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Welcome onboard this United Airlines 737 MAX 8
Flight Number: UA2106
Date: July 27th, 2021
Class: Domestic First Class
Seat: 4F
Origin: Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS)
Destination: Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Flight Time: 03 Hours 17 Minutes
Wheels up time: 2:13 PM
Landing time: 7:30 PM
Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAX 8
Registration: N27252
Recorded with: iPhone 12 Pro, GoPro Hero 8
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Welcome to iTripReport's flight reviews, which I focus on reviewing both the soft product and hard product of airlines around the globe. I strive to give you guys a first person perspective of different aspects of the flight. Including the ground service, onboard service, and those views that come with the flight. As you can see, I record quite a lot of the experience to make sure I record what you want to watch. As always, thank you so much for watching.

[@ITripReport]

Yes I know the title says Aeroméxico… yes it’s a little happy accident. Yes I’m sorry for the confusions, no I do not want to hear about how 15 minutes can save me 15% or more on car insurance with Geico

[@ITripReport]

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[@CalebGalaraga]

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[@abshivkumar2549]

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[@CaptravelsAviation]

@@mrmeowmix4131 I know that link...

[@realunitedfly]

Thank you so much for such continued support and acknowledgment of our efforts at United. I would be remiss to say that your commentary didn’t contribute to huge changes in United’s decision to make these enhanced changes. As an International Purser, I’ve showed several of your videos at our meetings and the feedback was more than welcomed! Thank you so much for flying with us. I look forward to welcoming you on one of our international flights soon!

[@danielclooney6248]

In all honesty, not wanting to be a Debbie Downer...but....I just saw a UA flt from ATH-EWR in Prem Eco. The meal was like a coach meal pre-covid. His sister sitting in Polaris had the same meal as he did. That's very sad that you can't improve your Polaris food. I flew in BF quite a few years ago IAH-LHR. The food was excellent. I love UA. I would love to see them improve their meal quality esp in Polaris. Also, start meal service for the whole plane from IAH-HNL. Being a domestic flight is not relevant.....it's the time spent in the air. That should be the determining factor, flight length. I wish some of the decision makers would fly IAH-HNL in economy and survive on potato chips, almonds and a small bottle of water for 8 hours. That's absolutely cruel. Please please please....serve better quality food.

[@astre7904]

This new cabin really makes me feel better about United as a whole and the direction they're headed. Pulling out IFE was a decision that put customers after cost-cutting, and putting it back is a big step in United becoming a better airline.

[@jimmontana2048]

Thanks for sticking it to Doug Parker….he treats his employees and customers terribly! His employees are wonderful and deserve better! Glad to hear that you enjoyed United!

[@ITripReport]

I really does bother me, cuz not only was I am avid supporter of American, but I’m friends with a few AA employees who are wonderful people, and truly do the best out of the product they offer. Hopefully we’ll see an upgrade from them soon cuz they really do need it

[@abshivkumar2549]

I need a a320neo in America

[@CalebMR]

@@ITripReport 💯

[@byromania]

That landing was so smooth (like butter), I thought the spoilers inadvertently activated before touchdown!!! Nice trip report, and kudos to UA for improving the onboard passenger experience.

[@airfreak75]

Thank you UA for realizing this and thank you DL and B6 for not forgetting. When the soft product gets back to 2019 levels UA will have a world class narrowbody product.

[@abshivkumar2549]

I request that if u watch or are subbed to li flyer plz unsub or don't watch him he insulted me

[@johniii8147]

@@abshivkumar2549 LOL move on dude and stop acting like the 19 year old child you are that got his feelings hurt.

[@abshivkumar2549]

Agree d

[@abshivkumar2549]

@@johniii8147 ok

[@miguelecheverria1317]

Been waiting for this one!! Such a great plane!

[@Blank00]

Gordon Bethune and Larry Kellner from Continental would be proud. The reason why people got upset at United for removing IFEs in narrowbodies is because United previously had DirecTV IFEs and the reason why United had the DirecTVs was because United inherited that from Continental.

[@ecoRfan]

#WorkHardFlyRight

[@astre7904]

been waiting for this for forever

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Another fantastic video! Great report. The new cabin and additions look amazing!

