United's NEW Premium Plus Cabin Review - Is it worth it?
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We were given special access to try out United's Premium Plus seating. This isn't Premium economy or Polaris class, it's in the middle of those two. It's only offered on international flights and there are only 3 rows of seating. In this video we cover exactly what premium plus seating is and what our opinion of it is. We flew from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland New Zealand (AKL) which means we had plenty of time to try out these new seats during our 13 hour flight. Let us know if you liked our review of United's Premium Plus Seating. United airlines is part of the Star Alliance. We are both frequent flyers and hope you enjoy our trip report of the new premium plus seating.
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One of the most honest simple reviews, way to go.
You guys nailed it! love the editing style and how you guys are able to do a video like this and not care what other people think. Not you should but it still take courage!
lol.. it is a little weird as people walk past.. The worst is when they try to comment or say something "funny".. then we have to reshoot whatever we just said. "Two Thumbs back" to you 👍👍 😉
I loved this review! You two really are really good at reviews and included some humor but are not obnoxious like other travel vloggers that try to be funny.
eidorian101 thank you! That’s so kind of you to say. Glad you liked watching this.. we had fun making it 😀
Another great video you two!! Love your content, your videos, and your adventures!! #teamroamaroo
thanks so much! this is a the first video of yours that I have seen and you are very good communicators! Love the text tips and hashtags!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the kind words 😀❤️
UA 's premium plus cabin addresses the travel comfort needs of business travelers who cannot expense a business class ticket. Indeed, it is a smart move by UA. Also, your disclosure of working on another project with UA is highly commendable and it adds credibility to your excellent presentation.
I booked the Premium class because for my flights between Christmas and New Year's Day it was just $300 more than economy, so I chose this :) This is so detailed, thank you guys!!
Looking back, do you think $300 was worth it?? I tend to be quite good and constantly checking seats to ensure I give myself the best chance to have an open seat next to me in Economy... $300 isn't crazy expensive but also not cheap either. I struggle to determine if it's worth it..... maybe important to note, it's a 13hr flight that leaves in the morning so I don't necesarrily intend on sleeping too much on it in the first place.
I like your disclosure that you are working on another project!!!!
An excellent review of what appears to be a relatively unique product - I wonder how it compares to premium economy in BA for instance - those seats did look comfy though :)
Thanks so much. I am trying to upgrade on my flight from USA to Europe and this have me some insight
We flew from London Heathrow on Saturday to Chicago Ohare, we loved it, great leg room, real meals. It was a United 767 300, would do again.
Excellent video with great content and an honest review. I am a loyal United and love the Polaris Class on our long hauls and don't think I could handle not laying down anymore! I just flew from Cairo to Kenya on Egypt Air in their First/Business on a red eye and was miserable, even with the great service! ha ha Thanks for sharing and I subscribed.
Thanks for sharing your review. I will have to go through some of your other content but as others have said i would be interested in finding out if you have reviews comparing carriers in like service and equipment, and price. I actually would be interested in maybe some domestic stuff as well
Thanks for the feedback.. We'll be sure to do that once we get the chance 😀.. Do you have a domestic airline you prefer?
formerly known as domestic first or business class. Then again, I was able to get a seat in it for no extra cost when they first started running this aircraft from EWR to LAX.
Probably because you’re star alliance gold and they market this seat on domestic transcon flights as economy plus instead of premium plus.
Entertaining and informative as always. Love you guys!
Great videos! Keep them coming.
Thank you!
Keep in mind that on most non-p.s. transcon domestic routes flown by long haul planes, Premium Plus is sold as Economy Plus.
Damn she got some muscle! 💪💪💪Keep it up girl. Health is super important
i love you both ! thanks for the information :) and the attitude you possess !! is amazing . hope to see you soon :) .. im a fan :)
Thank you so much Tiffany ❤️... We love you too! and really appreciate having you as a fan!
Thanks for the video...very helpful. LAX to EWR for $199 seems worth it for the Red eye.
I traveled all over the world for the last 25 years and I always use business class with United. Your video was very informative. I might want to try that seating, I just hope im not spoiled. I fly to Thailand at least 4 times a year and have my second home there. That flight is is almost 24 hours.
My thoughts. We may be spoiled.
wow! love it!!
incredibly helpful. Thanks. Trying to decide if I should upgrade. EWR - Johannesburg
You do some great work for UAL. Glad you are enjoying. Feel free to communicate needs for improvement as well.
Your review convinced me to book our flight in Premium Plus. Thanks!
