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Review: United Airlines 757-200 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 19, 2021 14 Comments

For my trip home from Washington, DC, I again flew via Newark in order to enjoy a lie-flat seat from coast-to-coast This review covers my business class flight on United Airlines from Newark to Los Angeles onboard a Boeing 757-200.

United Airlines 757-200 Business Class Review

After arriving in Newark, I proceeded back to the United Club where I spent several hours a few days prior, then walked to the gate just as boarding was set to commence.

United Airlines 751
Newark (EWR) – Los Angeles (LAX)
Thursday, January 21
Depart: 02:40 PM
Arrive: 05:57 PM
Duration: 06hr, 17min
Distance: 2,454 miles
Aircraft: Boeing 757-200
Seat: 3A (Business Class)

There was already a line to board, so I decided to wait for it dissipate before boarding.

Seat

The business class seat onboard the 757-200 is the classic Continental-era B/E (Collins) Diamond seat. Business class includes 16 seats; four rows in a 2-2 configuration.

Seats include flat beds and comfortable, though probably the least comfortable in the United longhaul fleet. Your feet will feel a bit tight unless you choose a seat in row one. Nevertheless, this was a very comfortable daytime journey across the country and I spent most of it sleeping.

A Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow were placed on each seat.

Power ports and USB ports are located at shoulder height on a shelf adjacent to the seat. Additional personal storage is limited to the small space under the footrest.

United uses this aircraft on both international flights and domestic flights, with most long haul flights flying into smaller cities in Europe.

Amenity Kit

Waiting on each seat was a small amenity kit that seemed geared for the destination (it included a postcard of Venice Beach in Los Angeles).

Contents included:

  • Sunday Riley lip balm
  • Ear plugs
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Eye shade

Lavatory

The 757 lavatory is showing its age, but was clean and included Sunday Riley face mist and hand creme as well as a garment groom (like an instant cleaner) from Murchison-Hume.

IFE

After takeoff, I browsed the in-flight-entertainment library, which included movies, audio, and TV shows. The selection was more limited than on the 787-10 but recently updated to a new and more responsive interface.

Wi-Fi internet was available for purchase, but my work for the day was complete so I decided to unwind, watch a movie, then sleep.

I watched Richard Jewell, the 2019 Clint Eastwood film on the man who was accused of taking part in the Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta in 1996. A very touching movie.

Food + Drink

Lunch was served after takeoff. Flight attendants began with beverage service, then offered a choice of Thai chicken with noodles or butternut squash ravioli.

During the pandemic, meal service on flights between Newark and Los Angeles/San Francisco is condensed to a single tray service, including:

  • Mixed nuts
  • Packaged bread roll
  • Salad
  • Main course
  • Ice cream or sorbet

I ordered the Thai chicken, which was a very tasty dish with a delicious coconut ginger sauce and a nice spice.

I looked around the cabin and noticed something: I was one of the only people eating. Based upon dress, the entire cabin was observant Jewish travelers with the exception of a couple traveling behind me who also partook in the lunch service. I felt bad for observant travelers because United is not currently offering special meals on these flights…six hours is a long time to go without food.

The lady next to me did bring some food along and ate it. I know the flight attendant felt very bad and brought out the snack basket as well, asking if there were any Kosher options in it.

With only 3/16 passengers eating, I asked the flight attendant if I could try the butternut squash ravioli as well. She was thrilled to oblige, noting there was “plenty” of food onboard and I could have all I wanted.

The butternut squash ravioli with mascarpone sauce was a tad on the sweet side, but still tasty and helped to satisfy my hunger (I had another salad and round of nuts as well).

I skipped the mango sorbet, but did enjoy an Old Fashion with some potato chips.

A snack basket was offered later in the flight.

In case you are wondering, economy cabin passengers received only a bag with a water bottle, pretzels, and cookies, though buy-on-board service will resume on premium transcontinental flights on April 1st.

Service

Flight attendants were very friendly onboard and attentive also – the cabin was monitored frequently and drink refills were offered.

