Here's What 22 Hours in United Polaris Business Class is Like!
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2023
- The day has finally come... I am FLYING IN BUSINESS CLASS! Join me as I embark on a massive 28 Hour International Journey from Auckland, New Zealand to Heathrow, London. 22 of these hours will be spent in a United Polaris Business Class seat, while 6 hours will be enjoyed in transit at the United Polaris Business Class Lounge in San Francisco Airport. I also get to check out the Air New Zealand Premium Lounge at Auckland International Airport, and a surprising arrivals lounge at Heathrow Airport upon entering London!
This is (obviously) my very first flight in luxury... you may or may not be able to tell by my extreme facials throughout the video. It is also my second ever Solo Vlog! It is definitely interesting getting used to filming in public without Ludvig by my side, but I feel like I did pretty well! Be sure to stick around for the next handful of videos as I embark on my Solo Adventure in the opposite direction, eventually making my way to Canada and back to my fiancé.
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Hej hej allihopa! ("Hey everyone" in Swedish) We are Chloé, the Kiwi, and Ludvig, the Swede. We met at a Ski Resort in Canada and have since been travelling the whole world together. So far... we got engaged in the snowy mountains, hiked through Norway, flown a propeller plane around Sweden, visited 20 (ish) US states, cruised through the Mediterranean, Iceland and Greenland, road tripped through the whole of New Zealand in a campervan and now we're in the process of moving to CANADA! Phew! Clearly we hate the word boring.
Our aim is to provide you with helpful travel tips and entertainment from around the globe, hopefully inspiring you to EXPLORE MORE! We love adventure ...with a touch of luxury. You can expect to see lots adventure, along with a generous dose of unique hotels, AirBnbs, luxury stays and business class flights (lol, I say this with my fingers AND toes crossed) ...(YAAASSSS I did it!!!!!!).
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I laughed out loud so many times during this video 😂. Chloe, you are so entertaining, and I love that you never take anything too seriously! Cheers 🥂
Hahaha yay Larisa! It’s always nice when something enjoy your humour 😂😂 thanks for watching!!!
What a gem of a video! It made me smile the whole time I was watching it. I thought I was the only person this excited to be on a plane, and here you are, on UA-cam. I hope you make more of these. Really fun!
Aw David thank you so much!!! Comments like this are awesome and the reason the long hours of editing are worth it. Hahaha thank GOODNESS there is someone else this excited - I don’t know anyone else who enjoys flights as much as me😂 I will be making another business class vid very shortly, stay tuned!
Chloe, you were so much fun to watch in this video. I myself am a United Airlines flight attendant and I’m so happy that you enjoyed your experience flying with my company. Hope to see you on one of my flights soon. Cheers!
Aw thanks for watching Dean! I absolutely loved my flight- can't wait to fly with United again in the future!! :D
From my experience, catering from outside the US on a plane is a bit better than here in the US. I haven’t flown long haul in Polaris but, I have flown on their premium transcontinental flight from Newark to San Francisco and I can definitely say that getting Polaris on that route is definitely worth it because you get the same Polaris level service. Though you don’t get access to the dedicated Polaris lounge. You do get access to the United Club though.
Ahh that’s very interesting info! Thanks for sharing Steven!! :)
Thanks for making such a detailed video about being a first timer in business class. It was super informative. 🙂
Thanks George!! Really appreciate it :) thanks for watching and look out for my second business class experience soon!
I flew Polaris for the first time Newark to Rome. It was amazing.
I'm flying again from Newark to San Francisco in Polaris then San Francisco to Sydney also in Polaris. I'm not as animated as Chloé but Im weirdly excited for the 22 hour flight. Thanks, Chloe.
It's fun to watch you enjoy yourself on these videos.
I love your presentation vibe, Chloe and look forward to your future posts. Hope & Happiness always!
Aw thank you so much!!! Appreciate your comment and stayed tuned for lots more to come😀
This has been my favorite Polaris review 😊
No way! That’s the best news😍
I'm I the ony one who thinks Chloe's accent is awesome?
I do too!! ;)
Here in Canada, I had a really good friend in high school who was from NZ, and this accent stuff is all just some wonderful nostalgia!❤
Nope. I love it. Lol
Your video was the best thank you
Hey Keith, thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vid!! :) I’m making another soon!
