United Airlines Economy Class 757-200 Dublin to Chicago O'Hare Trip Report

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  • @SOPLANETUBE
    @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +8

    Hello my little winglets!
    Welcome to another SOPLANE trip report! Today we are flying from Dublin to Chicago O'Hare on my way to Seattle. I was so chuffed with myself as I saved myself £600 by flying from Dublin instead of Glasgow. Flights out of Glasgow on United were a whopping £950. Out of Dublin it was a bargain at £350. Hence, I hopped on a Ryanair for £25 return Glasgow-Dublin! By the way, the United fare was hand-luggage only!
    The flight itself was great! The crew were young and upbeat - not something I am used to from an American airline! Seats were comfortable enough and the inflight entertainment had a good choice of programme, although the hardware was a bit dated. Best of all was that there was only one seat free on the whole flight - and it was next to me!
    What stood out on this flight was the food. I was blown away by the taste of it. The Thai chicken curry packed a punch, full of flavour. It was on par with a Thai Airways curry I would say - maybe United's Star Alliance partner lend them a recipe? LOL I am also in love with the ice cream service which is served separately after dinner. Rather than having the whole meal on one tray, this added some umpf to the whole experience.
    Anyway, with all the United bashing that seems to be sort of a sport these days, I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this flight and it way exceeeded any of my expectatios.

  • @mandycharrluvr2248
    @mandycharrluvr2248 6 років тому +2

    Again, another delightful trip report from my favorite cheeky reporter SOPLANE!
    Your incoming flight from Ireland seemed alot more comfortable than any of my flights within the states....I am so glad you made it home safely!

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Hey Mandy! Thanks for watching :) Oh I had a fantastic flight....and having the seat next to me free was an added bonus. And that curry was just so good!

  • @simply_aviation
    @simply_aviation 6 років тому +20

    When Soplane uploades the Tripreport you voted for on Twitter:
    * insert 'Yasssss'-gif here *

  • @ecoRfan
    @ecoRfan 6 років тому +2

    For a 24 year old airplane that cabin looks to be in impressive upkeep. Wings look clean too. Took off like a rocket even full on an 8 hour flight. Long live the Flying Pencil.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +1

      Totally agree! I don't understand why so many people get their knickers in a twist over these 757 TATL flights. I think they are great!

    • @ecoRfan
      @ecoRfan 6 років тому +1

      @@SOPLANETUBE It really depends on how well they are upkept. United tends to be hit-or-miss there: the former-Continental units like this one (N##1##) are generally in better shape than the legacy-United units (N5##UA). Delta also has some really nice 757's with newer retrofit interiors.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      I guess so. I've been on a United 757 which was held together by a lot of duct tape on the inside haha. And the IFE was skipping on two 757 trips a year apart. Luckily, I got some miles for compensation.
      But what I meant was that some people are funny about narrow body planes TATL flights in general. That I don't understand. But each to their own, eh? LOL

    • @ecoRfan
      @ecoRfan 6 років тому +1

      ​@@SOPLANETUBE Been on two pre-merger United 757's, since retired units built 1990-91. Those had ancient-feeling cabins. The pre-merger Continental units are definitely better, but still older and with slow IFE systems. Usually still a good flight on the old Contis.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +2

      The worst 757 I have ever been on was a US Airways one...the cabin felt so old and the seats worn out...but that was about 10 years ago.

  • @CSpotting
    @CSpotting 6 років тому +2

    Amazing Tripreport mate, would love to fly on the 757 again one day. Food service was better than I expected! Thumbs up! ;)

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +1

      You better hurry up before the 757s are all gone! Haha Thanks for watching, mate! I was so surprise by the food. It's come a long way! The ice cream was such a nice touch.

    • @ecoRfan
      @ecoRfan 6 років тому

      @@SOPLANETUBE Yeah I hope to. But cargo operators still love them with their top-of-class weight capacity for a narrowbody.

  • @avgeek578156
    @avgeek578156 6 років тому +1

    Awesome trip report Soplane hope you had a good flight

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +1

      Cheers, matey! I had a fabulous flight! Really enjoyed flying United.

  • @oliverhargrave715
    @oliverhargrave715 6 років тому +1

    Gotta love the 757. Great vid 👍👊🔥

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Got to fly them while they are still around!!!! Thanks Oli!

