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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)
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That said, it all depends on when in the week you're flying--midweek less likely to fill up.
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Last minute. I was in your situation last month. Sought upgrade about 25 days out--didn't clear despite all 9s for availability in biz and ~half seats showing open. Sure enough each day in the last two weeks there was a slow dribble down and down to where there were only ~3 seats at T-48. I saw R-space at 1, called, and cleared the upgrade.
That said, it all depends on when in the week you're flying--midweek less likely to fill up.
That said, it all depends on when in the week you're flying--midweek less likely to fill up.
Thanks for the feedback, though.
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Question about Row 16 on sCO 777
Hey All,
I tried to find this in the "Everything You Need to Know" thread but came up short. I just booked a last minute trip EWR-LHR and BF is sold out so I was able to grab row 16. 16F to be exact. I normally stay away from bulkhead rows but I am under the impression row 16 has way more legroom than the standard bulkhead e+ seat. Is that accurate? Thanks.
I tried to find this in the "Everything You Need to Know" thread but came up short. I just booked a last minute trip EWR-LHR and BF is sold out so I was able to grab row 16. 16F to be exact. I normally stay away from bulkhead rows but I am under the impression row 16 has way more legroom than the standard bulkhead e+ seat. Is that accurate? Thanks.
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Hey All,
I tried to find this in the "Everything You Need to Know" thread but came up short. I just booked a last minute trip EWR-LHR and BF is sold out so I was able to grab row 16. 16F to be exact. I normally stay away from bulkhead rows but I am under the impression row 16 has way more legroom than the standard bulkhead e+ seat. Is that accurate? Thanks.
I tried to find this in the "Everything You Need to Know" thread but came up short. I just booked a last minute trip EWR-LHR and BF is sold out so I was able to grab row 16. 16F to be exact. I normally stay away from bulkhead rows but I am under the impression row 16 has way more legroom than the standard bulkhead e+ seat. Is that accurate? Thanks.
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I was lucky that one of the FAs saw me helping pax put carrons into overhead bins (I do this quite regularly, if for no other reason than that I'm bored), and told me that there would be a bassinet on that particular IAH-NRT flight, and she could give me a whole row further back
Unfortunately I don't expect too many rows with three empty seats on an LHR flight. Then again, I wouldn't expect it on a NRT flight either
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Ok looking for advice:
Want:
- A window seat
Don't want:
- To be too close to a lavatory
- A non-window seat
Concerns:
- Row 8 has one window?
- Bad view?
- Footwell isn't too much of a concern (as long as it's decent sized; I'm not a giant)
- No preference over row or front/back cabin as long as service isn't substantially different
- Underfloor storage not really important
Any suggestions?
I'm thinking potentially 1L or 2A (maybe 4L?)? I'm guessing that the plane will be full come departure anyways.
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Row 1 and Row 8, plus 2A, have the larger footwells, which is a plus.
View from Row 8 is normal - you're in front of the wing and engine. Row 1 might be more unobstructed, however.
View from Row 8 is normal - you're in front of the wing and engine. Row 1 might be more unobstructed, however.
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1L is my preferred seat - I'd go for this option.
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Soliciting advice for an upcoming NRT-EWR leg:
I'm in 10K at present; all of the D/E seats are full. 2A is available. Is the wider footwell more/less important (in your opinion) than direct aisle access on a trans-Pacific segment?
I'm in 10K at present; all of the D/E seats are full. 2A is available. Is the wider footwell more/less important (in your opinion) than direct aisle access on a trans-Pacific segment?
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I had a window, and was able to climb over my aisle-mate without too much difficulty. I'm 6', and if you are shorter or have short legs, it might not be so easy.
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If you're a side sleeper, and/or at average or above average height, I think the wider footwell is a must
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The tradeoff though is the galley noise/light/FA chatting in flight. That's nothing ear plugs/eye mask won't solve when you're sleeping but kind of annoying when you're awake.
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Appreciate the advice, all. Ended up slipping the return by a day and am now in 5E (my favorite seat in this config).