(While you might expect all first-class seats to have in-flight entertainment with screens that is not case.). The roll was packaged in a wrapper with an expiration of 2022..need one say more? Indeed, this is a spacious plane. Surprisingly, there was alot in that box. That said Im not trying to live like Robin Leach or maintain airline status where you would just deal with it because obviously overpaying for what one is getting and I know first class is more than just a meal. United used to serve McDonald's meals on board. The exception was the 1st leg (Bos- Den flight). These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. This looks disgusting. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. Worst was the grandma FA, who, upon me ordering a first drink in J, remarked, that this will be my only one, because she observed me entering the plane. All in COACH. Anytime I ever fly first class to the West Coast or to New York from Houston, I always use Google Flights to search through the different flight options to see which of the flights are served by a wide body aircraft. Pardon me? ALWAYS my last choice. I used to fly first and business class back in the 80s and 90s. Wristbands obtained, check. It had a couple of types of crackers, a couple of types of packages cheese spread, beef salami slices, almonds, dried apricots, and a mini-Toblerone. Is that kind or cruel of me? In normal circumstances outside of the pandemic, United had a full multipage menu of hot and cold meals that you could purchase in coach, including hamburgers, chicken tacos, salads, wraps and sandwiches, fruit and cheese plates, breakfast quiches and omelettes in the morning, etc. In this article, I will give you a breakdown of what you can expect when flying first class with United Airlines on domestic routes when it comes to things like the seats and meals. Each seat has 42 inches of pitch (much more than most mainline jets in the United fleet). For all who are not aware, you can bring your own food on board. and cooky was crap prepackaged. What shocked me was that in the end, all was fine with you. With no nonstop options available, United seemed like the best option when paying for first class (there were no decent award options available). I tend to fly the most direct flight, and will often buy first for the seat. The food on Polaris has usually been a disappointment. US carriers are leteraly the worst. Their hard product was excellent and I didnt even mind the snack (Crave) boxes. I would like the first row because it seems to have more leg room, but without a seat located directly in front, is one to assume there is no video? In sum, my experiences on United were all fine - i appreciated the extra space and there was nothing particularly bad that stuck out on any of them. Thanks to a very nice young lady who was willing to switch seats and the kindness of the United rep, I had my dad by my side for the flight. Except that there was no movie. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. That is worth a big celebration. And being d**m grateful for the privilege of doing it ! Introduction: A Mother-Son Trip To Big Sur! Im not used to flying long distances anymore! That sandwich looks absolutely disgusting. Smaller aircraft like theEmbraer will have a 1-2 configuration. That's weird about the wipes - on all my flights I was handed them when I boarded the plane and then several times throughout. This also required downloading the United app. My verdict - United first class was a colossal waste of money. We had a choice of chicken Katsu (my teens favorite) or pineapple fried rice. I had to fly international recently and flew Polaris. Thank god for Jet Blue as a back up! Doesn't CA still have a 10 day quarantine for people coming from out of state if you are not involved in emergency response there? So yes, technically United was "by far the earliest" of the big three to restart "any" hot food service in first class, but that's just because American never stopped. Delta has always been a pleasure to fly. Things sure have changed. I recently flew from Frankfurt back to Bangkok and usually these kind of flights arent stressing me out. The seats are in a 3-4-3, 10 abreast, configuration. That sandwich looks and sounds disgusting and probably smelly too. Have not flown UA since pandemic started. (Although it sounds Next time you are in a 5 STAR MICHELIN restaurant and receive a MacDonalds Big Mac as the entre I would suggest you might feel unhappy as well. Some people want a hot option. Much better options out of TPA that don't require one to transit through ORD which is always less than pleasant. Milwaukee to Colorado was on United Express. This year I celebrate 20 years since I last stepped on a United plane. The app was not compatible with the device and again, he would have had to hold it. :-)). Also of the Polaris lounge, impressive restaurant and seating area. United has 20 first class seats on the 737 MAX 9, spread out over five rows in a 2-2 configuration. Everything is served in unopened cans or bottles, with plastic cups. There are 10 reverse herringbone first class seats, which are typically seats you'd find in international business class. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. They beyotch when no meals are served. Beyond that, hot isn't necessarily better than cold if this is what's being served. As Hawaii has strict requirements for traveling, it was great to see that United had a customer service area to get pre-cleared for entry to Hawaii, although that line was also ridiculous. 