United LONG HAUL Premium Plus Review 777-200 Athens to Newark Premium Economy

[@beanie7547]

I love the beauty of Greece and the kindness of the people. Could visit every year.

[@debrakleid5752]

My mom and sister are in Athens now and return mid May and they are on this flight and took United from Newark to Athens on Friday!

[@peggykoss4795]

Thank you for this video post! I'm going to Athens, depart from Chicago to Newark, then Newark to Athens in 10 weeks! I've not been on a plane for more than 4 hours so I'm a bit anxious.

[@stephenk3464]

The food is exactly what United serves from Chicago to Europe in coach.

[@JaydenWong]

love how you watched life of pie from the passenger in front of you LOL! I’ve done similar things before so I can 100% relate🤣

[@NewYorkAviation]

I didn’t think that I’d watch for too long haha. But ended up watching the whole thing. Thanks for watching, Jayden.

[@behoour]

It’s weird

[@kevincornejo8161]

I’m actually taking this exact same seat on Saturday. EWR to IAH. Can’t wait!

[@davidsavage6227]

Enjoyed your insights about your United flight. Thanks for the nice video.

[@MG-ot2yr]

I flew UA premium plus back from Paris shortly before the pandemic, and I like it. I usually try to fly business class, and did on the red eye flight over but thought I'd give the premium plus a try since west bound is a day time flight, so I ended up spending less than $2000 doing the mixed booking and worked great. As people can see in the video, its not just extra leg room, its actually a wider seat, I'd say similar to a domestic first class seat. The service was good and its a small, nice quiet area. Will fly it again, and same way, business eastbound, premium plus westbound.

[@dodgers4121]

Do the seat recline like a domestic first class?

[@MG-ot2yr]

@@dodgers4121 Yes, and maybe a slight bit more recline and the premium plus seats also have a foot rest.

[@dodgers4121]

Thank you. I have a Houston - Frankfurth in November (Lufthansa) with Business for the night flight and premium economy for the return fligh and I was considering to upgrade to Business , but after your video, I will give a try to the premium economy for the day flight Frankfurth Houston.

[@TinnekeVDE]

Please don’t ever be that creep again who watches over someone’s shoulder like that

[@MG-ot2yr]

@@TinnekeVDE What are you talking about?

[@marianneb6668]

Great review, I really wanted to see about the leg and foot rest, which you covered! Thank you! I love United and their lounges. Sometimes when I don’t like the meal being served, I ask for the snack boxes (Take Off & Tapas). They always accommodate!

[@NewYorkAviation]

Glad you’ve had some nice experience with United, seems like everyone’s eager to rag on them. They can be great at times. Because of their size, US airlines can be hit or miss. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelgordon8763]

I appreciate the review. Given what I see for food and beverage service, I'll wait til next spring before I do any long haul flying.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching. I was really disappointed by the food. I was tempted to ask for an economy meal.

[@ThePrissy11]

I’m glad this reminded me why I upgrade to Business Class. Thanks for posting👍

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching Bert. Business would’ve been a lot nicer, but, I was more than satisfied with premium.

[@ThePrissy11]

@@NewYorkAviation Yes. I’m sure for a short flight

[@michaelhart3410]

Great video mate. I'm in Australia where international travel is banned and has been since March last year, with few exceptions. Videos like yours make lockdown a bit better :D Keep up the good work!

[@NewYorkAviation]

I’m very familiar with Australias situation Michael. Most of my family lives there and we haven’t been able to get back and see them. Hopefully the government will open up the country soon. I’m glad I was able to bring you a taste of international travel Michael!

[@davidshahid4332]

It is CRAZY whats going on in Australia .

[@furball6855]

Looks good, I just booked return flight ZRH - NEW for spring and went Premium Plus for the return, just under 200 CHF more per person for 3 of us which I think is worth it. Will be 2-2-2 config.

[@thatskyteamflyer]

It’s great to see international trip reports return! Thanks for sharing your experience. I am waiting until next summer.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Fair enough! Thanks for watching. Looking forward to seeing some international trip reports from you.

