I flew out of San Francisco to India just a few days after this video came out. My flight was delayed almost all day, was in the Polaris lounge for most of it. I met Wendy, she made me a paper plane also! Wonderful experience, made the long delay much better. Thank you!
I fly out of SFO to Taiwan at least two times a year, but I have only had the pleasure of the poor man's United lounge. Maybe I will receive a pass from United on my next trip in February? Merry Christmas and a happy New year of traveling with the friendly staff of United Airlines.
@Wendy Smith & @Sam Chui: When will the Polaris Lounges re-open and when will the full Polaris dinning service return on flights? I know that the lounges have been closed due to Covid and the dinning service has been changed to boxed meals. I have several trips scheduled this year and I am planning on flying Polaris if the full service is open. Traveling to Paris & Rome in November. Canceling a trip to Tahiti because the islands are close to outside vacation travelers but I'm planning other trips. Thanks your your help.
There is something about you Sam, you are always in such a great mood and you are such a positive person. You make my day with your awesome attitude. You are such an amazing person and you should truly be proud of yourself. You make me happy.
Sam, the minute you walked onto the airplane United POLARIS, you can see the happiness and memories on your face!!! I like to watch your video’s, but this is special because you always talk about how your mom and dad took you on your first flight on United and now that your a grown man, your still so happy to be flying on United, good for you!! Enjoy your flight, looks like fun and the food looks amazing!!
Cookie and Wendy are the kinds of people that make sure I keep flying United. Well done! And just like you, Sam, I always consider United to be my "first aviation love." I can also second the Polaris bedding being absolutely comfortable - I flew on the old First Class seats but the bedding made it super comfortable, and it was clearly superior to the paltry bedding I had received on Asiana Business Smartium.
Bonjour Sam pouaaà super le petit cocktail et wendy à était super agréable j'ai bien aimé l'hôtesse dans l'avion bien que ce soit son rôle elle était souriante et sincère, j'ai trouvé très luxueux le salon polaris merci Sam pour ce partage 😉😉😉😉😉😉
United polaris is awesome, the sundaes are good, the meals are good, and I got the bedding was amazing. It made my whole travel experience better. Keep it up united!
Thanks for another great video Sam. I'm only 14 so can't travel like you but you keep me so enthralled and addicted to aviation and I live your videos. Keep up the great work mate!!! Thanks again!!!
This video is excellent, and has me a little choked up. I use to make this journey from EWR to HKG three times a year, but now with Covid-19 things are on hold. United is an awesome airline, and I think about all the wonderful employees who make it so! Pray they all hang in there until this pandemic passes. Stay strong!
Great upload!!! Back in the 80s, 90s, United was my airline for Trans Asia Pacific trips including Hong Kong. Thanks to United, I was able to fly into the old Kai Tak airport with its world famous checkerboard approach via the 747s. I too love Hong Kong with Chek Lap Kok Airport.
Hey Sam, I really liked your sped up portion of the take off. Some spend 5 minutes showing the take off which is nuts, and some don’t show it at all which makes me feel like I’m missing out. Yours was just right, showed it without me getting bored.
Hi Sam, thanks for taking time to visit Polaris, a customer came in today just to take a picture with the bartender on you video.Pretty flattering to say the least . I had so much fun with you making the video that day 😃
It is great to see United advertise it's unique business class. Have been flying United for more than 30 years, still my most favorite airline. It takes very good care of its loyal frequent flyer. Thanks United.
I was hoping you would make a Polaris video! My first ever business class flight is on Tuesday with Polaris and now I am even more excited. Great video as always, Sam
I was just at SFO spotting planes and seen a lot of the United 777-300s. I love the sound of that Ge90 start up 👌🏼. Great vid Sam! I hope to see you one day in my travels!
Thank you for a great video. love United and HKG. I flew a few times on UA from LHR to HKG via Delhi when they were doing the round the world route. Loved it.
Hi Sam, excellent video!!! I am so happy you did a review of United's Polaris service. They're a great airline which doesn't get enough credit for all the improvements they've been making to their product and service. United also has some wonderful employees like the FA on your flight. I am also so happy to see United and Delta with a comparative product to the worlds bet airlines.
I want to thank United for being my first carrier to Hong Kong and many trips to Taiwan. Thank you for making wonderful memories multiple times every year.
