This is United Economy Class in 2023?! (787-10 Dreamliner)

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  • Is United Airlines the right choice for you? Today, we are flying from Los Angeles to Tokyo on board a United Airlines 787-10 Dreamliner, in economy class. Here is what you can expect on board in 2023!

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  • @richardevans9701
    @richardevans9701 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    For a flight that long it all comes down to seat comfort, yet you spent about 10 seconds saying it was as mediocre as every other airline. How about seat pitch, width and recline? Every airline and aircraft type is different. Use your camera to show how much room between your knees and the seat in front of you? How hard or easy is it to bend down and pickup something under the seat in front? How much more is an economy plus seat and is it worth it? You should focus more on what actually matters.

  • @njbusnut
    @njbusnut 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm doing EWR to NRT tomorrow, so I'm using this video as a guide.

  • @Hey_its_just_me_to
    @Hey_its_just_me_to ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man!

  • @mmblair3622
    @mmblair3622 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is super helpful as i’m flying overnight united to the netherlands in 4 days in economy and i wanted to know what i’d possibly expect! thanks so much!

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome! Have a great trip!

  • @Sjoefke
    @Sjoefke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the outlet below your seat is that a USA outlet? Or is it also USB A?
    Its it in every United long fly?

  • @venkatsai3741
    @venkatsai3741 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have flight on next week with united airlines, the bag dimensions they mentioned was 158cm and my bags was 160cm, this leads to any problem with dimensions , will they concentrate on weight or dimensions for check in bags, for 1-2cm any problem or onlu weight is important for check in Bags

  • @Amtran727
    @Amtran727 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I once flew United in coach Seattle-Tokyo-Hong Kong-Chicago, The best flight was Tokyo-Hong Kong but the crew was Singapore based. Very polished service and really good. I've got an upcoming trip on United from Chicago-Palm Springs in coach. I looked today and the price for a First Class upgrade was $350.00 one way so I will probably be staying in coach.

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have flown First class with United, and I regretted paying the $350. It wasn’t that much of a difference. But it did make me feel special!

  • @DARisse-ji1yw
    @DARisse-ji1yw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chicago to Kona ....
    I'm old enough to consider flying anywhere, much less across oceans and continents.... a miracle !

  • @planesandcooking5142
    @planesandcooking5142 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One thing I like about United, compared to foreign airlines is that they allow free seat selection for economy ticket. That made my decision to fly United to Melbourne.

  • @mlaihome
    @mlaihome หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every airline allows free seat selection. UA, for basic economy, charges extra if you want to select your seat before 24 hours of departure. If you go economy plus, still needs to pay extra for that perk. Just nick and dime you so they can squeeze addition $$$ to their bottom line.

  • @eunlee2936
    @eunlee2936 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How comfortable are the seats? Did the seats recline enough? This would be so important on a long haul flight.

  • @scottstevens2777
    @scottstevens2777 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cheap seats were painful. Bird flies really nice!

  • @Jason-wy3sf
    @Jason-wy3sf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Flew United from London to Newark & vice verse.
    Overall comfortable and slept a lot but the food choices were way too carb heavy.

  • @LB-ty6ks
    @LB-ty6ks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Recently made the trip from SFO to Tokyo on United economy. I was well satisfied with the experience.

  • @KennyLamTravel
    @KennyLamTravel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been flying United since the 80s, they get you where you need to go at a good price.

  • @masterjames01
    @masterjames01 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great review!!!

  • @jennyt7612
    @jennyt7612 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Thanks for this helpful video. I agree with you that economy long haul isn't great but to me it's just one day & the most important thing is to arrive safely at your destination. I flew United economy last year Sydney to London via San Francisco return & overall it was pretty good. The cabin crew were helpful & professional, the food was ok & entertainment system was good. I will definitely fly with them again. I know many won't agree with me but I don't expect or want restaurant standards or super reclining seats - it's better for me to have more spending money on my holiday.

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes! An increasing unpopular opinion :/

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We need silly people like you to keep flying United, so more seats and better fares are available on other better airlines.

    • @kikodiamsay3138
      @kikodiamsay3138 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How’s the leg room on the economy class? Because I flew ANA and Japan Airlines they got to be sa best economy class compared to most of the Airlines

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kikodiamsay3138 Terrible on United. Their long haul fleet has 31 to 32" legroom. The biggest sin is the super rock hard seat back and seat cushion they chose to reduce weight.

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kikodiamsay3138 I’m not sure how United’s legroom compares on paper, but ANA was more comfortable. Probably because the seat itself was more comfortable.

  • @gusg4740
    @gusg4740 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video!

  • @frankhursh4460
    @frankhursh4460 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good information

  • @robcook7627
    @robcook7627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed your video! Very well done! Have you flown internationally in United’s Premium Plus cabin? If so, I would be interested in hearing your comments. Also, is United your preferred carrier? Thanks!