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Next time you are in a 5 STAR MICHELIN restaurant and receive a MacDonalds Big Mac as the entre I would suggest you might feel unhappy as well. Want a steaming, hot bowl of locally sourced, organic, vegan, kale hipster chow? I never have high expectations of airline food and I am therefore never disappointed. This triggers the AMEX Incidental credit. I flew American DFW-LAX this week on a paid first ticket. Let me be clear Im all for airlines reducing service due to coronavirus, and Im not even opposed to airlines offering no service to minimize the amount of time people have their masks off. Sounds like an outstanding experiencefor United. People are seriously in a deep discussion about what kind of food is served in First Class My 80 year old father and I recently flew United 1st Class from Boston to LAX, with a layover in Denver. We found some 1-2-1 configured lie-flat 777-200 between LAX and IAD around mid September. United is my selected airline on my Hilton Aspire card, so I get reimbursed for all my United WiFi. And the wi-fi/entertainment system. These days, Ive come to really appreciate regional jets. Related: What Airlines Have Seatback TV Screens? As we were heading down from the gate to the plane, the agent was walking along with us to close the door to the plane. I once had cold spaghetti with what Id swear was catsup on top on a Continental flight back in the 90s. UA must know that they can fill those first class seats with those that just have money to burn or are just trying to maintain airline status because that was clearly a thanks for your money and/or points in your face joke. Most people flying right now are willing to pay cash as they need/want to travel now. If no seat assignments are available, you can check back closer to departure to see whether seats have become available. What this means in theory is that your bag should be one of the first bags available for pick up whenever you are at baggage claim. Does UA still have the Live TV - or is it converted to just movies? Can we please get a NSFW tag for that sandwich pic? Food was ok. Service was personable and responsive. That's a lot of real estate all to yourself. Worst was the grandma FA, who, upon me ordering a first drink in J, remarked, that this will be my only one, because she observed me entering the plane. If you intend to use the restroom, make sure you choose an aisle seat. I get the desire to fly on the 787-8 with the new Polaris cabin but it seems like a circuitous way as opposed to going via IAH, DFW, etc "Let me be clear Im all for airlines reducing service due to coronavirus, and Im not even opposed to airlines offering no service to minimize the amount of time people have with their masks on. " When you enter this area, notice that some desks are designated for certain elite levels, such as 1K. Stay captivated with films, documentaries and shorts selected by the Tribeca Film Festival, or find your groove with Vevos curated music video playlists and music-related programming. But UA does have the worst F&B, and usually the worst service. Yes, this was significantly worse, in my opinion. Wow. For example, it might cost you 35,000 miles one way to fly business class from New York to Los Angeles or New York/Boston to San Francisco. Their soft products have markedly improved at least visually, but my last flight on UA in Polaris from FCO to EWR (before the pandemic) was nothing to write home about. As a result, all DL aircraft were filthy all of the time. The difference in the BoB between UA and AA (both have a snack box) is that the sandwich option on UA is heated, the AA sandwich option is cold. No label was found using the key: Version_Enter, Open United's Instagram feed in a new tab, Open United's LinkedIn profile in a new tab. It features beautifully contoured two-tone leather, a six-way adjustable headrest and a padded articulating seat cushion that cradles you as you recline. Your email address will not be published. Flew in a Polaris-equipped 777 OGG-SFO twice last month. The sandwich looks like something you would get from a vending machine. I feel like I just read through a thread with a bunch of middle schoolers. When we gave them that, you should have heard the screaming. She was horrified. United also offers high-speed wifi but it's only free when you use messaging apps. Luckily we were able to skip that waiting as my dad was in a wheelchair and we were escorted to the front of the line. Premier Access also includes priority baggage handling, so your checked bags receive special attention and are among the first to arrive at baggage claim at your destination. Best were the two very young lady FA's in J, who worked in complete harmony, Lorenzo39, ditto. Our new, extra-spacious United Business seat was designed for comfort and convenience, whether you want to relax or work during your flight. This small sandwich had 650 calories (fine, whatever), and 33g of fat (42% of the recommended daily allowance), and 19g of saturated fat (94% of the recommended daily allowance). The seats are oversized recliners, and the airport experience is enhanced with Premier Access perks such as priority check-in and boarding. On the way up to Newark that 737-900 did have in-flight direct TV and many other options available on the screen, it was a fairly empty flight so I didn't have a seat mate however on the flight to Florida that plane was full, every seat taken, so many people practically in hazmat suits and I can't blame them, no social distance, and worse than that chicken sandwich were the actual passengers after the crew gave specific instructions to remain seated and when your row is called you may de-plane (to avoid hundreds of people on top of each other in the aisle just like the days. I don't fly UA unless it is a last resort. Its usually available. P.s. On a 737-700, there could be as few as three rows and on a 737-900, there could be up to five rows. All service has been fine - from nice to efficient/ unmemorable. Spent a night in LA and headed to Honolulu, again 1st Class, the next day. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". What did I make of Uniteds seats? I do think AS has the best food offerings at the moment, not hot, but they've always had a great cheese and fruit plate, and I really enjoy their turkey sandwich. I ski there every 2 years and love it. I feel that if one wants a decent meal onboard this year, bring your own food. I think the cold on AA is better. United first class dining is not going to be on par with some of the more renown airlines like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, etc. Thats enough out of me. Meanwhile on the second flight we were handed a sanitizing wipe at the door, but that was it. So while most of their wifi may not be high speed the do offer it on select flights correct? Also, I've had WiFi on almost all my United flights. They beyotch when the meal isn't up to their lofty standards. When my sister and I booked our flight from FL to Boston last month, we decided to treat ourselves to United first class seats. If youve flown United first class since the start of the pandemic, what was your experience like? @MDA- telluride was great. Not a bit surprised by the sandwich. The last time I was on American was about two years ago. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". It might not be the fastest, and they block all Also, I've had WiFi on almost all my United flights. Of course the 737-900 seat is the old Continental domestic F seat. The service was hit and miss. I pointed it out to the flight attendant who instructed me not to touch it and came back with 2 sets of gloves, pus a plastic bag to pick it up directly and then of course cleaned it. Why? Though for domestic, I usually do Jet Blue - just due to the extra seat room and generous wifi. There are 102 Economy Plus and 234 Standard Economy seats, making the total capacity on this domestic B777 364 seats. There are no IFE screens on seat backs in Economy, but Wi-Fi and streaming is available. In exchange, they offered us 1000 frequent flyer miles. You can check up to two standard-sized bags free of charge when traveling in United First. Youll also have your own lavatory up front that should only be open to first class passengers though the occasional economy passenger finds their way in sometimes. Delta's even swankier business . No plug your headphones in here and listen to the same 20 songs over and over until you land offering and not even the you are here, flight map witht he speed and distance. What's $15 vs the GMO packed frankenchicken. " Our new, extra-spacious United First seat was designed for comfort and convenience, whether you want to relax or work during your flight. Why? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. What a joke. And not only were we handed a sanitizing wipe when we got on the plane, we were also given one with the snack. If you are flying first class with United, you will be given United Premier Access. On top of that the legroom and usable space was very good. I couldnt help but wonder, who is the artist behind the focaccia? United is same but also offers the hot sandwich option as an additional choice. If you dont want the cholesterol choose the other option. Also, adding to Jason's comment, on my few United flights the handwipes have always been automatically handed out so that's a surprising miss, especially in first class. Some United captain called it the "Cattle ship". Since the CDC has said fomite surface transmission is essentially non-existent, serving a drink in a glass shouldn't be any more dangerous than throwing a can of soda and a plastic cup in front of the person. During ticket purchase After ticket purchase At check-in At the gate Seating option details Economy Plus MileagePlus Travel Awards What a joke, Me and my wife are not frequent flyers, but for our 30th wedding anniversary I wanted to do it right.so we went 1st class all the way. Do you mean "maximize time with masks on" or "minimize time with masks off". I find they have not-so-great padding - maybe *slightly* more comfortable on United but in general that seat model is bad (at least in my opinion) which is why I am always partial to Embraer aircraft - which have fantastic seats up front. How terrible it must have been indeed. I just flew Delta One from ATL to LAS and back this past week on their 767-400. The food service is a disgrace. It made the American Airlines lobster roll taste like fine dining by comparison. Barely edible food, dumbed down and cheapened on-board experience. TPA-ORD-SFO? As the one poster pointed out, I ALWAYS brought not only hand wipes, but wipes for the seat & tray table with me long before anyone heard of COVID. I found it ironic that they sent an email beforehand saying your flight may be more crowded than you expect (and every AA plane this year Ive been on has been completely full), yet they continue to provide inconsistent service even in regards to passing out sanitizing Lucky, do you have any idea when the big 3 will return to normal service in first? I guess I fail to see why service needs to be rolled back for those who are able to enjoy first class (I'm not, but I don't begrudge others who can). Nothing hostile. Pardon me? Enjoy a smooth start to your journey with Premier Access premium travel services at the airport, including designated Premier Access check-in counters and security lanes and priority boarding. Your pickiness is the exact reason that American can claim that customer feedback supported their carb heavy , protein non-existent pre-pandemic first class menu. That food is unspeakably repulsive; they should be ashamed to offer it @PN This line is usually very easy to locate because all you have to do is look for the Premier Access signs pictured below. Btw, we still have to get back home. United was by far the earliest of the big three to restart any hot food in first class. Yes. However, the best domestic first-class seats are probably on Delta's 757-200s. The first class seats are herringbone-style, each measuring 21 inches wide, 62 inches in pitch, and 82.5 inches in bed length. With that card, you can get two annual lounge passes each year along with some nice benefits like free checked bags and priority boarding. The Select Snackbox was perfectly fine, and exactly what youd expect. 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