Great video as always. This video really calls back my memories, when UA has a relatively big presence in HK. You could find 7+ UA flights in HKG daily. It’s also my mum who brought me into the passion of aviation. Haven’t flown United since my mum left UA(pre-merger) ten years ago. I’m still jealous that she got the chance to fly the 747SP across the Pacific XD
Sam, you take after me. i fly United all the time. I've been visiting the cockpit since 1985. I love Channel 9. In fact pilots have put it on because of me. I make friends with the flight attendants as well & it's not unusual for me to fly with a pilot/flight attendant I've flown with before. To me, each flight is an experience and some flights stand out more than others like when I was on the final JFK-SFO flight in 2015. Keep making your videos. I enjoy watching!
Sam interesting you mentioned United has a special place for you, i have been three times in the US always with United (very special for me too). EWR and IAH greetings from Costa Rica
Sam, great video. I was fortunate to travel on UA's first Polaris flight from HKG to SFO in 2016, and I must say the service has improved in the two years since it has launched.
Man that was an awesome video, thank you very much. I'm always nervous when experienced flyers fly North American carriers and your comparing to the likes of Cathay, Singapore and Emierates. I know because it's always going to be tough but when they can compete with those guys not really beat but when they can compete... it's good !
Wow, this is a great vlog, Sam! I love those gel pillows, too! This video reminds me of the old UA844/845 TPE-SFO (now it's called UA871/872) which I take alot. Yes, UA seems to have the right product with Polaris. I'm not a fan of those bulky tin boxes, though. Like you, I also have a soft heart for United. Yeah, I miss the 747-400 already! I remember riding them (when they still had their old colorful livery) into Kai Tak passing all those apartment buildings. I could even see people hanging their clothes on the balconies as the plane whizzed by! Haha! But the approaches over the bay was always dramatic! Btw, on approach into SFO, did you ever notice the words FOSTER CITY spelled out in big letters on the ground as the plane banks to the left? United Airlines is making progress and I sincerely wish Oscar Munoz and the UA family all the very best! I know haters are gonna hate, but I don't care. Thanks again for a great vlog, Sam!! From a loyal subscriber. 😊 🇹🇼🇺🇸🇵🇭
Really nice review! I have not flown United Polaris I assumed it was just like Delta One but Polaris seems to take it up a notch particularly with the lounges and inflight service. I love Hong Kong too and have been a Millage Plus member also since age 12!
Hi, greetings from Indonesia! I like how you give the explanations, how you interactive with people and also on camera. I like it! Anyway, I am one of United Airlines Indonesia staff. Thank you for enjoying at United and hopefully we already served you better😊
Sir I'm requesting to upload the video of Singapore to New York next, longhaul onboard SQ22/SQ21. Hope you went on the first flight yesterday. N hope it was enjoyable
Arrival lounge? I have never heard about it. When I arrive - everyone is rushed towards the immigration. Where shall I go for the arrival lounge? What you show looks like Polaris Departure lounge at the International terminal SFO - please correct me if I am wrong P.S. Did you leave Wendi tips? As far as I know all drinks are $free at the lounge.
Thanks for the good review. UA Polaris is one of my dream-flights! Hey Sam, don't you have next plan for fly with Asiana A350 or A380? They recenlty launched the airway from their home to BCN.
I live in the Denver area, so I pretty much fly United. I have always had trouble sleeping on planes even in 1st class. However I've made a couple long international flights in Polaris Class and have slept like a baby. I love Polaris. You're right about the bedding. I've even made a couple domestic flights where the domestic 1st class is in a Polaris class converted plane. That's always nice. I don't think the SFO lounge had been converted to The Polaris lounge yet when I flew out of SFO to Buenos Aires in January. I'm looking forward to all the United lounges getting converted.
Sam from all your videos I see you a big fan of 747-400 - I love 747-400 coincidentally I also took my first flight with my mum in a 747 business class I guess it was 1994 to 1995 don't remember exactly. You channel logo also features a 747. Frankly speaking, 747 looks elegant Its a fantastic design. Even though A380 is big but I don't find it much fascinating.
Thank you all for the positive comment ..I do hope I have the chance to serve each of you ...
My utmost gratitude
Wendy 😁
I flew out of San Francisco to India just a few days after this video came out. My flight was delayed almost all day, was in the Polaris lounge for most of it. I met Wendy, she made me a paper plane also! Wonderful experience, made the long delay much better. Thank you!