  • @westregent66
    @westregent66 6 років тому +1

    Yayayayayayayayayayayayay. Thanks for uploading. I fly United a lot in the US and was wondering what their international service was like

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Cool! Yeah, I had a superb flight - thoroughly enjoyed it. It is quite different to the UA domestic experience, isn't it? LOL

  • @randomyoutubevideos3503
    @randomyoutubevideos3503 5 років тому +1

    1:25 Make sure that phone is all the way in your seat pocket as when the plane takes off, has turbulence or lands your phone might fall out of your seat pocket and onto the ground where you might not be able to get it.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  5 років тому

      Oh yes! Great tip and thanks for looking out for me! I usually sit on my phone hahaha..I have it between my legs for easy access for taking pictures on take off LOL

  • @BlakeEdgington
    @BlakeEdgington 6 років тому

    Epic work. Really liked the seat design it looked smart and you can't have a bad flight when ice cream is involved. I understand your frustration when trying to film and people keep speaking to you. On my last flight it was my father god love him!

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Cheers, mate! Ice cream is so simple and effective haha. Oh my hubby has been trained well to not make a peep during take off and landing. He is now also prohibited from faffing about with his travel bag as it has velcro - GoPros looooove the sound of velcro.
      I flew with my parents in the summer and accidentally elbowed my mother who was sitting next to me and started talking during the PA. It was a reflex....LOL (but did shut her up)

    • @BlakeEdgington
      @BlakeEdgington 6 років тому +1

      SOPLANE parents need to learn 😉

  • @SkyWide6
    @SkyWide6 6 років тому +1

    Hey! Loved it! Nice flight report. The music and the whole design including the timelapses made it joyful! The catering service looks awesome! Nice job.
    Btw, *12:34: it might be this sort of space they clear to make a separation inside a large forest area, in case there is a fire or so, to prevent it from expanding to the other side...? Idk haha

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +1

      Hey thanks for watching! Glad you like my style :D Oh the catering was so good! I was very surprised. The whole flight was a joy - shame United gets so much flack all the time.
      Oh yes, that would make sense! It just looked so grand and went on forever...

    • @michaelmulkern9114
      @michaelmulkern9114 6 років тому +2

      The separation in the forest is to mark the US-Canadian border and the gap runs pretty the whole length of the border.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      I was wondering about that! Thanks :)

    • @thomas9374
      @thomas9374 6 років тому +1

      The gab is for the electricity lines

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      @@thomas9374 So some people say it's for power lines and others say it's the border. Thanks anyway!

  • @josephsiaiowa
    @josephsiaiowa 6 років тому +1

    I flew this sector last month on Aer Lingus. It felt strange to arrive as a domestic flight in O’hare, especially after having just stepped out of a foreign carrier, but it was great to be spared the hassle of immigration and customs Stateside!

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      It's so convenient, especially when you have a connecting flight. This allowed me to make a 1 hour connection in ORD. Makes it worth to fly into Dublin just for that.

  • @pureaviation3596
    @pureaviation3596 6 років тому +1

    Great video mate, love the commentary!

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Cheers mate! Glad the comments are appreciated by some LOL (not everyone does....they obviously don't have any humour hahaha)

  • @voja2000
    @voja2000 6 років тому +1

    This meal looks really tasty! 👍
    Excellent flight review! 😉

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +1

      It was super tasty! I was so surprised. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!!

    • @voja2000
      @voja2000 6 років тому

      @@SOPLANETUBE You are very welcome and keep flying and sharing with us :-)

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      I will do! Much more to come :D

  • @PapaVanTwee5
    @PapaVanTwee5 6 років тому +1

    Most important thing to remember flying DUB to the US... PRE-CHECK! You get to zip right past all the customs lines at your destination when you are beat and just want to get to the hotel/next flight.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Oh yes, that's why I booked this flight (but also because it was dirt cheap). for me it really is worth flying to DUB from GLA just to avoid the immigration queues on the other side.

  • @AberdeenAviation
    @AberdeenAviation 6 років тому +1

    Great as always

  • @mikeparker6322
    @mikeparker6322 6 років тому +1

    Great video. When I fly I hate people too because they are so slow. It is even worse when one flies a B777 or even an A380. Thanks for the honest comments and great video. 7.5 hrs on a single plane? Must have been tough with an almost full cabin.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Hey Mike! Hahahaha....THANK YOU! People are so slow, aren't they? And always in the way! LOL. I totally don't mind flying single aisle planes....to me it doesn't make much of a difference...even though, now that I think of it, I do love the spaciousness of the A380! Also, on this UA flight, I had the seat next to me free so it wasn't too bad at all! Anyway, thanks for watching 😃

  • @kuhoku9268
    @kuhoku9268 6 років тому

    @SOPLANE I think the line of cut down trees is a passage for high capacity power lines. I doubt you could actually see the lines from cruise but the geography and the way it looked definitely reminded me of that. Keep up the great videos as always!

