Flying United’s B787 on its longest route | Singapore - San Francisco | March 2023

United has had a rather strange past decade, with plenty of controversy in 2017 after they mishandled a passenger on a U.S. domestic flight. Seemingly, United has improved since then by leaps and bounds. But by how much? Are there any hesitations that anyone should have with United, especially on a long-haul flight? This will be my first-time ever on a U.S. carrier, and my expectations are low.

Join me on a 15 hour ride across the Pacific, from Singapore to San Francisco, on one of United Airlines’ longest routes in the world. Is United worth the try? Watch this video to find out!

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Airline: United Airlines
Flight Number: UA 2
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Flight time: 14.5 hours
From: Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN)
To: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When: March 2023

OTHER DETAILS

Total Price: Approx 780 SGD one way
Booking Class: Economy (Y)
Additional notes: I self-funded this trip

My Social Media (INSTAGRAM):

#United #UA #dreamliner #787 #transpacific #sin #sfo

[cutsleeve]

The SATSfood cookie! 😂 Man i do not miss those from the army days

[djtexas]

I thought you would have enjoyed the Illy coffee served onboard very much. I am also pretty sure you only would have needed to ask for milk, if milk is what you wanted. Should be no limit on beverages you ask for!
Very nice video and trip. Safe and happy travels!

[hcp]

In the future -- for every Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft of all airlines (including United Airlines) parked at the gate with 2 jetbridges --, the gate MUST ALWAYS use BOTH jetbridges for passenger loading and unloading to ease the passenger traffic for both boarding and deplaning processes.

[javianjohnson]

I've watched so many landing at SFO videos and I can guarantee you that this is the FIRST time I've ever seen an approach into that runway. Wow the weather must've been brutally bad for them to do that

[WadmanP]

Getting 300ml bottles of water throughout the flight is good though. On Korean, you only get a few sips from a 1.5oz cup only by summoning an attendant.

[hcp]

Even when the United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is parked at the gate with 2 jetbridges, the gate SHOULD use BOTH jetbridges for passenger loading and unloading to ease the passenger traffic for both boarding and deplaning processes.

[brentsummers]

Great video & a very fair review. Before the events of 911 LAX did not require transit passengers to go through immigration. For example if you were flying with United from Australia or New Zealand & going on to London, the United staff would escort passengers to a tiny transit lounge which had nice seating & toilets etc. When it was time for the LAX-LHR flight a United staff member would lead you through a maze of passages, unlock a door, & you'd be in the departure lounge for the LAX to London flight. All extremely convenient!

[kentonpenner]

I don’t understand why the wait to serve food till so late before landing like everyone can get food anyways when they land.

[mwolfgr]

Just an FYI, the crew don’t clean lavatories unless they absolutely have to (as in there would be no more toilets available if they didn’t).

[kevin]

Did you sleep in the plane? If yes, how many hours did you sleep on the plane?

[joenj]

that United Airlines Economy looks like a Bus ride to me...ufff

[WadmanP]

31" seat pitch in Economy. Oof! When flying US to Asia, I always fly Asian carriers where you get 3" to 4" more inches of seat pitch.

[kalebasphalt]

Would only fly when the price is right. Food is mediocre and seat is average only. Would rather go for a EVA air premium economy seat for about twice the price only. If not the next best option is Singapore Airlines economy. As lacklustre as it has been, it is still better than this. It’s more bang for your buck.

[spark_]

I used to hate United because of my own horrid experiences with 'em !! Back in the 80's/ 90's & I even told the flight attendants that straight face to face that their attitudes sucked & there was no " service " at all !! Lol. But, lately people have been mentioning on youtube & youtube videos that they have improved a lot !!? To my surprise, the American airlines is chosen to be worst amongth those 3 biggest American companies ! The 2nd worst is United .Then, Delta. I am rethinking / reconsidering of using United when I'll fly to Buenos Aires with mom in the near future !!! Not sure when, yet. 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[dannyong]

Due to health concern, Singapore Airlines will not issue Salt and Pepper during meal service, you can still request and they will promptly deliver to you. This has nothing to do with an Airline having World Class or not. Strange comparison.

[AlexanderLi-ek]

Why did they spoke Mandarin in the announcement on the plane? It’s not coming from China.

[devonsanchez]

Nice video mate! Yeah I agree w u, where was the milk for your oreos! Lol. Was the coffee ok? I wish UAL provided more substance in its meal service. I would love to choose a foreign carrier but I'm stuck with UAL especially traveling between Guam, a US Territory and the US mainland, US citizens are bounded to using US-based airlines due to an outdated and old law that exists, called the cabotage law aka Jones which when passed in the early 1920, to protect US maritime carriers from Foreign competitors, US citizens are forced to use a US based airline between US destinations. Sadly we can't choose a foreign carrier unless we make separate bookings with a layover in the connecting city. IMO laws need to be changed. Do you think the 787 is quieter than the A350?

[colinrenfrew]

United as the last option. IMO…a poor airline.

[simonheng]

We flew to San Francisco 30nov24 and return 14dec24.
United is the worst airlines. The food is miserable and it is too little for a 14 hours. The spare to serve should be reviewed. We will never fly United again. The airfares are not the lowest. No more

[qqsxza]

worst international airlines in the world..