Your excitement is just lovely 😂 awesome review
Haha glad you enjoyed the excitement! Thanks for joining me😁
My very first first class flight was United to London in 1995. I was just as excited as you were on this video. I was a kid in a candy store. I never looked back and have flown business class ever since. For me, it never gets old and I love the flight just as much as the vacation. I am a huge point whore and I pay for everything with my United credit card. This really helps with the cost.
Woohoo, others get this excited too!! Thanks for sharing - and yes, I have become a little obsessed with points myself! :)
Love the editing, nice video!
Love, love, love this video! Can't wait to try my first business class!
Awww thank YOU! Glad you enjoyed watching!! I am so excited for you to try this - it's a whole different world haha
Such a fun, refreshing video. Thanks for sharing!
Wow thanks so much! That’s great feedback - thanks for sharing :)
This is the first video im seeing of yours. I love your personality!!
Aw thank you!! Hehe. I hope you stick around for some more vids!😁
I've been watching your videos all the time, at breakfast and whenever I sit down on couch 😅 and it's so amazing watching back in time you making the most of everything because you're like
only gonna get this time once!
And then you got to experience this whole business thing even more often! And you're still so excited and honestly that's how we should all approach life. Your joy us contagious and I love watching you enjoy all of this fully 🎉
Aw thank you lovely!! Haha love that you join our travels at breakfast!! I definitely thought it would be a once in a lifetime experience haha, but little did I know... I think excited and appreciative is the only way to be!
Chloe, I stopped to write this comment at 9:36 of the video to let you know that I cannot stop smiling at your video. I absolutely loved your attitude regarding the flight. UA-camrs that do this for a "living" like to bash the product on Business Class but I loved your pure joy. Thank you for cheering me up. I personally love Polaris from Frankfurt to Houston.
Hello!!! Wow thanks so much for leaving this wonderful comment! It’s definitely an aim in my life to brighten peoples day and put a smile on their face so reading this made me so happy! I was so thankful to experience this - glad you also loved it!❤️❤️
Love your channel!!!
Thank you!! 🤓
ahhh I loved this video! I'm flying this exact airline and class next week for my trip to LA from Brisbane and you gave such an in depth review so now I'm extra excited! will definitely be checking out more of your videos!☺
Oh yay thanks for watching and I'm so happy found the video helpful! I'm excited for you!! Enjoy every bit of it :D
So cool!!!
It was!!😉
Only started watching your videos last night... very entertaining... happy.. carefree..witty.... thanks
Such wonderful compliments! Thanks for watching - so glad you are enjoying the adventures!!
Very nice flight trip review with all the necessary details.Great work
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!!
So fun to watch you! I smiled throughout :)
Aw thank you!! Hahah I’m so glad!😆😆
Well I tried Air NZ business class from AKL to Vancouver (when my Dad had staff travel). $400 return - it was like I had won the lotto!! Great video again - and congrats on the marriage coming up 🥳
That’s incredible! What a steal! It’s so fun experiencing business class isn’t it 😆 thank you ☺️
I admit to having scrolled through this but I did enjoy what I watched. What did I like? I liked that you did not assume that we all know everything about business class travel. Most of the vbloggers don't give the details as they all seem to take everything for granted. I didn't know that you could order a meal when you wanted - the midnight soup and toastie - and would have gone hungry myself not wishing to be rude. I also did not know that you could use the business lounge upon arrival. I would have gone and paid for an expensive airport coffee and plastic sarnie oblivious that there was free, quality coffee and croissants in the business lounge.
I think you did the right thing in, if you are going to pay for the business ticket, that you should plan to get the most out of it. Being a polite Brit I would have to train myself to keep ordering the nice food and alcohol... and to enjoy the lounges before and after the flight.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Canada. It looks an amazing country. Such a shame that it, like NZ, is going through such sinister times. FREEDOM!
Thanks for the awesome and detailed comment JC! You sound much like I did before this experience...and often during this journey I felt too polite to ask for certain things - I wonder if you ever get used to it! ...I was definitely happy not to have to pay for an overpriced airport coffee, haha. Thanks so much for watching - I hope you stick around for more videos! :D
Your energy and enthusiasm is awesome
Thanks so much John!! :D
You’re more than welcome
Would love to fly business class❤❤❤
I enjoyed your spirit
Thank you! I am always so enthusiastic about these things ;)
I travel by plane regularly but almost always domestic in US. I must say, I could never eat like you and many others prior to and on planes. I often have and worry about stomach upset. No problem with alcohol and simple stuff at lounge prior to short connections to final destination. Delta is my airline of choice. Fun video, I liked your USA train videos.
