Originally Posted by
thomwithanh
E+ on UA longhaul is not cheap (unless you're a UA elite and can get it free). For the extra you'll pay for E+ on a TATL, you could almost grab a real premium economy seat on the likes of BA or VS.
That's true - even on Y fare.
I would definitely take a look at other carriers in those circumstances. OZ, for example, has the same pitch all throughout Y on their 777's as UA does on their 747s, but has much better service.
It's definitely worth taking a look at.