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      That was my first thought too but I couldn't see any masts and it looked like it had been like that for a while. But you are right, probably too far away to actually see! Thanks for watching and your kind words 😁

    • @Ap0aps1s
      @Ap0aps1s 5 років тому

      Actually it’s the US Canada border (a bit late)

  • @christopherm4352
    @christopherm4352 5 років тому

    Great video! Btw what is that adapter called on 6:03 ?

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching, Christopher! I have the older version of this www.amazon.co.uk/COMPATIBLE-POWERBANK-CHARGER-ADAPTERS-SUPPLIED/dp/B0721MK3FH/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ldnio&qid=1560411430&s=gateway&sr=8-3. It's pretty great for travelling and comes with a range of adapters.

  • @NewcastleFlyer
    @NewcastleFlyer 6 років тому +1

    Great Video! I love the 757 and it was until very recently my most flown aircraft type but it has now been surpassed by the 737-800. Was this considerably cheaper than going from EDI or GLA?

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Cheers, buddy! I don't even know which plane is the one I have flown with the most. I'd guess 320. Oh yes, it was waaaaay cheaper to go from DUB! I saved myself about £600 going from DUB. Flights out of GLA were £950. From DUB it was £350. Ryanair cost me £25 return.

    • @NewcastleFlyer
      @NewcastleFlyer 6 років тому

      SOPLANE That’s not bad for a transatlantic return! I flew Ryanair to Dublin last year for £10 return, and one plane was 7 days old while the other was just 4!

  • @randomyoutubevideos3503
    @randomyoutubevideos3503 5 років тому

    1:41 Don’t have your phone like that keep it off of the ring thing and have it completely in the pocket because during takeoff or landing it could fall out and go somewhere where you can’t get it.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  5 років тому

      Thanks, Joe! Thanks for the tip. You are right - I should really be more careful...

  • @ryankenyon5010
    @ryankenyon5010 6 років тому +1

    Stuck on a trans-Atlantic flight next to a chatty Cathy is a nightmare I've yet to endure. Great video, though.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      I had my headphones on for most of the flight but (luckily) but everytime she saw them coming off she would try to start a conversation....haha....and I am way too polite to just ignore her....

    • @PapaVanTwee5
      @PapaVanTwee5 6 років тому

      I sat next to my daughter on a couple flights on a trip. At least I like her and found her interesting!

  • @waynekwong4478
    @waynekwong4478 6 років тому +1

    I had never flown in a 757 for more than 45 mins (BA’s LHR - MAN shuttle 😉). How was it across the Atlantic? How did it handle turbulence? I am also interested to know how the crew were on board. We hear so many different stories about UA crew. The food looked surprisingly good. And that Loseley ice cream!! Yummy! Oh, and you shrunk 1cm since your Vienna flight....168 vs 167... what happened? 😂😂

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +2

      I never understand what people have against long-haul flights in a narrow body. It's just a plane! The seat is the same size - the legroom is the same. The fact that a plane has one or two aisled, to me, makes no difference. LOL
      It was quite bumpy coming out of DUB but that's normal I think. Not sure about more severe turbulence.
      The crew were great! Young and very upbeat - not what you would associate with a US airline, really. The crews on all my UA flights on that trip were really nice!
      Oh you are eagle eyed as always....winter is coming...so it's colder. Hence, I shrunk. LOL (I actually never remember if I am 167 or 168....hahaha....I am so short it doesn't really matter...hahahah)

    • @waynekwong4478
      @waynekwong4478 6 років тому +1

      SOPLANE Sounded a great set of crew onboard! Not one would associate with US carriers normally.....😂 I have not measured my height, but I am sure I have shrunk more than 1 cm due to my age....😆😆

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +1

      Hahaha nooooooo!!!!!! You are not that old!!!!

