United Airlines Economy Class 757-200 Dublin to Chicago O'Hare Trip Report 

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Totally agree! I don't understand why so many people get their knickers in a twist over these 757 TATL flights. I think they are great!

@@SOPLANETUBE It really depends on how well they are upkept. United tends to be hit-or-miss there: the former-Continental units like this one (N##1##) are generally in better shape than the legacy-United units (N5##UA). Delta also has some really nice 757's with newer retrofit interiors.

I guess so. I've been on a United 757 which was held together by a lot of duct tape on the inside haha. And the IFE was skipping on two 757 trips a year apart. Luckily, I got some miles for compensation. But what I meant was that some people are funny about narrow body planes TATL flights in general. That I don't understand. But each to their own, eh? LOL

​@@SOPLANETUBE Been on two pre-merger United 757's, since retired units built 1990-91. Those had ancient-feeling cabins. The pre-merger Continental units are definitely better, but still older and with slow IFE systems. Usually still a good flight on the old Contis.

The worst 757 I have ever been on was a US Airways one...the cabin felt so old and the seats worn out...but that was about 10 years ago.

Hahaha...thank you!...I think? I go for quality and not quantity when it comes to my subs. LOL (I guess my style and humour is just not everyone's cup of tea)

Each airline has their own policies. I didn't ask so don't know if they would have given me the full can. Probably a money saving exercise. They did give out a bottle of water after the meal.

Hey Mandy! Thanks for watching :) Oh I had a fantastic flight....and having the seat next to me free was an added bonus. And that curry was just so good!

You better hurry up before the 757s are all gone! Haha Thanks for watching, mate! I was so surprise by the food. It's come a long way! The ice cream was such a nice touch.

@@SOPLANETUBE Yeah I hope to. But cargo operators still love them with their top-of-class weight capacity for a narrowbody.

Oh yes, that's why I booked this flight (but also because it was dirt cheap). for me it really is worth flying to DUB from GLA just to avoid the immigration queues on the other side.

Oh yes! Great tip and thanks for looking out for me! I usually sit on my phone hahaha..I have it between my legs for easy access for taking pictures on take off LOL

Hey Mike! Hahahaha....THANK YOU! People are so slow, aren't they? And always in the way! LOL. I totally don't mind flying single aisle planes....to me it doesn't make much of a difference...even though, now that I think of it, I do love the spaciousness of the A380! Also, on this UA flight, I had the seat next to me free so it wasn't too bad at all! Anyway, thanks for watching 😃

Okay I googled Detroit airport and I am horrible wrong so forget about that

@@Flighttime787 Hahahaha...Yeah I think Detroit may be a bit bigger than that? Iceland and Greenland are so white! They were beautiful. LOL I hope I managed to deliver the video in time for your breakfast?

@@SOPLANETUBE I just saw tgat runway crossing and probably answered faster than thinking haha.. No, but you are not at fault here. I didn't notice there is a video even though it was already online when I had breakfast lol

I thought that airport might be Grand Rapids Michigan. If you look it up on Wikipedia it looks the same

@@Flighttime787 Hahaha...I shall give you more notice next time! 🤣🤣🤣

I flew Aer Lingus once before not by choice and it was hands-down the worst flight I had ever been on until then. We volunteered a the UA flight was overbooked and regretted afterwards. The crew were miserable all the way through....but it was at a time I think when Aer Lingus was in survival mode. LOL yeah I know about Swissair - I am Swiss myself and grew up flying Swissair 🤣 And yes, don't miss the leaves on United/ Continental! Glad you like the trousers hahahaha

No disrespect, but American Airlines, United and even Delta are ten times better than Aer Lingus

Cheers, buddy! I don't even know which plane is the one I have flown with the most. I'd guess 320. Oh yes, it was waaaaay cheaper to go from DUB! I saved myself about £600 going from DUB. Flights out of GLA were £950. From DUB it was £350. Ryanair cost me £25 return.

SOPLANE That’s not bad for a transatlantic return! I flew Ryanair to Dublin last year for £10 return, and one plane was 7 days old while the other was just 4!

It's so convenient, especially when you have a connecting flight. This allowed me to make a 1 hour connection in ORD. Makes it worth to fly into Dublin just for that.

Cool! Yeah, I had a superb flight - thoroughly enjoyed it. It is quite different to the UA domestic experience, isn't it? LOL

Cheers, matey! I had a fabulous flight! Really enjoyed flying United.

I had my headphones on for most of the flight but (luckily) but everytime she saw them coming off she would try to start a conversation....haha....and I am way too polite to just ignore her....

I sat next to my daughter on a couple flights on a trip. At least I like her and found her interesting!

I never understand what people have against long-haul flights in a narrow body. It's just a plane! The seat is the same size - the legroom is the same. The fact that a plane has one or two aisled, to me, makes no difference. LOL It was quite bumpy coming out of DUB but that's normal I think. Not sure about more severe turbulence. The crew were great! Young and very upbeat - not what you would associate with a US airline, really. The crews on all my UA flights on that trip were really nice! Oh you are eagle eyed as always....winter is coming...so it's colder. Hence, I shrunk. LOL (I actually never remember if I am 167 or 168....hahaha....I am so short it doesn't really matter...hahahah)

SOPLANE Sounded a great set of crew onboard! Not one would associate with US carriers normally.....😂 I have not measured my height, but I am sure I have shrunk more than 1 cm due to my age....😆😆

Hahaha nooooooo!!!!!! You are not that old!!!!