Just got a seat in Premium Plus for $120 extra from basic economy. Since I’d already have to shell out an extra $100 for an extra bag, the Premium Plus will definitely be worth it, since it already includes 2 checked bags! The upgrade will end up costing me $20
Ps: you two are a beautiful couple with such wonderful chemistry! Subscribed!
Thank you! 😀Where are you traveling to?
@@Roamaroo all the way from San Diego to São Paulo - Brazil!
Nice one!
Great trip report! I recently came across james asquith's review of them and it was amazing & hilarious.
Yes its worth it I just flew United from Newark to Tel-Aviv and back 11 hours each way in regular economy and I should of upgraded it was so cramped in regular economy!!! Next time I will up grade to economy plus!!!
i think its cool im on the united 777 seat 20A jsut like you guys. although im not fan AT ALL of any american airline as im a fav of lufthansa 747-8 and KLM for me going to europe. you guys i hope with this video united can change my mind about united airlines.i prefer 4 engines over 2 but thats me. i trust the germans with their aircraft more then americans and theirs and the maintenace and so forth. but im hoping this flight willinstall a little confidence in united thanks to your video! im seat 20A which is window on the wing right :)
So you have less room in your seat d/t the IFE? or is it the same?
How is the service on domestic flights? Do you get food?
Thank you for the video! I'll be flying to Japan from the US and wanted to see if this would be worth it for my long flight. It appears that it will be if it doesn't cost way too much more at the time I fly. :)
Let us know how your trip goes😀
Of all questions I have... haha are the socks compression socks? :)
Great video guys!!
Hello is there bassinets on the bull heads??
Oct 1, 1019, Prior to SFO to CDG, at check-in we got offered an upgrade. I didn't know it was for the CDG to SFO leg. When we boarded to come home I was "shocked" that we got such good seats. Sitting down, my outstreached hand couldn't touch the back of the seat in front of me. I spent half the flight home playing with all the buttons and exploring the cubbyholes. I got some decent headphones and ate like a human with china plates and flatware. I even got a toothbrush in a goody bag. Great move by United. I still want to sit in the very front and get the foot massage I've been hearing rumors about.
777
The food massages are the best!
obsolete professor same thing happened to me when I flew SFO-HKG
I downgraded myself twice from the Premium Plus to the Premium because I saw that there were a few entire rows of seats open, wanted to lay down on my overnight long haul flights.
Like and enjoyed your review. Couple of helpful questions. This coming fall we will be traveling on International flight on a United Dream-Liner 10 and will be in the same seats as you. Do you know if the meals service has changed since your trip? I understand they have done away with china etc. to plastic and cheap pronto meals and no champagne. Any idea if there is any truth to the changes? Also how much of the crew knowing who you were etc. helped to make you rated #10 service. Recent reviews by others seem to contradict your report and isn't close to what you experienced. Just trying to gain a more updated experience. Thank you.
Sorry Bill, I wish we could answer all your questions but I we haven't flown this class since our video.
@@Roamaroo Thank you for getting back. Could you take another flight soon so I know. LOL....Thank you again
These seats are great especially in corona times because you get an entire row to yourself if not two
is it better sit 3rd row premium economy so no one behind you or middle?
Rock stars! Love your stuff!
Thanks so much 😀 . Appreciate the love ❤️
I flew Premium Plus from CDG to ORD and I liked it, it’s not a nice as Polaris but better than Economy Plus.
Im checking for flights to Frankfurt and for some reason premium eco is cheaper on the return than economy
Thanks for sharing this. What about the recline on 3rd last row 22 - can they recline? If row 21 reclines and row 22 can’t recline - then row 22 would suck to have for higher $$$ spent on premium plus tickets. Please say that row 22 can recline too.
Yes, Row 22 reclines the full 6 inches. There is space behind the seat and the bulkhead to facilitate full recline.
I have a question! Hopefully someone can help me out. If you sit at the bulkhead, do you get a personal TV screen to watch movies on still? Or is that just if you sit behind another seat. Hoping to figure this out! Trying to aid my husband in his first overseas flight as he is very anxious about it. Thanks guys!
Yes. You get your own tv screen. It’s in your arm rest. The bulkhead seats are a little narrower because of this.
the other good thing about their review - is that they truly focused on food and especially on SEATS! So many airline review videos, they make a MAJORITY of it about their hotel, the drive to the airport, the airport. The clouds outside the plane. This review did some of that when it was relevant - but mostly, a quality, ON POINT review. Oh, if she gains 10 pounds and has a little gray one day - holy shit that 'll be something
too nice
Question from someone who's never flown anything other than economy: Do you get to keep the slippers and everything in the amenities kit?
