Yes we were served on China real silverware and real glasses, however, they offered only one white wine, 1 red wine served with dinner. I've been sharing travel, blogging, and lifestyle advice on Living the Dream (along with my wife, Angie) for 12 years! As far as I can recall it was a domestic transcontinental flight it was last year. There are two entrée choices — such as chicken katsu or Portobello mushroom and caramelized onion ravioli — served with a salad, bread, butter and dessert. As with all United revenue fares (with the exception of basic economy), Premium Plus flyers will earn elite-qualifying miles and dollars, lifetime miles and award miles based on the purchased fare. The menu will rotate monthly. to use a MileagePlus Upgrade Award to upgrade from Economy to United Polaris® Award Flights. Sit back and relax with an inflight entertainment screen that’s up to 13 inches (versus the standard 9 inches). Sadly that is more or less where the beverage service stopped, until it was time for the before arrival meal. A United Club trip pass gives you access to all available United Club locations at your departing and connecting airports, as well as at arrival airports in select locations, for one direction of travel. We didn’t think that the last row reclined any less than the others, but the seat does hit the wall at the end of its recline so we can’t be 100% certain. However, those who have status have had luck getting complimentary upgrades to this section. book in United Premium Plus? The […] I'm presently in Economy Plus. United Airlines has several options for securing an upgrade, including earning upgrade certificates as a Premier Elite member, using miles to upgrade, qualifying for complimentary upgrades, or purchasing a full-fare economy ticket that upgrades instantly. Customers will receive additional perks at the airport and on board. I may just opt to upgrade the longer leg of the trip to HNL. Advertisement. The more things change, the more they stay the same! Available on select international flights, United® Premium Plus will give you more space, comfort and amenities. Our main concern with Premium Plus is that the seats are bulky and awkward. United's Premium Plus section on a B777-200ER is 3 rows 20-21-22. Copyright ©2019 United Airlines, Inc. Earn Premier® qualifying credit, lifetime miles and based on your fare. On the 77… Flyers will earn 150% Premium Qualifying Miles (PQMs), plus 1.5 Premier Qualifying Segments per flight. If the hosted information is to be trusted, the meals here are going to end up being more like a business class experience than economy, with higher-end food, plates and silverware, and full liquor availability as well. Listed prices and attraction details may have changed since our visit and initial publication. No PlusPoints will be deducted until an upgrade is received, and members will ultimately only be charged PlusPoints according to the most valuable upgrade received. On our second flight we were in the last row, which had nice extension of the seats when reclining (just as in the front) and ample room between you and the seat in front. But sadly, during the initial roll-out we were unable to experience this and had the basic economy meals instead. “United ® Premium Plus gives our customers more options so they can choose the best experience that fits their wants and needs when they travel. But for now, we'll simply hope to get another complimentary upgrade. At this time, United Premium Plus is at a fair premium over economy and may not be worth the extra cost. For more information, see MileagePlus Upgrade Awards. United offers excellent lounges. I had no idea there was even a cabin. Answer 1 of 29: Thinking of paying the upgrade fee from CA to Honolulu. But since I adjust often in economy and only rarely in business, it's not surprising that Premium Plus is somewhere in between. Q: What is the difference between Economy Plus® and United Premium Plus ? We got over it since we sat next to each other, but if I was next to a stranger I'd be in a very awkward situation on many occasions. It depends on your status with United and with how full the flight is. Q: What is the price difference between this fare and United Polaris® business class Eventually, though, you’ll see the seats on Boeing 767-300ERs, 777-200s, 777-300ERs and 787-10s. MileagePlus Premier members that have met the requirements for Platinum or 1K® status can use their PlusPoints to upgrade to and from United Premium Plus. Upgraded dining and free alcoholic beverages. This is a valuable perk. On our flights home from Uganda in February 2019, we were fortunate enough to be seated in a new class aboard United flights. Chris McGinnis Show More Show Less 24 of 31. You may find you're one of the lucky ones and now have Gold. United Experience 2-4-2 configuration on a wide body Boeing 777. Answer 1 of 2: I'm a United million