The Truth About Whether United Premium Plus is Worth It | Comparing Economy, Economy Plus, Exit Row
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- čas přidán 27. 11. 2021
- In today's video we'll talk about that one time I took a trip and got the upgrade to United Premium Plus. It isn't quite first class but it's the next best thing. We'll talk about whether or not it's worth it, what you get, and if I'd do it again.
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In today’s video we will be talking about getting upgraded seats while taking a United flight and what it’s like to fly United Premium Plus. Sorry, I couldn’t splurge for the First Class. If anyone watching wants to pay for me to test it out I’ll gladly accept! I also know this isn’t the most exciting video but I watched one similar and found it helpful so people helping people. It’s a beautiful thing
On our trip to Ireland and Scotland we tried all the seat options, within reason of course. I typically use travel rewards or credit card hack my way to a variety of trips whether abroad or domestic. Attached above is a video I have that goes over how I’ve been flying free on Southwest for the past two years. But these flights were ones that were paid for so I figured an upgrade was okay.
As a starting point I am a modest 6’4” while my wife is 5’ 6”.
With the standard seat, you all know what that is like and for myself it can be a little tight and for a more normal sized people it's not bad, but still not great. For the luxury of choosing to sit in the aisle that cost $29 per person.
Next up is the exit row. The extra row provides extra space and sometimes it is the ultimate hack because you have an infinite amount of legroom. When it comes to food while seated in the “economy” area was your typical microwavable food with plastic silverware. Nothing to brag about but it was edible. We took this from Dublin back to the US for the low cost of $152.
Next up is the Economy Plus seats which has grandiose claims of up to to 6 inches (15 cm) of extra legroom and are located near the front of the United Economy cabin. They boast that it can help you get you on your way when you reach your destination. Because, you know, getting off 3 rows earlier makes a big difference. Economy Plus seating is available on all United flights and most United Express® flights. In order to be able to sit in this area you do need to typically bundle and then pay the fee. So essentially you’ll need to pay to have opportunity to pay $169 to seat here. We had no meals but we did get snacks and drinks.
The final seat we have in the prestigious United Premium Plus it’s not First Class but it is right there in the middle! I think the upgrade in total is about $550 per person. Luckily I had United points from a credit card hack I did year ago. The real reason I did this was because we were doing a red eye the landed at 9:00 and would have to have all day being out and about and was hoping to sleep.
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Thanks for the info! Looking forward to your next video
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful thanks! Our seats have just been ticketed through group tour. I paid to upgrade to economy plus but now will use points to be hopefully upgraded to premium economy.
Glad you found it helpful!
Welcome back. I typically fly Cathay Pacific when I go to Asia and have always flown Premium Economy. I agree that it's a much more comfortable option. You make some interesting points about exit row etc. however. Will keep those points in mind the next time I book a flight.
Thanks for watching! Exit row is a bit more crowded and worst food but glad I experienced the Premium even if just for one leg!
Very interesting vlog. Greetings and thanks for sharing. Have a great week. 👍
Thanks so much Greg!
I flew Austrian Airlines & Lufthansa in their respective premium economy classes just before covid & it was an improvement over sardine class. Despite being owned by Lufthansa, Austrian had the better premium experience. I'll be flying to Europe this spring and I'm looking forward to trying out United's premium plus between Denver & Frankfurt.
You’ll have a great time!
Hi! Thanks for this video. I was just wondering if the very last row seats window side of Premium plus do recline or not? Because that’s what my husband and I choose and we are traveling with a 1year old baby. Thoughts?
Yeah it is my understanding that all seats in that area recline.
I’m curious about the headphones they provided. We’re they good quality, could you hear the entertainment well and were they noise canceling or was the nose reduction amount good?
For sure good quality. Better than those cheap earbuds they typically give but they weren’t not noise canceling.
How are the middle seats of exit row on United Dreamliner? I'm flying from SFO-MEL.
That I do not know. If you are in an exit row you should have great leg room though! Enjoy Australia it’s a blast
The exit row is and idea... BUT they dont recline. Thank you for the video!
Generally they don’t recline but that can depend on the airline and the plane, also whether there is one row or two. That is a great point as something I didn’t mention because I usually don’t recline so thanks for adding that!
@@JakeMillerDoesTravel Okay, didn't have a reclining one yet, three times flown so. Thanks for the information. Your vídeo helped me choose over the weekend :-) Funnily enough, Premium was cheaper than normal economy X-D
@@GOLVEL I just goggled it because I didn’t know your fact haha. So it still could be wrong. Oh really? That is awesome!
You can google of some sites do specifically talk about seatings ,whether best ones / worst ones & they tell you if they recline ,or not !! It depends on the type of aircrafts / airliners !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
@@spark_6710 seatguru Is probably the most well-known one.
Would you recommend sitting in the front row of premium plus? or does it make it hard to watch TV
Does really make a difference in my experience.
Do you get a free checked bag with economy plus?
Hey! Yeah we did!
No nice way to say it: I’m fat. I fly with my wife, and lift up the arm rest just to get a little extra space. Premium plus doesn’t seem to have that option. Am I going to be wedged in to that seat? See a really nice price in mikes. Enjoyed the video.
The sits are wider than the normal seat but you are right that there is no way to raise the arm rest unfortunately
Please include the type of aircraft in description.
I honestly don't remember sorry!
767-300 or 400.
Tell me more about how you sleep
Usually in a bed under a sheet and blanket with the fan on.
Does the chair recline and feet up?
Yes it does!
@Jake Miller Does Travel thank you. It's so tricky figuring out exactly what the seat does by watching a video. I have a bad back, but Business Class shot-up to $9,000 so I thought I'd try Premium.
Is Premium Plus worth it for an 8hr overnight flight for $246?
Is that extra over the regular? I would for sure do it at that price. Especially if you are able to sleep on planes. I think exit row has better leg room but premium plus was better seats, less crowded, better food, and was great. I just can’t sleep on planes and need lots of legroom being 6’4”
@@JakeMillerDoesTravelWhoa ! You're very tall !! You definitely need more extra leg room !! I'm only 5.3 ,so not really necessary. Lol.💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
@@spark_6710 It's definitely a requirement
@@JakeMillerDoesTravel Lol. Indeed ! 😆
Is premium plus worth an extra $300 ?
Depends on what your options were. Over Economy? Yes, absolutely. Better seats, better food, better experience. Especially since I’m 6’4”. Comparing against an extra row, premium has more space in the seats, better food, more stuff like that gift bag but slightly less leg room for someone my size and on long flights that’s what I need. But premium plus was an awesome experience and a huge upgrade over economy.
2:48 literally sounds like you're saying "the final C" common dude, add that T at the end of it. "the final SEATTTT"
Nah brah, all the cool kids call it the final C
3:59 I know covid is over and everything but dude, if a mask is required put that damn thing on top of your nose!
Agreed the more I talked the lower and lower it got. I got a big head 😢