The sink was inoperative on my flight…thank goodness for wipes.Ī veteran flight attendant provided excellent service in the first class cabin during the flight, with frequent drink refills, which is a small but important touch. Of course these aircraft are getting old. It just brigs back happy memories of when my travels on United first began. I stuck to water.Ĭonfession: I love these “retro” lavatories onboard, with wallpaper that has been around since I’ve been a kid. This is what you can expect now on a lunch or dinner flight.ĭrinks began with a choice of pre-departure beverage and then a drink with dinner and multiple refills after. If you don’t like either hot meal option, you can still ask for a snack box from economy class. When I took my flight a few months ago, it was still a snack box service on this flight, but you can now expect a hot dish with a fruit side and dessert. United now serves a hot meal on all flights over 800 miles. It was a beautiful evening for flying, though we ended up arriving about an hour late into Denver after ATC had us hold due to poor weather in Denver. There are no seatback screens on this aircraft, but streaming IFE is available on a complimentary basis with movies, TV shows, and games (including a flight simulator). It also offers free messaging (including iMessage and WhatsApp) if you do not need to browse the web or check e-mail. United now offers flat $8 pricing for wi-fi on all domestic flights for MileagePlus members ($10 if you are not a member). United has upgraded the wi-fi on its fleet and I now reliability expect functional wi-fi on all flights. Power ports are available in the console between seats.Īs you might see in the photo above, the storage area was full of crumbs. Seat pitch is 39 inches (99 cm) and the seats are 19 inches (48 cm). The seats are well-padded and recline 6 inches (15 cm). These seats are unique to United and include a small storage area in the center console (for phones and wallets) and another small storage area under the adjacent armrest for a tablet or small laptop. The United Airlines A320 includes 12 seats in first class in a 2-2 configuration. Onboard, I was welcomed by a flight attendant and found my seat. The soaring ceilings and natural light make for a beautiful check-in lobby and departure hall.Īfter using the United Club, I proceeded to the gate for boarding where a guy was flirting with the gate agent…īoarding was delayed due to Air Traffic Control issues enroute, but we finally boarded about 15 minutes late. I again marveled at what a beautiful airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is. Indeed, my upgrade cleared 24 hours prior to departure from New Orleans to Denver (but ultimately did not clear from Denver to Los Angeles). I could have flown Delta nonstop for about the same price, but figured as a 1K my upgrades would clear on at least one of the two segments. My ticket from New Orleans to Los Angeles via Denver was about $280. United Airlines A320 First Class Review Booking United has made great strides in wi-fi and despite a weather-related delay, I enjoyed a productive flight. For my trip home from New Orleans, I chose United Airlines and flew an Airbus A320 aircraft in first class from MSY to DEN.
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