mile flier but now fly predominantly Delta so have very limited current knowedge on UA configurations. You’ll earn 150% Premier qualifying miles and 1.5 Premier qualifying segments when you purchase a fare in United® Premium Plus. On Saturday, the Twittersphere reported that United would roll out its first Boeing 777-200 with Premium Plus seating on a SFO-CDG flight on Monday, so, naturally, we began figuring out how we could get on board. I'm presently in Economy Plus. Platinum members will now be able to upgrade to United Polaris business and United Premium Plus on long-haul, international flights. You get served food first and are off the plane quickly as well. Did you find the footrest configuration in the last row more comfortable than in the first row? A slight leg elevation is nice when sitting, but not really helpful if you want to sleep. Depending on price points, especially with regards to points redemption (which appear horrible right now without good saver rates), we could see it as an option for times when we want an upgrade but can't justify business class alone. On select long-haul international flights, you’ll receive a hearty welcome meal, assorted mid-flight snacks and pre-arrival dining service. Later this year, we’ll begin to introduce United’s Premium Plus. Passengers also get a 13-inch in-flight entertainment screen, enhanced food offerings, complimentary beverages, dedicated power and USB outlets, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and noise-reducing head… The price difference depends on each flight. United Premium Plus seating offers more space, comfort and amenities compared to United Economy or Economy Plus, and offers upgraded dining on china dinnerware, free alcoholic beverages, a Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow, an amenity kit and more. You’ll earn 150% Premier Qualifying Miles, plus 1.5 Premier Qualifying Segments as well. Last Updated on September 8, 2020 by Jeremy. Our new United Premium Plus seat provides more comfort for customers. Although United initially announced their new premium economy product, Premium Plus, at the beginning of 2018, they neglected to release much information on what aircraft will feature the product and what the service will be like until now.Premium Plus is to be United’s new premium economy product which will eventually be featured on all long-haul widebody aircraft. Earn Premier® qualifying credit, lifetime miles and award miles based on your fare. Reminds me of the “Red Carpet Service” that United used to have in the 1970’s and ’80’s on certain long flights. If we were to be upset with anything on the Premium Plus seating, it would be that the layout of the seats are, well, odd. Premier® qualifying credit, lifetime miles MileagePlus miles. Members will earn 1 Premier qualifying flight for every flight and will earn Premier qualifying points according to fare paid. Q: What is the discounted United Club access? business class? MileagePlus members who purchase tickets in United Premium Plus will be eligible for award miles based on fare paid, lifetime miles, and Premier qualifying credit. Learn more. Our United Premium Plus is separate from Economy Plus® with added comfort and more. MileagePlus Premier® members can use PlusPoints, our new, flexible upgrade benefit, to upgrade to and from United Premium Plus. Join our community of 65,000+ on social media to never miss an update! All rights reserved. Once we boarded, we realized we were among the first travelers to get seats on the new Premium Plus cabins being rolled out across the United and Star Alliance fleets (later that travel day we were on an official United flight in the same seating area)- seats that weren't officially supposed to be out for several more weeks. I have an upcoming SFO-HND flight on a UA 787. Bondar also noted that under the new program, it will be possible for 1K members who want to buy lowest price economy fare to do that and still request an upgrade via the PlusPoints program. Read on for all the details. I used the word clunky while on the flight to which Angie got very upset with me (as she liked it more than me), but I think it is a fair statement. Q: Will MileagePlus members be able to book award travel in United Premium Plus ? For more information on PlusPoints, please visit mileageplusupdates.com. Pretty crazy when you think that the cheapest round-trip in Polaris from EWR to FRA is more than three times as much, and usually much more. On select long-haul international flights, you’ll also receive premium noise-reducing headphones, a Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow, and an amenity kit with some little extras to keep you comfortable and refreshed during your flight. The seating was in 2 x 4 x 2 configuration whereas regular economy on the planes we were on were 3 x 4 x 3- extra width and privacy for us! I’ve flown in premium plus twice, the 1st time it was just a fluke. They additionally made sure to say that Premium Plus would be redeemable using your miles, a step that American Airlines has been dragging its feet on. Like the economy plus upgrades, if you are upgraded then a companion on your itinerary will also receive the upgrade. For example, booking a ticket in Premium Plus, United’s version of premium economy, will reduce the number of PlusPoints you need to reach first or business class. Well the seats are quite comfortable they have a good recline. I have premium plus booked on a flight on 6/28/19. 