United 777-300ER Premium Plus Trip Report

[@wotan10950]

I just flew EWR-MXP-EWR a few weeks ago, UA 772ER. My seat on the segment to Milan was in economy, and it was terrible. I am quite tall and large, so I was nearly crippled by the time I reached Malpensa. To my pleasant surprise, United emailed me with an offer to upgrade to Premium Plus for an additional $225. It was marvelous! The food and service were marginally better, and the seat was infinitely better. I will never return to economy, which I suppose is their business strategy: give the customer a taste a luxury and they will always come back!

[@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm]

Why do you think they make economy so miserable? Just to give you the offer they know you won't refuse. It is called marketing and is somewhat despicable. Those who cannot buy their way into comfort are simply forced to bear hours under barely adequate conditions. Where is government in all this? Or, would government only make things far worse?

[@oliverbyumang]

I am flying with my brothers to Manila under United Airlines 777 ER premium economy plus I’m very excited. We got it so cheap for the three of us. We only paid $7000 and we are so excited to board and hear and experience the United Airlines for the first time going to Manila from San Francisco, thank you for the video. I truly appreciate it now I know exactly exactly what is expected of the three of us when we are in the plane

[@biuSKAp]

I am taking this class next month from EWR to BRU . Super excited about it !Excellent review!!

[@THExBLAZEx88]

Love it! Jealous of you hearing that beautiful United Safety video so often! Great video as always, sing view is unmatched!!

[@jtgh922]

I flew PP on the 767-300 EWR-LAX last month and it was PHENOMENAL! Having full meals and unlimited alcohol are a plus, as Alaska DL, jetblue, & AA only give snacks in premium economy on their transcons.

[@derekortt2817]

DL only provides economy food in any of their premium economy cabins, including international flights. One of the covid cuts that has become permanent from DL

[@j.lang87]

Love the sound of the GE90’s spool up👌🏻🛩

[@H20master99]

Great report! Having recently flown with UA in both PP and Polaris, I think Polaris is really only worth it for overnight flights. The flat bed and bedding makes a big difference on long overnight sectors but for a daytime transcon, hard to justify the extra cost when the service level is so similar.

[@mtb4life67]

haha i wrote a comment right before i read this i completely agree

[@cancelanime1507]

The Polaris bed might be the most comfortable one in any business class.. It's world class level..

[@Love2Cruise]

The best part about flying in Polaris is not the lie-flat seats. It's the Polaris lounges.

[@willieho3056]

Polaris good for long haul international flight, normally 9 to 14 hours flight, such as you fly to Japan, it took 14 hours, and the food and drinks are completely different from PP class, there is no comparison if flying international.

[@linesided]

I fly east coast to UK regularly and take the opposite view. For 6 night hours where you barely sleep anyway you might as well pocket the cash and go Prem Y. Westbound flight is longer, you are more alert and can really enjoy the whole experience better. Value proposition is greater. LHR Polaris shower is very good.

[@_1Brick1_]

Thanks for making it clear EWR is NOT New York. I got into it with a KZbin who I think is from London or one of those places. Every time he flies into Newark he keeps calling it New York. The airport is literally in New Jersey.. like wtf. So cuddos to you. That’s why I live your vids man. Entertaining and accurate.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your trip here. Yes, it is always nice to have Premium Economy when you can not have Polaris First/Business Class. That first section is nice to give you more leg room.

[@javianjohnson8746]

5:54 - 6:19 Wow, now THAT'S how you travel transcon! Definitely would like to try out United's Premium Plus at some point

[@Raul-yj9ic]

Thank you for doing this! This is the exact seat I have and taking the same exact route! Couldn't be a better video for me lol I know exactly what to expect now.

[@izodman]

Loved your video! Takeoff was quiet from your seating over the wing too. It’s nice to see the seating layout, esp economy versus the plus and premium seats 💺 to get an idea for those long haul flights. I’ve not flown United in a long time so I’m looking forward to the experience.

