Premium economyUnited Premium Plus Review (Is It Worth the Upgrade?)
A Montreal-origin trip with Premium Plus on Chicago–Honolulu. Photos of seats 22D and 22E, foot space and meals help couples judge the centre block.
Chicago→HonoluluBoeing 787-10 / Boeing 767-300ER / Boeing 777-200ER & more
7 original English reviews
Premium economyA Montreal-origin trip with Premium Plus on Chicago–Honolulu. Photos of seats 22D and 22E, foot space and meals help couples judge the centre block.
Chicago→Honolulu
Premium economyA 2019 Frankfurt–Newark review that separates the seat from the service. The leg-rest and footrest observations are particularly useful for judging reclined comfort.
Frankfurt→New York
Premium economyA London–Newark account of the 767’s 2–2–2 Premium Plus cabin. Useful for contrasting its seat blocks and leg support with the more familiar 787 layout.
London→New York
Premium economyA practical account drawing on trips including Washington–Amsterdam. The writer’s height and foot-support observations add context to the seat photographs and upgrade discussion.
Washington, D.C.→Amsterdam
Premium economyThe daytime flight to San Francisco compares the 2-4-2 seat, bedding and amenity kit with the food and drinks actually served in Premium Plus.
London→San Francisco
Premium economyPremium Plus on a domestic transcontinental route. Spacious seating and entertainment are weighed against faulty charging and the less elaborate service than on international flights.
Los Angeles→New York
Premium economyA Narita–San Francisco report exploring the small 2-4-2 premium cabin, bedding, amenity kit and meals, including the practical limits of aisle access.
Tokyo→San FranciscoDetails from the reported flights. Seats and service can differ by aircraft and date.
Chicago → Honolulu
Chicago · O’Hare (ORD) → Honolulu · Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)
A Montreal-origin trip with Premium Plus on Chicago–Honolulu. Photos of seats 22D and 22E, foot space and meals help couples judge the centre block.
Published: 10 Mar 2026United Premium Plus Review (Is It Worth the Upgrade?)Frankfurt → New York
Frankfurt · Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → New York · Newark Liberty International (EWR)
A 2019 Frankfurt–Newark review that separates the seat from the service. The leg-rest and footrest observations are particularly useful for judging reclined comfort.
Published: 11 Oct 2019Still needs work: A review of United Premium Plus on the Boeing 787-10London → New York
London · Heathrow (LHR) → New York · Newark Liberty International (EWR)
A London–Newark account of the 767’s 2–2–2 Premium Plus cabin. Useful for contrasting its seat blocks and leg support with the more familiar 787 layout.
Published: 7 Jul 2025Flight review: United Boeing 767-300ER Premium Plus, London to NewarkWashington, D.C. → Amsterdam
Washington, D.C. · Dulles International (IAD) → Amsterdam · Schiphol (AMS)
A practical account drawing on trips including Washington–Amsterdam. The writer’s height and foot-support observations add context to the seat photographs and upgrade discussion.
Published: 22 Apr 2026United Premium Plus Review: Is It Worth It to Europe?London → San Francisco
London · Heathrow (LHR) → San Francisco · San Francisco International (SFO)
The daytime flight to San Francisco compares the 2-4-2 seat, bedding and amenity kit with the food and drinks actually served in Premium Plus.
Published: 15 Sept 2023United Airlines Premium Plus review – Boeing 777-200 from London to San FranciscoLos Angeles → New York · UA2361
Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX) → New York · Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Premium Plus on a domestic transcontinental route. Spacious seating and entertainment are weighed against faulty charging and the less elaborate service than on international flights.
Published: Not confirmed · Flown: Sept 2025United 787-9 Premium Plus review: choose your route wisely (cuz not all experiences are equal)Tokyo → San Francisco · UA838
Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → San Francisco · San Francisco International (SFO)
A Narita–San Francisco report exploring the small 2-4-2 premium cabin, bedding, amenity kit and meals, including the practical limits of aisle access.
Published: Not confirmed · Flown: Jul 2025United 777-300ER Premium Plus review: soulless, but gosh dang is it ever comfy