[@jkjkjk100]

Thank you delta for pushing others to be better. In the end it’s good for consumers. I will still be loyal to delta but glad knowing there’s option out there.

[@BendySnowball]

why would you be loyal to an airline lmfao

[@jkjkjk100]

@@BendySnowball i am in the position where I don’t need to shop for lowest price. I believe in their mission, their treatment of FA during pandemic, their stance during pandemic, etc. and they’re the best airline in my city imo. Although their loyalty program ain’t that good, I don’t mind it. I will go out of my way to use delta and it’s partner. This is what good service brings you. Loyalty. There were many scenarios in my life where I have an unexpected events (accidents, death, etc) and they accommodated me free of charge every time. Won’t forget that.

[@DrGariS]

The seatback entertainment makes me book them over American Airlines and Alaska.

[@LoganAviation]

American: Everyone uses their devices instead of the entertainment. United: Agree to disagree...

[@johniii8147]

American will end up having to the reverse their position now that both DL and UA have gone the other way. There have been rumors for months they were going to reverse their decision.

[@abshivkumar2549]

@@johniii8147 I request u don't watch li flyer he insulted me on KZbin

[@johniii8147]

@@abshivkumar2549 LOL that's between the two of you. I don't get involved in highschool squabbles.

[@abshivkumar2549]

@@johniii8147 oh really

[@abshivkumar2549]

@@johniii8147 I am 19 for ur info and I have a nice paying job

[@jiggnfm]

Really like the flight attendant! I would've thought he came from british airways or something! Awesome video!

[@joshgoldstein1568]

Great work as usual!

[@_MikeCanada]

You are the Man! Very good review! The only one correction - On flights 800 miles or greater You’ll get your choice of hot meal

[@mikefly562]

Excellent trip report and glad to see United’s new product. This looks like it was a wonderful flight.

[@sitchad]

Great flight and review. I do like your reviews.

[@naturallyherb]

Really awesome!

[@CFNF2024]

Another amazing video bro :)

[@fannyrice9870]

Simply awesome!! Quite elegant, and comfy.

[@garcia6248]

I few on 787 from SFO to ORD and that IFE was really good. Made my flight even better. So glad to see this coming to the 737

[@ecoRfan]

Great trip report Emil. That cabin is impressive: glad to see video on demand is back. It looks quite premium. Seems like really good attendant in first also. And for a nearly 100 degree day with a full load, takeoff performance wasn’t bad either.

[@WSAirplanes]

Love that intro sound, like you're using it back again

[@MNaviation]

Amazing product I can’t believe what United did and they are really stepping up their game. I’m curious what it will be on other aircraft In the future besides the max. I also can’t wait to see what they do with the max 10 and A321XLR.

[@eusebiochevochevo353]

Excelente video,Saludos desde la CDMX.

[@abdullaharif6455]

Those seatback screens, along with the beautiful Sky Interior, make the interior look so GOOD!

[@JosieJackson]

I'm flying first class on this plane for the first time today. Thanks for this video!

[@felicitagonzalez2052]

Awesome 👏

[@martinmedina5682]

Can’t wait to fly the max 8 based on your report saw the 3 Hermanos logo on your mask brings back memories when I lived in TJ as a kid and my mom would buy my school shoes there.

[@martintoledo1506]

Glad to see that United is becoming passenger oriented rather than profit oriented as other major airlines, that prefer having more seats instead of amenities for the passengers in all clases not just business class , looking forward to all United fleet bringing back the setback inflight entertainment

[@lencrites7044]

Muchas excellente video

[@rtfe83able]

Very nice, thanks for sharing. Very impressive United Airlines! 👍🏻

[@mba0005]

Great video. So nice to hear United is striving to improve the passenger experience. I think seat back IFE screens are so nice. It makes the flights so much more pleasant. I'm hoping that AA will eventually follow suit despite the ramblings of their CEO.

[@ChrisJohnson-hk6es]

Wish Alaska would bring IFE on their planes.

[@guinessbeer]

Alaska is going downhill.

[@kimberlymartinez166]

Hey! I love your videos. I’m traveling soon and I’m super excited. I have never filmed a KZbin video before but your videos make me want to! Can I ask what you do for work that takes you all over the place? I’d love to do it!