[@BigKy-Mart]

I've flown United's Polaris 777-300ER on a short 2 and a half hour flight. Very nice seat, godo food too. We're looking at taking our next holiday, which I'm hoping is to the UK as I've some friends that I'd like to see with the world opening back up. Business is outside of our price range, and with my partner being on the taller side, I've been looking at premium economy offerings. Our local airport is served only by American/United. Further airport we have more choices, but the cost is the same. So far, United has been the cheapest offering to get to LHR, by several hundred dollars. And this review will help make my decision, thank you!

[@GenkisTravels]

Great trip report. I'm flying their Polaris next week on the B777-300ER, definitely looking forward to it

[@Carsons_Life]

Just flew Polaris from Houston to Hawaii and then to Guam. Houston to Hawaii was trash and there service was not all that especially the food too. But it really depends because Hawaii to Guam was excellent just a outdated cabin.

[@cedarjet100]

Nice report. Wish you had shown the pop out thigh rest in conjunction with the footrest. Wondering if it’s effective at all.

[@michellehannah9402]

It's interesting that they played Dancing Queen on board during the boarding process.

[@Mvinnyslice]

Yeah it gives me goosebumps and also relaxing. Good job for them. love them

[@mtb4life67]

I flew PP on the 787-10 from ewr-cdg a little over a month ago, also flew on the 787-9 from lhr-den in polaris which is slightly over 9 hours. I wold agree with your opinions on the service, meals in both classes need to improve to be more competitive with delta. Even though flights from the east coast to europe arent over 8 hours I would recommend flying polaris on the way out because the lie flat seats really help for sleeping and you wont be as jet lagged when you get there. Im guessing PP is great for daytime flights especially longer ones as you have more room than economy and polaris just isnt as worth it with the service at the moment.

[@roachtoasties]

I doubt the business class seats are 60" wide (3:56). 60" is the width of a queen size bed. ;) Maybe 60 centimeters. Anyway, the United Club you stayed at before boarding didn't look that great. Crowded. I don't think I would be missing much when compared to just finding a restaurant in the terminal to eat at.

[@airline.pictures]

Great job. I’ve flown on United 777-200 in both the old business class and Polaris. I’d still would love to try Premium Plus!

[@stevetierney7438]

Yes I have I was just behind buisness from LHR to chicago onto salt lake premium loved it an return

[@nataliejo336]

Great review. Loved captions.

[@hamiltonfernandes9959]

Aeronave top, robusta, silenciosa, ótimo serviço de bordo, confortável. Parabéns pelo vídeo... 👏🏿🤝🏿

[@loriwelln7321]

Just recommended this video and I’m glad I watched it. I had picked 22L on 18 hour flight Houston to Australia in April 2025 and I just changed to bulkhead. I’m older and want to recline and not climb over people

[@nickpatterson492]

Another great video makes me want to go on vacation myself

[@cutedoggojet]

3:58 I love when seats are 5 feet wide!

[@shirolee]

Thanks for making the video!!!!

[@calimesmerizer1]

Thanks for the video! Were you able to recline your seat in 22L?

[@Aidan_Clifford]

I recently flew from DEN to LHR in Premium Plus. I remember getting the full International Amenities Kit that was also passed out in Polaris, and they gave us a full service breakfast upon arrival. I really enjoyed the larger seats, extra storage space, the foot rest, and all of the improved features offered in Premium Plus. Overall, I would highly recommend flying in it or Polaris. Premium Plus is like having a better version of first class that is offered on the narrow bodies (737, a320, etc.). I have been loyal to United for a long time as I always find their service, flights, and customer service better than any other airline. Overall, great video!

[@denniscumiskey5179]

Great video, thanks! How was the recline in that seat?

[@baccanal773]

I love and always fly with united . great job making this video buddy 👏 👍 👌 🙌

[@LJSkyistBigskyMT]

Great video. I will be flying in your exact seat in a short while.

[@BigStevo_6]

Thanks for the review. Will keep this saved for planning our Paris trip as this aircraft type would be a connection option for us from PHX.

[@ConversationStartersVideo]

We just flew Polaris to Auckland, but Premium for the 13 hour flight back. Very pleased.

