United Airlines’ premium economy seats go on sale

United Airlines’ newest premium seating, United Premium Plus will be on sale from today, for travel on select international flights starting March 30, 2019, including its San Francisco-London route.
The new premium economy experience will be available on 21 routes by the end of May 2019.
Customers travelling in United Premium Plus are promised ‘an elevated travel experience before their flight even leaves the ground’, receiving complimentary standard checked bags, as well as Premier Access check-in and priority boarding.
United will also offer discounted entrance at United Club locations for customers travelling in United Premium Plus.
On board, premium flyers get a spacious seat with more legroom, elbow room and recline than a standard economy plus or economy seat, as well as a ‘hearty’ welcome meal, mid-flight snacks and a pre-arrival dining service.
Seats will also be equipped with individual power and USB outlets, dedicated overhead bins and extra storage for customers to keep devices at hand throughout their entire flight.
In addition to beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, liquor will also be complimentary in United Premium Plus.
Customers will also receive an amenity kit, a Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and plush pillow, as well as noise-reducing headphones.
The first routes that are expected to offer the full United Premium Plus experience include San Francisco-London, New York/Newark-Dublin as well as flights to major gateways such as Tokyo, Hong Kong and Frankfurt.

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