Beat of Hawaii editors Rob and Jeff recently had the opportunity to try a product new to them, United Airlines premium economy. That took place on a nearly 5,000 mile flight to Hawaii. It was United Flight 345, from Wahington Dulles to Honolulu, onboard aircraft N69059, a 22-year-old Boeing 767-400er widebody. Read on for our take on the product and whether we found fly it again.
The diagram above shows it nestled between Polaris (United’s business/first class) and Economy Plus. What Hawaii-bound travelers can expect is a vastly enhanced experience that sits firmly positioned between economy/Economy Plus and business/first class. That’s true both philosophically and literally, as seen on this aircraft’s seat map above.
United Premium Economy (aka Premium Plus) comes with a separate cabin, different seating and configuration, complimentary alcoholic beverages, two free checked bags and additional amenities….
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