As I mentioned above, one flight attendant was incredibly personable and so apologetic even though she has no control over the catering or ability for passengers to order special meals.

And you know something? It made a difference. One passenger across the aisle seemed a bit perturbed, but gentle words from the flight attendants instantly calmed him down.

Scott Kirby wants United to be world’s greatest airline. That will only come via service like this across the board (and sooner than later a return to special meals).

CONCLUSION

This was a great flight: a decent lunch, good movie, and extended nap. While I greatly prefer the 787-10 to the 757-200 for transcontinental flights, this was still a very comfortable ride.

Here are some pictures out my window during the flight:

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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14 Comments

  1. PolishKnight Reply
    March 19, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    What a wonderful set of pictures! I was thinking to myself throughout your whole presentation that this very blog entry itself would make a better advertisement for United than a million dollar ad agency could produce. Did you make all those crisp photos with an iPhone?

    I can’t resist asking: Did you ask for permission to take all those photos? 🙂

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      March 20, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Thanks for the kind words! All from my iPhone indeed. And no, I did not ask permission! 😉

  2. GKK Reply
    March 19, 2021 at 5:01 pm

    Glad to see the Thai chicken dish is back… though not quite the same as the Thai chicken noodle bowl from the Polaris menu (possibly my favorite United dish of all time… PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!) it is a nice domestic meal. Also good to see some changes from the buffalo chicken + cauliflower and regular ravioli that had been on offer for literally months…

    Nice report!

  3. Mark Andrew Reply
    March 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    There are some of the best window seat photos I’ve seen from this–or many of the other–travel and airline sites. LA and sunset looks amazing. Thank you and well done!

  4. Sexy_kitten7 Reply
    March 19, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    @GKK I had the same thought!

    Not surprised Matthew had 2 meals! And thank you for reminding me what UA’s signature cocktail was. I tried ordering a signature cocktail on AA and they said they don’t have one. I knew UA’s was whiskey based but could not for the life of me think of it! Very sweet but so good. I’ve even had one with an orange peel on a TCON in coach! Now that was special! I hope to be flying ps in May but we shall see with these sked chgs.

  5. Dave Reply
    March 19, 2021 at 9:22 pm

    Does UA still have the P.S. 757-222s inherited from PMUA?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      March 19, 2021 at 9:33 pm

      They were retired during pandemic.

  6. Suz Reply
    March 20, 2021 at 2:10 am

    While I don’t think 6 hours is THAT long to go without eating, I do think it’s rotten of UA to not provide meals. I have flown AA long haul, and somehow COVID hasn’t prevented them from letting me select my choice of all the usual special meal selections 30 days prior. In fact, I upgraded the night before a GRU-DFW flight and was able to choose my meal. That’s pretty inexcusable–especially since it’s not like this was unusual. Great FA though–and post and pictures.

  7. Kai Moll Reply
    March 20, 2021 at 7:22 am

    Matthew I do not want to be too nosy but could it be possible that you are in Germany this week. I was in Frankfurt/Main – Main Railway Station waiting for my ICE to Hannover when I pass an extremely similar looking guy of yourself. I reluctantly decline to ask this guy directly if it is you! As my ICE was due to depart so I jumped into my train. But it really occupies me for not trying to ask this guy if he is Matthew Klint. I know you speak German. So have you been in Frankfurt this week, possibly??

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      March 20, 2021 at 9:31 am

      @Kai Moll: Greetings! Sadly, I have not been in Germany this week. I’d like to be…but I’m not traveling.

  8. emercycrite Reply
    March 20, 2021 at 8:10 am

    Nice to see that carbs are not a worry for you.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      March 20, 2021 at 10:19 am

      Lol. Not sure why, but I was starving on this flight. Usually I’m better at resisting this crap.

  9. Kai Moll Reply
    March 20, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    Schade! But thanks for replying. Perhaps one day. As you are often flying to Germany who knows. Stay safe and healthy to you and your family.

  10. WB Reply
    March 22, 2021 at 9:37 am

    Agree with previous comments — great shots! I especially like the first in your Conclusion of the three aircraft facing that panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline.

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