Originally Posted by
Bernoulli
...The aircraft configurations on this route are a bit unusual - sort of three versions of Economy and then what is probably best described as Business Basic. ..
Nearly all international long haul and some other UA aircraft have
Business
PremPlus, aka Premium Economy
Economy (with part Economy Plus and the rest standard Economy)
Economy Plus (E+) is not a separate cabin or ticket but has a seat fee for some, free for elites
Originally Posted by
Bernoulli
... We had two different 787 configurations. On the outbound flight the layout differed from the seatmap when purchased - it would appear a different plane was substituted. ....
a handful of the 787-9s are still the older config but most are the newer config. The updates should be finished before this summer.
Originally Posted by
Bernoulli
...The return had that horrible problem that many (if not all) US international connecting flights suffer - obviously you must clear Customs with your bags so they can be sent on to your final destination, and you must clear Immigration, ...
universal for an international arrive and terminal at that airport or connecting for all carriers (a few airports have a modified approach for International to International connections)
Originally Posted by
Bernoulli
...BUT, you are then forced outside the "secure airside" into the hell of Newark airport to do a U-turn and get back on another flight. ...
EWR leaves a lot to desire on a connection
Originally Posted by
Bernoulli
... but can take a direct bus to BOS, so when I arrive back at BOS, I'm done flying) ...
Not sure trading a multi-hour bus ride and connecting in Europe vs connecting at EWR is much of a positive traded off.
Thanks for the trip review