This is United Economy Class in 2023?! (787-10 Dreamliner)
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Is United Airlines the right choice for you? Today, we are flying from Los Angeles to Tokyo on board a United Airlines 787-10 Dreamliner, in economy class. Here is what you can expect on board in 2023!
For a flight that long it all comes down to seat comfort, yet you spent about 10 seconds saying it was as mediocre as every other airline. How about seat pitch, width and recline? Every airline and aircraft type is different. Use your camera to show how much room between your knees and the seat in front of you? How hard or easy is it to bend down and pickup something under the seat in front? How much more is an economy plus seat and is it worth it? You should focus more on what actually matters.
Been a loyal UA supporter since mid 80's but sadly I saw its decline from top notch airline to below discount airline category. Service was ok but not great. Food was edible, lack of variety, presentation but good in portion size. Seats are now so cramp that coach or economy is really cattle class. Even its premium economy is not comparable to top notch airlines like Singapore, ANA, Air France, JAL, Eva air, Cathay pacific and the new Starlux. Nowadays, I will only fly in US if I don't have any better choices. If flying to Europe, mostly use Lufthansa for its efficiency and comfort, Turkish air or TAP for better services, comfort and slso food. If flying to Asia Pacific, will go on ANA, Singapore airline, Starlux, Cathay Pacific or Eva Air for better flight experience, service, food, comfort, and better seat configurations. So sad...😢
Every airline allows free seat selection. UA, for basic economy, charges extra if you want to select your seat before 24 hours of departure. If you go economy plus, still needs to pay extra for that perk. Just nick and dime you so they can squeeze addition $$$ to their bottom line.
Thanks man!
I'm doing EWR to NRT tomorrow, so I'm using this video as a guide.
this is super helpful as i’m flying overnight united to the netherlands in 4 days in economy and i wanted to know what i’d possibly expect! thanks so much!
You’re welcome! Have a great trip!
great review!!!
Chicago to Kona ....
I'm old enough to consider flying anywhere, much less across oceans and continents.... a miracle !
great video!
Recently made the trip from SFO to Tokyo on United economy. I was well satisfied with the experience.
I once flew United in coach Seattle-Tokyo-Hong Kong-Chicago, The best flight was Tokyo-Hong Kong but the crew was Singapore based. Very polished service and really good. I've got an upcoming trip on United from Chicago-Palm Springs in coach. I looked today and the price for a First Class upgrade was $350.00 one way so I will probably be staying in coach.
I have flown First class with United, and I regretted paying the $350. It wasn’t that much of a difference. But it did make me feel special!
One thing I like about United, compared to foreign airlines is that they allow free seat selection for economy ticket. That made my decision to fly United to Melbourne.
Flew United from London to Newark & vice verse.
Overall comfortable and slept a lot but the food choices were way too carb heavy.
the outlet below your seat is that a USA outlet? Or is it also USB A?
Its it in every United long fly?
I flew united economy roundtrip London to Chicago and I was honestly really impressed most notably with how fast boarding and disembarking was compared to BA which always seems to be delayed
Thanks for this helpful video. I agree with you that economy long haul isn't great but to me it's just one day & the most important thing is to arrive safely at your destination. I flew United economy last year Sydney to London via San Francisco return & overall it was pretty good. The cabin crew were helpful & professional, the food was ok & entertainment system was good. I will definitely fly with them again. I know many won't agree with me but I don't expect or want restaurant standards or super reclining seats - it's better for me to have more spending money on my holiday.
Yes! An increasing unpopular opinion :/
We need silly people like you to keep flying United, so more seats and better fares are available on other better airlines.
How’s the leg room on the economy class? Because I flew ANA and Japan Airlines they got to be sa best economy class compared to most of the Airlines
@@kikodiamsay3138 Terrible on United. Their long haul fleet has 31 to 32" legroom. The biggest sin is the super rock hard seat back and seat cushion they chose to reduce weight.
@@kikodiamsay3138 I’m not sure how United’s legroom compares on paper, but ANA was more comfortable. Probably because the seat itself was more comfortable.
Been flying United since the 80s, they get you where you need to go at a good price.
Good information
How comfortable are the seats? Did the seats recline enough? This would be so important on a long haul flight.
I have flight on next week with united airlines, the bag dimensions they mentioned was 158cm and my bags was 160cm, this leads to any problem with dimensions , will they concentrate on weight or dimensions for check in bags, for 1-2cm any problem or onlu weight is important for check in Bags
For the upgrade cost to fly economy plus on United you could book JAL economy . Much better than any domestic carrier .Why anyone would fly UAL, AA or DAL to Asia makes no sense.
I enjoyed your video! Very well done! Have you flown internationally in United’s Premium Plus cabin? If so, I would be interested in hearing your comments. Also, is United your preferred carrier? Thanks!
Thanks! I have only flown international in economy with United. And yes, they are my preferred carrier when I am traveling on a budget overseas since they are reliable and consistent. I wouldn’t say I enjoy it, but then again flying economy has never been enjoyable on any carrier imo.
Ha, I enjoy it too. RT Jfk->AUS with Delta today (on board at the moment).
