REVIEW | United Airlines | Singapore (SIN) - San Francisco (SFO) | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | Economy

Wondering what it is like to fly United Airlines on their LONGEST FLIGHT all the way from Singapore to San Fransisco in ECONOMY?! Well come find out what it is like to spend 15+ hours onboard United's 787 Dreamliner!
-- FLIGHT INFORMATION --
Airline : United Airlines
Aircraft : Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Registration : N29961
Flight Time : 14hr 40min
Seat : 49L - Economy Class
From : Singapore Changi Airport
To : San Fransisco International Airport
Date : May 10th, 2022
-- PRICE BREAKDOWN --
Flight Price : $760.27 USD
Ticket Type : Economy
Total Routing : SFO-NRT-SIN-KUL-SIN-SFO
Booked Through : United Airlines
Booking Made : March 2022

[@ellathepug]

A delightful review!

[@deandecoursey2334]

I’d agree with your comments about Delta. I always flew Northwest Airlines in the 1990’s and 2000’s to Thailand, until Delta acquired them. I’ll be flying Singapore airlines to Thailand in September, returning in late October. I hope that the Covid tearing requirement by the U.S. is removed by then.

[@Blank00]

The funny thing about the lack of pillows is that United has introduced a new pillow design a few months ago, it's basically a neck pillow similar to what Etihad provides.

[@nikolauswolff5791]

Be convinced that Changi is still the best airport on the globe. There is no better airport anywhere.

[@dan.spotter1648]

Great video! Now I know what to expect on my upcoming flight

[@outdomchakriyasoth2274]

Really appreciate the long detailed explanation ❤

[@Aysoka1]

UA1 San Francisco- Singapore is actually longer its like 17hours

[@ricardosam8050]

Smooth landing, thanks for sharing

[@brettsroberts]

Great in depth review! Thank you!

[@GlobalAviationTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffwilliams4676]

I flew Air France last month from DFW-CDG and CDG-DFW. The aircraft was a brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. When I got to my seat on the aircraft, Air France provided a pillow,blanket and earphones. Air France also served two meals that were delicious. A dinner with options of chicken or pasta and a breakfast. After dinner, the Air France flight attendant crew provided coffee or tea. During the breakfast service, coffee, tea or hot chocolate were also provided.

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

I understand. Back in the mid-2000s I flew to Tahiti twice on Air France 747's. Their dinners were the most delicious airline food I've ever eaten. The French did an excellent job of taking good care of us passengers. Not to mention that remarkable French cooking.

[@Wunaladreaming744ER]

Great trip report. For this kind of flight duration on Y class, I rather fly on the A350. The extra seat width does matter for such a long flight! I am shocked no pillow was provided and agree with you that the seat pitch could be configured better but I think the airline wants to standardise the 787-9 fleet so that all them can fly to anywhere.

[@Firebulous]

Oh wow nice. My coming flight have the same seat as you, so this gave me a rough idea and what to expect

[@kalebasphalt]

This is the best way to go for Singapore to San Francisco flights. The next best option after EVA, ANA, and Singapore Airlines which offer their flights at almost 2-3 times the price of United. Food is decent as well, I think it's really worth the trade-off/decline in service/quality for thrice less the price.

[@philiplee1803]

So then which airport do you think is the best in the world

[@hcp051000]

Even when the United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is parked at the gate with 2 jetbridges, the gate SHOULD use BOTH jetbridges for passenger loading and unloading to ease the passenger traffic for both boarding and deplaning processes.

[@solotrippin09]

I reckon the 'feature' of the windows on the 787s are meaningless when the crew can lock them. I like to have a peek of the view from time to time and it completely prevents me from doing so when the crew lock them

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice...

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing you trip. Those long haul flights need to be in Premium Economy or Business Class because you need more space for your legs and many times better food selection.. Again, thank you.

[@gorgan1010]

I will like to travel to Toronto via San Francisco I have the Canadian 10 year visa I’m wondering if I need a us visa if not intension of leaving the airport in San Francisco only transit

[@gorgan1010]

I am reading that I can travel as long as I am looking to enter the us from the san Francisco airport

[@itscool6025]

Haha funny i took this same route when i was in indonesia it was quite but so nice when we arrived at sfo in the moring i wish i could do it again but not at the same time haha

[@sachabunniksglobaladventures]

Awesome review, that is one long long flight ✈ thanks for sharing

[@fixpacifica]

I will try to avoid any flight that makes you shut the window blinds or darken the windows so you can't look out.

[@lencrites7044]

Absolutely, the windows should not be locked! 😎

[@unicorn888]

Thanks for the review. I've flown between SFO and SIN with Singapore Airlines a few times. While this United flight looks decent, I think SIA (SQ) flight is much better.

[@kalebasphalt]

at 2 times the price...

