I recently traveled from San Francisco to Paris on United polaris class. The Polaris Lounge at the San Francisco Airport is excellent, way beyond my high expectations. On my way back from Paris, the senior cabin crew came to our seats to thank us individually for flying United. I definitely will fly United Business again.
@rfrover7 ай бұрын
It’s reassuring to see that the usual gaggle of United haters is alive and well. My last few flights in Polaris on the airline have been a pleasure. Enthusiastic crews and a decent hard product.
@pacmanc81037 ай бұрын
I have always had nice flights on United.
@luxurytravelexpert7 ай бұрын
Me too 😊
@Freebird673 ай бұрын
My first time July 2024
@orlandomoreno85386 ай бұрын
If only regular folks like me could fly in style too, one day hopefully.
@roughshot605 ай бұрын
I flew United Polaris on 777-300er, first time ever. From Newark to Rome. It was a blast. Food service Polaris Lounge in Newark all fabulous. I'll be flying Polaris again April of 2025 to Sydney. I can't wait!
@angieharris801528 күн бұрын
The video was done, wonderfully. I wish we were flying back in the days where FA's were fit and attractive, it just adds to the nice experience of flying.
@oaor23037 ай бұрын
I live about 20 minutes from EWR, so I fly United all the time, domestically and internationally. No airline is perfect, but on the whole, I like United very much. My longest voyage was a trip to Singapore. I cannot afford Polaris (I tend to save up and spend on experiences at my destination), so I speak from an Economy Class POV.
@oldporkchops7 ай бұрын
How did you like Singapore? It seems like an expensive place.
@get2dachoppa2496 ай бұрын
Yes, it is expensive. It’s comparable to NYC, Tokyo, Hawaii, & London in that respect. However, I love the place and visit once a year. The street food is cheap and plentiful, Orchard Road has all the malls and all the shopping you can handle. The people are nice, there are several places to go like Gardens by the Bay. Sentosa Island is like a nice resort island with Universal Studios, beachfront entertainment, golf courses, and a Hard Rock Cafe. It is hot and muggy year round though since it’s only 80 miles away from the equator.
@dannyone15656 ай бұрын
Another great example on how to make a great flight experience video. Thanks 🙏
@user-fz1mf4qw1x7 ай бұрын
Man, with subs your reviews took a hint of originality. It was nice touch to read all theses descriptions with a pinch of opinion.
@michelleizoco7 ай бұрын
Just took my first Business class flight at the end of 2023 and it was this exact cabin! It was so comfy (though getting in and out was a bit tight in the odd rows). The food was much better than expected (short rib) and being able to sleep lying flat was AMAZING! Thank you for inspiring me to take a chance and do it!
@nathany9457 ай бұрын
I am so like the background music in your video! So calm & so comfortable! It's the most important reason I keep watch every update videos
@tammyterrell16416 ай бұрын
Treat the flight crew with respect and you’re nice to them, they’ll treat with respect and you might get upgraded on the plane. It happened to me, because I was wearing smart casual clothes and shoes. I was very happy. Lol
@fluttergrrl7 ай бұрын
Lovely video. My favourite part was the take off into the puffy clouds. Exceptional.
@user-tq1ji5yc1h5 ай бұрын
been subscribed to this man for over 2 years and have never been dissapointed keep it up man!
@luxurytravelexpert5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! ☺️
@tonybrise65247 ай бұрын
No left hand thumb-ring! I think you both are absolutely fantastic.
@wsm9187 ай бұрын
I'm delighted to see Dulles Airport (IAD) briefly introduced on the channel I always enjoy watching. Welcome with open arms to my hometown where I live! I hope you had a wonderful time at the capitol of the United States and NYC as well.
@gatsby4987 ай бұрын
IAD is awful.
@zacharyemura6087 ай бұрын
Just flew IAD-LHR, was one of the most peaceful aviation experiences of my life. Also, the terminal smelled like the lobby of a Ritz-Carlton 😄@@gatsby498
@blitzkrieg6347 ай бұрын
@@gatsby498at least they're improving it
@MikeSalsgiver4 ай бұрын
Over 47 years, I have flown often with United. In the past two decades, the frequency has decreased significantly. In my view, from 1990-2015 or so, the quality of service, the cleanliness and experience of the aircraft, and schedule reliability were well below average. In recent years, I have flown with United (initially because other flights were not available) and have found the airline to have vastly improved in each of those areas. Depending on cost and schedule, I would definitely consider flying with them again.
@davidsavage62275 ай бұрын
I’ve enjoyed my United flights. It is worth the extra money to travel in business class for long flights and at least extra legroom in economy on shorter flights, especially if you’re tall.
