Jul 2, 2015, 3:38 pm
Last edit by: drewguy
Version 1 is no longer in service (12 Feb 2017).
Note: This Wiki and thread is devoted to the pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 1. There is a second thread, and more extensive Wiki about both planes, in the Wiki and thread on Version 2. This thread should be used for discussion of Version 1, although older posts may refer to Version 2 (they were split 8/30/14).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1360456-everything-you-wanted-know-about-where-sit-pmua-3-cabin-777-version-2-a.html
And, if you're looking for the thread about pmCO 777, it's here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1475682-everything-you-want-know-about-where-sit-pmco-777-international-5.html
How can you tell from seat map which version you're on? Look at the seat map image below - if it's this, you're on Version 1
Version 1 vs. Version 2
There are two version of the international 3-class pmUA airplane.
"Version 1" on the United website has 8 First, 40 Business, and 218 coach seats. (no longer in service)
"Version21" has 8 First, 40 Business, and 221 coach seats. (formerly Version 2 is now Version 1).
One unique attribute of Version 1 was the crew rest seats at the back of the E+ cabin in the middle section of Rows 29 and 30 (seats DEG). On most flights these seats were curtained off and dedicated for use by the crew. However, they were sometimes available when these planes were used on shorter routes and there was no need for crew rest. They provided much better legroom and footrests. This post contains a description and pictures: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25059936-post991.html
Fixed bassinets were available in economy 19G, 34G -- none in BF or GF.
Note: This Wiki and thread is devoted to the pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 1. There is a second thread, and more extensive Wiki about both planes, in the Wiki and thread on Version 2. This thread should be used for discussion of Version 1, although older posts may refer to Version 2 (they were split 8/30/14).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1360456-everything-you-wanted-know-about-where-sit-pmua-3-cabin-777-version-2-a.html
And, if you're looking for the thread about pmCO 777, it's here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1475682-everything-you-want-know-about-where-sit-pmco-777-international-5.html
How can you tell from seat map which version you're on? Look at the seat map image below - if it's this, you're on Version 1
Version 1 vs. Version 2
There are two version of the international 3-class pmUA airplane.
"Version
One unique attribute of Version 1 was the crew rest seats at the back of the E+ cabin in the middle section of Rows 29 and 30 (seats DEG). On most flights these seats were curtained off and dedicated for use by the crew. However, they were sometimes available when these planes were used on shorter routes and there was no need for crew rest. They provided much better legroom and footrests. This post contains a description and pictures: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25059936-post991.html
Fixed bassinets were available in economy 19G, 34G -- none in BF or GF.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 1
Apr 23, 2010, 11:09 pm
#62
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Well, I think this is the best plane in the fleet right now. I don't care about 2-5-2 vs. 3-3-3, I am very happy with the extra leg room with the media boxes gone and some kind of new IFE, and finally power in coach. E+ with power? HUGE IMPROVEMENT! ^
Apr 23, 2010, 11:12 pm
#63
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As opposed to complaining about 3x3x3, which is always popular here, what about seeing the positives? Guess what they aren't going to change it now so let's deal with the positives.
1. There are new seats in Y
2. There is AVOD in Y
3. There appears to be more legroom (we shall see)
4. There is power in Y
I don't plan on being in Y anyway but I hope you guys enjoy the changes.
Honestly with the reduction in C seats because of the upgraded seats it will be more difficult to clear SWU's obviously, I hope I never experience Y but if I do I will put in for an aisle in the middle 3 seat cluster.
Finally the reconfiguration is done about 2 months, I hope they can rep one out every 3 or so weeks now.
1. There are new seats in Y
2. There is AVOD in Y
3. There appears to be more legroom (we shall see)
4. There is power in Y
I don't plan on being in Y anyway but I hope you guys enjoy the changes.
Honestly with the reduction in C seats because of the upgraded seats it will be more difficult to clear SWU's obviously, I hope I never experience Y but if I do I will put in for an aisle in the middle 3 seat cluster.
Finally the reconfiguration is done about 2 months, I hope they can rep one out every 3 or so weeks now.
Apr 23, 2010, 11:23 pm
#64
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To All My Fellow 1K's...
What does it matter if Y seats suck??? Chances are will be sitting in C or F anyway (-;
Apr 23, 2010, 11:32 pm
#65
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Contrary to the critics above, I think it looks pretty nice for Y.