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I have only flown international in economy with United. And yes, they are my preferred carrier when I am traveling on a budget overseas since they are reliable and consistent. I wouldn’t say I enjoy it, but then again flying economy has never been enjoyable on any carrier imo.

  • @ltllonnie
    @ltllonnie 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I flew united economy roundtrip London to Chicago and I was honestly really impressed most notably with how fast boarding and disembarking was compared to BA which always seems to be delayed

  • @jms61318
    @jms61318 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about seat size. Did you fit ? Didn’t look like it.

  • @mlaihome
    @mlaihome หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Been a loyal UA supporter since mid 80's but sadly I saw its decline from top notch airline to below discount airline category. Service was ok but not great. Food was edible, lack of variety, presentation but good in portion size. Seats are now so cramp that coach or economy is really cattle class. Even its premium economy is not comparable to top notch airlines like Singapore, ANA, Air France, JAL, Eva air, Cathay pacific and the new Starlux. Nowadays, I will only fly in US if I don't have any better choices. If flying to Europe, mostly use Lufthansa for its efficiency and comfort, Turkish air or TAP for better services, comfort and slso food. If flying to Asia Pacific, will go on ANA, Singapore airline, Starlux, Cathay Pacific or Eva Air for better flight experience, service, food, comfort, and better seat configurations. So sad...😢

  • @lisawilliams2444
    @lisawilliams2444 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can someone confirm if the UA 1494 seats recline?

  • @shanajefferson3047
    @shanajefferson3047 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! I’m going to Japan in a week from Mississippi flying economy. It was $800 cheaper than Delta for my 4 person flight!! This review makes me feel more confident now! It’s not the best but it will do if on a budget!

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I recently took my mom on first first international trip via United. She agreed it’s not that bad! I hope you have a great trip!

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you are that tight for money, fly Zip Air... way cheaper than United and better service.

    • @mlaihome
      @mlaihome หลายเดือนก่อน

      ZipAir is much much better than UA

  • @vgshwk
    @vgshwk ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It all depends which seat you get I flew nrt to sfo in late February I got stuck in the sandwich seat. I had no choice it sucked. If you get an aisle seat it isn’t bad.

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s true

    • @ericrodriguez28
      @ericrodriguez28 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't get to pick your seat with United if you fly in economy?

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ericrodriguez28 Nope... the "cheap" fares people talk about on United is Basic Economy. Yes, they are available on international routes as well! You can wait to 24-til to select whatever is left. Since business travel is down, that means less status customers are flying these routes to take up the nice seats, so you may find a decent seat last minute but no guarantee.

  • @ChuckConnNYC
    @ChuckConnNYC 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ha, I enjoy it too. RT Jfk->AUS with Delta today (on board at the moment).

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! I’ll be flying again next month BCN > AUS

  • @scottprice4813
    @scottprice4813 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For the upgrade cost to fly economy plus on United you could book JAL economy . Much better than any domestic carrier .Why anyone would fly UAL, AA or DAL to Asia makes no sense.

  • @jjsmama401
    @jjsmama401 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m flying on a 787-9 Dreamliner to Tahiti. I can upgrade from Economy to the next level up which has extra legroom for about $259. Is it a good idea? I don’t have long legs, but I do get uncomfortable on long flights.

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Upgrade to Premium Economy? The difference is very minimal. But if you can grab First/Business/Polaris for that cost I would definitely upgrade

  • @Andrew-sv6zq
    @Andrew-sv6zq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm taking UAL to Japan n June. SFO-HND. Flying economy for 11 hours. It's not bad though, since I always fly economy when I go overseas. I just cannot see paying thousands of dollars for the food and the bigger seat. I have flown first class before and it is nice. That was an upgrade so I didn't have to pay for it.

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah economy isn’t that bad! I hope you have a great trip!

  • @calvingoro888
    @calvingoro888 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do u think about buying an economic seat then when arriving try to ask for an upgrade and pay less then normal price?

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love the idea but most United flights are full and the chances of a last minute upgrade are very unlikely

  • @joshuadominictoling5310
    @joshuadominictoling5310 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lunch or dinner choices were beef or chicken and mashed potatoes with mixed vegetables or vegetarian pasta into the flight menus.

  • @user-lg6wo6rq3x
    @user-lg6wo6rq3x 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know if United Airlines offers bluetooth connectivity to the infotainment system in economy on the 787-10?
    So you can connect your bluetooth wireless headset to the infotainment. system for watching movies.
    Keep up the good work.
    . You have a great channel.

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! And I’m not sure. When I rode United in 2023 from Europe, there was no Bluetooth. But you can buy a Bluetooth adapter online just to be safe

  • @seanbm39
    @seanbm39 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So are they past the “dragging people off the plane” stuff?