Great question! 😀 Yes! You get to keep the slippers and the amenities kit. Some airlines also give you pajamas too which is really cool.
What plane were you on? 767-300ER?
But some plain model from Unided the sit is just a regular sit with little more space. Depend if you luck and get A New model
How is the width? I’m fat (my words) and when my wife & I flight, the arm rest goes up, giving me extra room. Or does the arm rest go up?
With that footrest, can you store a under seat luggage bag under the chair?
This has got me so excited!! Upgraded our seats both to and from Maui! Tried to surprise the wife but she saw the email. I mean she has 3000 unread emails. How does that happen? 😂
😂 they're sneaky ...
Wait from where
I have the same tow on an upcoming flight to London. We are in the same row 20, but seats D and E... do the front row premium plus not have TVs? I sure hope there isn't just one tv for the whole row.
The tv is below the seat... you pull it out like your tray table. Safe travels❤️.. Enjoy London!
@@Roamaroo thanks!
What about the last row in premium plus ie 22. Does that also recline same 6 inches or coz of the last row that’s something a limitation for row 22 ?
Yes, it reclines the full 6 inches. There is space behind the seats and the bulkhead to facilitate the recline.
Flew on United Premium Plus from EWR to DEL on Sep 15, 2021 - Although the cabin was good, and comforts as described, the service was horrendous, The missteps included - No food / beverage service for 10 hours (Just 1 meal services an hour into the 13 hour flight, and a small snack/breakfast an hour before landing) - Missing amenity kit (attendant was rude when we pointed this out - said she would get one but never did), Really bad lavatories (I know it is likely to be bad on a 350 passenger 13 hour flight - but I have previously flown Air France / Delta - where they did actually clean it during the flight). Overall just felt completely ignored. Very disappointing.
That's such a bummer. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. and only 1 meal!? Ugh.. that's frustrating. I feel like Airlines haven't gone back to "normal" service ever since Covid.
So...where was the TV located for your bulkhead seats, and where was the tray table located??
DRT VEGAS both we’re in the armrest
United economy plus seat width on the super-tight 10-abreast 777s is just 17" inches, not the 18" inches you mention and note. This provides no difference in width from regular economy. Let me tell ya - it sucks!! This is one MAIN reason to consider the Premium Plus seating of your review. Thanks.
Great objective review from passengers that really know what they are talking about. It's nice to get an unbiased review from paying passengers. Thank you!
I usually fly in premium plus and I can tell you it is most certainly worth it! Economy and economy plus can feel cramped sometimes
How is economy and economy plus different? The seats and seat configuration are the same. Are the rows in economy plus further apart giving you more legroom?
@@alvexok5523 Yes and also the seats themselves are more comfortable. Economy plus has just enough legroom; economy is unbearable for more than 7 hours.
You guys sure like showing yourselves.
Does row 20 have more leg space compared to row 21 ? For someone over 6 feet tall is it comfortable
Good question, I'd love an answer to that as well😅
Has this question been answered on another forum? Thanks.
Its ridiculously expensive on some routes even on off season days.. its more than twice the premium economy of virgin atlantic for where I am flying!
Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy is wonderful! United just put lipstick on a pig and charged double.
If you booked early enough no cost above Economy Plus regular Internationally or Domestic
That's good to know! Thanks for the tip 😀
To me, it is definitely worth it. I wish they offered it on more flight. And contrary to popular belief, premium economy doesn't cost "twice as much" as economy. It is usually only a $200-$300 more. Sometimes, the cost is the same or cheaper. For example, we are going to Japan in December (🤞🏾). The premium economy tickets cost roughly the same as regular economy and in some cases, the premium economy tickets are actually CHEAPER.
So my plan is to always get premium economy
Sounds like you found a great deal! Enjoy Japan! It’s amazing
Correct, prem plus was only $240 vs eco plus $197 on my flight from Newark to Madrid.
Flying next week as of now with Premium Plus. My question is if it's worth 25k points to waitlist Polaris Business.
Yes, definitely. Is it just 25k points and no cash?
@@Roamaroo yeah I know super weird its so low, but hey I'm on the wait list. Pretty sure the flight is booked solid so it's a very small chance.
@@liveandletlive2894 Fingers crossed for you!!!
Did I hear correct? You guys say you LOVE taking long flights?
Love watching
Thanks.. we appreciate it!
It would be cool if they replaced all the domestic United first class on their 737, A320, and 757 with the premium plus seats
Question. Does the last row of premium plus recline like the rest? Or is it blocked by the back bulkhead??