    • @waynekwong4478
      @waynekwong4478 6 років тому

      @@SOPLANETUBE ..neither are you that short!! 😉😉🤣🤣

  • @DanielSander
    @DanielSander 6 років тому

    Great Video Mate. Very nicely put together. I see exactly what you mean about the person sat next to you. Also #SOPLANEAPPAREL, hahahahaha.

  • @ericfrommer3870
    @ericfrommer3870 6 років тому +2

    Why won't they give the full can of soda?

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Each airline has their own policies. I didn't ask so don't know if they would have given me the full can. Probably a money saving exercise. They did give out a bottle of water after the meal.

  • @thenotoriousjj00
    @thenotoriousjj00 5 років тому +1

    Are you Irish or American?

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  5 років тому +1

      I'm neither! LOL

    • @thenotoriousjj00
      @thenotoriousjj00 5 років тому +1

      @@SOPLANETUBE ok.

    • @thenotoriousjj00
      @thenotoriousjj00 5 років тому +2

      @@SOPLANETUBE I mean do you live in Ireland or America

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  5 років тому +1

      @@thenotoriousjj00 Neither. Haha. I actually live in Scotland 😜

    • @thenotoriousjj00
      @thenotoriousjj00 5 років тому

      @@SOPLANETUBE Ok, I'm just watching ur eidelwiss tripreport while you replied to this.

  • @logansolorzano192
    @logansolorzano192 6 років тому +3

    gg bois why don’t u have more subs i’m kinda lost

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +1

      Hahaha...thank you!...I think? I go for quality and not quantity when it comes to my subs. LOL (I guess my style and humour is just not everyone's cup of tea)

  • @Sercom808brimmy
    @Sercom808brimmy 5 років тому

    Come here blood how old was this plane?

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  5 років тому +1

      This lady was 25 years young! Spring chicken hahaha

    • @Sercom808brimmy
      @Sercom808brimmy 5 років тому

      @@SOPLANETUBE are they safe to fly at that age?

  • @Flighttime787
    @Flighttime787 6 років тому +1

    Howdy! Wonderful video! Good food, good seat, poor IFE and that toilet looks like a fucking train toilet! I guess that airport was Detroit.. Beautiful views on Iceland and Greenland though

    • @Flighttime787
      @Flighttime787 6 років тому +1

      Okay I googled Detroit airport and I am horrible wrong so forget about that

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      @@Flighttime787 Hahahaha...Yeah I think Detroit may be a bit bigger than that? Iceland and Greenland are so white! They were beautiful. LOL I hope I managed to deliver the video in time for your breakfast?

    • @Flighttime787
      @Flighttime787 6 років тому +1

      @@SOPLANETUBE I just saw tgat runway crossing and probably answered faster than thinking haha.. No, but you are not at fault here. I didn't notice there is a video even though it was already online when I had breakfast lol

    • @westregent66
      @westregent66 6 років тому +1

      I thought that airport might be Grand Rapids Michigan. If you look it up on Wikipedia it looks the same

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      @@Flighttime787 Hahaha...I shall give you more notice next time! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @flyboysaviation8822
    @flyboysaviation8822 6 років тому +1

    No fairy lights ;)?

  • @semsemeini7905
    @semsemeini7905 6 років тому +1

    Aer Lingus is so much better. Better legroom newer planes. Swissair went bankrupt 15 years ago. LOL. United have improved their meals. No more leaves and no more awful chocolate brownies unlike American. Also for $100 more better legroom. So in a way they are among the best for economy. At least they made an effort unlike American. Your trousers are awesome.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      I flew Aer Lingus once before not by choice and it was hands-down the worst flight I had ever been on until then. We volunteered a the UA flight was overbooked and regretted afterwards. The crew were miserable all the way through....but it was at a time I think when Aer Lingus was in survival mode. LOL yeah I know about Swissair - I am Swiss myself and grew up flying Swissair 🤣 And yes, don't miss the leaves on United/ Continental! Glad you like the trousers hahahaha

    • @casmatori
      @casmatori 6 років тому +2

      No disrespect, but American Airlines, United and even Delta are ten times better than Aer Lingus

  • @emmaelwood9939
    @emmaelwood9939 3 роки тому

    Great video although if I was the lady who had been beside you I would not be impressed with your comment, better someone to talk than not talk, it says more about you than her

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  3 роки тому

      Not everyone enjoys talking to strangers. I find it awkward and it makes me uncomfortable sometimes. And on landing, I just want to look out the window. If you were a planegeek, you'd understand.