[@sabbirebnezaman6939]

When you check in from singapore (United Counter), did you checked your luggage 2nd time there or did you checked your luggage in Malaysia for final destination?

[@GlobalAviationTravel]

I didn’t check any luggage, but I believe u don’t need to recheck your luggage in Singapore

[@rmramirezc]

Si viajas por la misma aerolínea generalmente facturas para recoger en el destino final, si haces cambio de aerolínea y nos pertenecen a la misma alianza generalmente recoges y vuelves a facturar.

[@djtexas4993]

I assume that certain adult beverages were also free on this flight, you just didn’t order any, correct?

[@jennyt7612]

I believe in economy you can have wine or beer but if you want spirits you have to pay.

[@indyracingnut]

I really like your positive attitude! If it were me sitting in Economy for 15 hours, I'd be pissed at EVERYBODY....lol

[@_w_w_]

I'd be pissed for being stuck in a lousy airline like United!

[@yzrocky6015]

2:00 engine type?

[@danielonn2002]

Singapore Air over United any day in Y. Just look at all the drinks and food you get!

[@seoklee8]

Yep, looking at the food that United provided makes me not want to take it at all

[@danielonn2002]

Agreed. My Parents and I paid $980 r/t with seat assignments on Sibgapore Air from SFO to Phuket for our month trip in Feb 23. Thry assigned me the extra legroom seat on the long hau with no one in front of me. You can get Cognac on Singapore not on UA and they were the least expensive now tickets are $1300 r/t

[@kalebasphalt]

at 2-3 times the price... pay up?

[@phofo9826]

How tall are you? Just trying to gauge leg room wise thanks

[@GlobalAviationTravel]

5’ 7”

[@hanssamson5436]

Have you tried flying SIA A350 from to SFO-SIN?

[@GlobalAviationTravel]

Not yet, but flying Singapore Airlines long haul is on my to do list!

[@danielonn2002]

@@GlobalAviationTravel United is a scam compared to Singapore Air. We are going to Phucket Thailand and got the ticket for $989 r/t seats and luggage included.

[@youarehere1251]

The mature flight attendants.😏

[@annea.b.8232]

No pillows at all? Perhaps it’s on a request basis?

[@kaffir76]

14:40 1 hour before arrival & they served a hot meal? Really? 😮😮

[@bandarakualanamukno]

17269 miles So long Tiring Journey

[@danielonn2002]

I requested the Hindu non vegetarian meal as we love Indian food and my good Indian friend who flys Singapore swears by it.

[@TheBudgetTraveller786]

United's longest flight is IAH-SYD, SFO-SIN is their second lonest flight

[@brianscott922]

It just ended!!!

[@DDGGVVMM]

Your standard on food is quite low

[@kaffir76]

14:20 wow .. u liked the snack pack! 😂😂

[@davidbian2466]

What would be the ranking of the three US carriers for long haul economy in your opinion?

[@GlobalAviationTravel]

1. United 2. Delta 3. American

[@davidbian2466]

@@GlobalAviationTravel Thanks!

[@davidbian2466]

Why is American the worst btw?

[@RafaRadityo7]

​@@davidbian24661. They don't have ife on any of their planes basically 2. Bad customer service 3. Lots of delays

[@oldporkchops]

@@GlobalAviationTravel Just curious. Why is United first? I ask because I am debating whether to shoot for a million miles on UA.

[@ricardosam8050]

Was it aircraft full?

[@GlobalAviationTravel]

Yes the flight was 100% full

[@ricardosam8050]

@@GlobalAviationTravel wow I thought fly like those don’t get full cause of long long journey

[@dchi2012]

Wouldn’t United’s longest flight still be Sydney-Houston? ( I know it was paused but is coming back in October)

[@techspeak5801]

No it does not operate

[@dchi2012]

@@techspeak5801 right now it’s seasonal not cancelled

[@techspeak5801]

@@dchi2012 oh I see

[@philippedays6100]

the meals they serve are subpar

[@johniii8147]

Traveling on a flight that long in Economy on any airline would be pure hell. No thanks.

[@myrnacarbonell7722]

Inchon airport in South Korea is the cleanest so far and most beautiful in the world.

[@bingbong7777]

Should have flown a real airline like Singapore.

[@AviatingRandom]

Grow up

[@canadianaviator]

United > Cheap CCP backed airline

[@merlynnkohbobby]

​@@AviatingRandomlol 🤣🤣🤣

[@merlynnkohbobby]

​​​​​@@AviatingRandomUnited ain't a real airline since they kick people off the plane 😉 what airline does that especially when you paid for that flight.

[@AviatingRandom]

@@merlynnkohbobby I can tell you clearly have never had a United flight in your life and the news headlines are only 5% of the story it’s a great airline