8 hours of sleep on a plane... that's more than what I usually get at my own home! I love UA for the colorful moodlighting during boarding. But they really need to improve their catering service. I think both the meals were nowhere near the business class standard.
I have flown Polaris class many times and I can officially say it’s the WORST business class in the sky. So bad that I make it a point to fly foreign carriers whenever possible. The airline industry in the US has no idea what service is.
United food is still United food, even in Polaris class. 5 shrimps, two tablespoons of rice served on a tray. Are there any other airlines that serve on a tray in BC?
Thanks for the video. I’m going to be taking UA from SFO to Sydney in a couple of months, in 777 Polaris. I’ve been fortunate enough to have flown in Polaris several times before on long-haul flights, and I’ve always had good experiences. I’ve also learned a couple of hacks regarding the layout, that people may want to consider when selecting their seat. First, the entry to the “suite” is pretty narrow, as you note. Because of that, I’ve come to prefer the aisle seats (even-numbered rows), which are much easier to get in and out of than the window seats (odd-numbered rows). It’s even possible to get in and out of the aisle seats with the tray table fully open, since you can lower the seat’s armrest and slip in and out that way, if needed, without disturbing anything you have on the tray. Another thing to consider is whether you can easily access the table, storage cubby, etc with your dominant hand. For example, if you’re a righty the aisle seats on the left side of the cabin are preferable, with the aisles on the right side of the cabin being easier for lefties, with the opposite being true for the window seats. If you’re taking one the two “middle” seats in the 1-2-1 layout, consult the seat map if you have a preference on the configuration. Considering how much you’re paying, take every opportunity to make the journey more comfortable!
Great video! Surprised that the food was 1. served on a tray; 2. all the food was given to you at one time-all crowded on the tray; and 3. didn't look appetizing when presented this way. For the cost of Business Class, United should do much better. I recently flew Qatar Q Suites + Singapore Business Class to/from Australia and this United service looked more like you were in Economy class. Foreign carriers do SO much better than U.S. carriers. JMO
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to check out the 787. I don't own airline stocks but I do own Boeing Aircraft and General Electric. I'm also into carbon fiber and own a chunk of that sector too. Thanks again. -Curt
The food looked great from the pictures. Taste is subjective. Are your expectations reasonable? Are you comparing this food to another airline's food? Enjoyed the video. United is my carrier of choice as I live in Houston.
I’d advise against staying at the Days Inn in Inglewood, across from Randy’s Donuts. I stayed there years ago, to save about $100 vs. one of the hotels right outside the airport. Sketchy to say the least.
Thanks for the video. Cabin had a lot of engine noise. I like the PJ and slippers. Where did you pack your regular clothes? Thanks for the heads up on the shortage of mattress pads. Why did you say that the 'Do not disturb' light was useless???? Nice sunrise. Much as I hate United, looks like a pleasant flight.
Quite the experience... I have never tried UA but this Polaris Cabin seems to be a very decent product. The terrace at LA is pretty cool as was the look of the bedding on this ultra long flight. I have only ever flown QF from LA to Melbourne... Is LAX easier to change planes than SFO (although not sure where in Australia UA flies to?) Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks as always for watching Nacho! Leaving the U.S. LAX is easier to connect when flying UA, coming home i try to do SFO. I do miss flying Qantas, but United is really starting to take over the Australia- U.S. market.
I can't excuse an international business class meal being served on a single tray on a 16-hour flight. The ice cream sundae doesn't offset the crappy meal, though most UA bloggers/vloggers try to argue that it does.
@@PeterH-be1xe You are right. In first class you should never be told that "most people want to sleep" or anything like that. You should be able to make your own decisions about how meals are presented.
@jamesmoninger1982 3 weeks ago I flew on Thai airway from Tokyo to Bangkok business class. Thai airway, do not serve meals on one tray. This process took 2 hours. I was tired and over it. It felt like food kept coming, I just wanted to eat and sleep. I personally prefer the meal on one tray. When you fly business class you eat in the lounge which is good so by the time you get on the plane. You really over eating
@@latoyabaker6302 You should always have the option for express dining if that is what you want, but that shouldn't mean that others shouldn't be able to enjoy a leisurely paced, luxurious meal service. They certainly paid for it.
Unless I misunderstood the information on the card, you have the option to have the courses served separately, or on one tray. I suspect he took the 'all at once' choice.
Almost identical to the new Business Class on British Airways. I'm headed from Baltimore Maryland to Sydney Australia, January 2 025, taking Qantas, Business Class.
thank you for this video. It is very helpful as I will be on United Polaris Business in the fall for my first time. Did you choose your meal in advance?