4. When the pandemic began, United Cargo knew it would be critical to utilize its fleet, network and industry-leading pharmaceutical handling processes to transport a COVID-19 vaccine when the time came. and there’s nothing being offered in premium plus after the meal. Since founding Living the Dream I have visited 73 countries on five continents, spoken at several conferences, and Angie and I were named one of USA Today's 10Best travel couples. Chris McGinnis In-flight service includes free meals and snacks as well as free beer, wine and liquor. I have seen the flight attendants take payment before the flight took off for people who wanted to move from regular economy. Copyright ©2018 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved. The Premium Plus seats are similar to what you’ll find in domestic first class with some enhanced tweaks. Within the past few hours, United has started selling Premium Plus seats on their domestic 787-10 flights as of October 2, 2019. It got to the point where I finally went into the business class cabin and I saw one of the FA’s and asked him may I please have a glass of red wine. As with most airlines, lounge access isn’t included with a United Premium Economy ticket. Q: What’s the dining experience on United Premium Plus flights? Work with us to be featured on our site! If it does, we will be sure to update this post. No. United Premium Plus flights now available on select long-haul Our new Skip Waitlist option for Premier 1K members is available from time to time on select, long-haul international routes and will allow you to confirm your long-haul upgrade as soon as you request it — even when upgrade inventory isn’t available. United’s most valuable type of upgrade certificate is the Global Premier Upgrade (GPU). So check your email and your MileagePlus account. United Polaris business class cabin upgrade requests for members who have purchased United® Premium Plus seats will be processed in priority order first, followed by upgrade requests for … If it is any less it is very minor. A trip pass is only good for you (no guests) and expires once your trip is over. I got up to use the restroom and thought well I’m just going to go up to business because the closest restrooms were at the back of the bus and I was not going to work my way through all of that mess with elbows sticking into the aisles, you know what I’m talking about! United Premium Plus seats are closer to the front of the aircraft and more spacious with additional legroom, elbow room and recline. That being said, I think it does detract from the experience if we're looking at it as an extra cost. Minor perks, we'll be the first to admit, but quite nice all the same. So there I am and one of the flight attendants looks at me and she says Aren’t you in the PP cabin? Premium Economy is simply just ok. For frequently asked questions about United Premium Plus, check out the following. Some non elites are being gifted Silver, and some lower level elites are being upgraded one level and in rare cases two. I said yes I am and she said well I will let you use the restroom this time but if you need it again use the other ones! United Premium Plus: For members traveling on upgrade-eligible fares, there will be no fare class restriction for members who purchase a United Economy seat and request a move to a United Premium Plus seat, and no fare class restriction for members who purchase a United ® Premium Plus seat and request an upgrade to the United Polaris ® business class cabin. Remaining aircraft will be Even better? Upgrading from economy to United Premium Plus and from United Premium Plus to United Polaris business class will be possible for less than the value of one GPU. Q: Will MileagePlus members earn award miles or Premier® qualifying credit when they Disclaimers: Our site uses demographic data, email opt-ins, display advertising, and affiliate links. Q: Will MileagePlus members be eligible for upgrades from United Premium Plus to Yes, price points will exist for a MileagePlus member to move from United Economy® to a United Premium Plus seat, from a United Premium Plus seat to United Polaris® business class cabin, and from United Economy® to United Polaris business class. I mean really? It'd be about $150 each way for 2 legs. The seats have leg