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Please note that Worldwide 3 configuration no longer exists.


777XC and 777XI - Trans-Atlantic, South America and Some Trans-Pacific Routes

777 aircraft flying Trans-Atlantic and South America routes are now all of one configuration, though two types of planes are used on these routes. Designated the 777XC (777-222) and 777XI (777-222ER), they have 12 First Class seats, 49 Business Class seats and 197 Economy Class seats. They are known as "Worldwide 2" on SeatGuru and "International 1" on UA's site.

First Class has twelve seats, in three rows of four. 3A (and sometimes, 3J) is reserved for the reserve pilot(s) on international flights. That being said, if 3J is available, I recommend it. Nice and private and well away from the galley light and noise.

In Business Class, Rows 8 and 9 have 52" of pitch and ~150° of recline. Rows 11-15 have 55" of pitch and ~150° of recline. Some people believe Row 13 has more than 55" of pitch, but I have not used a tape measure when I have sat here.

Economy Plus is Rows 17-26. Row 17 has extended pitch (about 40") and 18-26 have 35" of pitch. The equipment boxes get in the way, a bit, however. The E seat is usually clear underneath, and the C and G seats can usually angle their feet around the box.

The HJ pair for the first three rows are designated for FA rest, and usually are unavailable for passenger booking. These seats have extra legroom and legrests.

Rows 30 through 43 are Economy and have 31-32" pitch. Exit Rows are 30AB and 30HJ and they have "infinite" legroom. 21HJ also has extensive legroom, thanks to being behind the FA crew rest seats.


777XP - Trans-Pacific Routes

777 aircraft flying Trans-Pacific Routes are usually designated 777XP and are 777-222ERs. They have 10 First Class Seats. They also have 45 Business Class seats and 198 Economy Class seats. They are known as "Worldwide 1" on SeatGuru and "International 2" on UA's site.

First Class has ten seats, in six singles on the windows and two rows of two in the center. These planes have a sleeping berth for the reserve pilots, so they do not need an F suite. I recommend 3J. Nice and private and well away from the galley light and noise.

In Business Class, Rows 8 and 9 have 52" of pitch and ~150° of recline. Rows 11-15 have 55" of pitch and ~150° of recline. Some people believe Row 13 has more than 55" of pitch, but I have not used a tape measure when I have sat here. Seats 8AB and 8HJ have been removed and replaced with closets. Seats 9AB are reserved for the Flight Crew to eat meals and may be unavailable on flights of 8 hours or longer. On flights that only need one reserve pilot (ORD/IAD/JFK-Europe), if an F suite is available, the pilot will take that and 9AB will be made available for passengers. Like Seats 9AB, seats 9HJ have "infinite" legroom just like 9AB and are the most desired seats on this type of aircraft.

Economy Plus is Rows 17-26 and has 35" of pitch. Rows 30 through 43 are Economy and have 31-32" pitch. Exit Rows are 30AB and 30HJ and they have "infinite" legroom. Row 17 has extended legroom (40"+), but these planes have a dedicated FA rest module in the upper fuselage so there are no special "FA rest" seats like on the XC/XI and 21HJ has the standard 35" pitch.

Note - On occasion, you will see 777XI aircraft on select long-range international routes (such as between SEA-NRT).


777XA - Hawaii and High-Density Domestic

The final 777 in UA's fleet is the 777XA (777-222). This aircraft has two classes, with the Domestic First seats at 38" pitch, with the exception of Row 1 which is about 42". This plane has Economy Plus, but there is a trick to the seating area. Rows 16 through 24 are Economy Plus all the way across. Only seats AB and HJ are Economy Plus in Rows 25 and 26. 25CDEFG and 26CDEFG are Economy at 31" pitch. Row 27 back are Economy at 31". Exit Rows are 16 and 39. 16AB and 16HJ have "infinite" legroom. 16CDEFG has at least 35" legroom and 40CDEFG I believe is the standard 31", though SeatGuru implies it is more. I have not been back there to confirm.


Domestic Hub-to-Hub Flights

If you are flying between hubs in the United States, it will depend on where your 777 came from or is going to, to determine the type. If it originates from or is on the way to Europe or South America, expect a 777XC/XI. If it originates from or is going to the Pacific, expect a 777XP. Some West Coast to Europe non-stop flights may be served with 777XP aircraft. Also note UA is flying some two-class planes between hubs (ORD-SFO, comes to mind). These planes usually continue on or come from Hawaii (as I have been served Hawaiian Service napkins in First). Consult the seatmap when booking to be sure, or perform a "false booking" to see the seatmap for your plane.

Always Check the Seat Map!

Aircraft substitutions can happen, more so on Trans-Atlantic then Trans-Pacific routes. With the 777XC and 777XI having the exact same seatmaps and configurations in all three cabins, you'll probably never know there was a swap. 777XP / 777XI swaps can affect First (you lose or gain two seats) and Business Class (you lose or gain four seats) bookings.