I fly out of SFO to Taiwan at least two times a year, but I have only had the pleasure of the poor man's United lounge. Maybe I will receive a pass from United on my next trip in February? Merry Christmas and a happy New year of traveling with the friendly staff of United Airlines.
You seem like the fun aunty we all love to have...😊
Thanks for representing our (UA/IAH based) airline well. 1990 hire.
@Wendy Smith & @Sam Chui: When will the Polaris Lounges re-open and when will the full Polaris dinning service return on flights? I know that the lounges have been closed due to Covid and the dinning service has been changed to boxed meals. I have several trips scheduled this year and I am planning on flying Polaris if the full service is open. Traveling to Paris & Rome in November. Canceling a trip to Tahiti because the islands are close to outside vacation travelers but I'm planning other trips. Thanks your your help.
What amazing personnel! Friendly, informative, professional, relatable, basically everything customer service should be.
Great video. I particularly liked your interaction with Cookie and Wendy. You are a good man, Sam. People warm up to you.
Yeah I really like how he's so friendly with everyone.
There is something about you Sam, you are always in such a great mood and you are such a positive person. You make my day with your awesome attitude. You are such an amazing person and you should truly be proud of yourself. You make me happy.
Wendy and Cookie are so awesome!! No hard feelings, Sam, you're fantastic too for bringing them to focus.
Wendy the Bartender t-o-t-a-l-l-y steals the show!!!!!
Hey,that's my name -_-
Wow thank you so much ☺️
Wendy the bartender
Sam, the minute you walked onto the airplane United POLARIS, you can see the happiness and memories on your face!!! I like to watch your video’s, but this is special because you always talk about how your mom and dad took you on your first flight on United and now that your a grown man, your still so happy to be flying on United, good for you!! Enjoy your flight, looks like fun and the food looks amazing!!
Cookie and Wendy are the kinds of people that make sure I keep flying United. Well done! And just like you, Sam, I always consider United to be my "first aviation love."
I can also second the Polaris bedding being absolutely comfortable - I flew on the old First Class seats but the bedding made it super comfortable, and it was clearly superior to the paltry bedding I had received on Asiana Business Smartium.
As much as.i could never afford this lifestyle I really.enjoy watching these videos they are calming and relaxing
Bonjour Sam pouaaà super le petit cocktail et wendy à était super agréable j'ai bien aimé l'hôtesse dans l'avion bien que ce soit son rôle elle était souriante et sincère, j'ai trouvé très luxueux le salon polaris merci Sam pour ce partage 😉😉😉😉😉😉
Wendy the Bartender steals the show!!!!!
United polaris is awesome, the sundaes are good, the meals are good, and I got the bedding was amazing. It made my whole travel experience better. Keep it up united!
Thanks for another great video Sam. I'm only 14 so can't travel like you but you keep me so enthralled and addicted to aviation and I live your videos. Keep up the great work mate!!! Thanks again!!!
Have been waiting for this United Polaris video for years! Thank you so much Sam!
This video is excellent, and has me a little choked up. I use to make this journey from EWR to HKG three times a year, but now with Covid-19 things are on hold. United is an awesome airline, and I think about all the wonderful employees who make it so! Pray they all hang in there until this pandemic passes. Stay strong!
Nice...your interaction with the staffs make the video more warm...
first time to see the photo of a young Sam Chui with your kind mother. :-)
Great upload!!! Back in the 80s, 90s, United was my airline for Trans Asia Pacific trips including Hong Kong. Thanks to United, I was able to fly into the old Kai Tak airport with its world famous checkerboard approach via the 747s. I too love Hong Kong with Chek Lap Kok Airport.
Sam great video once again. Take easy and stay well you wouldn’t want to get sick. Keep up the great work and have a well deserved rest.
Brilliant in-depth video Sam and readily impressed with United Airlines Polaris
That was an awesome video! It’s always nice to fly an old favorite and be pleasantly surprised.
Way to go United !!! Best airline ever !!!
Hey Sam, I really liked your sped up portion of the take off. Some spend 5 minutes showing the take off which is nuts, and some don’t show it at all which makes me feel like I’m missing out. Yours was just right, showed it without me getting bored.
Thank you Mr. Sam Chui for flying United! I really enjoyed watching the video and appreciate you giving a honest review about Polaris business class.
Hi Sam, thanks for taking time to visit Polaris, a customer came in today just to take a picture with the bartender on you video.Pretty flattering to say the least . I had so much fun with you making the video that day 😃
So much fun watching your vids!
