UA Economy Plus (E+) - Questions/Worth It?/Experiences [Archive]
Jul 3, 2014, 12:30 pm
#751
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: UA-1K
Posts: 308
I'm shorter than you and get E+ for free, but would buy it for a 14 hour flight even if I didn't get it for free. Your financial circumstances will have to dictate if you find value in spending the money.
Jul 3, 2014, 12:32 pm
#752
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
I wouldn't mostly because I'm the same height and E+ doesn't make a noticeable difference for me (granted my legs are also relatively short for my height). However if you have a carry-on under the seat (and a sizeable one) that you can't put in the overhead (late boarding group or something) then I would consider E+. YMMV of course
Jul 3, 2014, 12:35 pm
#753
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: UA 1k, US Airways Silver, SPG PLT, Marriot Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 536
also consider if you like window or aisle. If you like window, E+ is slightly helpful for the dreaded bathroom shuffle with your seatmates.
Jul 3, 2014, 12:37 pm
#754
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: COS and PIT
Programs: UA Plat
Posts: 279
I'm 5'4" and get it free, too, but personally would buy it for that long of a flight. It's not the leg-room, it's about not having the back of the seat in front of me mere inches away from my face when they recline. I don't like to recline, and I find it uncomfortably close when the person in front of me does. Plus, there is still some room to have my laptop open in E+.
And then, yes, since my feet don't reach that far anyway, I can put my carry-on under the seat, have easy access to it, and not have to worry about getting overhead space.
And then, yes, since my feet don't reach that far anyway, I can put my carry-on under the seat, have easy access to it, and not have to worry about getting overhead space.
Jul 3, 2014, 12:38 pm
#755
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, Marriott/IHG Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 291
I am shorter but still prefer E+ bcoz it is much more comfortable especially for 10+ hour flights.
However it is NOT worth of $150
However it is NOT worth of $150
Jul 3, 2014, 12:40 pm
#756
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Consider E+ is also in front of the plane and also more likely to have an empty middle seat.
Jul 3, 2014, 12:45 pm
#757
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Jul 3, 2014, 6:58 pm
#758
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 794
I'm 5'3"ish and I think it's worth it, but I also get it for free. I realize it's only leg room but it seems to cut down on the claustrophobia feeling in general. Going from FRA-SFO, we had the aisle and window with no one in the middle and E+ and it was pretty comfortable.
Jul 3, 2014, 7:27 pm
#759
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: The Internet
Programs: Alaska Mileage Plan
Posts: 714
I'm 5'7 and would not pay for E+. Happy to take it if it's free, but it's not worth the money for me.
Jul 3, 2014, 8:34 pm
#760
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: LAS HNL
Programs: DL DM, 5.7 MM, UA 3.1 MM, MARRIOTT PLATINUM, AVIS FIRST, Amex Black Card
Posts: 4,479
Don't forget no free booze on UA Int in E+ or Y 
Jul 3, 2014, 8:45 pm
#761
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: OZ Diamond, UA Gold
Posts: 9,924
Jul 3, 2014, 9:47 pm
#762
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: between SFO & SJC
Programs: UA 1MM (and no longer flying much)
Posts: 777
One other (smaller) consideration is who's likely to sit next to you. E+ means your neighbor is very likely to be a frequent flyer. Hence, as a very rough guess I'd say....
-more likely to be male, and hence broad shouldered (bad)
-less likely to be a family w/ small kids (good)
Obviously YMMV.
At your height I don't think the additional legroom would be worth paying for.
-more likely to be male, and hence broad shouldered (bad)
-less likely to be a family w/ small kids (good)
Obviously YMMV.
At your height I don't think the additional legroom would be worth paying for.
Jul 3, 2014, 9:57 pm
#763
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: UA Plat, AS MVP, HH Gold, MR Gold
Posts: 1,848
I'm 5'8" and medium size at best, but this is it for me. I do it for the face space, and the ability to get work done on the laptop.
The point about being next to someone who is a frequent flyer also has some merit. More likely to be male is true, but also more familiar with flying etiquette in the confined space.
Which equipment are you flying? E+ is less space on the 747 than the 772, and that might make some difference.
The point about being next to someone who is a frequent flyer also has some merit. More likely to be male is true, but also more familiar with flying etiquette in the confined space.
Which equipment are you flying? E+ is less space on the 747 than the 772, and that might make some difference.
Jul 3, 2014, 10:07 pm
#764
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
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I think the most important concept of E+ is how far the seat infront of you is.
Personally I get dizzy by looking at close objects while riding in a bus, ship, or plane of course.
So I really like E+, Open cabins, Wide long body jets.
Other-words, I like taking the last row on F, and don't have to worry about being disrespectful by reclining into other people.
If you pay E+ I would suggest taking the mid exit rows.
Personally I get dizzy by looking at close objects while riding in a bus, ship, or plane of course.
So I really like E+, Open cabins, Wide long body jets.
Other-words, I like taking the last row on F, and don't have to worry about being disrespectful by reclining into other people.
If you pay E+ I would suggest taking the mid exit rows.
Jul 4, 2014, 12:08 am
#765
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: LAS HNL
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I believe it has baring. If the OP is paying $150.00 for E+, that should also include free liquor, slightly better snacks.
http://upgrd.com/matthew/united-elim...omy-class.html
UA did not make the list, even for those who pay for E+.
This is one area UA did not copy DL, in fact they went the opposite direction.
So on UA if I was a "short person" - save the $150 and stick with Y. I'm 6'1", so I would pay the $150.
http://upgrd.com/matthew/united-elim...omy-class.html
Here, the 10 airlines that serve free alcohol in coach class:
1. American Airlines: American Airlines serves beer and wine for free on long-haul flights, but you still have to pay for liquor. Long-haul flights include any flights to Europe, Asia, and longer ones to Latin America. Unfortunately, for domestic flights you’ll have to shell out around $7 for a drink.
2. Delta: Delta once had the same policy as American with beer and wine free on international flights, excluding Canada. Now, liquor is now free as well. Oh, and if you’re flying on Delta Shuttle (East Coast to West Coast), drinks are free too.
FULL LIST: http://thevivant.com/drink-free-10-a...#ixzz36TcrXzbq
Check out Virgin Atlantic, BA and some of the other Foreign carriers.
1. American Airlines: American Airlines serves beer and wine for free on long-haul flights, but you still have to pay for liquor. Long-haul flights include any flights to Europe, Asia, and longer ones to Latin America. Unfortunately, for domestic flights you’ll have to shell out around $7 for a drink.
2. Delta: Delta once had the same policy as American with beer and wine free on international flights, excluding Canada. Now, liquor is now free as well. Oh, and if you’re flying on Delta Shuttle (East Coast to West Coast), drinks are free too.
FULL LIST: http://thevivant.com/drink-free-10-a...#ixzz36TcrXzbq
Check out Virgin Atlantic, BA and some of the other Foreign carriers.
This is one area UA did not copy DL, in fact they went the opposite direction.
So on UA if I was a "short person" - save the $150 and stick with Y. I'm 6'1", so I would pay the $150.