First Class on United Airlines

United Airlines calls its First Class service “United First,” which is either clever or obvious, depending on your position. Either way, the service itself is great. Flying First Class on United Airlines means you get to take advantage of benefits before, during, and after your flight.

Before a flight, First Class passengers can speed through check-in and board before anyone else. Beverages are served before the plane even takes off, and even alcoholic beverages are complimentary. All that is just the basic level of services, and on long-haul flights across the U.S. or on international flights, it just gets better from there.

On long-haul transcontinental flights, for instance, First Class on United Airlines features lie-flat seats - United is the only airline to offer these on domestic flights, and although they are not always ideal for sleeping (because, while flat, they do not lie perfectly horizontal), passengers say these seats are incredibly comfortable for relaxing during a flight. First Class passengers can also expect a personal handheld DVD player to be available for them, so they can make their own entertainment choices.

If you are flying First Class on an international United Airlines flight, you will receive a goodie bag with some nice toiletries to help you freshen up, and - depending on which aircraft you are on - either a “United First Suite” or a “United First Seat.” The latter features a laptop power port, noise-reducing headphones, personal entertainment system and electronic lumbar support. A “United First Suite” is a semi-private area with a seat that reclines to a lie-flat position (although still at a bit of an angle), personal entertainment system, noise-reducing headphones, and a laptop power port.

Meals in First Class on United are top-notch and include exclusive menus designed by famous chefs, menus that include Japanese cuisine (on the flights between the U.S. or Hong Kong and Japan) and local cuisine when it is available. You can also choose your own wake-up time and a special breakfast as well.

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