Sep 23, 2014, 1:10 pm
Last edit by: drewguy
This thread is for the pmCO version of 777-200. The pmCO planes are generally used out of the former Continental hubs, Houston and Newark, for various international destinations served from those airports.
There is a separate thread on the pmUA 777 here: Version 2
If you are looking for information about the new 777-200 with Polaris configuration, that is available here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1907390-777-200-version-5-polaris-77j-seating-experience.html
Because the seating configuration is different on the UA version of the 777, advice about the "best" seats on those is basically useless with respect to the pmCO version.
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 the pmCO version.
Information from United (the pmCO plane is called "Version32")
Information from Seat Guru.
The pmCO 777 is a two-class configuration.
There are 50 Business First seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. Seats are slightly angled, towards the windows for both window pairs, and angled to the right for the center pair. The seats are in 2 cabins, one in front of the 2L/2R doors typically used for boarding (26 seats) and one behind (24 seats). The seats are lie flat, and all face forward (although angled).
There are 63 Economy Plus seats, at the front of the economy cabin (Rows 16-22) plus the 3L/3R exit row (row 31/32). The remaining 154 seats are standard economy seats. The Economy configuration is 3-3-3, except for Row 44 which has only two seats on the two window groups.
BusinessFirst Seats
Best seats
Bulkhead Rows
Each BusinessFirst seat has a footwell that is built into the back of the seat in front of it. This allows the passenger to have a "full length" bed for sleeping. Many people report that this footwell is rather narrow and cramped, and can make sleeping difficult.
Row 1 (D/E and K/L), Row 2 (A/B) and Row 8 have larger footwells because the well is built into the bulkhead rather than the seat in front of it. As a result, there is no need to narrow the footwell to accommodate the reclining mechanism in the forward seat.
Bassinet available for 8AB, 8KL
Center section seats
The pair of seats in the center section both have direct aisle access, so there is no need to climb over another passenger, nor is there any need for the pairmate to climb over you.
Worst seats
1D/1E
1D is immediately adjacent to the front lavatory (and 1E a bit further away), creating disturbance and other annoyances from sitting next to a lavatory.
Economy Seats
Row 16 (bulkhead)
The bulkhead row has additional legroom. However, the tray tables and AVOD in the armrest narrow the seat width. These rows also allow bassinets (16DEF, 31DEF)
Row 32 (exit row)
Exit row has additional legroom but is next to the lavatories. The open space and lavs leads to congregation of standing passengers.
There is a separate thread on the pmUA 777 here: Version 2
If you are looking for information about the new 777-200 with Polaris configuration, that is available here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1907390-777-200-version-5-polaris-77j-seating-experience.html
Because the seating configuration is different on the UA version of the 777, advice about the "best" seats on those is basically useless with respect to the pmCO version.
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 the pmCO version.
Information from United (the pmCO plane is called "Version
Information from Seat Guru.
The pmCO 777 is a two-class configuration.
There are 50 Business First seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. Seats are slightly angled, towards the windows for both window pairs, and angled to the right for the center pair. The seats are in 2 cabins, one in front of the 2L/2R doors typically used for boarding (26 seats) and one behind (24 seats). The seats are lie flat, and all face forward (although angled).
There are 63 Economy Plus seats, at the front of the economy cabin (Rows 16-22) plus the 3L/3R exit row (row 31/32). The remaining 154 seats are standard economy seats. The Economy configuration is 3-3-3, except for Row 44 which has only two seats on the two window groups.
BusinessFirst Seats
Best seats
Bulkhead Rows
Each BusinessFirst seat has a footwell that is built into the back of the seat in front of it. This allows the passenger to have a "full length" bed for sleeping. Many people report that this footwell is rather narrow and cramped, and can make sleeping difficult.
Row 1 (D/E and K/L), Row 2 (A/B) and Row 8 have larger footwells because the well is built into the bulkhead rather than the seat in front of it. As a result, there is no need to narrow the footwell to accommodate the reclining mechanism in the forward seat.
Bassinet available for 8AB, 8KL
Center section seats
The pair of seats in the center section both have direct aisle access, so there is no need to climb over another passenger, nor is there any need for the pairmate to climb over you.
Worst seats
1D/1E
1D is immediately adjacent to the front lavatory (and 1E a bit further away), creating disturbance and other annoyances from sitting next to a lavatory.
Economy Seats
Row 16 (bulkhead)
The bulkhead row has additional legroom. However, the tray tables and AVOD in the armrest narrow the seat width. These rows also allow bassinets (16DEF, 31DEF)
Row 32 (exit row)
Exit row has additional legroom but is next to the lavatories. The open space and lavs leads to congregation of standing passengers.
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a pmCO 777 (ver 2: 2-class 50BF)
Apr 26, 2015, 4:23 pm
#166
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seat 1L EWR-TLV
Hi All- thanks for great info on this thread! From reading the posts, I understand that 1L is a great seat to have on this configuration.. My concern is how much light/noise there is from the galley? Does anybody have pics of the seat's location? My other choices are 11L and 9A. I am looking for a window seat with relative privacy to try to sleep and also have my food selection available :-)
Thanks a ton!