Did you get any information about ETOPS rules during this over water long haul flight ? Hawaii. Fiji. Samoa. Can't imagine that they were 180 minutes away from a suitable airport during the whole flight.
As a TERRIFIED flyer, this calm flight looks like one I could maybe take without having a heart attack from fear! Hope it was a great flight. The captain sounded like a nice calm person, nice to mention his daughter Greetings from Canada
Nice video. UA are expanding services to Australia so they must be doing well. That should allow them to serve decent food. You’d get better on a QF or VA 1 hour domestic flight. Very poor.
Everyone use a spinner type carry on bag. And carbon fiber is lighter and has higher tensile strength than aluminum. Those 2-wheels aluminum luggage is a thing of the past.
@@cs8906 I was just trying to provoke:) And yes as the child of immigrants I am aware there's a world. I am just glad - American discovered electricity, lightbulbs, cars, airplanes, phones, smartphones, internet, computers and medicines make it easier and possible for all us world citizens to get around and travel.
You guys are missing it. I was kidding. I said there's foreigners when you go to other countries *duh* . I love 'furriers' - especially high tech ones that give lazy 401K'ers a good competition in the industry :) Luckily, it's happening all the way up to the CEO level now - not just the loser cubicle level :)
Fork and yogurt - great. All bacteria and microbes got inside. The glass in the salad plate looked disgusting. Is this some kind of complex or lack of education?
Video was good but i think UNITED NEED TO CHANGE THE STAFF AS THE STAFF ARE OLDER AND SAME AS KLM STAFF... For an International Route it should be young and lively and not old and grumpy, and tired staff. After all this is for the Airline Image itself... The crew who is above 45 years must be in American Route only. And the quality of the food is not that delicious and not that great and appealing to eat.
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I loved the captain giving a nod to his daughter being on the plane. That was very sweet to hear. Great video as always my friend.
Yes he was a super guy! Chatted with him a bit at customs in Melbourne. Thanks for watching
8 hours of sleep on a plane... that's more than what I usually get at my own home! I love UA for the colorful moodlighting during boarding. But they really need to improve their catering service. I think both the meals were nowhere near the business class standard.
Agreed! The cabin ambiance is great tho.
I have flown Polaris class many times and I can officially say it’s the WORST business class in the sky. So bad that I make it a point to fly foreign carriers whenever possible. The airline industry in the US has no idea what service is.
Yeah food didn’t look good, I may go without eating on my flight from hopefully better out of s korea
I remember doing this exact flight in Polaris last summer. This video brought back memories. Thanks for sharing.
Love the arrival into OZ.
Something quite special about it.
Thank you for sharing your long-haul flights. It is always nice to ho to the lounges before and sometimes after those long-haul flight.😊
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
United food is still United food, even in Polaris class. 5 shrimps, two tablespoons of rice served on a tray. Are there any other airlines that serve on a tray in BC?
Oh my god, that food in that LAX lounge looks so damn yummy!, awesome trip report / great airline United✈👍
Nice to see you again with a great video ...
Thanks for watching!
I am about to buy a new on board suitcase. That product that you showed is really nice and looks solid and noble....
Thanks for the video. I’m going to be taking UA from SFO to Sydney in a couple of months, in 777 Polaris. I’ve been fortunate enough to have flown in Polaris several times before on long-haul flights, and I’ve always had good experiences. I’ve also learned a couple of hacks regarding the layout, that people may want to consider when selecting their seat. First, the entry to the “suite” is pretty narrow, as you note. Because of that, I’ve come to prefer the aisle seats (even-numbered rows), which are much easier to get in and out of than the window seats (odd-numbered rows). It’s even possible to get in and out of the aisle seats with the tray table fully open, since you can lower the seat’s armrest and slip in and out that way, if needed, without disturbing anything you have on the tray.
Another thing to consider is whether you can easily access the table, storage cubby, etc with your dominant hand. For example, if you’re a righty the aisle seats on the left side of the cabin are preferable, with the aisles on the right side of the cabin being easier for lefties, with the opposite being true for the window seats. If you’re taking one the two “middle” seats in the 1-2-1 layout, consult the seat map if you have a preference on the configuration. Considering how much you’re paying, take every opportunity to make the journey more comfortable!
Could you please upload the full landing video somewhere? It's really good and I want to watch all of it!
A three hour layover is decent. You timed out your connections well and LAX can take time to get between gates.
I did, super easy at Terminal 7 but you never know with delays. Thanks for watching!
Have had two great Business Class rides with Singapore Air LA to Australia. Only way to long distance air travel in my opinion.
Another good and interesting video. That seemed a really great flight, and what a wonderful part of the world to arrive into. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching Nick!