@user-gs6is3ov4u6 ай бұрын
I second that - mighty travels premium is great for trip planning. !
@edwood77415 ай бұрын
Seat 1-A. Nice!!! 👍
@natdisneyfan746 ай бұрын
United needs to return to serving meals as courses in business class. I get that airlines stopped this during the pandemic, but they seem to be hanging on to it and it makes the FA’s seem lazy for a stupid corporate decision.
@chitrasenpradhan77264 ай бұрын
Super 👌
@jonbe95 ай бұрын
I fly regularly to Europe on business on United and always look for a polaris long haul flight on a 777 or 767 as the accommodations are far better compared to Lufthansa A330 A320 business class. Pro tip for Polaris = always pre-order your entrees online as the good stuff (beef and halibut) tends to sell out quickly.
@JediTev15 күн бұрын
Can you do this on domestic Polaris Business class? I can't find it on United's website. TYIA
@mayurireddy81965 ай бұрын
Nice classic business class Boeing Airlines neet runways
@GenkisTravels7 ай бұрын
Nice video, the presentation of the food was pretty good.
@turbofanlover7 ай бұрын
Always nice to see you on my side of the pond, Doc. ;) As an aviation geek, by far the best part of any flight for me is just looking out the window. So, in general, I'm not a fan of business class seats, since they tend to be too far from the window and/or angled away from the window. However, the seat that you had was actually one that I wouldn't mind. Not angled and right beside the window. I still would rather save a lot of money and just get a window seat in economy. But, as always...to each their own. :)
@YanelMunoz6 ай бұрын
Man I wish I had United miles, looks so luxurious. Maybe one day!
@goldenagent997 ай бұрын
It is a pleasure to spend the last morning of the week viewing an LTE video. This is a calming way for us to dream and plan for our next get away! 💚
@-_dracarysmist_-98804 ай бұрын
ive flown United domestically before, it was good. I was in economy seat and the cabin crew are nice. I was going to Florida btw, and it was on a B737. Also, i live 25-30mins away from Washington Dulles airport, ha how lucky am I?
@rezaalan39917 ай бұрын
Great flight
@kawangkwok52627 ай бұрын
Polaris Business Class showed a decent safety video, another expert filmed the whole video :) I like the lounge, especially a plane can chill and see planes... Cannot wait for next week, the hotel looks gorgeous, cannot wait for next week, AMAN.
@get2dachoppa2496 ай бұрын
I had to watch that safety vid six times on one long multi-leg trip. I damn near memorized it.
@luxelist7 ай бұрын
The best way to spend hours on end up in the air. Great video.
@luxurytravelexpert7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@heikohaesler51982 ай бұрын
Allways a perfect Video, thank you very much.
@leesimpson16777 ай бұрын
Polaris lounge looks modern and clean with good selection of food. My abiding memory of Dulles Airport was an intended flight from Washington to London in 2002. On engine start-up, huge plumes of smoke started to come from the port engine and we were forced to return to the stand. All the passengers were bussed to a Holiday Inn for an overnight stay, and I can recall eating slightly warm pizza at midnight. Happy days! 😎
@johannesbols577 ай бұрын
United's profit for 2023 is pre-tax income of $1.5 billion. But they only offer PJs in Polaris Class on flights over 14 hours? Words escape me. The food was beyond revolting. Served all on one tray. And United wants Polaris to shine? Try polishing it a little bit more, kids. Excellent travel report, as usual!
@iZipTiedMyPenisToABrick6 ай бұрын
Only issue with united is the dang food lol
@FrikiFriday17 ай бұрын
Great, i love your Video´s so much.
@Yai19506 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing 👍👍
@O_SENHOR_e_o_meu_pastor...s237 ай бұрын
🤩Feliz ano novo a todos🤩
@gregorybaker3306 ай бұрын
After 2000 flights on 65 airlines, I suggest not to worry about cabin crew as in a dire situation they will help you for sure and some crews great and some the opposite and just let them do their job. Too many influencers want to chit chat and then state they were dutiful but not friendly. Many people travelling want peace too, a decent meal and sleep. Most airlines similar premium so depends on where you want to go and what choice. I flew many premium Chinese Airlines because of my work location but then due to understanding of Chinese airspace delays went back to NH and KE and nothing to do with how nice the crews were. We are fortunate now we can fly around the world safely with generally good service and lounges but sometimes you maybe unlucky and find many frustrations but most people do their best I never pressure. I find staff upgr 0:11 added the most annoying with demands but Sam Chui is the worst behaved passenger of them all.
@albertochacon7426 ай бұрын
great video, united international looks fantastic. might have to try mighty travels premium for my next flight.