Great video !!! I hope your business "takes off !!!"
Hehe thank you!
was fun to see you genuinely enjoying your first business class experience! (yes 12 hr min for the pajamas ) Polaris is good although the food could improve, Emirates and Singapore are about the best there is. Good luck with your channel!
AHAH! There is a Pajama cut off! I sure did love every single bit of the experience, and it sounds as though I need to put Singapore Airlines and Emirates on the top of my list! Thanks for watching and commenting!
So glad I stumbled upon your channel. Your excitement for travel is infectious!
Just FYI you will need to clear immigration and re check your baggage on international arrivals in any U.S. airport. Unless of course your international departure had US pre clearance, which is only offered at a handful of locations.
Hope you continue to experience and enjoy premium cabins!
Haha love that!! So happy you found the channel - thanks for joining me! I seriously hope yo be flying premium cabins forever now... addicted already :)
Enjoyed your video. I am flying Polaris for the very first time (SFO to LHR) next May. Thanks for the heads up on what I can expect.
Hey Alex! You’re so welcome and thank for watching! It was a great experience- especially when it’s your first time! Highly recommend the grilled cheese😉😉
I flew with emerites BC EXCELLENT.
First video I've watched up yours. You are very entertaining. Keep up the good work
Hey Robert! Thanks so much for watching!😍
Hey Chloe! Your vids popped in my feed a few days ago, and I a🎉m a fan! (GREAT retro music!😂 plus so much more!) Plus, if this is still applicable in 2024, welcome to Canada! (I'm here in Southern Ontario.) Your realization that vlogging is VERY tech-heavy made me laugh (and sympathise) -- makes you wonder how "funniest vids" VHS contributers did what they did 30+ years ago!🤔 Is it weird that I really liked the bathroom segment of your vid? Looks like you had a cosy night-time. Free toiletries are the highlight of any trip (I still have shampoo and soaps from my childhood travels in the Seventies!) Oh, and seriously beautiful camera-work throughout!❤ And I have been there in the toilet (mid-stream) ahen the pilot said RETURN TO YOUR SEAT! (Stressful! Esprat 8 years old!)
Thanks for the lovely comment Brian! Glad you enjoyed the video! Haha yes learning about all of this vlogging tech has been interesting 😆 I’m getting there! Stay tuned for lots of business class flights to come (I say with my fingers crossed)….
Just found you today, wonderful
So happy you found the channel! Welcome :D
There is an alternative timeline where Chloé and Ludvig live together in Auckland. I’ll always think fondly of that timeline 😂😂 Excited for the Canada arc though, should be a fun base camp. Thx for the content. The top-tier editing compliments the good vibes so well
Thank you for the kind words about the editing- yay :D Yes, we did have a little time living in Auckland haha.... we were far too busy to film UA-cam videos while there, but will definitely make more of an effort in Canada!!
So, I just watched this video. I am planning a trip to the US from the UAE and I wanted to fly Qatar, but I didn’t have enough money. There was a United Airlines flight that was reasonably priced. So, I went to You Tube to find out more about the Polaris Business class flight and wound up on your video. I’m sold! Thank you so much 😃
Hey Ulisheba! That’s awesome news! Sounds similar to my experience - I originally looked at Qatar as I liked the idea of their q suites options but as you mention, very pricey. United definitely offered a slightly more affordable option! So glad you were able to make a decision after watching this!! Thanks for the comment 😊
Positively delightful and informative review! Your pleasant and entertaining demeanor add so much to your presentation. Truly a world-class summary. Wishing you the greatest of success in your future UA-cam endeavors.
Thank you Lee!! Appreciate your feedback & thanks for watching!!😁
Hey just found your video and really enjoyed it. I have flown United Polaris Business once before and I will say that your food seemed better to me. I do really miss it though the whole experience was enjoyable just the food wasn't as good and I had hoped for. You earned a new sub 👍
Hey Lee, thanks for taking the time to comment! So glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the channel, yay! Interesting about your experience with the food - I’m at excited to eventually try more business class products to compare my experience!😃
I'm from New Zealand,just discovered your awesome YT channel have subscribed.,love your ✈United flight there Chloe 10/10👍
Hey Brian! Thanks so much ! Glad you enjoyed the United video and happy to have you join us!!
so much fun
It was! ;D
In my part of America those diced potatoes are "home fries" while hash browns are shredded.