It is great to see United advertise it's unique business class. Have been flying United for more than 30 years, still my most favorite airline. It takes very good care of its loyal frequent flyer. Thanks United.
You're so lucky! What a wonderful trip!
i have been waiting for this video since united came out with polaris
thank you Sam
Hello Sam, again an awesome video. Great crew on flights and in the lounge. It’s a product to try.
OMG love Wendy!! So cool!!
I was hoping you would make a Polaris video! My first ever business class flight is on Tuesday with Polaris and now I am even more excited. Great video as always, Sam
All the best!
I was just at SFO spotting planes and seen a lot of the United 777-300s. I love the sound of that Ge90 start up 👌🏼. Great vid Sam! I hope to see you one day in my travels!
Thank you for a great video. love United and HKG. I flew a few times on UA from LHR to HKG via Delhi when they were doing the round the world route. Loved it.
Hi Sam, excellent video!!! I am so happy you did a review of United's Polaris service. They're a great airline which doesn't get enough credit for all the improvements they've been making to their product and service. United also has some wonderful employees like the FA on your flight. I am also so happy to see United and Delta with a comparative product to the worlds bet airlines.
I want to thank United for being my first carrier to Hong Kong and many trips to Taiwan. Thank you for making wonderful memories multiple times every year.
Great video as always.
This video really calls back my memories, when UA has a relatively big presence in HK. You could find 7+ UA flights in HKG daily. It’s also my mum who brought me into the passion of aviation. Haven’t flown United since my mum left UA(pre-merger) ten years ago. I’m still jealous that she got the chance to fly the 747SP across the Pacific XD
Wendy is magnificent!! Might just fly to SFO to get one of her cocktails
My first class experience also on United, hope you enjoyed SFO and had some time to experience the city and not only at the airport.
Sam, you take after me. i fly United all the time. I've been visiting the cockpit since 1985. I love Channel 9. In fact pilots have put it on because of me. I make friends with the flight attendants as well & it's not unusual for me to fly with a pilot/flight attendant I've flown with before. To me, each flight is an experience and some flights stand out more than others like when I was on the final JFK-SFO flight in 2015. Keep making your videos. I enjoy watching!
Sam interesting you mentioned United has a special place for you, i have been three times in the US always with United (very special for me too). EWR and IAH greetings from Costa Rica
Love the video Sam, and I love that there is a woman first officer!!!
Look at the effort that has gone into this video. Great stuff man
I’ve been to Polaris and believe me.Itsrelaxing
is it better than american
Thanks for flying United
Sam
You are great man.
Enjoy your trip all the time.
Sam, great video. I was fortunate to travel on UA's first Polaris flight from HKG to SFO in 2016, and I must say the service has improved in the two years since it has launched.
So amazing; Great video.!
WENDY IS AMAZING!
Man that was an awesome video, thank you very much. I'm always nervous when experienced flyers fly North American carriers and your comparing to the likes of Cathay, Singapore and Emierates. I know because it's always going to be tough but when they can compete with those guys not really beat but when they can compete... it's good !
The light in the cabin looks very nice~
Thank you Sam for the another great episode , you are really inspired me.
i just love wendy!!!! she is so cute!~!~!~!!~~
I had forgotten about United ......seems like they have really lifted their game!
Wow, this is a great vlog, Sam! I love those gel pillows, too! This video reminds me of the old UA844/845 TPE-SFO (now it's called UA871/872) which I take alot. Yes, UA seems to have the right product with Polaris. I'm not a fan of those bulky tin boxes, though. Like you, I also have a soft heart for United. Yeah, I miss the 747-400 already! I remember riding them (when they still had their old colorful livery) into Kai Tak passing all those apartment buildings. I could even see people hanging their clothes on the balconies as the plane whizzed by! Haha! But the approaches over the bay was always dramatic! Btw, on approach into SFO, did you ever notice the words FOSTER CITY spelled out in big letters on the ground as the plane banks to the left? United Airlines is making progress and I sincerely wish Oscar Munoz and the UA family all the very best! I know haters are gonna hate, but I don't care. Thanks again for a great vlog, Sam!! From a loyal subscriber. 😊 🇹🇼🇺🇸🇵🇭
I take the same flight often as well, and always have a great staff on board.
I love the United Polaris lounge. It is the best
Great video as always!
omg, wendy! we need more of her!