[@The757Avgeek]

Nice trip report! It’s good to see these old Continental aircraft getting some love and attention with the new interiors

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching. It was fun being on an ex Continental aircraft.

[@Baz987]

@@NewYorkAviationthey use Ex-Continental B772 for their EWR-DXB flights

[@rowkaz3510]

I flew on this aircraft in 2019, Amsterdam to Houston, I saw what looked duct tape holding some of the interior together. She was rickety but she got me home safe, crew was great too.

[@ProFlightAviation]

I went on premium plus on Ual 58 SFO-FRA on N2846U a beautiful B777-300ER, the meals were great, seats comfortable and some great views. Since I didn’t originally have a window seat I when back in economy class for a few minutes to see the view from an empty seat

[@NewYorkAviation]

Great! I hope you had a pleasant experience. The 777 is a great plane.

[@johnz982]

Nice video man! I ve never flown this transatlantic flight, but i feel i did watching this... cool. Hope to visit Greece again

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching John. Hopefully United keeps the 772 for when you go.

[@mikeklimczak9600]

Great review. I'm flying in United Polaris on their 777-300 non-stop from ORD-HNL next month, but on the return I'll be in premium economy.

[@NewYorkAviation]

I'd love to try the United 777-300. I'm very jealous :) Enjoy your trip!

[@redcomusic]

Love it love it love it! I vacationed in Thessaloniki in late 2019 and it was my first time outside of Athens metro, which I'd been visiting since 2011. Can't wait to go back! - Red

[@NewYorkAviation]

I'd love to go back to Greece sometime. Thanks for watching, Red!

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

Aaaaaaah, what a feeling ; to be airborne once again. And that in Greece.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Definitely very grateful to have been able to fly overseas again. Thanks for watching!

[@ChrisZoomER]

Remarkable review as always, that's an amazing view of the wing!

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks so much for watching. It was a good view

[@ChrisZoomER]

@@NewYorkAviation You're welcome!

[@michaelciccone2194]

At least no one went bonkers on this flight ! Nice and peaceful!

[@duskbatrabbit1199]

watch the spirit airline vids for bonkers :)

[@NewYorkAviation]

I have yet to experience someone going bonkers on a flight. Let's keep the fingers crossed.

[@smilesmile787]

Hi, did you think the last row of premium plus had limited recline compared to the first two rows?

[@laurenkelly9319]

I have the same question! It's hard to tell in the video.

[@iluvairlines]

Awesome review, Sam! Your content is so informative and also makes me crack up at times 😄. Also, those Olympic themed amenity kits are so cute! I’m willing to give United another try so I could get one of those haha.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks so much, Michael. I'm glad you enjoyed. The Olympic amenity kit was super cool, but Lufthansa's one was the real keeper :)

[@Perich29]

wow, premium plus with 2 4 2 abress, thats just like the economy class in the old days,

[@diecastaviation7584]

Nice video. The food looked bad, but the seat looked really nice. Subbed!

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching. The seat was very nice.

[@Baz987]

6:58 EgyptAir B737-800 to Cairo as MS748

[@Gerardo-g4m]

Wonderful report but you got to understand that airlines were trying to survive with covic and by the way you sat on top of the wing and that spoiled the scenery cheers jerry

[@TheSoftballstar1261]

It's a dream of mine to go to Greece!

[@iuncanny3198]

Lol I like how he showed us a little bit of the 777 on the jetway even though there were no windows.

[@ebboy5]

Scoring your flight was a nice touch. Yup…. United’s fleet is quite old. Thanks for posting!

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind feedback James.

[@aviationwithjeff]

I'd definitely consider Premium Plus on United for my international travel.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Yea. I thought it was worth it. The extra space does so much on these long haul flights.