Apr 23, 2010, 11:35 pm
#66
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Did UA use the same seat design as AC? They look fairly similar or I just have bad eyes, I had a chance to ride ACs 77W from YVR-HKG and it was honestly a comfortable and wide seat in Y. I am a bigger dude and that was a comfortable seat...even for me.
Apr 23, 2010, 11:36 pm
#67
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Apr 24, 2010, 12:13 am
#68
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Apr 24, 2010, 12:33 am
#69
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Hate it as well....now every couple will be booking aisle window, or aisle aisle, leaving late bookers to all be split up into random center seats, and begging people (or the GA) to try to get them together. Heck, I even had a couple do that today, and complain when I told them someone else would be sitting between them. They said "well that isn't right...we are a couple...we booked it this way to get 3 seats for the 2 of us!" I told them they should now make polite conversation with the person and ask if they would like to switch their center for the other aisle or window, they replied "we don't want the center." I said OK, then stick with what you have...they replied....but we don't want a stranger between us.
I finally said that they should have then bought 3 seats for the 2 of them....lol, they offered to, but the reason a stranger was seated between them is because the plane is full...no way to buy that seat (I doubt they would have coughed up the walkup fare, but you never know.)
3-3-3 is just asking for this situation to be repeated infinite times.
to 3-3-3 seatingI finally said that they should have then bought 3 seats for the 2 of them....lol, they offered to, but the reason a stranger was seated between them is because the plane is full...no way to buy that seat (I doubt they would have coughed up the walkup fare, but you never know.)
3-3-3 is just asking for this situation to be repeated infinite times.
Apr 24, 2010, 12:38 am
#70
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Thus the sooner the better, we all would trade old C certainty for a slightly less certain SWU for the new C.
Apr 24, 2010, 12:44 am
#71
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Apr 24, 2010, 1:02 am
#72
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I'm not sure about 3-3-3 myself, 2-5-2 has worked pretty well for a family of four (yes, booking all but the middle-most of the 5).
I've never encountered anyone unwilling to trade that middle seat for an aisle when we offer.
Richard
Apr 24, 2010, 1:47 am
#73
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Hate it as well....now every couple will be booking aisle window, or aisle aisle, leaving late bookers to all be split up into random center seats, and begging people (or the GA) to try to get them together. Heck, I even had a couple do that today, and complain when I told them someone else would be sitting between them. They said "well that isn't right...we are a couple...we booked it this way to get 3 seats for the 2 of us!" I told them they should now make polite conversation with the person and ask if they would like to switch their center for the other aisle or window, they replied "we don't want the center." I said OK, then stick with what you have...they replied....but we don't want a stranger between us.
I finally said that they should have then bought 3 seats for the 2 of them....lol, they offered to, but the reason a stranger was seated between them is because the plane is full...no way to buy that seat (I doubt they would have coughed up the walkup fare, but you never know.)
3-3-3 is just asking for this situation to be repeated infinite times.
I finally said that they should have then bought 3 seats for the 2 of them....lol, they offered to, but the reason a stranger was seated between them is because the plane is full...no way to buy that seat (I doubt they would have coughed up the walkup fare, but you never know.)
3-3-3 is just asking for this situation to be repeated infinite times.
Apr 24, 2010, 2:11 am
#74
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Hi all,
Had a quick scan through this thread and just to confirm a couple of things which had been previously posted in the other thread but seem to have been asked again:
The seat bottom cushions do move forward on recline
The first and last rows of E+ have 2 seats on the side - that's rows 19 and 31
Apologies if I've duplicated anything.
Had a quick scan through this thread and just to confirm a couple of things which had been previously posted in the other thread but seem to have been asked again:
The seat bottom cushions do move forward on recline
The first and last rows of E+ have 2 seats on the side - that's rows 19 and 31
Apologies if I've duplicated anything.
Apr 24, 2010, 2:20 am
#75
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It is the exception, rather than the norm for airlines to have a 2-5-2 configuration in Economy Class on the 777.
Just be glad that United hasn't taken a page from the likes of Air France, KLM and Etihad who have begun reconfiguring their 777s from 3-3-3 to 3-4-3. Sadly, this is starting to become a more popular trend.
Just be glad that United hasn't taken a page from the likes of Air France, KLM and Etihad who have begun reconfiguring their 777s from 3-3-3 to 3-4-3. Sadly, this is starting to become a more popular trend.