I love all your video Sam.
Great People! So friendly!
United always have a classy lounge Expensive, but Classy. Thanks for sharing Sam.
I love Wendy😻😻😻
It would be awesome to see the older generation first and business class products you have flown back in the day!
Really nice review! I have not flown United Polaris I assumed it was just like Delta One but Polaris seems to take it up a notch particularly with the lounges and inflight service. I love Hong Kong too and have been a Millage Plus member also since age 12!
Love United Airlines!
Hi, greetings from Indonesia!
I like how you give the explanations, how you interactive with people and also on camera. I like it!
Anyway, I am one of United Airlines Indonesia staff. Thank you for enjoying at United and hopefully we already served you better😊
YOU ATE YOUR VEGETABLES THIS TIEM
my duuuuude i could never get sick of you!
My mom was a flight attendant for United and she was based out of Hong Kong too because she loved the place so much
Asking for a sundae after eating vegetables just a classic! Great video!
Love your videos from lounges to flights keep it up good job Sam👍🏽
Sir
I'm requesting to upload the video of Singapore to New York next, longhaul onboard SQ22/SQ21.
Hope you went on the first flight yesterday.
N hope it was enjoyable
Indresh K he is boarding that flight returned, at this exact moment
@@iflycessnas4707 -Oh thank you
@Raoul Bocchi Why is going back to HKG again?
@Marshal Aabhushan -Hong Kong
Kick it
Thanks for the tip about the slippers! I was going to bring my own so I don't have to wear my running shoes for the entire 8 hour flight.
Great vlog Sam
Arrival lounge? I have never heard about it. When I arrive - everyone is rushed towards the immigration. Where shall I go for the arrival lounge?
What you show looks like Polaris Departure lounge at the International terminal SFO - please correct me if I am wrong
P.S. Did you leave Wendi tips? As far as I know all drinks are $free at the lounge.
5:30 Flight attendant : Apple pie, tiramisu and macaroons for dessert
Sam: I'll have the sundae
0:13 first officer Ham Bagel?
This is very good 👍
Hi Sam! I made some parts of this seats. Glad you enjoyed your flight!
Nice to see a positive United review
Great video Sam!
Hey Sam, were you still able to use the United Polaris lounge at SFO even after you landed at SFO? Please lmk! Thanks!
12:08 Wendy, Great! presentation.
we love your vidoes mr sam chui
1:49 LOL @ the lady eye rollin hahaha
Those 747 ughhh my heart
Nice crew I think this is the best airline for crew service
Thanks for the good review. UA Polaris is one of my dream-flights! Hey Sam, don't you have next plan for fly with Asiana A350 or A380? They recenlty launched the airway from their home to BCN.
I live in the Denver area, so I pretty much fly United. I have always had trouble sleeping on planes even in 1st class. However I've made a couple long international flights in Polaris Class and have slept like a baby. I love Polaris. You're right about the bedding.
I've even made a couple domestic flights where the domestic 1st class is in a Polaris class converted plane. That's always nice.
I don't think the SFO lounge had been converted to The Polaris lounge yet when I flew out of SFO to Buenos Aires in January. I'm looking forward to all the United lounges getting converted.
Not all lounges will be converted to Polaris, just the main US hubs and key international destinations for now (Narita, London Heathrow, Hong Kong)
Really awesome..
sam can yu make a video on the santiago to melbourne 787-9 dreamliner flight operated by latam chilie
Mister CHUI thanks for sharing👍
747 thousand subscriber Sam!
Sam from all your videos I see you a big fan of 747-400 - I love 747-400 coincidentally I also took my first flight with my mum in a 747 business class I guess it was 1994 to 1995 don't remember exactly. You channel logo also features a 747. Frankly speaking, 747 looks elegant Its a fantastic design. Even though A380 is big but I don't find it much fascinating.
Loved it I tried the one in Houston and it is true much better than regular business class united
*Sam you have 747k subscribers!*
well spotted
756k Today,He Gained 7,000 subscribers in a day.
787 now
you mean almost 1.2 million
My airline! I would loved to have worked one of your flights. Hired in 1990.
We Love you So Much From Saudi Arabia 💚
Hey Sam you have to come over to "pacific" Fiji, New Zealand and Hawaii ect. The Airlines here have changed dramatically and are Beautiful.
Where do you get changed into the pajamas? Lavatory before taking off, or bear it all in your seat?