Thanks a ton!
Apr 26, 2015, 7:31 pm
#167
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Hi All- thanks for great info on this thread! From reading the posts, I understand that 1L is a great seat to have on this configuration.. My concern is how much light/noise there is from the galley? Does anybody have pics of the seat's location? My other choices are 11L and 9A. I am looking for a window seat with relative privacy to try to sleep and also have my food selection available :-)
Thanks a ton!
Thanks a ton!
Apr 26, 2015, 8:53 pm
#168
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Hi All- thanks for great info on this thread! From reading the posts, I understand that 1L is a great seat to have on this configuration.. My concern is how much light/noise there is from the galley? Does anybody have pics of the seat's location? My other choices are 11L and 9A. I am looking for a window seat with relative privacy to try to sleep and also have my food selection available :-)
Thanks a ton!
Thanks a ton!
Apr 28, 2015, 3:26 am
#169
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Location: Arizona, USA
Posts: 2,403
1D? Mistake of my life?
I'm on the daylight flight from Tel Aviv to Newark on 27 May. As usual, the flights are heavily booked.
I hav my dog with me, so I think that a bulkhead is better due to the footwell.
Row 2 doesn't have anything open. On my last flight, Row 8 felt really cramped, and it is noisier. Also, the guy next to me was super hostile.
I used to love 8D, but it felt very cramped on my last few flights in row 8.
I was thinking that 1D would feel less claustrophobic since there is just one seat next to it.
As always I'm open to your thoughts and suggestions.
I hav my dog with me, so I think that a bulkhead is better due to the footwell.
Row 2 doesn't have anything open. On my last flight, Row 8 felt really cramped, and it is noisier. Also, the guy next to me was super hostile.
I used to love 8D, but it felt very cramped on my last few flights in row 8.
I was thinking that 1D would feel less claustrophobic since there is just one seat next to it.
As always I'm open to your thoughts and suggestions.
Apr 28, 2015, 4:55 pm
#170
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I'm on the daylight flight from Tel Aviv to Newark on 27 May. As usual, the flights are heavily booked.
I hav my dog with me, so I think that a bulkhead is better due to the footwell.
Row 2 doesn't have anything open. On my last flight, Row 8 felt really cramped, and it is noisier. Also, the guy next to me was super hostile.
I used to love 8D, but it felt very cramped on my last few flights in row 8.
I was thinking that 1D would feel less claustrophobic since there is just one seat next to it.
As always I'm open to your thoughts and suggestions.
I hav my dog with me, so I think that a bulkhead is better due to the footwell.
Row 2 doesn't have anything open. On my last flight, Row 8 felt really cramped, and it is noisier. Also, the guy next to me was super hostile.
I used to love 8D, but it felt very cramped on my last few flights in row 8.
I was thinking that 1D would feel less claustrophobic since there is just one seat next to it.
As always I'm open to your thoughts and suggestions.
Apr 29, 2015, 2:45 am
#171
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Location: Arizona, USA
Posts: 2,403
Thank you, JerseySlime!
8E was open, and I booked it. I'll keep my eye on the forward cabin when I check in.
8E was open, and I booked it. I'll keep my eye on the forward cabin when I check in.
May 1, 2015, 7:51 am
#172
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Excellent ... thanks for the heads-up. Snagged 1L for GIG-IAH ^
May 28, 2015, 9:08 am
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Flying AMS-IAH in business on a PMCO 772. Row 8 is open, but I am flying with an under 15. Is this designated as an exit row? I wouldn't think so since there is a bulkhead, and it let me pick seats without an exit row warning, but I want to confirm in case anyone knows for sure.
May 28, 2015, 9:21 am
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Flying AMS-IAH in business on a PMCO 772. Row 8 is open, but I am flying with an under 15. Is this designated as an exit row? I wouldn't think so since there is a bulkhead, and it let me pick seats without an exit row warning, but I want to confirm in case anyone knows for sure.
May 28, 2015, 11:33 am
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May 28, 2015, 2:37 pm
#176
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Thanks very much. I've never flown this aircraft. Does anyone have easy access to any links of reviews with pictures -- I've done some searching and there are lots of widebody UA Business class reviews floating around the Internet, but they seem to be of the three-class aircraft, the 2-4-2 product, or of the 767. Thanks in advance.
May 28, 2015, 8:03 pm
#177
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Flying AMS-IAH in business on a PMCO 772. Row 8 is open, but I am flying with an under 15. Is this designated as an exit row? I wouldn't think so since there is a bulkhead, and it let me pick seats without an exit row warning, but I want to confirm in case anyone knows for sure.
May 28, 2015, 8:35 pm
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There is not a single exit row in Biz or FC in longhaul planes.
May 30, 2015, 3:57 pm
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In row 16, I understand that the tray tables are in the arm-rest. Is the AVOD mounted on the bulkhead wall, or a that crazy bar like in row 32?
May 30, 2015, 6:00 pm
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