[@danieleregoli812]

Excellent video my friend 👏👏👏

[@HasanKhan-ni4lq]

United's doing the right thing bringing back setback entertainment. ive flown American and the PDE doesn't work as well at times.

[@shivaviationFirebuff]

I love that interior of that plane great interior do trip report also By going somewhere thanks Brian

[@danieleregoli812]

That FA... Wow, what a class act 🇬🇧

[@Spotting-ru6bf]

wow you traveled in a max 8 of united wow is incredible exelent video

[@jtgh922]

I am flying the UA 737 Max 8 EWR-SEA on the 19th in 1st! I cannot wait!

[@HiramAlejandroArista]

Finally I knew your name!

[@AllyMcLesbian]

Leaving the cheapskate Jeff Smisuck... I mean Smisek days behind. I've been flying United for over 30 years and this is among the best moves I've seen the airline make.

[@Levi_aviation]

Emilll has done it again

[@Blank00]

United should've kept the old economy plus headrest colors. Purple should've been reserved only for the premium plus product on long-haul. The previous economy plus headrests also had better aesthetic.

[@abdullaharif6455]

But it looks cool!

[@gwav64]

Gray, gray, gray as far as the eye can see!! How exciting and way ahead of market trends.

[@barbsmith8936]

I usually overlook United, but not anymore. I will definitely give them a try since they are making strides towards improvement.

[@SleepyPie]

Will you be on JetBlue’s London Inaugural on Wednesday? I am so hyped to see the YT videos you and other vloggers like QFS will post about it

[@abshivkumar2549]

Let's see

[@RIOBTN]

Good to know that United is reverting back to PTVs. Should've never take them out in the first place. Now they gonna have to retrofit the first few Max 9s that were already delivered and have the remaining Max 9s factory fitted with them on delivered. Great trip report minus the small information error 👍🏿

[@chromebomb]

The vegas southwest ternmial is CRAZY wow so poppin

[@danielh58]

Finally there is a ice screen

[@abshivkumar2549]

Uniited is now my go to airline

[@RaY_77W]

The Aeromexico had me cracked up😂

[@noahpalmieri941]

Never heard anyone with a British accent working for UAL. Nice video

[@AdamGeoff]

In the past few years, United’s notoriously punitive policies and bare bones hard product always made me wonder why one wouldn’t just fly Spirit or Frontier instead. It seemed like a shame. All United ever did was push me to be more loyal to Delta and Southwest, even if it meant paying more. I never saw the value in choosing United, especially living in Southern California where the market is so competitive. I’m so glad United is changing course on the hard product. I hope they also amend some of their policies in the future. If that happens, I could definitely see them capturing the business of loyal Delta/JetBlue/Alaska customers that value a better passenger experience.

[@johnatwater1819]

So, do you just fly out to a destination then turn around and fly back, or do you usually stay a few days there before returning? I'd imagine with the amount of editing that has to be done it would be the latter correct?

[@CockpitScenes]

As someone who has had to commute to work for many years, I just can't imagine anyone flying as passenger for fun. Whenever I could I just flew in the cockpit...

[@marklarson601]

Hope United can bring live tv to the entertainment system. Perfect to watch live sports while in the air.

[@cancelanime1507]

Exactly! The ability to have on demand movies & TV shows while also having live TV would truly propel United past the other legacy carriers..

[@jaydenmouton5378]

That landing was butter -swiss001

[@aresef]

Your outpost of The Club sure looks more luxe than mine. BWI's is a disused Airspace Lounge and it's super narrow., with only seven or so tables. But the lounge is in concourse D, a pain in the butt for AA/WN pax who have to reclear security to get to their gates.

[@CalebMR]

American needs to get with the program. Great video

[@ISLAVERDE29]

13:16 I had that sandwich last week going EWR-MIA and it was good.

[@Blank00]

One constructive criticism I have for United is on the economy plus side of the divider bulkhead. They could've bolted the IFEs onto the back of the bulkhead so that the frontmost economy plus passengers won't have to stow the screens for takeoff and landing and the seatwidth on that row wouldn't be compromised.

[@roxydiaz1]

Great video I agree with you that United has kept the customer in mind with the person backseat IFE and the bulk wall. American is concerned with cost therefore forcing the customer to use their own device for entertainment.