[@TERMINALFlamingOcean]

Love it!

[@Kuzo32]

KEWR/EWR is a pretty nice airport, good views of NYC and nice for plane spotting. One funny thing that happened on the Airtrain was I forgot how quick it accelerated, and nearly fell on somebody. There’s also nice views on the approach and departure. And the United Club Lounge is nice, it’s big and has nice views of the ramps. However I believe I was at the other United Club Lounge

[@walterwlim]

Smooth landing !

[@tuolumne9]

Candidly on your last question it would depend on my mood at the time. They are both great and while I’d be fine in PP, I’d always prefer Polaris

[@josephbaumann292]

Nice trip report! I am going to take PP to Los Angeles in October.

[@spark_6710]

Very good / nice report !! 👍 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@wanderingengland]

I have watched a zillion of these videos trying to get an idea of legroom or pros and cons of the first row vs second row of PP. No one has done a good / or any decent job of this. THAT would be a helpful video. I did enjoy this one though... very good job.

[@JustinSmith-ic7xk]

Just curious why you didn't go to the PP Art and Lounge at Newark. Thanks for making the video!

[@ITripReport]

Had a 2 hour layover, so I wanted to get off, re check bags, and head straight into security. I’ve yet to visit that lounge though, and I really want to

[@amidaniel88]

Great video!

[@hustlersmind6]

where do you get the money to do these?

[@CG-qk1zs]

I loved premium plus. I took it from South Africa ❤❤❤

[@rommelma]

Thank you for the video. I am going to fly in 2 days SFO HNL on PP. I hope they will serve a meal on that flight.

[@raulquinom6230]

I like your videos shots,, awesome 👏 good you had a talent to tell a video history

[@vivamia]

Good video. I’m a UAL pilot and Miami alumni.

[@ITripReport]

Thank you! Hopefully some day I get a chance to cross paths with you in a flight ✋🤚

[@Love2Cruise]

Flew UA's Premium Plus twice on international flights, once on 777-300ER in 2019 and another time on 787-10 in March 2022. The service offered in PP had declined markedly, whether due to pandemic or just simply cost savings measures, or perhaps different service levels for trans-Pacific flights (777) vs. trans-Atlantic flights (787). That said, the extra cost of PP over standard economy is worth the extras for me. Get a wider seat without shelling out the big bucks for Polaris, and still gets you from point A to point B at the same time.

[@donovyegg1]

I hope the 777X will have an order for United Airlines!

[@chaole1000]

I'm curious as to what you do for work to afford all these trips. You look so young!

[@lorilubin8817]

It’s a funky cabin and nice service. The only thing I didn’t like was that there were no blankets in PP but they had them in Polaris

[@jasonmoors1191]

Arriving at SFO at about 8pm local time,EWR time would be about 11pm,bedtime for most folks on the flight--where did you overnight? Wish you could've chosen a seat ahead of the wing so we can hear that GE90 sound--but that would put you in the business cabin. Surprised you didn't order any alcohol,specifically whiskey--you have a liking for Canadian Club whiskey! And that cheese plate--we all know that you're lactose-intolerant! :)

[@supaneem8570]

Is the foot rest adjustable? If not, is it in the way or on top of the under seat storage?

[@santiagorivasb]

Se ve muy bien el servicio de United

[@danielclooney6248]

Very good video. Disappointed like you that the PP meal wasn't better and that should have been a meal for economy (if they got one). Then for that meal to be served in Polaris.....again UA disappoints big time. I'm flying 777-300ER IAH-HNL on Tuesday. I'll be interested to see what that flight's food offerings are. For me, the Polaris price diff is worth it. I'm older now and the ability to stretch out and relax is what I love.

[@Zeek509]

Love your videos! Between the iPhone and GoPro, which do you use to record certain parts of your video? Do you use one to record the window view and the other interior footage?

[@ITripReport]

I use my GoPro mostly for videos of me during service, as well as a backup for takeoff and landing footage.

[@jw427]

Personally I prefer FAs offering drinks often, especially on long haul flights, helps minimize dehydration and boredom. I've had long flights where I thought I was going to dedicate completely from lack of water.