@tasteofindia13217 ай бұрын
Lovely flight❤
@morgan974757 ай бұрын
We flew on this model plane just yesterday, Emirates. Their business seats, though comfy-looking, were not as nice & private as what I see on this United version. Surprising.
@maxi-g7 ай бұрын
so excited for all the upcoming us videos
@andrea64217 ай бұрын
I’ve never had a good flight on United but yours looked pretty good 😊
@naufalrizqullah91517 ай бұрын
Great An Video this Beautifull
@yorukkizigeziyor7 ай бұрын
Very beautiful ☺👍
@naufalrizqullah91517 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing🙋🏻🙋🏻✌✌
@jbtravel8507 ай бұрын
Nice video 💕
@AeroTravels7 ай бұрын
Great report. I have to try one day.
@lajoskovacs10527 ай бұрын
Hi Doc, when do you work to earn your money for fantastic trips? Your vids are excellent anyway...
@drinasun69846 ай бұрын
When I was a kid, my parents attempted to fly with United. They bumped them off the flight even though they paid full price, and they vowed never to fly with them again after that experience.
@jamesmoninger1982Ай бұрын
Nice review, but I am curious what you do if seat 1A isn't available on a flight you want to take. Do you travel another day? Hard to convince me this is up to international business class standards. The food looks horrible, and nothing says luxury like a tightly packed, 60-seat cabin.
@naufalrizqullah91517 ай бұрын
Very Beautifull❤❤
@fecesd5g7 ай бұрын
beautiful footage of takeoff! I took this exact route in business 4 years ago. never again! the most claustrophobic business experience of my lifetime.
@blitzkrieg6347 ай бұрын
Are you 400 pounds? Plenty of room
@yamuiemata7 ай бұрын
Not sure you agree but the North American carriers offer a lesser product for the price compared to European/Asian carriers
@pf88607 ай бұрын
I live in the USA, and you're absolutely right. It's pretty appalling.
@pacmanc81037 ай бұрын
I don’t agree. I’ve flown Air France, KLM, British Airways, SAS, Sabena and Olympic (long ago, now defunct), and Turkish across the Atlantic. Delta and United are comparable to all except Turkish, which has a better catering service than the others. Not entirely sure what ‘lesser’ product for price you’re referring to - airline prices (particularly within airline partnerships) are similar. Perhaps economy class differs, but I don’t think so.
@get2dachoppa2496 ай бұрын
I agree with pacman. I also fly Qatar QSuites on the regular to Asia from the ME, but when it’s time to fly transatlantic to get back stateside, I go with UA because the overall value for the price is better than paying the substantial increase in airfare charged by QR, EK, & EY for the same destination.
@RN5837645 ай бұрын
Agree!
@naufalrizqullah91517 ай бұрын
Thanks for Watching To saya Ingin Plane Atau Cabin this So. good Amazing😊😊😊
@bulufish82087 ай бұрын
Awesome job 👏. But if you want good customer service look somewhere else 😉.
@petermilburn54257 ай бұрын
My wife and I are flying United Polaris from San Francisco to Sydney Australia in March. Any tips you can give us would be greatly appreciated.
@margaritapal29797 ай бұрын
Grat video, everything looked very nice, the only thing is that the food didn't seem very appetizing.
@PassportBrosBusinessClass7 ай бұрын
If it’s BOEING, I ain’t GOING
@mariahballard80807 ай бұрын
💙
@pf88604 ай бұрын
Hi Doc - I recall in previous videos you mentioned that you're a nervous flyer. How did you get over your fear?
@Deltium56837 ай бұрын
Cabin is fine, but it’s the United flight attendants which ruin the flight. Customer service at United is horrendous.
@blitzkrieg6347 ай бұрын
Nah you have good and you have bad
@pacmanc81037 ай бұрын
Nonsense, blanket statement of thousands of flight attendants. Perhaps it’s you?
@get2dachoppa2496 ай бұрын
Last year, I flew the United Island Hopper from Honolulu to Guam. That’s a 6 stop, 15 hr + workday for the cabin crew, while the flight crew was replaced halfway through the day. The FAs were absolute professionals through the entire flight, zero complaints. One actually took the time to recommend several great places to eat in Guam.
@debramccord77073 ай бұрын
I flew Polaris in January this year IAH-AMS and AMS-EWR and they couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. From the Polaris lounge and throughout the flight I had a great experience.
@myYouTube1travel3 ай бұрын
As a 1k premier, yes, there is always one older FA that feels the need to be rude and condescending to a passenger.
@adelguy677 ай бұрын
Obviously you have flown business class with many other airlines, how would you rate United against these airlines?