It does recline the full 6 inches. There is space behind the seat and the bulkhead to facilitate the recline.
don't forget the PRIORITY BAGGAGE service...saved my ass on a tight international to domestic connection at OHare once
the seats remind me of domestic first class seats. Perhaps just slightly smaller
Please explain how so many young people (20s-40s) are able to post reports like this on outrageously expensive accommodations on major airlines. Are they working for the airlines?
Maybe in some cases they get sponsored for the reviews. Just my opinion, I may be wrong
1:32 is likely your answer
How do u guys watch movies in the bulkhead seats?
There's a Screen that pulls up from the arm rest
I flew premium plus (the new seat) last month and I didn't get a menu just a standard economy meal like everyone else :/ and no champagne :/
Hmm.. that's a big let down. What route did you fly?
@@Roamaroo UA 16 back home EWR to LHR
Pretty frustrating :///
not surprising. United has been in a race to the bottom for some time now. Will never fly them again internationally
2:19 Your info isn’t right:
- Economy = 17.05” width, 31” pitch
- Economy Plus = 17.05” width, 34” pitch
- Premiuum Plus = 18.5” width, 38” pitch (They get the same food as economy)
- Polaris = 22” width, 78” pitch
I think you looked at the info for a 787-10 when your on a 777
Interesting 🤔.. Thanks for the info. 👍 We looked it up on United's website but maybe it was the wrong plane.
curious did colette ever live in germany?
She did now.. why do you ask?
@@Roamaroo i lived in germany and knew a colette, does she have a sister?
You must have gotten lucky with the service. I just flew united premium plus from chicago to london and the service was horrible there and back. I didn't finish my meal in 5 minutes or less so I had to hold all my trash from the meal the entire flight in my seat on both flights. and I didn't see a flight attendant again until breakfast was served one hour before landing. On the way back I was in the bulkhead seat with my son and the FA didn't even bother to get our trash after the meal and basically just skipped us. I also found the seats extremely uncomfortable. I was in so much pain in less than 2 hours. And champagne was never offered to Premium plus on our flights. Also every single flight was delayed causing connection problems. And the smaller connecting flight we came in on had something dripping on me the entire flight from the ceiling. Horrible experience. Perhaps they knew you were youtube travel reviewers and pulled out the PR for you.
You aren't alone.. This video was made pre-covid. It seems like the service in all parts of the airline industry have dropped.
those veins in those arms OMG
Where are u going
how many inches do you like?
Just show the area and do voice talk after
How do you feel about the new Mileage Plus Program?
Four across, who is United kidding?
I didn't mind the arrangement. If you check out the other airlines, Delta and American also have 4 across in their Premium Economy cabins on the 777 and A350. It is still part of the economy cabin after all. It's not business. Many international carriers also have the 2-4-2 layout for Premium Economy.
Taking a hat on a flight seems like it would be a pain in the ass
and looks ridiculous
0:43 Harry Kane sighting
Busted! My secret is out! 😂
Air New Zealand codesharing flight.
Hello🙋🏻♀️
Hi there!
Unable to evaluate without knowing aircraft; looks like a 787, but ?
Thats basically the premium economy class in most international airlines...unfortunately local airlines in the US has never even gotten close to the best top 10 airlines in the world because of their lower standards when it comes to comfort, food and service. Sadly it is so inferior that they just can't compare.
Just fly Polaris like always do, and dont worry about Premium Plus
No champagne?
at that price just fly Singapore airlines
But AA & DL are so much better, let alone international carriers!
@@CaptainJAF Than United: United International First Class that I took to Brazil, was not equal to my long haul International Business Class experiences with European Airlines! These include: TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, Lufthansa, LOT Poland, Swiss, or Virgin. Also, both my Continental Business First Newark-Lima, & TAM Brazil International First Class flights to Buenos Aries, were hands down better than United Global First Class!
Imagine taking a US carrier for an international flight.
Premium economy seems like a ripoff to me. Maybe if it was a couple hundred bucks more I'd consider it but definitely not worth double
...also, you really don’t really show things in the plane...it just half done! Show us the view from window but !?!
If your gonna do a review then do it like we are there with you.
Unlimited booze?
Oh Yeah! I think they stop serving once you're drooling on yourself.
Roamaroo well u are attractive. I’d keep the drooling to a minimum
My experience, they serve the Premium booze, but not as often as in Polaris. Maybe it differs per route. Seat itself is worth it to me, as I was actually able to sleep some on the flight.
Would you go into some someone’s house and put your feet up on their walls????? Why go on a plane and do the same thing? And why encourage people to do that? You don’t own the plane. You are a guest.