    • @emmaelwood9939
      @emmaelwood9939 3 роки тому

      SOPLANE well travelled thank you very much, saw many amazing places and hope to see more, I have an opinion as do you, if you were not so downright rude and obnoxious I might have ignored your comment, good luck!

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  3 роки тому

      @@emmaelwood9939 I find it awkward talking to strangers. I like looking out the window on landing. I am sorry. 🤷‍♂️

    • @emmaelwood9939
      @emmaelwood9939 3 роки тому

      SOPLANE that's fine, the last straw was when you said if you were a plane geek you would understand, I have as much experience as you if not more but I don't boast about it, good luck

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  3 роки тому

      @@emmaelwood9939 (1) Take everything you see online with a pinch of salt (2) Don't go attacking people online for no good reason - because that's what you did and makes you either a bully or an online troll (3) Don't read into things and get worked up about them, again for no reason - nowhere did I say anything about you not being well travelled. Being a planegeek has nothing to do with being well travelled, it's about being passionate about aviation and flying. You can be passionate about planes while having never travelled anywhere in your life. (4) I honestly don't care how well travelled you are. It really does not matter to me. (5) I am not boasting about anything, I created and shared a light-hearted video (6) If you don't like something you see, switch off (7) It's the weekend. Be less angry. Have a glass of wine. Read back your comments and think about what I have said. (8) I don't need luck. I need the COVID vaccine.

  • @chasoduffy
    @chasoduffy 6 років тому +1

    Rainy ahh normal air lengus is better

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      About 70% of my trip reports include rain. It's what makes my channel stand out hahahaha

  • @robertmoore5802
    @robertmoore5802 5 років тому

    The music is unnecessary

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  5 років тому

      But how are you going to boogie to my videos? 🤣

  • @patrickdublin
    @patrickdublin 6 років тому

    I live in Dublin Ireland. You were asked not to film by a UA agent@DUB. Instead of your snide remark, why not show appreciation and respect to the UA agent regarding security and the privacy of other passengers. Again you were not allowed to film going through US-Pre clearance - because of security issues. People of all ages are flying, some are more mobile than others and may need assistance - your remark about about people being slow was insulting. DUB is a hub for Ryanair - that is why you saw so many of their aircrafts.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому +2

      Hey! Thanks for you comment and I am sorry you were taking my comments the wrong way. I guess you are not familiar with my channel and myself. I am being cheeky. It's my shtick. Humour is very subjective I guess.
      The UA agent was really polite - which is why I said that he politely asked me to do so. It's in the video. I do NOT film airline staff. I also don't particularly film people - you see very few faces in my videos. I put a lot of effort into my videos and get very excited each time I am at an airport. And I want to share my experience so when I can't film, I am disappointed. It's just natural. What I don't do is argue with staff. If a flight attendant tells me not to film - I don't do it (in fact, just happened last week). What I would like though is an official position of an airport or an airline on people filming. This is what is lacking - clear guidance on what is acceptable and what is not.
      I am very well aware of the sensitivities around security and immigration. I have travelled enough (and am old enough) to know this.
      However, in terms of me hating people. That's just a fact. Not insulting anyone. I just hate people.
      Again, I am sorry you took my video the wrong way. Take what you see and read online with a pinch of salt and if there is something you don't like, just don't watch it. Everyone and their dog are making trip reports these days and I am sure there is something for you too.

    • @patrickdublin
      @patrickdublin 6 років тому

      @@SOPLANETUBE There was no humour in your comments - they were immature and insulting. Security at all airports has to be respected at all times - also the privacy of other people travelling. Regarding your comment about certain people being slow to board an aircraft - be aware that there are always other passengers on board any commerical flight you take and they, like you board at their own measure.

    • @patrickdublin
      @patrickdublin 6 років тому

      @@SOPLANETUBE I have flown TransAtlantic for over 40 years, so I very much aware of flight/airport etiquette/security/immigration.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      @@patrickdublin OK ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @sadtwat
    @sadtwat 6 років тому +1

    Chemtrail? Seriously? Now you're just displaying your ignorance, stop, you're better than that.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Hahaha....it's a joke!!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @marksmith3464
      @marksmith3464 6 років тому +1

      SOPLANE
      Unfortunately there are far too many paranoid, conspiracy theorists who will take that comment seriously.

    • @SOPLANETUBE
      @SOPLANETUBE  6 років тому

      Oh no! LOL (I live a very sheltered life)