[@mikeyy9073]

Is this middle premium economy row more spacious ?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent trip report Emil! And no, for a five hour day time flight, I couldn’t justify paying for Polaris!😸

[@danieljluland9862]

I am flying United To the US From Sydney Australia in 10 Days in Premium. I had a hard time deciding if was going to fly with united or with delta. I haven't flown with either before so i ended up choosing united. I will fly with delta next time so I can make a comparison. Feeling a little anxious about flying to the states, not sure why though haha I've flown internationally to Europe a few times. I guess once you have flow with Qatar Airways it hard to find anything remotely close to that.

[@Springbok314]

But how is the PP product on the transatlantic routes is thise old hog 772s and 764s and 763s?

[@JTthedog]

I have always wanted to fly a United 777-300 777-200

[@matthewferrick3288]

Getting ready to fly from SFO in March 2025 to Asia and can't decide to go with the PP for $2,700 or pull the trigger on Polaris for $4,200 for a 13 hour flight.

[@shivaviationFirebuff]

Amazing Trip Report but I will Collab W Dylan At TEB this Sunday so see you Sunday (5 days) and how much money did you spend sincerely Shiv

[@adigitalkevin]

Does that last row in Premium 22 recline the same as other Premium seats? It looked a little close to that back wall....

[@ITripReport]

While I’m not 100% sure if it’s the same amount of recline, it didn’t feel limited to me, it’s either the same or very close to the same.

[@chssky]

FYI (I flew PP a few months ago) is that sometimes (usually) PP is laid out in a 2-3-2 config, not 2-4-2. I don't know why it's different on some flights though.

[@Blank00]

Because you flew on a 787. This is a 777

[@canyonoverlook9937]

PP on United's 767 to Europe is 2-2-2, which is excellent. The 767 is an excellent plane. Regular economy is 2-3-2 which is good too.

[@kiwisun529]

Can you recline decently for this seat? The flight Im looking at has the all seats open so Im looking for either the very front of premium plus or the back against the wall. Which would you choose? (15 hour flight and cant afford business) thx

[@ITripReport]

I'd choose the front row solely because its easier to stand up and down whenever you want, since when someone reclines it does make it slightly harder to do so

[@polarix9493]

Nice trip report 👌. It really makes my day!

[@jonathanr971]

I know this is likely out of your mind at this point but I’m going to be flying for 15 hours on the same type of plane but two rows ahead of you in 20L. It’s hard to tell but it looks like there is no IFE on that row?! If you happen to remember it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@ITripReport]

IFE screens on the front row are in the armrest, but they must be stowed for taxi/takeoff/landing. After takeoff, a small latch will release it.

[@evd549]

I mean I kinda get that upgrading your ticket means more weight allowance and an extra bag. But domestically it feels kinda eh, like sure if you got around not spending $200+ extra or another $100+ for Polaris but it just feels like because people want it so bad they'll just keep their prices higher than literally most of the market.

[@Sunshine-pw9tl]

Anyone know How are the leg rests on the first row of PP? I can’t find anything in those seats .and if those seats are any better or worse then the others

[@markrigby7650]

Hi. How much does that rear row recline. Is it less than the other seats. Thanks.

[@retroflashbackdude]

Premium + has around 3” more tilt than regular economy (usually 6” of tilt in Premium +).

[@ezimdanielchukwunwike531]

What is the ticket price with out milage

[@kennethjdaggett6075]

No upgrade,stay in P P.

[@gabrieladickson2826]

I am flying this plane from PDX to Germany. I hope they offer pillows and a blanket.

[@TheVaughan5]

Why Premium plus? Plus what? It’s a Premium Economy seat but I guess United don’t want to use the dreaded “economy” word 😂😂. Maybe the plus is for the food though it’s becoming more common now in P.E. on many airlines to offer meals similar, though slightly slimmed down, to Business Class. Would I upgrade to Polaris? Depends on how much extra they want to charge, I do like using the flat bed option.

