Originally Posted by
RichardInSF
...which is why the only international UA777 you'll see me on for the next two years is one on which I secured a confirmable upgrade at time of booking. Not going to pay for old-style, non-upgradeable Z fares on United when ANA, JAL, Cathay, Singapore, etc etc etc have so much more to offer.
Which is interesting given how much changes in a 2 year period.
I remember when flying paid business and I HAD to be there, I wouldn't fly the 747, but would take the 777 because of all of the mechanical issues with the 747s.
But since I am guessing that a D check is performed when they are putting in the new C, the 747s haven't had as many issues as in the past.
UA with corporate discounts and the new C/F is a DAMN competitive product. I would say the current best front cabin of any US airline.