[@Aerotrain301]

Awesome video my friend. I would love to see you do a review of United flight 915 from IAD to France 😊

[@bullpro6308]

Wait you said Polaris pax get the same meal?? dang

[@nickkarvelas4082]

Very thorough video, well done

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@derisleybrittain]

Excellent footage 🍾🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@HDNYCAviation]

great review - its wild that the premium economy is so far back now literally over the middle of the wing. I remember prior to the retrofit economy plus would be by the engine in front of the wing (with a better view)

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching - I love your videos! The wing view was alright... It didn't offer a great view of the view below (except when we were banking).

[@Baz987]

Their B777-300ER has the premium Economy with views by the GE90

[@OnThaMove]

To each their own, but as long as I have lived, even on Southwest Airlines, I’ve never worn shorts.

[@robertk2007]

Amen. Shorts on a plane are for kids and women

[@Richard2003]

What is wrong with wearing shorts on a plane?

[@NewYorkAviation]

I didn't even wear shorts...

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

Women, shorts? On a plane? Never. - Working in the garden, okay. Now it's Bermudas, cycling. Capri for a plane quite acceptable.

[@duskbatrabbit1199]

my sentiments. a nice cozy pants for me and the other pax. good class. and if plane crashes id rather have pants on

[@duskbatrabbit1199]

I wanted to add I also may be rare, but I'm fond of the Newark airport

[@NewYorkAviation]

I like Newark. A lot of New Yorkers think its a dump though :(

[@mrfranciscoV]

Do you get to keep the noise cancelling earphones?? FYI My seat is right near yours on my flight to tokyo in just a few weeks.

[@vizzini2510]

If you can believe SeatGuru, which is a big if, nearly every domestic first class seat in the USA has a width of 21". I could not find any that are just 18.5". You said that your seat on the 777 is used by some airlines for domestic F. Who is doing that? Or did you just mean the same type of seat in a different size? I was under the impression that the new international PE seats were similar to domestic F, but it seems they are 2-3 inches narrower.

[@NewYorkAviation]

A lot of airlines are doing it ATM. Deltas new A220s use this seat, as do some of Americans Airbus jets. Thanks for watching.

[@vizzini2510]

@@NewYorkAviation They may be using the same type of seat, but not in the same size. According to AA, all F seats in their Airbus fleet measure 21". DL shows 20.5" for the F seats on the 220s. I have not found a single domestic F seat measuring just 18.5".

[@gustywinds4871]

Are there entertainment screen's in the bulkhead?

[@Sanznachito]

Your footage of Premium on United wasn’t bad… perfectly comfortable and the food offering although nothing special would suffice. You must try Virgin Atlantic to London Premium and another one I’m waiting to try is new IBERIA Premium. Thanks for sharing this great flight on the 777! 👍

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching, I'd love to try Virgin some day. I've flown Iberia, but not in premium.

[@ciarancahill216]

Is there a curtain separating premium economy and economy, like there is with business class?

[@emmaly4795]

Which restrooms can the Premium Plus passengers use? The back economy ones only?

[@JCTheLawnCareGuy]

Why couldn’t you hear sound for your movies?

[@jimcunningham61]

On long hauls it’s definitely worth the upgrade

[@kwaggoner2494]

Great review! Mostly good experience it seems. IFE looks awesome. Good seat space too. Looking forwards to trying P+ to/from Europe soon. But wow, that food looked totally lackluster. If that is the same as Polaris Business, what are they thinking? That mid flight "snack" was also a tad underwhelming too. Great overview of your experience. Thanks.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching. Yes, the seat and amenities were great. But the food was really bad for premium economy. I had a family member in Polaris and she said she got the same exact meal. I would be very disappointed if I got that in Polaris.

[@danielclooney6248]

This just confirms my thoughts to not take UA internationally. I can't believe the slop they served in Polaris. They make all the claims about how wonderful they are and they do improve some things.....it's just that food is NEVER one of them.

[@waiman5886]

does it have a leg rest like a reclining chair?

[@turk223]

That amenities kit!

[@NewYorkAviation]

🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@turk223]

@@NewYorkAviationWell, seeing it is a U.S. airline...