Ahhhhh interesting to know!
Chloe.. thanks for the explainer at the end of this video. Not many would do this; really useful
Do add, seen many of your videos after this one. Maybe one day I will do the same as you from the UK.
Did you ever get Ludwig to like Vegemite? Saw your Virgin cruise around Australia with Vegemite, and you have got me addicted to this!!! :-P ;-)
37:17 I really wanted to fly United Polaris Business Class from San Francisco to Incheon, South Korea but my Parents couldn’t afford it, I might upgrade to Polaris when I fly from Chicago to London, Amman to Washington DC, San Francisco to Incheon, and Taipei to San Francisco
Awww I hope you get to experience it yourself! I have my fingers crossed for you! :)
Yours is one of the best flight reviews I have ever seen because your are entertaining as well as informative. Keep it up Chloe. You are very talented.
Wow, thanks so much much for your awesome feedback Chris!! I am definitely planning to do more of these so keep an eye out :) thanks for watching!
Flying to Europe on United this weekend and I'm currently on the Polaris upgrade waitlist. They just confirmed my first leg (Durango CO > DEN)... still waiting for the good news on DEN>FRA. if things don't work out I'm still in Premium Plus for the 10 hour flight.
Ooo good luck to you!!! It will be an incredible experience if you do get upgraded. Crossing my fingers for you!!
I'm here for travel vids but that hat is iconic!
Haha thank you! I wear it everywhere it seems😂
Hey your vids are lovely~ I love creating convoluted itineraries too, especially when its in a premium cabin and the prices are similar!
That’s awesome! I’m not alone haha. The longer in premium the better
Aukland to London, Paris,etc is generally done via Asia although there can't be much of a difference between going via the Pacific and across North America.A more exotic route would be south over Antarctica and north up Africa although nobody goes that way! Probably be a bit longer via Antarctica as the Earth is slightly egg shaped thus increasing the distance.
Ooh interesting to know - yes I usually pass through Singapore or Dubai on my way to London but for some reason did Sam Francisco this time!
You guys should definitely move to Vancouver or Victoria because you guys are the favourite lol lovebirds😍😻
We looooove Vancouver. Although we won’t move there, I have no doubt we’ll be visiting both Van and Victoria a lot :)
B class flight is a huge difference on another airline.Havent been in an American airline or America.🎉😀
There seems to be quite a big difference doesn't there!
Very nice video. You’re adorable. Just Subscribed.
Thank you!! Haha I try😎 welcome to the channel!!
I have flown hundreds of thousands of mile since before I was 1 y/o on through my skool years, then through the first 16 years of my working career; all in economy. Now I am retired and if I have to fly it's business class because it seems my girth is also re-tired 😂 Wait until you try Singapore Airlines or Emirates.
Hahaha, love it... bet you love flying in business class now though! Yes I have heard that Emirates and Singapore are a step above the rest! I will definitely have to fly with them one day - fingers crossed!
Thanks for this review. Next time, you may want to tell those of us who are avgeeks what type/s of aircraft you were flying on!
Thanks for watching! Yes, new at making flight videos - but will be sure to make note of that next time.
I have a few hours before my VRBO is ready in London, did you use the arrivals lounge and bring your checked bags to the lounge? This might be better for me than paying for an early check in.
Yes! The lounge staff were really nice and stored all of my bags for me. It’s a great place to have a meal, a shower and a chill before you head off :)
Great video… Also San Francisco Hash Browns vs Atlanta Hash browns vs New York Hashbrowns… wildly different. lol. Visit again!
No way haha. I think I need to go on a USA Hashbrown Tour 😅
@@chloeandludvig yes, I’d watch! And I have so many recommendations, lol
BTW, I found you today. The UA-cam algorithm pointes me to you and I am well on my way to watching all of your videos. hehehehe
I found your video about how much you make on UA-cam videos very interesting. I loop UA-cam in the background while I sleep to make a low noise level as where I live now is too quiet for me to doze off. So, I will loop one of yours instead of the random ones I usually do. That should help your watch time. :)
Haha, no way!! That's awesome! Do let me know what ones are your fave! Aw that's so nice off you haha - thanks for looping us in the background!! I'm sure it will indeed assist in our views ;D
I will try to comment and double comment on each video as I know it helps you in the algorithm. Good luck and I ma loving your videos. I try to watch some each day. I have a lot of catching up to do and am planning a vacation on a train in a roomette only because of what I have learned, watching your videos. @@chloeandludvig
thank you for sharing but one thing from AKL to Sfo on your meal tray you had appetizer and salad but from SFO-LHR they gave you only salad and what about serving hot towels?
