United first class: Is the big chair worth the extra bucks?
Is United first class worth the extra money on domestic flights? Join me on this United First flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. Learn about the seat and the service. And about the miserably inefficient use of crew resources on this flight.
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✈️ Trip details:
Route: Las Vegas LAS to Los Angeles LAX
Date: Dec. 28, 2023
Airline: United Airlines (UA) operated by Skywest Airlines
Aircraft type: Embraer E175 regional jet
Class of service: First
Frequent flyer status: Star Alliance Gold (TK Elite)
Price paid: CHF249 (USD 287)
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⌚ Sections in this video (United First Class: Is the big chair worth the extra bucks?):
00:00 | United first class LAS to LAX
00:34 | Check-in in Las Vegas
01:03 | Las Vegas airport tour
02:08 | Only in Vegas
02:38 | Transfer to D terminal
04:06 | United Club lounge
05:15 | Impressions of the United Club
06:03 | How to treat your guests in the lounge well
07:33 | This is a great US airport
08:25 | Cabin layout
08:56 | Comparison to European business class
09:38 | Takeoff from Las Vegas
10:19 | Seat features
10:58 | Service on board
11:22 | Waste of crew resources
12:16 | Arrival and baggage claim
12:36 | United breaks guitars
12:56 | Conclusions
13:56 | Alternative with JSX semi-private jet
🏢 Companies mentioned:
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