Premium Plus (Premium Economy) seats and Experience
Mar 14, 2022, 5:05 pm
#1216
Join Date: Aug 2021
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 349
I was able to sleep lying flat across 3 Premium Plus seats this time, using my suitcase and backpack to raise the effective height of the seat cushions enough to match the height of the armrests so I can lay on top of the entire thing. With the help of a bunch of PP blankets and pillows, it was significantly more comfortable than lying across 3 economy seats, since the PP seats are deeper and wider so I didn't have to curl my legs as much.
Mar 15, 2022, 11:46 pm
#1217
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: EWR, PHL
Programs: UA1k 3MM, AA Plt, peasant on everybody else, elite something or other at a bunch of hotels.
Posts: 4,637
Update for the return SIN-SFO:
I was able to sleep lying flat across 3 Premium Plus seats this time, using my suitcase and backpack to raise the effective height of the seat cushions enough to match the height of the armrests so I can lay on top of the entire thing. With the help of a bunch of PP blankets and pillows, it was significantly more comfortable than lying across 3 economy seats, since the PP seats are deeper and wider so I didn't have to curl my legs as much.
I was able to sleep lying flat across 3 Premium Plus seats this time, using my suitcase and backpack to raise the effective height of the seat cushions enough to match the height of the armrests so I can lay on top of the entire thing. With the help of a bunch of PP blankets and pillows, it was significantly more comfortable than lying across 3 economy seats, since the PP seats are deeper and wider so I didn't have to curl my legs as much.
Mar 16, 2022, 12:46 pm
#1218
Join Date: Aug 2021
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 349
Mar 16, 2022, 2:09 pm
#1220
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,188
Mar 17, 2022, 6:14 am
#1221
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, IHG Silver, Hilton Silver, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, Avis PC
Posts: 1,295
^^ boat stuck, OUCH! Reminds me of sleeping on a pull out sofa with a thin mattress and a bar across your back.
I just booked the 777 domestic PE as E+ with the 4 seats in the center for the family next month. Looking forward to the slightly better seat and screen.
I just booked the 777 domestic PE as E+ with the 4 seats in the center for the family next month. Looking forward to the slightly better seat and screen.
Mar 17, 2022, 9:05 am
#1222
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 11
We have had an equipment change and we have moved from E+ to seats in the Premium Plus cabin. Should we expect premium plus service compared to E+? Or same service as E+/Economy but just bigger seats because Premium Plus wasn't sold on this flight?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Mar 17, 2022, 9:21 am
#1223
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,469
No, it's normal Economy service unless P+ is sold as a cabin.
Mar 20, 2022, 12:45 pm
#1224
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Honolulu / DC
Programs: UA 1K /2mm / Marriott Lifetime Titanium , Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,051
I’m still flummoxed by the premium plus cabin pricing higher that the up front cabin. I’m looking at DCA -HNL in July and again in Sep. $50 cheaper to buy business outright. Mostly leisure route, doubtful anti-F corporate policy involved. It has historically even 2-300 less.
Mar 20, 2022, 1:01 pm
#1225
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,859
I’m still flummoxed by the premium plus cabin pricing higher that the up front cabin. I’m looking at DCA -HNL in July and again in Sep. $50 cheaper to buy business outright. Mostly leisure route, doubtful anti-F corporate policy involved. It has historically even 2-300 less.
Mar 26, 2022, 5:07 pm
#1226
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: EZE
Programs: UA Gold,Delta Gold Bonvoy Titanium Elite, HH Diamond , AA Platinum, EENational, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,548
Ua 63 gru-iah
Wanted to share my recent first Prem Y experience on UA. Key takeaways below:
- while this seat is essentially the same as AA’s premium y seat I like UA’s color scheme better.
- food was good on this route
- wifi very reasonably priced for full flight ( glad they have free messaging as I use WhatsApp a lot )
- very good crew
- love the feature on the IFE where it shows you what you have time to watch based on flight time remaining.
- while this seat is essentially the same as AA’s premium y seat I like UA’s color scheme better.
- food was good on this route
- wifi very reasonably priced for full flight ( glad they have free messaging as I use WhatsApp a lot )
- very good crew
- love the feature on the IFE where it shows you what you have time to watch based on flight time remaining.
Mar 26, 2022, 5:43 pm
#1227
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,524
Mar 28, 2022, 8:54 am
#1228
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,418
Update for the return SIN-SFO:
I was able to sleep lying flat across 3 Premium Plus seats this time, using my suitcase and backpack to raise the effective height of the seat cushions enough to match the height of the armrests so I can lay on top of the entire thing. With the help of a bunch of PP blankets and pillows, it was significantly more comfortable than lying across 3 economy seats, since the PP seats are deeper and wider so I didn't have to curl my legs as much.
I was able to sleep lying flat across 3 Premium Plus seats this time, using my suitcase and backpack to raise the effective height of the seat cushions enough to match the height of the armrests so I can lay on top of the entire thing. With the help of a bunch of PP blankets and pillows, it was significantly more comfortable than lying across 3 economy seats, since the PP seats are deeper and wider so I didn't have to curl my legs as much.
Mar 28, 2022, 10:55 am
#1229
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
Apr 24, 2022, 4:56 pm
#1230
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: LAX, MMH
Programs: MMH MVP Charter Member, UA 1K MM
Posts: 418
Sorry to ask this in two threads, but thought it was relevant here. If a 787-9 flight isn't showing PP or seat blocking, but later swaps over, is it best to pick rows 20-22 to get reassigned into PP automatically?