[@DanRibar]

was it worth it? We're flying US to Brisbane and it's a $1200 >> $4500 upgrade cost per seat. What do you think?

[@TripReportaviation]

Awesome trip report. The new interior looks nice in an old 772. I love UA's IFE.

[@corner559]

Those are not noise-cancelling headphones. And that is not the same meal that is served in Polaris.

[@gregorylunsford3991]

The seats look like a Vinyl material - is that correct?

[@CouCouUSA]

I haven't fly premium economy is the seat on 22 recline? I noticed not to many picked that seat.

[@ginateti3164]

For premium plus, what seat would you recommend for a couple traveling? Definitely a window seat- but The front row, back row or somewhere in the middle ?

[@NewYorkAviation]

Definitely one of the 2’s on the window. What row would really be up to the passenger. I like the back for filming

[@scottprice4813]

Unless you're whale size and made of money these premium economy offerings have become quite pricey. I'm not sure the value add is there in most cases.

[@NewYorkAviation]

I actually got a really good deal on this flight ($100 more than economy). But it’s very pricy on other airlines.

[@johnnyguzman2519]

does the seat reclines back or does it stays like that?

[@CarlosEspinoza-ir5oz]

The Pre arrival meal service looks more like something they should give out on some of their longer domestic routes and short haul international flights (Mexico/central America, Caribbean).

[@NewYorkAviation]

I had no problems with it. It was very good - maybe because I was starving after the disappointing first meal.

[@borgata23]

does the bathroom have enough room to rub one out?

[@chukwumae7037]

Can you get alcohol on this flight(multiple)?

[@ASAviation]

Awesome review man, I definitely can see the difference between Premium and regular economy from this vid. You don’t really get to experience the true different in soft product on domestic flights.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching. The extra space was very helpful on a flight of this length.

[@reneebrichta2937]

I love watching these videos, but question, do you fly to do this for blogging or pleasure?

[@rainbowgalaxy1668]

,,dun know plane models until sit in,

[@numtot2172]

Did they by chance do a hot towel service before meals? I flew delta internationally once in plain economy, and was really surprised to see them passing out scented hot towels for us to wipe our hands with before each meal.

[@_w_w_]

This video confirms for me United sucks. I fly Delta frequently and was put on United for a flight to Japan due to IROP. That flight, too, advertise a midflight snack but there was nothing. There was no snacks with drink service either - for a 11 hr flight, we only had two light meals. I have flown over the Pacific nearly every week and United is the only airline left me hungry for a long haul flight and I am not a big eater. It's so pathetic...

[@NewYorkAviation]

That doesn’t sound like much fun. I think UA is alright on this route - just because the competition is Delta Economy Comfort and American Premium Economy. But, if I’m going to Asia or Australia I’m definitely taking the foreign airlines.

[@MO-fu7vi]

👻

[@monosmou3336]

I flew United on a domestic flight in economy once and that will be my last time. Not really impressed. That chicken meal looked like it was slopped together in EWR and flight was double catered so it was quite aged.

[@KG1970.]

Great video Are you Greek by any chance?

[@NewYorkAviation]

Thanks for watching. I am not Greek - that’s the first time I’ve ever been asked that :)

[@KG1970.]

@@NewYorkAviation OK.Since you have come many times as I saw on the videos.Hope you enjoy Greece every time you come. Keep up the good work 👍

[@丸金東山公園新瑞橋]

僕はユナイテッド航空は大好きですよ

[@PSailor]

You ought to provide voice/audio comments. Subtitles are not effective in video trip reports.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Yes, I’ve been seriously considering it. I’ve done it before but had to delete them because I can’t stand the sound of my voice.

[@jennyt7612]

@@NewYorkAviation I think you should do audio comments. I find when I've finished reading your comments I've missed some of the picture!

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

I’ve been on a few flights in and out of ATH including a short one to the island of Naxos on an OA Dash 8-100. What time of day did this flight depart?