[@upaviation787]

20:21 LOL FORESHADOWING!

[@lyttlestarboard6108]

good video report....thanks! for your sake, though, I really wish your seatmate had covered his snout with his mask. Not sure why people can't be considerate of others and cover up while in a confined space :(

[@tuco1099]

OMG THAT is first class. You get more leg room in economy on some of the Asian airlines!

[@hanj31]

Basically domestic first class seats are the same seats used by the respective airlines in premium economy

[@ecclestonsangel]

Looks like you had a nice flight. I am, however, reserving judgment on United till they improve the handicap experience- by that, I mean, not tossing a handicapped person around like a piece of luggage. Both AA and UA have treated me this way, which is why I won't fly them any longer. The only airline I haven't had this issue with is Delta, who treat me like a princess every time I fly with them, no matter what class I'm flying in. To me, the most important thing an airline can do is treat me like a human being, and so far, Delta has been the only airline to accomplish that. But that's why I subscribe to you. You can let me know when that happens. As for American't? I don't think I will EVER fly them again, if I can help it!

[@clems33fr]

Bluetooth ife is a huge good features

[@louiscy]

Flying the friendly skies LOL

[@Blank00]

Why is the beige pieces two separate pieces? I see the gap right below the bottom of the screen

[@stuartlee6622]

When will United start flying the Boom Overture????

[@GSU_Panther_Nation]

Looks like United is trying to compete with Delta, so it looks to me that Delta will have to also compete with United or risk being merged into United

[@RonitAwesome]

Avelo Airlines Is Coming To Tampa In 3 Months

[@fannyrice9870]

I lived in Las Vegas before, no thank you!!

[@mafenza]

audio doesn't match graphics at the end. Was wondering why the engines were soookosngafter touch down with reverse thrust active 🤔🙄

[@ITripReport]

I was wondering the same thing while editing (man did they really not use reverse on the landing)… somehow it didn’t get to me until you guys pointed that out. And I’ve been editing this for a week 🤦‍♂️

[@aviationgaming1564]

If I were to fly for a US carrier it would be United because it’s based in Illinois and I lived in Illinois for 10 years

[@ThePrissy11]

MAX sway back and forth while flying because the body is so long

[@jasonmoors1191]

Being significantly younger and thinner than me,you shouldn't concern yourself with caloric intake--for somebody of your age,calories should be the least of your worries! Didn't seem like the a/c was pushed back during engine start,if so,the pushback wasn't very far.Always a treat when an avgeek flies to my home airport as I don't live far from IAH--thought it unusual for the FA to have a British accent,with a little imagination,one could picture himself perhaps on BA or Virgin Atlantic instead. Noticed on boarding how all the IFE's were dark,wondering if that's normal or do the passengers activate them? As far as I know,UA is the ONLY US carrier to still maintain an inflight magazine--DL,AA and SWA have dropped theirs--was watching the evening news,seems that UA is giving employees until late October to be vaccinated--guessing the company has a 'Vaccination or Termination' policy in place,sad to say.

[@BRTripReport]

United did a great job with the cabin! I’m impressed. Great video! ✈️

[@AeroBueno]

Itrip, can you please confirm, are you sure channel 9 (the atc channel) is part of the IFE on this airplane? thks.

[@ITripReport]

I was told it was, my dumb self forgot it even existed, but apparently it is. I have a flight on the MAX in economy in a few weeks so I can report back with full confirmation, but current word is it does.

[@AeroBueno]

Hey Buddy, thanks for your comment. Me too, I hope it is back. Have fun on your next trips!

[@teenageaviation3727]

Is this cabin going on all planes or just narrowbodys such as a320s and 737s or all planes like regionals to

[@ITripReport]

Unfortunately it will only be on mainline (entire Boeing and Airbus fleet), however as part of their announcement they said they’ll be upgrading a few Medium cities from regional to mainline

[@teenageaviation3727]

@@ITripReport will you do a economy review on this aircraft?

