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

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Join me as I fly from Athens to New York on this United 777-200 in Premium Economy. I was overall, very impressed with United. I did go in with low expectations but was presently surprised with the service and amenities we were given as Premium Plus passengers.
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Flight Information
Airline: United Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER
Registration: N77019
Flight Number: UA125
Flight Time: 9 Hours 35 Minutes
Seat: 22A, Premium Plus
From: Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) - Greece
To: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) - United States
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021
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@beanie7547 Жыл бұрын

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

@JaydenWong 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@behoour 2 ай бұрын

It’s weird

@davidsavage6227 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TripReportaviation Жыл бұрын

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

@ellathepug 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@iluvairlines 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@derisleybrittain 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent footage 🍾🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

@stephenk3464 2 жыл бұрын

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

@peggykoss4795 5 ай бұрын

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.

@kevincornejo8161 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnz982 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Aerotrain301 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ChrisZoomER 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. It was a good view

@ChrisZoomER 2 жыл бұрын

@@NewYorkAviation You're welcome!

@michaelhart3410 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

It is CRAZY whats going on in Australia .

@The757Avgeek 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Baz987 Ай бұрын

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

@marianneb6668 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@nickkarvelas4082 2 жыл бұрын

Very thorough video, well done

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ThePrissy11 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ThePrissy11 2 жыл бұрын

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

@iuncanny3198 2 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelciccone2194 2 жыл бұрын

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

@duskbatrabbit1199 2 жыл бұрын

watch the spirit airline vids for bonkers :)

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@redcomusic 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelgordon8763 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mikeklimczak9600 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@debrakleid5752 Жыл бұрын

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!

@diecastaviation7584 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The seat was very nice.

@ebboy5 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind feedback James.

@carolleenkelmann3829 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ProFlightAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HDNYCAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@jimcunningham61 2 жыл бұрын

On long hauls it’s definitely worth the upgrade

@Sanznachito 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MG-ot2yr 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Do the seat recline like a domestic first class?

@MG-ot2yr Жыл бұрын

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

@dodgers4121 Жыл бұрын

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.

@user-ez4jy6jj4g 7 ай бұрын

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

@MG-ot2yr 7 ай бұрын

@@user-ez4jy6jj4g What are you talking about?

@ASAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@aviationwithjeff 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-fq6yu6ys9j 6 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@kwaggoner2494 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mrfranciscoV Жыл бұрын

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.

@Perich29 2 жыл бұрын

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

@reneebrichta2937 2 жыл бұрын

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

@numtot2172 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DanRibar 2 ай бұрын

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

@emmaly4795 Жыл бұрын

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

@CouCouUSA 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bullpro6308 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ciarancahill216 2 жыл бұрын

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

@turk223 2 жыл бұрын

That amenities kit!

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

🇺🇸🇺🇸

@turk223 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CarlosEspinoza-ir5oz 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@johnnyguzman2519 Жыл бұрын

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

@gustywinds4871 Жыл бұрын

Are there entertainment screen's in the bulkhead?

@duskbatrabbit1199 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@smilesmile787 6 ай бұрын

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

@laurenkelly9319 5 ай бұрын

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

@gregorylunsford3991 2 жыл бұрын

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

@waiman5886 11 ай бұрын

does it have a leg rest like a reclining chair?

@OnThaMove 2 жыл бұрын

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

@robertk2007 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. Shorts on a plane are for kids and women

@Richard2003 2 жыл бұрын

What is wrong with wearing shorts on a plane?

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't even wear shorts...

@carolleenkelmann3829 2 жыл бұрын

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

@duskbatrabbit1199 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ginateti3164 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@davefrommelbourne1237 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@carolleenkelmann3829 2 жыл бұрын

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

@chukwumae7037 2 жыл бұрын

Can you get alcohol on this flight(multiple)?

@JCTheLawnCareGuy Жыл бұрын

Why couldn’t you hear sound for your movies?

@rainbowgalaxy1668 2 жыл бұрын

,,dun know plane models until sit in,

@vizzini2510 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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".

@_w_w_ 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

👻

@stevegonzales3612 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@KG1970. 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Are you Greek by any chance?

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KG1970. 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 👍

@borgata23 2 жыл бұрын

does the bathroom have enough room to rub one out?

@corner559 2 ай бұрын

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

@neutrino78x 2 жыл бұрын

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

@demostheodorakakis6328 2 жыл бұрын

Opal!

@Baz987 9 ай бұрын

6:58 EgyptAir B737-800 to Cairo as MS748

@farahmasarweh8271 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PSailor 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@scottprice4813 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nieznanyx Жыл бұрын

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

@monosmou3336 3 ай бұрын

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.

@soflaav8r 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nagoayko Жыл бұрын

僕はユナイテッド航空は大好きですよ

@rickohler8593 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing premium when beverages are served in plastic cups.

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tjittekamminga5170 2 жыл бұрын

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

@raphaelszok8561 2 жыл бұрын

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

@anguscovoflyer95 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@elmehdiboumlic6565 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍🤝🏽🤝🏽🤝🏽🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

@bruceketcheson4877 2 жыл бұрын

They wouldn't serve that meal in Polaris

@thomascochran5826 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jimmefz3328 2 жыл бұрын

not a bad option if your paying cash out of pocket

@NewYorkAviation 2 жыл бұрын

It was a very small difference between this and economy

@annagalati34 2 жыл бұрын

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

@OnThaMove 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ambc8970 2 жыл бұрын

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

@carlcolvin8320 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jefdepijper4550 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not worth the money

@gautamsundararajan642 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@davidclaro152 2 жыл бұрын

No thanks United.

@SKS8080 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty boring content

@rowkaz3510 2 жыл бұрын

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.