I have flown over a dozen UA 77W operated flights and have sat in the most coveted seats of 1 A/D/G/L and 9 A/D/G/L. I have flown as a single and as a couple and also sat in other odd and even center and window seats. I have also flown 7 out of the 14 77W in the fleet.

Here are my thoughts:

1. Not a fan of row 1. Too much galley noise and traffic

2. Row 9 is better than Row 1, and 9L is better than 9A. The bathroom door near 9A is not a sliding door, it is a regular door and can slam into the wall to create a loud noise. I can hear toilet flush noise in all four seats of row 9.

3. 1 D/G and 9D/G clearly have more footwell space, but I prefer row 3 and row 11 as couple seats. Very private and not too far back in the cabins to still receive timely service. Less noise than row 1 and 9.

4. If I travel alone and want to sleep, my preference goes to 3 A/L and 11 A/L.

5. Avoid all even number seats. They are all facing the aisle. Awkward angled seats. Not a fan.

Just my personal experience here and respect other views.