@@SOPLANETUBE ..neither are you that short!! 😉😉🤣🤣

Hey thanks for watching! Glad you like my style :D Oh the catering was so good! I was very surprised. The whole flight was a joy - shame United gets so much flack all the time. Oh yes, that would make sense! It just looked so grand and went on forever...

The separation in the forest is to mark the US-Canadian border and the gap runs pretty the whole length of the border.

I was wondering about that! Thanks :)

The gab is for the electricity lines

@@thomas9374 So some people say it's for power lines and others say it's the border. Thanks anyway!

I'm neither! LOL

@@SOPLANETUBE ok.

@@SOPLANETUBE I mean do you live in Ireland or America

@@thenotoriousjj00 Neither. Haha. I actually live in Scotland 😜

@@SOPLANETUBE Ok, I'm just watching ur eidelwiss tripreport while you replied to this.

Got to fly them while they are still around!!!! Thanks Oli!

It was super tasty! I was so surprised. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!!

@@SOPLANETUBE You are very welcome and keep flying and sharing with us :-)

I will do! Much more to come :D

Cheers mate! Glad the comments are appreciated by some LOL (not everyone does....they obviously don't have any humour hahaha)

About 70% of my trip reports include rain. It's what makes my channel stand out hahahaha

Thanks, Joe! Thanks for the tip. You are right - I should really be more careful...

Cheers, mate! Ice cream is so simple and effective haha. Oh my hubby has been trained well to not make a peep during take off and landing. He is now also prohibited from faffing about with his travel bag as it has velcro - GoPros looooove the sound of velcro. I flew with my parents in the summer and accidentally elbowed my mother who was sitting next to me and started talking during the PA. It was a reflex....LOL (but did shut her up)

SOPLANE parents need to learn 😉

Not everyone enjoys talking to strangers. I find it awkward and it makes me uncomfortable sometimes. And on landing, I just want to look out the window. If you were a planegeek, you'd understand.

SOPLANE well travelled thank you very much, saw many amazing places and hope to see more, I have an opinion as do you, if you were not so downright rude and obnoxious I might have ignored your comment, good luck!

@@emmaelwood9939 I find it awkward talking to strangers. I like looking out the window on landing. I am sorry. 🤷‍♂️

SOPLANE that's fine, the last straw was when you said if you were a plane geek you would understand, I have as much experience as you if not more but I don't boast about it, good luck

@@emmaelwood9939 (1) Take everything you see online with a pinch of salt (2) Don't go attacking people online for no good reason - because that's what you did and makes you either a bully or an online troll (3) Don't read into things and get worked up about them, again for no reason - nowhere did I say anything about you not being well travelled. Being a planegeek has nothing to do with being well travelled, it's about being passionate about aviation and flying. You can be passionate about planes while having never travelled anywhere in your life. (4) I honestly don't care how well travelled you are. It really does not matter to me. (5) I am not boasting about anything, I created and shared a light-hearted video (6) If you don't like something you see, switch off (7) It's the weekend. Be less angry. Have a glass of wine. Read back your comments and think about what I have said. (8) I don't need luck. I need the COVID vaccine.

Cheers buddy!

hahaha...it was a dayflight!!!!!

Fair(y) point mate

This lady was 25 years young! Spring chicken hahaha

@@SOPLANETUBE are they safe to fly at that age?

Hahaha....it's a joke!!! 🤣🤣🤣

SOPLANE Unfortunately there are far too many paranoid, conspiracy theorists who will take that comment seriously.

Oh no! LOL (I live a very sheltered life)

Thanks for watching, Christopher! I have the older version of this www.amazon.co.uk/COMPATIBLE-POWERBANK-CHARGER-ADAPTERS-SUPPLIED/dp/B0721MK3FH/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ldnio&qid=1560411430&s=gateway&sr=8-3. It's pretty great for travelling and comes with a range of adapters.

That was my first thought too but I couldn't see any masts and it looked like it had been like that for a while. But you are right, probably too far away to actually see! Thanks for watching and your kind words 😁

Actually it’s the US Canada border (a bit late)

But how are you going to boogie to my videos? 🤣

Hey! Thanks for you comment and I am sorry you were taking my comments the wrong way. I guess you are not familiar with my channel and myself. I am being cheeky. It's my shtick. Humour is very subjective I guess. The UA agent was really polite - which is why I said that he politely asked me to do so. It's in the video. I do NOT film airline staff. I also don't particularly film people - you see very few faces in my videos. I put a lot of effort into my videos and get very excited each time I am at an airport. And I want to share my experience so when I can't film, I am disappointed. It's just natural. What I don't do is argue with staff. If a flight attendant tells me not to film - I don't do it (in fact, just happened last week). What I would like though is an official position of an airport or an airline on people filming. This is what is lacking - clear guidance on what is acceptable and what is not. I am very well aware of the sensitivities around security and immigration. I have travelled enough (and am old enough) to know this. However, in terms of me hating people. That's just a fact. Not insulting anyone. I just hate people. Again, I am sorry you took my video the wrong way. Take what you see and read online with a pinch of salt and if there is something you don't like, just don't watch it. Everyone and their dog are making trip reports these days and I am sure there is something for you too.

@@SOPLANETUBE There was no humour in your comments - they were immature and insulting. Security at all airports has to be respected at all times - also the privacy of other people travelling. Regarding your comment about certain people being slow to board an aircraft - be aware that there are always other passengers on board any commerical flight you take and they, like you board at their own measure.

@@SOPLANETUBE I have flown TransAtlantic for over 40 years, so I very much aware of flight/airport etiquette/security/immigration.

@@patrickdublin OK ¯\_(ツ)_/¯