United Airline economy class review Orlando to San Francisco to Singapore

After a great day at Walt Disney World, it was time to head to the airport to catch my flight. I would be taking United Airlines from Orlando to San Francisco and then onward to Singapore.

As I had some time at the airport before my flight, I checked out the United Club at Orlando airport. As with other domestic United Clubs, the food and beverage offerings were quite basic.

The lounge came with a great view of United aircrafts

On my way to San Francisco. This is the reason why I always select a window seat on short haul flights. The sunset is just marvelous to watch!

After deplaning at San Francisco airport, I had some time before my connecting flight, so once again checked out the United Clubs over there. It's basically more of the same.

This lounge is near to my arrival gate, so I checked out this one first.

As I walked towards to my departure gate, I saw another United Club, so I entered this one as well.

It appears that there isn't any other star alliance lounges in San Francisco airport, so I could only access the United Club.

Soon, I boarded my long haul flight bound for Singapore. Always a delight to travel on a B787 aircraft.

Getting ready for the 15 hours 40 minutes flight !

On long haul flights, United Airline serves 2 meals to all Economy class passengers. This is the first meal.

Followed by ice-cream and a bottle of water

A mid-flight snack

Pre-arrival meal: pancakes !

With that, this marks the end of my trip review to Shanghai and the United States. It has been a great, whirlwind trip, thanks to my tight schedule. 

On this trip, I booked quite a number of United domestic flights as the tickets are among the cheapest for where I want to travel and I get lounge access even when travelling on economy class, thanks to my star alliance gold status and United is a member of the alliance. The United Club lounges can be quite underwhelming in terms of food and beverage and amenities, especially for international flights.

Well, in my next series of posts, I will be reviewing my tour of Europe and the Middle East last december. Turns out to be quite an adventure ! 😀

Walt Disney World Orlando

Having been to the Disneyland in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Los Angeles, I've been wanting to visit the Walt Disney World, the largest disney theme park in the world.

Coming off my flight in Miami airport, originally I would have wanted to do a night tour in Miami since it's my first time to this city. But then it's getting late at night so I just waited for the RedCoach to Orlando. This is an overnight service from Miami airport to Orlando RedCoach office, arriving in the early morning hours. Thus saving me a night's accommodation cost. The coach office was open and there were some empty seats around. There was a customer service rep on duty but it's alright to just sit and wait in the office.

As soon as day breaks, I booked an uber ride to get me to Walt Disney World. Had an interesting, early morning conversation with the driver!

I was dropped off at the transportation centre, operated by Disney. It runs a fleet of complimentary buses, monorails and even ferry to the 4 major parks. Each park has its own ticket office, though I bought mine online.

Disney buses

My first stop is the Magic Kingdom !

Main Street USA leading to the castle

 

Catch a Disney daytime parade

My next stop is Epcot, a futuristic theme park

An experience in space mission

My third stop is Disney Hollywood Studios

Due to time constraints, I didn't have time to visit Disney Animal Park or even Universal Orlando. At the end of my visit, I went to the disney transportation centre, where I booked an uber ride to send me to Orlando Airport for my onward journey.

It was a funfilled day for me, visiting 3 out of 4 Disney theme parks. I will want to visit Orlando again in the near future, since I have yet to explore Universal Orlando and Disney Animal Park. I can tie this in with a trip to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as well as a Carribean cruise out of these Florida ports. Ideas for my next U.S. trip !

American Airline B777-300ER business class Los Angeles to Miami review

American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Miami is operated by a B777-300ER aircraft on one of its frequency within a limited time. This is definitely a substantial upgrade over any narrowbody aircraft. Other than the ability to fly on a widebody aircraft, the B777-300ER features premium classes with flatbeds.

I have booked myself a ticket on one of these flights, giving me the opportunity to try out American Airlines B777-300ER business class on this domestic route.

After spending a great time in the American Airline flagship lounge in Los Angeles airport, I boarded my flight bound for Miami. 

American Airlines B777-300ER business class features reverse herringbone seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration. The aircraft is primarily used on international long haul flights and some premium domestic transcontinental routes.

With this aircraft operating, I'm allowed access into the flagship lounge. Otherwise, I would only have access to the admirals club lounge.

Menu is provided on this flight

Premium classes offer a wide screen TV

Headphones and an amenity kit are provided

Meal service begins with nuts and drinks

Main course

Sundae !

Making my way across America 

Warm cookie is served prior to landing

Overall, this has been a great flight. Having the chance to experience the B777-300ER aircraft, the flagship aircraft of American Airlines is simply wonderful!

American Airline Los Angeles flagship lounge review

American Airlines has a flagship lounge in Los Angeles airport. It can be accessed by premium passengers travelling in American Airline or oneworld premium class on international flights. For domestic flights, only certain premium transcontinental routes quality.

For the Los Angeles to Miami route that I'm flying, it is operated by a B777-300ER for a limited time. Though it isn't considered a premium route, I believe the airline made an exception for its premium passengers to access this lounge. Otherwise, if operated by a narrowbody, I doubt I can access this lounge.

This lounge is very well-equipped for a U.S. lounge. It is huge, and was crowded when I visited. There are plenty of seating, with high quality and wide variety of food and beverages. There are shower amenities available as well.

The lounge offers views of aircraft

Food stations include made-to-order crepe 

Buffet area

Having a meal of crepes before my flight

This lounge is definitely one of the better lounges operated by a U.S.-based airline.

American Airline E175 Business Class Vancover to Los Angeles flight review

I have booked my American Airline business class flight months earlier prior to travel. And it is the sole reason why I visited the United States in September 2019.

The flights were heavily discounted and allowed me to experience 1) American Airline Embraer 175 aircraft, seldom seen in Asia, 
2) American Airline B777-300ER business class and 
3) American Airline flagship lounge at Los Angeles airport.

I learnt that in Vancouver, there is an airport terminal dedicated for US-bound flights. Unfortunately, and I'm not sure why, American Airline did not provide lounge access for its premium passengers.

American Airline business class is configured in a 1-2 seating arrangement. There is no PTV in business class.

I chose the solo bulkhead seat 1A. Legroom is sufficient for the short sector.

A welcome drink prior to departure

American Airline business class breakfast

Once meal service concluded, the sole business class flight attendant remained in the curtained work area.

Arriving in Los Angeles airport