Jul 19, 2016, 3:10 pm
Last edit by: UAinAUS
There are two versions of this configuration. They have the same number of seats in each cabin, however the rear lavatory configuration is different.
United's website now refers to these configurations as Version 3 and Version 4.
Version 3: United Domestic 777 "High Density" Configuration ("Version 3")
Version 4: United Domestic 777 "High Density" Configuration ("Version 4")
United's website now refers to these configurations as Version 3 and Version 4.
Version 3: United Domestic 777 "High Density" Configuration ("Version 3")
Version 4: United Domestic 777 "High Density" Configuration ("Version 4")
UA Creating High-Density 777 Domestic Subfleet
Oct 24, 2016, 11:19 am
#871
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Oct 24, 2016, 11:38 am
#872
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I'm hoping this image uploads correctly. This is a picture of the armrest of a AC 787 in coach, that I flew on in August. The call button is right there at my elbow. I did accidentally hit it at least once, but noticed no dings during the flight.
Do you think the difference is that AC turns off the dings? Apparently the arm-rest call button is not limited to United.
Do you think the difference is that AC turns off the dings? Apparently the arm-rest call button is not limited to United.
I also don't remember seeing any mass complaints about the call button back then too.
Oct 24, 2016, 11:40 am
#873
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Besides hitting it with your elbow, is the button placement easy to use? I've been on planes where I had to the opposite arm to press the buttons because it was too awkward/hard to hit it with the arm that was directly above it.
Oct 24, 2016, 12:50 pm
#874
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But they clearly didn't think things through when redesigning the controls for modern planes...
Oct 25, 2016, 1:33 am
#876
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Just flew the retrofit 777 DEN - HNL in 1E. Very narrow seats, horrible overhead space, wifi didn't work. Typical Hawaii "Cattle Class" bird. Hate flying to Hawaii on these overcrowded sardine cans.
Oct 25, 2016, 2:06 am
#877
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So have the DirectTV 737s that are flying from LAX and SFO become the preferred birds to Hawaii? IFE that doesn't work outside of ~10 looped movies, narrowbody, limited F upgrade availability... Sad...
Oct 25, 2016, 6:17 am
#878
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The 767s would be my top pick in Y, if you live out east and can make the schedule work.
Oct 25, 2016, 6:36 am
#879
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*DEN-LIH is seasonal, but I'm pretty sure DEN-KOA/OGG operate year-round.
Oct 25, 2016, 6:36 am
#880
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Speaking of, does anybody know if they trimmed the length of these seats, a la the 747-400 upper deck IPTE seats, or if they are identicle to the 3-class 777 IPTE C? That would be interesting, and a helpful nugget, to know.
Oct 25, 2016, 6:43 am
#881
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Meanwhile, UA has been reducing both frequency and gauge on both LAX and SFO-HNL. Suspect they continue to bleed pax to competition, especially with VX now on the routes.
Putting aside FFP, HA now has the much more appealing overall product, and that gap will grow as they continue to convert their 330s to lie-flat.
Oct 25, 2016, 10:23 am
#882
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Soon it will be a choice between 737s and HD 772s from SFO/LAX, with the occasional 752/3 thrown in. So low upgrades, terrible Y product.
Meanwhile, UA has been reducing both frequency and gauge on both LAX and SFO-HNL. Suspect they continue to bleed pax to competition, especially with VX now on the routes.
Putting aside FFP, HA now has the much more appealing overall product, and that gap will grow as they continue to convert their 330s to lie-flat.
Meanwhile, UA has been reducing both frequency and gauge on both LAX and SFO-HNL. Suspect they continue to bleed pax to competition, especially with VX now on the routes.
Putting aside FFP, HA now has the much more appealing overall product, and that gap will grow as they continue to convert their 330s to lie-flat.
Oct 25, 2016, 12:29 pm
#883
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I'm confused. Is UA moving to 1 or 2 configs for their domestic-config 777-200s? 1 config would be all lie-flat F (ie, 2-4-2) on domestic 777-200s while the 2 configs would be some a/c with the lie-flats and some with the cradle seat 2-3-2 birds they just implemented. I'm assuming just 1 config as the lie-flats in F also provide 10-across in Y. Anyone know the timeline?
Oct 25, 2016, 12:42 pm
#884
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I'm confused. Is UA moving to 1 or 2 configs for their domestic-config 777-200s? 1 config would be all lie-flat F (ie, 2-4-2) on domestic 777-200s while the 2 configs would be some a/c with the lie-flats and some with the cradle seat 2-3-2 birds they just implemented. I'm assuming just 1 config as the lie-flats in F also provide 10-across in Y. Anyone know the timeline?
Oct 25, 2016, 1:57 pm
#885
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Ultimately, all 777-222s will be in the new high-density configuration with flat bed IPTE seats in J (28 seats at 2-4-2) and all-new seats in a 10-abreast Y cabin with 336 seats, for a total of 364 in the new configuration. All existing aircraft with 2-3-2 barcalounger J will get the new configuration, as well as all A-market 772s (non-ER) presently in a three-cabin configuration.
