Is United's Premium Plus Worth It? | Full Review | 787-9 Dreamliner | Shanghai To Los Angeles

Today We are flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) on United Airlines Premium Plus, United’s premium economy cabin!

On this 11+ hour transpacific journey, we will cover the check-in, lounge, boarding, seat, inflight service, dining, and arrival.

Is International Premium Plus worth the upgrade over standard economy on this long flight ? Let's find out!

🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Trip Overview
00:47 Duration & Aircraft (Dreamliner) Overview
01:08 Shanghai Airport
01:18 United Check In
01:30 Premier Access Check In
01:48 Assisted Check In
02:06 Chinese Customs & Immigration
02:30 Walking To Air China First Class Lounge
02:47 Air China Lounge Check In & Overview
03:24 First Class Lounge Food
04:00 Lounge Amenities
04:10 Leaving The Lounge
04:20 Shanghai Terminal
04:31 Premium Plus Boarding
05:19 Boarding The Aircraft
05:31 Deep Premium Plus Seat Tour
06:29 Premium Plus Amenities
06:44 Taxiing For Takeoff
06:54 Takeoff
07:04 Inflight Entertainment Overview
07:30 Premium Plus Dinner
07:51 Inflight Map
08:15 Premium Plus Snack
08:25 United Screen Media Library
08:36 Getting Closer To USA West Coast
08:46 Therabody Amenity Kit Contents
09:10 Premium Plus Breakfast
09:25 Closer To Los Angeles
09:41 Preparing For Arrival
09:53 Descending Into California
10:05 Landing In Los Angeles International
10:15 Disembarking The Plane
10:25 United Sates Immigration & Customs
10:44 Thoughts On China & Shanghai
11:04 Thanks For Watching!

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✈️ Flight Details:
Route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Airline: United Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Seat: 22L – Premium Plus (Premium Economy)
Flight Time: 12 hours 5 minutes
Flight #: UA 199
Filmed: July 2025

📋 What You’ll See in This Trip Report:
• United check-in at Shanghai Pudong Airport
• Access to the Air China Business Class Lounge (Star Alliance partner)
• Boarding process for this long-haul transpacific flight
• A detailed look at the United Premium Plus (Premium Economy) cabin and seat 22L
• Premium Plus amenities: pillow, blanket, amenity kit, and entertainment screen
• Full inflight service including drinks, dinner, and breakfast before arrival
• Cabin atmosphere during taxi, takeoff, cruising, and landing
• Arrival procedures at LAX including U.S. immigration and customs
• Closing reflections on the first trip to China and thoughts on Premium Plus value

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