@luxurytravelexpert7 ай бұрын
Actually, they're very good: excellent hard product and the onboard service is great as well
@pacmanc81037 ай бұрын
@@luxurytravelexpertI agree! The Polaris product is modern - although the seats are a bit tight around the shoulders. I’ve always had good crews on United. Generally friendly and genuine.
@RN5837645 ай бұрын
My favorite is Japan Airlines. Service is top notch!
@naufalrizqullah91517 ай бұрын
This is A First Class
@simcanta73857 ай бұрын
no lounge visit in Brussels this time?
@shygorilla80826 ай бұрын
Polaris Business Class outboard seats in the odd numbered rows are the way to go. Don't ever fly business on a UA 777-200 with the rear facing seats. Horrible.
@lbk494kimodavidliuАй бұрын
請問為什麼到達華盛頓之後,還可以允許進去北極星貴賓室?
@luxurytravelexpertАй бұрын
Transit 😉
@lindafukuyu57677 ай бұрын
It's EMPTY ??
@luxurytravelexpert7 ай бұрын
Or I was the first passenger to board the aircraft ;-)
@stratasphorte7 ай бұрын
guys i have a question, how do these type of travel vloggers get the budgets and all ? like initially, now they r established in yt channel but how did they get when they start?
@chineymo7 ай бұрын
Luxury Travel Expert is filming his personal holidays. So his budget is what he can afford either using points or cash. Sometimes he's displayed the breakdown if using points.
@gregorybaker3306 ай бұрын
I me
@gregorybaker3306 ай бұрын
I mean staff travel and upgrades....sorry
@MrPhantom19617 ай бұрын
The cheese selection on the airline was pretty uninspiring, three lumps of plastic cheese.🤑
@yeahryan277 ай бұрын
I'm looking at the safety video thinking how unnecessary the theatrics are in light of the JAL collision this week. Safety videos shouldn't be set in any other environment other than the type being flown on with no comedic and humorous words. Yes, it sounds boring but theres absolutely nothing funny about an evacuation. Should actually be written into operating laws as a matter of urgency.😑
@Watschelinka7 ай бұрын
Yes, but in my personal opinion it's the funny presentation which keeps the people watching.
@fbagbey7 ай бұрын
Given how few pax were in the two business class sections, UA probably lost $$ on this flight!
@luxurytravelexpert7 ай бұрын
The flight was full 😉
@fbagbey7 ай бұрын
More or less full in both sections of business class? If so, I missed the shots.@@luxurytravelexpert
@CaptainPeterRMiller7 ай бұрын
What a lovely video. Again, smooth, visuals, nice audio and informative sub titles. The UNITED AIRLINES needs to get their act together. On one of their screen displays, they showed air speed in miles per hour (mph) but they failed when they showed KPH. This failed attempt at conversion from Imperial measurement to Metric measurement, means NOTHING AT ALL. In the metric system, the symbol used to represent kilometer(s) is lower case "km". Metric notation does not take any plural forms. This is stipulated in the statutary design of the Systeme Internationale. The SI Units for speed are therefore "km/h". So, any representation of air speed would be "xxx km/h". There is no other alternative. There are no house styles. This is the legislated symbol. I'm not surprised, as the USA could never get its mind together when it comes to the Metric System.. SPEAK to them. Damn their isolation.
@gatsby4987 ай бұрын
Nobody cares
@pacmanc81037 ай бұрын
Seriously? Like wow. Settle down. If you had problems understanding what was meant, it would be one thing. But you sound like a lunatic wanting to rant. Like the other poster wrote: “nobody cares”. Certainly not as much as you clearly do.😂
@maxsaviation95127 ай бұрын
United would actually be good if they fired their staff that’s terrible and as disgusting as their food
@honeymcdonald91203 ай бұрын
Your comments get in the way of the video unfortunately
@luxurytravelexpert3 ай бұрын
You can switch them off if they bother you :-)
@user-mi6ll4bx4y7 ай бұрын
What happened, I miss the written caption and bits of aviation infos???
@leesimpson16777 ай бұрын
You need to turn subtitles on now.
@FlamaFlanga7 ай бұрын
As an American I am embarrassed to say it but USA airlines are a complete joke. Delta is pretty much your only option these days.
@gregorybaker3306 ай бұрын
Im sure he will email me again because I called him out as have seen him on flights and airporys many times.
@demoledor1997 ай бұрын
Why you blue the crew faces.... It has no sense..... Buuuuuu to that
@chineymo7 ай бұрын
He usually asks the crew if it's ok to show their faces as he's filming, sometimes they say no so he respects their privacy by blurring.