It's fascinating to me to read different perspectives. UA has the Guam market to its self and charges accordingly. Congrats. A snack basket was offered later in the flight. It was better, but really, not good. All United widebody aircraft have lie-flat seats in business class. rsplayer123 1 min. Like is a door really necessary on every business class seat,I prefer to not have them as they make it feel like I am sleeping in a coffin. Now that was special! These routes are served by aircraft with flat-bed seats and this flight was no exception. . If youd rather a mid-flight siesta, the seat transforms into a fully-flat 198-centimetre bed, with plush Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, mattress pad and comfortable cooling gel foam pillow. Now on United all there is now are very non interactive FA's and horrible food. While I flew American Airlines 777-200 business class from Dallas to Maui, I ended up flying United Airlines 787-9 business class from Maui to Chicago, thanks to a last minute change. Any destination. The judges might give that decision to ANAs The Room or Qatars Qsuite. I had a similar experience on HNL-ORD in January. Thats a nonstarter. Mind blowing? United Airlines 751 Neawark (EWR) - Los Angeles (LAX) Saturday, June 29 Depart: 04:00 PM (7:30 PM actual) Arrive: 06:48 PM (10:09 PM actual) Duration: 05hr, 48min Distance: 2,454 miles Aircraft: Boeing 787-10 Seat: 9L ("Polaris" Business Class) Business class was being catered, so economy class was boarded first. We all get it, u make money but shut up. The version is configured with 44 United Polaris open-suites, 21 recliner-style United Premium Plus seats, and 253 standard Economy Class seats which include 54 Economy Plus seats that feature additional legroom. If you need to check bags (or talk to an agent to sort out a ticketing issue), its really easy in Terminal G. The ticketing hall is massive, and the signage is plentiful and clear. The lady next to me did bring some food along and ate it. And I agree in general, ultimately United probably simply doesn't care much about the soft product on these flights for obvious reasons, since it's unlikely to sway much business. But u going and add up everything u write off. Each way is 16 hours. Login now. So have you been in Frankfurt this week, possibly?? Much worse than standard reverse herringbone IMO. It looked about as good as it tasted. With 17.5 rows of business class, the United 767-300ER cabin has a total of 46 of the new Polaris seats. United uses this aircraft on both international flights and domestic flights, with most long haul flights flying into smaller cities in Europe. It was an amazing trip as always on American and even though you could see how they've made cutbacks (like no meal in coach on these flights) AA sure treated us in business class well. Only thing is I dont think they check if really 1K , BP scans and off you go. Lunch was served after takeoff. Your feet will feel a bit tight unless you choose a seat in row one. United's business class features larger, more comfortable seats. They can't be bothered to run the galley how they have been trained. @Clayton, do you know how things work for those with Admirals Club @Clayton, do you know how things work for those with Admirals Club access at LHR now that T3 is closed? Input departure airport. Just for fun I also snapped a picture of the American 777-200 that I was initially going to fly to Dallas. Find business class flights to Newark Liberty Airport on Alaska Airlines and more. And youre just now discovering UA crews are the loudest in the sky? Featured user comments Onward and downward! AA all the way. Not once was "From the Flight Deck", energized. I think they're catering company there needed to be fired 10 years ago. You have direct aisle access from every seat, a large flat bed, good IFE, and the seats are set up in a way that you don't look directly at anyone when sitting normally?? They did a full Delta One service and had the HNL SkyClub stocked and filled with excellent staff. Is food served in business class on United? Wed. 1 stop . Matthew I do not want to be too nosy but could it be possible that you are in Germany this week. We had Thai chicken over noodles. I don't think I will use United business in the future given the latest experience. The cheapest flights to Los Angeles Intl. A Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow were placed on each seat. And 360 delta is like red carpets at award shows. My thoughtwell maybe United should pour some of their profits back into passenger service, instead of dividends for their shareholders. flight_takeoff. The seat map for this United Airlines 757-200 features United's p.s. That might get someone's attention. Uber and Lyft are similarly expensive - by the time you add the toll and tip you're looking at close to $110 by car. But thanks for replying. You were flying in their premium cabin, but ultimately it is business class. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. However, you can fly in a lie-flat seat and get premium business class service on four premium transcontinental routes: While you won't get premium perks, you can also fly in a lie-flat United business class seat on the following domestic routes within the continental U.S.: In addition, United uses Polaris-configured aircraft for the following flights to Hawaii: Most of United's widebody fleet has been retrofitted with new Polaris seats, and United expects to finish the last Polaris retrofits by summer 2022. The HNL to DEN 777 flight, approximately 9 hours?, (I forget), was again ONLY ONE MEAL. And Ill never get it. Spit on u. I dont care if you spent 20-30k on this trip. Now that food/beverage service is back, y'all wanna complain about the food quality. Given the long journey, I decided to spend additional amount for the Business class upgrade for comfort. . Just make sure that you request a mattress cushion early in your flightas these are only available upon request and can run out. Fly round-trip from Los Angeles from $6,321, from New York from $12,659, from San Francisco from $14,027, from Newark from $16,855. , Thanks for the kind words! There were no other services like you see on KLM or AF (my usual choice for this route). I had similar experience as AA Plat on nonstop UA DCA-DEN. Thank you and well done! Just to clarify - the taxi flat fare from JFK is now $70 + toll + tip. My retort - guess you haven't flown Qatar or Singapore Air. Its not that much better though. As my ICE was due to depart so I jumped into my train. United Airlines business class is one of the best ways to fly when jetting between the east and west coast hubs of New York and San Francisco. Schade! Not at all what you describe. Honestly, I thought that was a piece of fish or something chicken? Even in first class, there is no reason for me to spend any longer inside that tube than required. FYI. In October 2021, I was on a 15 hour flight from Delhi to Chicago using United Airlines 787-9, and had booked economy class for the journey. While the storage options are quite limited within the seat, theres plenty of space overhead. Spotted four #polarbear outside of #longyearbyen -, One of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure, Next stop ARN! Service on all legs was FINE, but tge food, with the 737 exception, was deplorable. But dont rub it in people face lately. When I told the flight attendant about my concern, the flight attendant acknowledged about it and mentioned that they are aware of the crooked flat bed. OkAGREE completely. Breakfast was minimal and dinner was virtually inedible. The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben! SO KEEP THIS MILES ANS POINTS. The aircraft is used on long-haul intercontinental routes. But there's virtually no privacyespecially if you're stuck in the middle seats. U arent their market. But it really isn't "fairly common." This was a well designed meal, with plenty of flavour and a decent portion size. Spending $10 towards F food would be appreciated. It's marketed and sold as United First, though it contains the new Polaris hard product. The best thing United has is its website and the ease of selecting flights on the *alliance airlines. Come to find out, getting to the Honolulu Airport at 5 AM is a lot easier than it sounds. I guess I just lucked out. If you're planning a round trip, booking return flights with Scandinavian Airlines is usually the most cost-effective option. I might buy the Y+ subscription but Im sure on most flights I could score Y+ at check in. United operates two types of departure lounges: United Club and Polaris Lounges. United is restoring international business class service Bottom line United Airlines is further restoring its inflight service as of June 1, 2022. This BS food is here to stay on US based airlines. Sounds like I didn't miss much. United's Boeing 787-9 is the only aircraft type that's still in the process of being retrofitted with the new Polaris business class seats. Anyone can buy group 1. :-( United, where everyone is above average. They are much wider (about 4 inches wider) and give you a lot more legroom (about 7 inches more) and they have a 2-2 configuration. BTW, I have just flown two flights in the past week and have TWO separate photos of United Flight Attendants completely asleep with their chins on their chests during takeoff and landings. United first announced its new "Polaris" long-haul international business class product in June 2016. After that everybody takes off at the same time, right? Not sure why, but I was starving on this flight. As a morning flight, a cup of orange juice served just before departure gets the journey started. Wi-Fi is available as well, though United is extremely stingy with it. For breakfast they only had oatmeal with fruit, fruit bowl, and croissant, which I thought was fine. Best meal I ever had in 1st was on Delta from SEA to NRT. . I offered the contrustive criticism rather than, "I got you" approach. And no, acting like youre under two doesnt count.. Enough excuses because of Covid. The answer is to accept, by design, roast chicken that sits in its own delicious sauce in a partitioned dish with the corn and rice having their own sections. United does a really good job with their ground operations here in Honolulu. That expressed I don't go into the airline experience with high expectations. I know many wealthy people that hate how u changed. Eat at home or eat at the limited options at the airport. But AFAIK, there is only one Polaris class, not separate Polaris First and Polaris Business. Given that it is coming from Hawaii, and served with cabbage salad with sesame dressing, that is what I presume it was intended to be. Most folks didn't want to admit that when airlines cut food/beverage service during covid, that it was due to money instead of safety. While I greatly prefer the 787-10 to the 757-200 for transcontinental flights, this was still a very comfortable ride. This might not seem like a big deal at first, but having the ability to control the temperature in your immediate area is greatly appreciated. Time on the ground means better connectivity which translates into productivity. However, the price depends on many factors and isn't published. The only real winner is United because you paid that amount. I don't understand why most first class food offered by the US-based airlines (domestic) are so pathetic and simply put, unhygienic. The pillow was nice, while the blanket was rather scratchy and warm, and not nearly as good as the Casper bedding that American offered on the outbound. Bc your past. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site is for entertainment purposes only. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have stopped flying United 7 years ago, I would rather pay extra to fly with other airlines. I did buy Wi-Fi for the flight, which cost $20.99 for the entire flight without data caps. Hahahaha. No excuse. Mon. Only one meal on the 7.5 hour flight to Honolulu (HLN). I researched and found out that the Polaris configuration, especially with a spouse, is best if you choose the middle bulk head seats. Or last few years. U just dont qualify and wont. I'd jump for cabbage and a chocolate covered macadamia nut. PS: Lucky, you are so right about United's Boarding process. I'd fire the lot. United's 767-400 fleet hasn't been retrofitted with new Polaris seating. Wi-Fi internet was available for purchase, but my work for the day was complete so I decided to unwind, watch a movie, then sleep. I felt bad for observant travelers because United is not currently offering special meals on these flightssix hours is a long time to go without food. A little pepper adds a lot of flavor. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I worked at Boeing for a number of years. We have always enjoyed Uniteds Business/First Class. While seats and service were great, the dining and lounge experience from San Francisco both leave room for improvement. Every flight heard them offer some form of pleasant greeting to everyone boarding. Champagne, a lot of :). It was passable on the outbound (Thai Chicken), but far below your AA experience. Only one meal on the 7.5 hour flight to Honolulu (HLN). Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord. You can buy miles for yourself or another MileagePlus member. Hi Guest, join in the discussion on United Airlines 777 Polaris business class, San Francisco to Newark, Executive Traveller is published by Business Travel Media Pty Ltd, a corporate authorised credit representative (#515763) of MGS FINANCIAL PTY LIMITED (#337568). Or upgrade to get 4x the deals, rare destinations, peak season tickets, and Mistake Fares. I'd jump for cabbage and a chocolate covered macadamia nut. I paid $3,875 for a r/t Guam (GUM) to Milwaukee (MKE). . Usually Im better at resisting this crap. Only from west coast. Any suggestions in the meantime on seating please let me know. Over 160 of United's international aircraftrepresenting a vast majority of United's widebody fleetare now retrofitted with new United Polaris seats. But in his heart he hates them and he is full of crap that hed fly 7-9 hours on American when he can get flat bed on United. All ofher US origins to HI market premium plus. Tue. You should've gotten the pasta dish with cheese. Search for Bucharest Airport flights on KAYAK now to find the best deal. Air India, Vistara, and United Airlines are some of the major airlines that operate LAX to Ahmedabad flights most frequently. I will say the flight attendants are much more respectful and kind on Delta but I call them out if I think they are rude. Its good to see you finally review United a bit more. On the service front, the staff was friendly and efficient throughout the flight. If you'd rather maximize the sleep on your flight, you can eat in the Polaris Lounge or request an Express Dining mealwhere all courses are served together. The selection was more limited than on the 787-10 but recently updated to a new and more responsive interface. I don't why anyone is expecting what airlines offered in the past. Your submission has been received! In United Polaris business class, passengers can enjoy complimentary beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic drinks. Find business class flights to Bucharest Airport on LOT, SWISS, Turkish Airlines and more. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Find cheap business class plane tickets to anywhere in Montenegro from anywhere in United States. In addition, there are several Boeing 757 flights covering the same route, so youll want to confirm which aircraft is operating your flight to ensure you get the Polaris experience. And reality ( 1800 ) night. All the high elites and then lopped in to group one. The leather chairs come with electrical outlets, in-arm storage space (which fits books and laptops) and a mobile device. Fly round-trip from San Francisco from $1,193, from Los Angeles from $1,198, from Seattle from $1,208. Oops! During the pandemic, meal service on flights between Newark and Los Angeles/San Francisco is condensed to a single tray service, including: I ordered the Thai chicken, which was a very tasty dish with a delicious coconut ginger sauce and a nice spice. Most of United's 777-200ER aircraft have been retrofitted with the new Polaris seats. This is still a domestic flight. 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