rests and foot rests. Overall, I'm really happy that United has introduced a class that is somewhere in the middle between economy and business. At this time, United Premium Plus is at a fair premium over economy and may not be worth the extra cost. Also, agree its not an upgrade and you can buy anytime. I couldn't quite place my finger on why, but two things I would say are that the legrest/footrest does not go up as far as it should to be comfortable on a long-haul, and that it was a bit short- such that I was propping my legs up against the front wall more often than not when in the front row. They did have beverage service before and with the meal. If the first available seat for upgrade is a United Premium Plus seat, we will continue to look for space in the United Polaris business class cabin should it become available. Answer 1 of 2: I'm a United million mile flier but now fly predominantly Delta so have very limited current knowedge on UA configurations. There were also a lot of passengers ‘transiting’ through the P P cabin to Polaris for what ever reason. It reclines all the way? Even with a row in front of you versus the bulkhead? At the airport, travelers will receive two free standard checked bags, United Club access at a discounted price (on select international routes) and Premier Access®. United Premium Plus customers get enhanced luggage allowance with two free checked bags per person. You’ll be able to book award travel in United® Premium Plus and upgrade options will be available. United is doing a targeted charm offensive right now. Connecting vaccines to the world: United responds to mass distribution effort. Economy Vs Premium Economy: Lounges. there was no pretake off drink offered, not even water. They're offering free E+ to some passengers, and they're gifting elite status for the rest of the year to others. On select domestic flights on our premium transcontinental routes, you’ll enjoy a complimentary hot entrée, fruit and dessert, as well as your choice of free alcoholic beverages. However, those who have status have had luck getting complimentary upgrades to this section. On board, customers seated in United Premium Plus will receive an elevated dining experience with complimentary alcoholic beverages. Premium Plus seats on United 787-10 are configured 2-3-2. Customers who buy United Premium Plus fares and whose entire itinerary is on United® and United Express® flights can purchase a discounted trip pass when available on united.com and while booking their flight on the United app. All planes with … When we were handed our ticket on Brussels Airline (a Star Alliance partner) from Entebbe to Brussels, we were confused. I mean really… There had been actually dozens of people transiting through the PP cabin and no F A said a word… So that was my basic experience the food was OK but just OK the wine well I’ve already mentioned that I was very disappointed that there was no FA coming around offering refills of wine or any beverage to the PP passengers. Overall, I felt like I spent a fair bit of time adjusting to try and get used to the unconventional setup. Introducing United® Premium Plus. You can get an idea of the beverages offered on our Inflight Beverage Selection page, but please note that they’ll vary by flight. On select long-haul international flights, you’ll receive upgraded dining options on custom dinnerware with flatware and a cloth napkin. United Premium Plus By United Newsroom , April 22, 2019 Share ... By The Hub team. The new experience includes a roomier seat, larger entertainment screen and dedicated overhead bins. Members who have purchased United® Premium Plus upgrade-eligible fares will also be able to request an upgrade to the United Polaris business class cabin using a MileagePlus Upgrade Award. On select premium transcontinental flights, you’ll receive a complimentary hot entrée, fruit and dessert, as well as your choice of free alcoholic beverages, including our featured cocktail and more. Refunds for Economy Plus purchases are processed automatically after scheduled departure in the event of flight cancellation or change to a different flight, when travel is completed in a standard United Economy seat, or when travel is completed in a seat of equal or greater value through the purchase of a premium cabin seating offer. If you purchase a Premium Plus ticket on a long-haul flight, you will need 30 PlusPoints to upgrade to the airline’s Polaris international business class. United Premium Plus is United's premium economy product, that is being retrofitted on wide-body international aircraft. These are interesting seats located towards the front of the plane that include just about three or four rows in a quasi-pod like format offering more reclining space, more leg room, a footrest, and a much more business class like experience. 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