Great video! Surprised that the food was 1. served on a tray; 2. all the food was given to you at one time-all crowded on the tray; and 3. didn't look appetizing when presented this way. For the cost of Business Class, United should do much better. I recently flew Qatar Q Suites + Singapore Business Class to/from Australia and this United service looked more like you were in Economy class. Foreign carriers do SO much better than U.S. carriers. JMO
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to check out the 787. I don't own airline stocks but I do own Boeing Aircraft and General Electric. I'm also into carbon fiber and own a chunk of that sector too. Thanks again. -Curt
Love United Polaris, best in the US. Maybe it is me, but I find the actual seat a bit narrow. Everything else, top marks.
Good tour and review!!
Thanks!
Ooooo 16 hours of Dreamliner fun I wanna go!
Couple a thousand dollars for the ride.
Very nice video, thanks for sharing. By the way, you landed on Runway 34, the opposite end of 16.
Ah good to know, my apologies! Thanks for the comment!
The food looked great from the pictures. Taste is subjective. Are your expectations reasonable? Are you comparing this food to another airline's food? Enjoyed the video. United is my carrier of choice as I live in Houston.
This is the ideal time to go for an evening stroll around the lovely town of Inglewood
I agree. Wish I had a longer layover so could get some fresh air!
great suggestion! i love inglewood
@@NewYorkAviationnot in Inglewood which literally every block around LAX is either Crip or Blood. Great video, makes me want to go to Australia!
I’d advise against staying at the Days Inn in Inglewood, across from Randy’s Donuts. I stayed there years ago, to save about $100 vs. one of the hotels right outside the airport. Sketchy to say the least.
@ That Days Inn is literally in between a Blood and Crip area, spend the extra $100 on that one trust me.
21:22 how was the D D sign useless? You got 8 hours of sleep!
Thanks for the video.
Cabin had a lot of engine noise.
I like the PJ and slippers. Where did you pack your regular clothes?
Thanks for the heads up on the shortage of mattress pads.
Why did you say that the 'Do not disturb' light was useless????
Nice sunrise.
Much as I hate United, looks like a pleasant flight.
They are running out of mattress pads in BC. Amazing!
Quite the experience... I have never tried UA but this Polaris Cabin seems to be a very decent product. The terrace at LA is pretty cool as was the look of the bedding on this ultra long flight. I have only ever flown QF from LA to Melbourne... Is LAX easier to change planes than SFO (although not sure where in Australia UA flies to?) Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks as always for watching Nacho! Leaving the U.S. LAX is easier to connect when flying UA, coming home i try to do SFO. I do miss flying Qantas, but United is really starting to take over the Australia- U.S. market.
Great ride, thanks.
27:14 Jervis Bay. A very beautiful place.
No way New York Aviation is back????
Melbourne My Dream City
I can't excuse an international business class meal being served on a single tray on a 16-hour flight. The ice cream sundae doesn't offset the crappy meal, though most UA bloggers/vloggers try to argue that it does.
@@PeterH-be1xe You are right. In first class you should never be told that "most people want to sleep" or anything like that. You should be able to make your own decisions about how meals are presented.
@jamesmoninger1982 3 weeks ago I flew on Thai airway from Tokyo to Bangkok business class. Thai airway, do not serve meals on one tray. This process took 2 hours. I was tired and over it. It felt like food kept coming, I just wanted to eat and sleep. I personally prefer the meal on one tray. When you fly business class you eat in the lounge which is good so by the time you get on the plane. You really over eating
@@latoyabaker6302 You should always have the option for express dining if that is what you want, but that shouldn't mean that others shouldn't be able to enjoy a leisurely paced, luxurious meal service. They certainly paid for it.
Unless I misunderstood the information on the card, you have the option to have the courses served separately, or on one tray. I suspect he took the 'all at once' choice.
@@jamesmoninger1982 Did I miss a part of the video? I don't recall him being told how to take his meal.
Almost identical to the new Business Class on British Airways. I'm headed from Baltimore Maryland to Sydney Australia, January 2 025, taking Qantas, Business Class.
Prepare for a terrible service experience.
@ I already have some forewarning because they told me they cannot guarantee my seat assignment due to safety and operational concerns 🙄 gimme a break
thank you for this video. It is very helpful as I will be on United Polaris Business in the fall for my first time. Did you choose your meal in advance?
Ienjoy the views and amazing flight bt I couldn't sleep ❤❤❤
Welcome to my hometown
Love Story playing while boarding hahahaha
Nice to see some people get good slippers, you get shit slippers in long haul steerage with delta
You've got quite a few dead pixels on your camera , thought my display was going bad for a sec
I slept 9 hours on my flight from Tokyo to IAD. I was extremely tired.
