food! 😋You'd love the experience.
I fly internationally 100% of time (we'll did before covid), and fly Polaris (business class) only. But wanted to see how Premium Plus was...I did a SFO to SYD, and the the experience was absolutely better then Economy Plus, in-regards to amenities & food. And you are totally right as it is a middle ground between Economy & Polaris...but a happy middle ground! 🙂
The experience was nice but I will have to say I missed my Polaris, and as a 1K...I also missed my perks, leisure and comforts. Great video & hopefully you'll due your next flying Polaris - big difference? 👊respect 👊
I recently flew Polaris for the first time. Not a Business traveler, so I don't get to do it quite often, but the difference between Economy and Polaris is just out of this world. Flying economy, you just can't wait for the flight to end. Flying Polaris, you just don't want it to end... Worth it 100%, something that needs to be experienced at least once in a lifetime.
You’re pretty Lucky not only getting a free upgrade, but having the whole row to yourself!
Great video, can't wait to fly in Premium to London in December. I do have an odd question thought. When I transferred through Frankfurt from Orlando on the way to Norway I went through immigration and went left through the duty free shop right to my next gate. Just wondering why you had to go through security again in Frankfurt?
Thanks for the great review of United premium. Helped us decide!
Did you like your middle seat or would you recommend being in the front row for extra leg room or in the back row to recline against the wall
the front row with extra leg room was amazing would deff recommend that instead
U looked tired after that long journey from Cancun to Newark to Frankfurt before arriving in Istanbul. Get a nice rest n have a wonderful day.
Thanks for watching Yasin!! 🙏
Largest airport I’ve ever been to is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta.
i've never actually connected through atlanta but i heard its a very large international HUB
@@alexandwhite mine largest airport is Dulles i think or maybe chicago
What phone service do you recommend for international travel? Thanks man!
Before I left the U.S. I downloaded Google Voice. So I always have a U.S. number which can be accessed via an app on my phone. However I typically always get a local SIM whichever country I’m in since it’s usually pretty affordable. Hope that helps!
@@alexandwhite Cool! Thanks the tip!
The line for immigration during normal travel is at least an hour. Book trips that take that into consideration. Thanks for the video
David Arredondo
Unfortunately having the entire row to yourself is not much of a benefit in Premium Economy on any airline as the seat armrests cannot be moved to allow sleeping. In most cases the seat armrests can be moved up and out of the way in Economy only.
@@FlaThunderstorm agree my friend. great if is full
U r in Istanbul. Happy new adventure.
Yes! Got an awesome video coming from Istanbul this week
@@alexandwhite Thanks.
Hay Alex, is this something new that you need a visa with a US passport?
Just a thought, how come you used your miles for an upgrade since the airplane is half empty these days... Thanks ! Sean
To get to Istanbul you need to apply for an eVisa Online (depending on what country you’re from). I actually used miles to get the flight originally which is why I decided to spend the money for an upgraded and try out their premium plus cabin
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You should get the Amex Platinum. They will take care of you with all the upgrades; you pay $550.00 and the first year free.
I love the card; I get away with most up fees. If you like? I will refer you so I can be rewarded too!!
I thought you have a US passport, so how come evisa needed it?
I do have a passport. But eVisa is still required for 3 month multiple entry. I’ve already got the chase reserve card, only reason I don’t have the Amex is cause It doesn’t help my credit score since it’s a charge card
I can’t wait to fly on united airlines the flight from lax to hnl on delta airlines was a bad experience on the flight the movie didn’t work for a long flight from Los Angeles to Houolulu and being on flight I want to have a one stop to Hawaii on united hopefully on the 787-10
Was it the 787 ?
Off topic…but you’re so humble. 😊
What are some of the best ways to rack up miles? You always use the same airlines?
Personally through credit card sign up bonuses. When I plan on making a big purchase (like camera equipment) I sign up for a new credit card and try to earn their big sign up bonuses which I then use for free flights. But if I’m paying for the flight I def try to stick with one single partner airline (ie. star alliance)
@@alexandwhite thanks bro! Any cards you like the best?
@@DeeGreene I've been using the chase sapphire reserve for the last 2-3 years. Got the United Club credit card back in September to rack up some miles with Star Alliance so thats been great too with a big signup bonus
@@alexandwhite cool. Looking into getting a new business card today. Thanks bro!
@@DeeGreene if you're getting a business card look into chase ink business, they got a great sign up bonus
I wish you showed the food
Honestly it was the same as economy meal
Look at that plane and Airport.
cool video but where was the pic of the lobster mac & cheese? 😂😂😂
I was too busy stuffing my face and forgot to film it 🤣 no joke it was that good for plane food
@@alexandwhite I've flown business quite a few times and never been offered lobster anything!
@@nathanaguilera4822 haha this wasn’t even business class! 😭 I’ve never been in business, this was only premium economy
@@alexandwhite I've only been in business and first playing the points and miles game or because a family member worked for the airline. When I'm paying it's economy all the way!
Hopefully I’ll get to eventually try business/first class (once I have enough miles 😅)
Nice video good
Thanks for watching man!
Watching now.. 👌
awesomeeee thanks tyrel!!
@@alexandwhite You already must be in Istanbul as of this time.. Enjoy your stay there and Keep safe. Looking forward for more Vlogs.
僕はユナイテッド航空は大好きです