Yeah I think that was the case! Most things seemed very consistent throughout both flights :) they didn’t serve hot towels actually!
@@chloeandludvig shame on them I really dont know why they charge people and then they give nothing
how fun. do you get to keep the polaris pajamas or do you have to return them? thank you!
Haha very good question! I most definitely kept them and still wear them now!😉🤣
FYI. You could have ordered cheese plate AND dessert on Polaris. 😉 Thanks for sharing your 1st time experience.
Oooooh darn! I should have! Haha it was such a fun experience! ;) Thanks for watching!
@chloeandludvig Polaris was 100 times better when it began. A lot of perks and good food have disappeared. Detailed menus as well as drink menus/wine lists are gone, as are the good wines. 😪 The good news is the ice cream/dessert cart is making a slow comeback.
@@helent9349 Ahh interesting to know! Hopefully they start to bring back all of those great perks and food again! Sounds like you're a real regular! ;)
I have never tried but I will tomorrow
Exciting! I hope you enjoyed it!!!
@@chloeandludvig it was amazing
Food in Polaris to London before the pandemic was much better. It is not that good now!
Ahh interesting! Someone else mentioned that too!
I wish you did eco Chloe! Really wana fly these guys to SFO - any idea what its like?
Ooo I hadn’t actually heard of Eco! I had to google that haha. I’ll look into trying them one day!
20:44 The carts at SFO used to be free pre-Covid. Then they got greedy.
Ahhh no way! I was shocked I had to pay $8 hahaha
Traveling solo...Business Class. What do I do with my carryon bag when I want to get food from the buffet? Guess I could use it as a food trolley?
Yay exciting for you!! I just left my things on my seat/booth. As long as you keep an eye on your things, you should be fine :) I believe the front desk might even store your carry on for you - I've had this done once in a business class lounge!
@@chloeandludvig Thank you! I will try the desk. It's an international flight so maybe so!
Was this $4000 one way for your business class?? I’m new to all this and actually lost in all this lol I need to book a flight from St Louis to London and I don’t how to go about it all and do afraid I will get ripped off… scary to say the least !
Hahaha welcome to my life! I’m still confused by it all but it’s exciting to learn as you go haha. Yep it was $4000 one way in nzd dollars :)
I watched your "11 Hour Luxury Caledonian Sleeper Train Scotland to London…" and in it you said if I watched the previous video, you would say why you are moving out of New Zealand. This is the previous video, and you didn't so what one is and why are you leaving New Zealand?
Ooooh I think what I meant is that in this video you'd see why I had traveled all the way to Scotland (to take the longest business class flight possible haha). We moved to Canada for a fun change, but are back in New Zealand now - it's such a beautiful country!
The coffe is decaf
No way!! Really?
The downside of transiting here in the US is you have to clear immigration and enter the country to transit.
12:40 Nedujujas sauce 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha do YOU know how to say this!? 😂
@@chloeandludvig lol, [N - DOO - YA ]
you missed a trick there... You should have asked "N-doo-ya know how to say this..."
However I am absolutely sticking with your pronunciation, ( "Nedujujas" is just better 😂😂😂)
@@wanem1622 Hahah yay thanks for clarifying!! But yes, please do stick with that, much more sophisticated ;)
Your video is very beautiful. I like it a lot. I have been trying to talk to you for a long time. I am waiting for your response. Please give me a chance to talk to you💗
Hello, I am a professional digital marketer.👍
I sure hope you're paying your credit card bill in full. If not, you're not getting ahead with the points.
Do you think your children will ask you, Why did you use so much of the planet's resources for no real reason and just becsuse you could?
Touch grass
United has the best Business Class in the United States. But it's not First Class, which is an elevated experience .
I can't wait to tick off first class one day! Have you tried it yourself?
@@chloeandludvig No that person has not likely experienced it. In domestic US service, most first class is more like premium economy and thus much less than business class on international flights. Elevated service? Only on an international flight.