Just booked this flight thanks to you. Sick of the shit service with Qantas.
Did you get any information about ETOPS rules during this over water long haul flight ? Hawaii. Fiji. Samoa. Can't imagine that they were 180 minutes away from a suitable airport during the whole flight.
As a TERRIFIED flyer, this calm flight looks like one I could maybe take without having a heart attack from fear!
Hope it was a great flight.
The captain sounded like a nice calm person, nice to mention his daughter
Greetings from Canada
Polaris breakfast is served in economy on Middle Eastern or Gulf airlines.
Great video but you landed rwy 34 ymml still awesome
Great videos! You should show more of yourself
Nice video. UA are expanding services to Australia so they must be doing well. That should allow them to serve decent food. You’d get better on a QF or VA 1 hour domestic flight. Very poor.
Totally agree! They really have to do better. Thanks for watching
Pretty good video. Landed Rwy 34, not 16.
Did you ask for a sleep suit?
No they handed them out on this flight. Usually it’s upon request. Thanks for watching!
Did you get a pre takeoff drink?
catering in US BC is not that subtle unfortunately, it could be much better
The EWR Polaris lounge is busier than LAX even at 5am. Come on United, upgrade your EWR lounges!
I never experienced that at EWR. To me SFO is the busiest..
Who was the girl who snapped you when you purchased the wifi 👀
Airport shrimp? Not sure about that kinda like gas station sushi very chancy
United's Polaris looks much better than Qantas business. The food as well. In Europe United's name isn't the best.....Hmm...😮💨
I've heard nothing but good things about United in Europe.
👍👍👍👍
American carriers always have grumpy flight attendants while the food is mediocre
Can you imagine the horror of being seated next to that screaming kid at 7:08 for the next 16 hours????!!!!
I noticed that you didn't hear him much longer.
Everyone use a spinner type carry on bag. And carbon fiber is lighter and has higher tensile strength than aluminum. Those 2-wheels aluminum luggage is a thing of the past.
Didn't they say the same thing about zippers when Velcro came out???
Other airlines offer multitude of deserts and cheese selections.
“Melbs”, ;). Cute expression. You must be a local?
Ridiculous that you had to pay anything for wifi in biz class! United nickel and diming is ridiculous. And the lav is pretty bad.
Those seats are super expensive
We missed your voice….
The problem with international travel is there's too many foreigners wherever you go and not everyone speaks American.
Why not? & why should they? There's a big wide wonderful world out there beyond the USof A!!
@@cs8906 I was just trying to provoke:) And yes as the child of immigrants I am aware there's a world. I am just glad - American discovered electricity, lightbulbs, cars, airplanes, phones, smartphones, internet, computers and medicines make it easier and possible for all us world citizens to get around and travel.
Back in the good 'ol days, them furriners knew enough to stay out of the U.S.
You guys are missing it. I was kidding. I said there's foreigners when you go to other countries *duh* . I love 'furriers' - especially high tech ones that give lazy 401K'ers a good competition in the industry :) Luckily, it's happening all the way up to the CEO level now - not just the loser cubicle level :)
U look like 16 years ago.
Usual bad single tray food service on UA. So much for rumors of a coming upgrade
I’ve been hearing about these improvements for a while but haven’t actually seen anything! Thanks for watching
All that entertainment....and you choose Young Sheldon? Yikes. What was your thought process with that one?
United's catering is horrific. They should just put everything in to a paper bag and give it to the customer
They don't give you wi-fi in business class? CHEAP!
One hour on united is too long.
I was waiting for the attendants to break out the cattle prods.
Only when you are on board. Otherwise, it's heaven.
man thats the worst business class food wow
United Polaris is a joke, as is United.
Fork and yogurt - great. All bacteria and microbes got inside. The glass in the salad plate looked disgusting. Is this some kind of complex or lack of education?
You do know that yogurt is simply rotted milk, right?
Video was good but i think UNITED NEED TO CHANGE THE STAFF AS THE STAFF ARE OLDER AND SAME AS KLM STAFF... For an International Route it should be young and lively and not old and grumpy, and tired staff. After all this is for the Airline Image itself... The crew who is above 45 years must be in American Route only. And the quality of the food is not that delicious and not that great and appealing to eat.
You have a very interesting thought process.
I suspect several therapists could get a good monograph to publish from you.
Ageist much?
Have flown both Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles, and return, more times than I can count.
The trip is around 12.30 to 13 hrs, NOT 16 hrs.
@@tomparks3212 lax-mel can take up to 16 hours in the winter months. This flight was about 15 but I spent 16 hours on the plane.