Nice! I’ll be flying again next month BCN > AUS
I'm actually really glad watching video like this specially working at United Airlines Customer service
What about seat size. Did you fit ? Didn’t look like it.
It all depends which seat you get I flew nrt to sfo in late February I got stuck in the sandwich seat. I had no choice it sucked. If you get an aisle seat it isn’t bad.
That’s true
You don't get to pick your seat with United if you fly in economy?
@@ericrodriguez28 Nope... the "cheap" fares people talk about on United is Basic Economy. Yes, they are available on international routes as well! You can wait to 24-til to select whatever is left. Since business travel is down, that means less status customers are flying these routes to take up the nice seats, so you may find a decent seat last minute but no guarantee.
Thank you! I’m going to Japan in a week from Mississippi flying economy. It was $800 cheaper than Delta for my 4 person flight!! This review makes me feel more confident now! It’s not the best but it will do if on a budget!
I recently took my mom on first first international trip via United. She agreed it’s not that bad! I hope you have a great trip!
If you are that tight for money, fly Zip Air... way cheaper than United and better service.
ZipAir is much much better than UA
I'm taking UAL to Japan n June. SFO-HND. Flying economy for 11 hours. It's not bad though, since I always fly economy when I go overseas. I just cannot see paying thousands of dollars for the food and the bigger seat. I have flown first class before and it is nice. That was an upgrade so I didn't have to pay for it.
Yeah economy isn’t that bad! I hope you have a great trip!
Do you know if United Airlines offers bluetooth connectivity to the infotainment system in economy on the 787-10?
So you can connect your bluetooth wireless headset to the infotainment. system for watching movies.
Keep up the good work.
. You have a great channel.
Thanks! And I’m not sure. When I rode United in 2023 from Europe, there was no Bluetooth. But you can buy a Bluetooth adapter online just to be safe
I’m flying on a 787-9 Dreamliner to Tahiti. I can upgrade from Economy to the next level up which has extra legroom for about $259. Is it a good idea? I don’t have long legs, but I do get uncomfortable on long flights.
Upgrade to Premium Economy? The difference is very minimal. But if you can grab First/Business/Polaris for that cost I would definitely upgrade
So are they past the “dragging people off the plane” stuff?
What about leg room.
What do u think about buying an economic seat then when arriving try to ask for an upgrade and pay less then normal price?
Love the idea but most United flights are full and the chances of a last minute upgrade are very unlikely
great video. I feel sorry for you with that three inch recline on United
3 inches? It felt more like 3 millimeters
@@chadalexander yes its shame how UNited Airlines recline is so ridiculous. People should boycott them and maybe take the japanese airline. Al least with them the recline is decent.
@@chadalexander was masks mandatory on board? Saw you were wearing one. You are very smart. Which state are you from.
Masks were no longer mandated anywhere as far as I could tell.
@@chadalexander but i saw you wear one. You are smart. so you live in Japan
Do they still make you pay for the earphones?
Nope
Those few words…..United, long haul, economy. Arghhhhh!
Is wine free for international flight on United ? Economy class
In my experience yes
❤🎉🎉
Do the economy seats recline?
Barely!
Tokyo? I’d go ANA or JAL for soooo many reasons
He is clueless... Not just ANA or JAL. Every freakin' airline serve this route, direct or connect, is better than United.
ZipAir is a discount airline but much better than UA 😢
flew United SFO to Narita. Terrible. Never again
I prefer Delta for long flights
Anyone know if you 5'9 will you be able to sit comfortably?
I’m 6’2 and my legs just fit. You should be fine!
I took a 787 on AA to Rome. They stuff way too many seats in it.
I find United really hit or miss, some flights I would say they are the best us based airline, other flights I would say they are the worst (at least out of the legacy carriers) it really seems to depend on the plane you get
I would say delta is the most consistent overall and that American is almost always terrible
It seems United economy seats are narrower than American, Delta or Southwest
They do feel especially cramped
Damn how can you afford to go on thee flights?
It’s all about finding the best deal. You’d be surprised with how little you can pay if you are patient and flexible
I like facial expression on the thumbnail. Economy -_-
1:00 yaaas United. Torture meeee please! ❤❤
united is awful. they are my bottom choice always. tragically uncomfortable seats - although i would have liked to hear what you thought of the comfort in economy class on the dreamliner. no info here, really.
Please stop saying all economy seats suck... Only United sucks! United literally have the smallest, narrowest and hardest economy for networked legacy airlines. Even the cheaper low-cost airline on this route has a better seat than United and several hundred dollars cheaper!
can anybody please provide Mr. Alexander with a pair of socks
I'd be embarrassed working for United.. They want to force people to pay extra for REGULAR economy seats. An aisle is now premium? And any economy window seat is premium? They are the extremely cramped economy seats that give everyone leg cramps. You can't even reach into a bag under your seat. It's too cramped to get anything out.
And they will put anyone 8n an exit row that PAYS money for it. They don't care about safety. The 99 year old grandma is supposed to help people off the plane. And a Professional Firefighter can't have a seat there to rescue people? So infuriating.
Real men fly coach. Period. The End..
Real men swim or hike
United airlines is just so bad, so so bad