  • @eujeanevangelista7374
    @eujeanevangelista7374 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm actually really glad watching video like this specially working at United Airlines Customer service

  • @tirisanomochoari
    @tirisanomochoari 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone know if you 5'9 will you be able to sit comfortably?

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m 6’2 and my legs just fit. You should be fine!

  • @suzzyy8669
    @suzzyy8669 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do the economy seats recline?

  • @colinrenfrew48
    @colinrenfrew48 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Those few words…..United, long haul, economy. Arghhhhh!

  • @emonsaelee8570
    @emonsaelee8570 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤🎉🎉

  • @duaneowens7777
    @duaneowens7777 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    great video. I feel sorry for you with that three inch recline on United

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      3 inches? It felt more like 3 millimeters

    • @duaneowens7777
      @duaneowens7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chadalexander yes its shame how UNited Airlines recline is so ridiculous. People should boycott them and maybe take the japanese airline. Al least with them the recline is decent.

    • @duaneowens7777
      @duaneowens7777 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chadalexander was masks mandatory on board? Saw you were wearing one. You are very smart. Which state are you from.

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  ปีที่แล้ว

      Masks were no longer mandated anywhere as far as I could tell.

    • @duaneowens7777
      @duaneowens7777 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chadalexander but i saw you wear one. You are smart. so you live in Japan

  • @JS-gt5bh
    @JS-gt5bh หลายเดือนก่อน

    787 is a great plane❤

  • @nytobake3543
    @nytobake3543 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do they still make you pay for the earphones?

  • @Travelhumans
    @Travelhumans 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is wine free for international flight on United ? Economy class

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In my experience yes

  • @jstring
    @jstring 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tokyo? I’d go ANA or JAL for soooo many reasons

    • @_w_w_
      @_w_w_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He is clueless... Not just ANA or JAL. Every freakin' airline serve this route, direct or connect, is better than United.

    • @mlaihome
      @mlaihome หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ZipAir is a discount airline but much better than UA 😢

  • @kozamo9351
    @kozamo9351 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I prefer Delta for long flights

  • @silentsword4104
    @silentsword4104 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    81k views and only 510 likes? Yikes.

  • @sportsMike87
    @sportsMike87 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I took a 787 on AA to Rome. They stuff way too many seats in it.

  • @adamd858
    @adamd858 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I find United really hit or miss, some flights I would say they are the best us based airline, other flights I would say they are the worst (at least out of the legacy carriers) it really seems to depend on the plane you get
    I would say delta is the most consistent overall and that American is almost always terrible

  • @texassecession6422
    @texassecession6422 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It seems United economy seats are narrower than American, Delta or Southwest

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  หลายเดือนก่อน

      They do feel especially cramped

  • @wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303
    @wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like facial expression on the thumbnail. Economy -_-

  • @lextacy2008
    @lextacy2008 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn how can you afford to go on thee flights?

    • @chadalexander
      @chadalexander  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s all about finding the best deal. You’d be surprised with how little you can pay if you are patient and flexible

  • @bf61marc35
    @bf61marc35 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    flew United SFO to Narita. Terrible. Never again

  • @lisawilliams2444
    @lisawilliams2444 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks so much for this video! OMG...This looks HORRIBLE, and the very thing I dreaded....I really didn't want to take United for my long flight to Japan. I regret paying for this flight and I haven't even taken it yet. The seats look uncomfortable, and the food looks mediocre ....My stomach turns.

  • @catherinevalli6830
    @catherinevalli6830 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    united is awful. they are my bottom choice always. tragically uncomfortable seats - although i would have liked to hear what you thought of the comfort in economy class on the dreamliner. no info here, really.

  • @kaffir76
    @kaffir76 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:00 yaaas United. Torture meeee please! ❤❤

  • @_w_w_
    @_w_w_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please stop saying all economy seats suck... Only United sucks! United literally have the smallest, narrowest and hardest economy for networked legacy airlines. Even the cheaper low-cost airline on this route has a better seat than United and several hundred dollars cheaper!

  • @derrick021
    @derrick021 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can anybody please provide Mr. Alexander with a pair of socks

  • @vuho2075
    @vuho2075 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real men fly coach. Period. The End..

    • @user5871
      @user5871 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Real men swim or hike

  • @adamr8628
    @adamr8628 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'd be embarrassed working for United.. They want to force people to pay extra for REGULAR economy seats. An aisle is now premium? And any economy window seat is premium? They are the extremely cramped economy seats that give everyone leg cramps. You can't even reach into a bag under your seat. It's too cramped to get anything out.
    And they will put anyone 8n an exit row that PAYS money for it. They don't care about safety. The 99 year old grandma is supposed to help people off the plane. And a Professional Firefighter can't have a seat there to rescue people? So infuriating.

  • @tawreos66
    @tawreos66 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    United airlines is just so bad, so so bad