[@ITripReport]

yup! my goal is to test that out before the end of September

[@redcomusic]

We get ONE Michael Sharp comment on this video. One. It's still not sinking in... - Red

[@clips2007]

...And bring your own meal! lol

[@isaiahgreenfield4778]

This better than max 9 because t max 9 no have tv I hope united Bringing ife screen on max 9

[@StefenScotton]

First

[@jeffsanchez2086]

Ugh we’re flying this plane from SFO to Boston next month in first class. Sorry but this is a shit first class and certainly not worth the expense. It looks like coach on most airlines

[@Blank00]

You'll get similar seats om the first class of Delta, Alaska, and AA. In fact, AA first class is worse than this with less padding compared to UA. If you want lie-flat, your only bet is Jetblue and that's it.

[@jeffsanchez2086]

@@Blank00 Understood. Domestic first just sucks to be sure

[@Blank00]

@@jeffsanchez2086 Yes. Whatever criticism you have for the United first seats, say the same thing about the first seats from Delta, Alaska, and AA, especially AA

[@johniii8147]

I miss the full bulkheads. They make F seem a lot more private. Glad they brought them back. As i start flying a lot again, I'll probably be switching most of my business to UA from AA since they have started to do a much better job product. AA's product has become pretty awful.

[@jkjkjk100]

But i still don’t understand the see thru curtains tho. Only americans carrier do that. What’s wrong with some nice solid curtains? I will be doing UA this year also because i get my delta medallion extended to jan 2023. But based on where I live, flying in UA regional sucks compared to delta flying a220 to my airport here.

[@johniii8147]

@@jkjkjk100 Safety regulation in the US. Crew must be able to see though the cabin. No real reason for you to bother with UA then.

[@jkjkjk100]

@@johniii8147 i am flying to china for business and fare is extremely expensive. So i would be getting 1K almost immediately. So might as well give it a try since i know i will still have my diamond medallion. Mileageplus is a way better program but it’s hard to beat delta domestically for products imo.

[@EdStudioMos]

Excuse me, WHAT??? This is not Aeromexico 737-700

[@thespinach8215]

While United is improving (the decision to install IFEs again, new Polaris seats, etc.), I feel like they’ll never be able to match the sense of care of Delta brings and it’ll be years before United has installed IFE on all aircraft. But this doesn’t mean I won’t fly United!

[@abshivkumar2549]

Does delta have Bluetooth

[@abshivkumar2549]

I now prefer united

[@chromebomb]

Those MAX engines look comically large

[@henson2k]

Which row doesn't have a window?

[@Blank00]

As United starts putting IFEs on future MAX 9s, how many Max 9s have been delivered without IFE?

[@ITripReport]

United currently has 30 737 MAX 9 in service, all of these delivered before the MAX 8, so currently all of those are BOYD. New deliveries will come with PTVs, however, I'm not sure when they plan on retrofitting the current MAX 9

[@Blank00]

@@ITripReport but could it be possible that the 31st MAX 9 was made before United's first MAX 8 but was just sitting in Renton for longer and will be delivered later?

[@ITripReport]

@@Blank00 afaik nope, all the current MAX 9s have been delivered, next one isn’t scheduled to come out the assembly line till around late 2021 early 2022

[@carljackson966]

Welcome To Htown, Do You Know If UNITED Will Update Their A319s ????

[@ITripReport]

No clue when those are planned for an updated, but boy is it needed! Rumor has it they plane on completely updating the entire cabin including new bins and finishes, and ofc seatback IFE. My guess would be we'd see the first one out sometime in 2022 the earliest

[@samuelharper9411]

@@ITripReport the first will be one of the ex easyJet ones they’ve recently started acquiring I imagine.

[@garrettlods6537]

Sadly i predict this is the end of the road for the a319 and 737-700

[@samuelharper9411]

@@garrettlods6537 I don’t think so with united, they’ve recently acquired many 737-700 and a319s. They work really well for them as they also do with delta and American.

[@ethansonnenberg6744]

First😃

[@StefenScotton]

No I’m first

[@miguelangelsalemi8979]

Puede ser en español ?

[@moyxd6294]

Pusiste Aeromexico 737-700

[@Blank00]

18:32 What's that inactive screen at the top of the Sky Interior control screen?

[@ITripReport]

Their sole purpose is to play the safety video for those in the bulkhead row (since their screens are in the armrest), but I've seen them use it sometimes to play the flight map.