[@kiddo817]

Oh man UA really needs to up their catering for premium cabins… that food looks so not appetizing. Esp considering the extra $$$ people pay for PE and J cabins. Also, small things like plastic cups and lack of pre-departure drinks make it feel like UA is trying to cut costs again in the name of COVID. Emil I’d recommend you try out AC’s transcon product. Similar seat but far better service and catering.

[@tuolumne9]

Great video! United p.s. circa 2018-onwards was always stocked with a slightly downgrade amenities kit (at least in my experience!) - some of the same contents, but smaller. Even back circe 2005, it was a downgraded amenities kit versus Business of First. Anyhow, really enjoyed your video Soir, keep it up!!!

[@oswaldC2243]

Thanks for taking us along, I really enjoyed the business class experience from the comfort of my living room.

[@eightmilesupwind9030]

Do you have your next seater's consent of posting her image on a public forum?

[@ITripReport]

Lemme ask her real quick

[@mikiewifnoe360]

Being a person who does not like sitting next to a stranger I would use Polaris if flying alone, otherwise premium plus would do if flying with my husband.

[@alvexok5523]

13:24 - clean plate club, except you didn't touch the salad and cheesecake. At least not yet, maybe you did afterwards

[@NicoleLeft]

I’m curious if you ask your seat mates if it’s ok to film them. If that were me we might have an air rage incident. Legally being able to film in public is one thing. Violating my level of comfort continually on a long flight is something different.

[@houston10]

Are u on steroids? What’s with the rage? Just relax & stop being negative 😅 toxic masculinity

[@samquinn6427]

The good old days, then everyone was require to wear a mask on board. Even had the attend hanging out masks for passengers to wear.

[@kaffir76]

11:50 hello handsome ❤❤

[@football11248]

I flew on N2352U on 4-26-22 from SFO-ORD!!!!

[@SammyGloria-]

14:00 i can't stop laughing

[@merlin43004]

Great report as always. A little surprised to see so many people still wearing a mask. But, to each their own. Had almost forgotten what you looked like without one. ;-)

[@paulcarlson4230]

Ok,now i havent flown ua premium economy, but i flew 3 other asin airlines premium economy and i dont think worth 700 + more,and i cant sleep on.plane anyway so im maybe a bad example, i flown 14 times overseas and only slept 1 time and that was business class for 5000 dollars i cant afoord so i just suffer thru it,and save money in economy

[@thetravelmanusa360]

FIRST!

[@moviewatcher1239]

I got to fly on United Airlines someday the food looks great but I don't know which area of the plant I could sit in it's either first class or business class

[@michaelnogoy4022]

Thank you for this review. Never tried UA’s PP before and coincidentally, we just booked PP from SFO to NRT Tokyo a few hours ago. And on the same seat you were in 22K and 22L.

[@jamani1086]

Thank goodness there was no trauma with the headphone plug!! :)

[@jayalexandria4017]

He keeps posting passengers and FAs without their permission?

[@totesgene]

I've been on Premium Plus before. I don't think it's worth it. It's not that much more room than Economy Plus. Polaris is deifnitely worth it.

[@JackStevenson5045]

Stop with text only. I can't read as fast as you think and it’s boring. Either I read or watch, I can’t do both at the same time. Can you speak? its so frustrating.

[@planesense7390]

fyi EWR airport may be in nj but it IS part of the NY airports (jfk,lga,ewr)

[@EDavis-iw4zc]

Did you get permission to video your seat mate?

[@HBACSEnglish]

Is this a serious question?

[@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm]

When you are in public, you are subject to all of the indecencies accorded your status. If you are in private places, like your home, you get more rights to privacy. Unilaterally deciding otherwise will likely get you arrested but, for some, that is the only way they learn the limits of their own ego and intelligence. Good luck with your expectations.

[@LoganAviation]

It’s interesting that the soft product is practically the same as Business class on these flights.

[@NightmaresinParadise]

are you single?

[@ITripReport]

Unfortunately no…

[@NightmaresinParadise]

is the cute guy with the IHG hat single?

[@upaviation787]

@@NightmaresinParadise do you think that hes gay