[@NewYorkAviation]

Australians do love Greece :) It left at about 1pm. Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

@@NewYorkAviation I'd like to know what the cost for this all round flight ticket.

[@anguscovoflyer95]

Its horrible that americans are allowed to travel to europe and back without quarantining if they are fully vaccinated even though some parts of europe are experiencing a rise in covid cases, but they don't allow europeans to do the same!

[@NewYorkAviation]

Yea, every country is dealing with this differently. Who's to say which way is right or wrong.

[@farahmasarweh8271]

This seat is just like Turkish Airlines new a321neo business class.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Yeah, a lot of airlines use this seat for smaller planes first class.

[@nieznanyx]

Why couldn't u watch your own movie in your seat with headphones for sound?

[@soflaav8r]

Why wouldn't you watch that movie on your own screen?

[@stevegonzales3612]

My wife & I fly Business / Polaris class more for comfort then anything else. We average 16 - 20 international trips a year (pre covid), and I decided to try Premium Plus from San Francisco to Sydney. My wife wasn't as daring and stayed in Business class. I will say that Premium Plus wasn't that bad, but personally - I miss Polaris class, to which I changed back too on the return flight. I'll give Premium Plus a C+... 👊respect👊

[@NewYorkAviation]

That’s great that you were able to travel that much, Steve! Premium was definitely very nice… well, much better than economy. But if I had the option between this and Polaris, I’d be up there with you and your wife in a flash. Thanks for watching.

[@MPDLR]

@@NewYorkAviation Keep him in Plus and go to Polaris with the wife.

[@tjittekamminga5170]

nice seat and cabin I think, but very mediocre catering, even for premium plus!

[@neutrino78x]

I don't know about those signs... "it's all Greek to me" ;-)

[@rickohler8593]

Nothing premium when beverages are served in plastic cups.

[@NewYorkAviation]

Agreed. That just seems to be the norm among US carriers

[@raphaelszok8561]

I would hope the person sitting next to me didnt have gas.

[@jimmefz3328]

not a bad option if your paying cash out of pocket

[@NewYorkAviation]

It was a very small difference between this and economy

[@demostheodorakakis6328]

Opal!

[@thomascochran5826]

dont understand the 360 degree viewing of everything you touched,next time bring a laptop or magazines or book to read.

[@bruceketcheson4877]

They wouldn't serve that meal in Polaris

[@elmehdiboumlic6565]

👍👍👍👍🤝🏽🤝🏽🤝🏽🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@carlcolvin8320]

Screw United Airlines and Delta. If I fly again it would be on British Airways.

[@OnThaMove]

Why would you ever choose to fly on any US airline, especially for an international flight? Even on a domestic trip, it’s almost torture!

[@NewYorkAviation]

We wanted a direct flight from ATH to the US. That would entail flying a US airline. There is an Emirate flight, but the timing didn’t work out with the flight from Syros.

[@Richard2003]

Why are US airlines bad compared to other countries? I have always flown on American or Delta or United.

[@ambc8970]

I avoid ANY us airline. Old aircrafts. Unfriendly crew. What a difference with Qatar or emirates

[@annagalati34]

The front row seats look the best for legroom. The meals served look so cheap and unappetizing . Sorry business class for me!

[@gautamsundararajan642]

Leg room and seat side aside, there's no benefit to this, United's service is abysmal and flight attendants I feel are hired to harass passengers. Awful experience flying TLV- EWR recently-no food (vegetarian and special meal not honored), no alcohol in the night- as they served "quiche" and a rude Israeli Flight attendant who was offensive!

[@michaelciccone2194]

A glorified dormitory....what happens if you get a passenger next to you, hasn't showered for a week and his Mommy did not do Junior's laundry.....all the way to Newark Airport!!!!

[@jefdepijper4550]

It’s not worth the money

[@davidclaro152]

No thanks United.

[@SKS8080]

Pretty boring content

[@dantove963]

I am always impressed with United, but some of their ground staff are beyond rude... especially at SFO.