Jul 2, 2015, 3:38 pm
Last edit by: drewguy
Version 1 is no longer in service (12 Feb 2017).
Note: This Wiki and thread is devoted to the pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 1. There is a second thread, and more extensive Wiki about both planes, in the Wiki and thread on Version 2. This thread should be used for discussion of Version 1, although older posts may refer to Version 2 (they were split 8/30/14).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1360456-everything-you-wanted-know-about-where-sit-pmua-3-cabin-777-version-2-a.html
And, if you're looking for the thread about pmCO 777, it's here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1475682-everything-you-want-know-about-where-sit-pmco-777-international-5.html
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 Version 1
Version 1 vs. Version 2
There are two version of the international 3-class pmUA airplane.
"Version 1" on the United website has 8 First, 40 Business, and 218 coach seats. (no longer in service)
"Version21" has 8 First, 40 Business, and 221 coach seats. (formerly Version 2 is now Version 1).
One unique attribute of Version 1 was the crew rest seats at the back of the E+ cabin in the middle section of Rows 29 and 30 (seats DEG). On most flights these seats were curtained off and dedicated for use by the crew. However, they were sometimes available when these planes were used on shorter routes and there was no need for crew rest. They provided much better legroom and footrests. This post contains a description and pictures: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25059936-post991.html
Fixed bassinets were available in economy 19G, 34G -- none in BF or GF.
Note: This Wiki and thread is devoted to the pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 1. There is a second thread, and more extensive Wiki about both planes, in the Wiki and thread on Version 2. This thread should be used for discussion of Version 1, although older posts may refer to Version 2 (they were split 8/30/14).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1360456-everything-you-wanted-know-about-where-sit-pmua-3-cabin-777-version-2-a.html
And, if you're looking for the thread about pmCO 777, it's here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1475682-everything-you-want-know-about-where-sit-pmco-777-international-5.html
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 Version 1
Version 1 vs. Version 2
There are two version of the international 3-class pmUA airplane.
"Version
One unique attribute of Version 1 was the crew rest seats at the back of the E+ cabin in the middle section of Rows 29 and 30 (seats DEG). On most flights these seats were curtained off and dedicated for use by the crew. However, they were sometimes available when these planes were used on shorter routes and there was no need for crew rest. They provided much better legroom and footrests. This post contains a description and pictures: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25059936-post991.html
Fixed bassinets were available in economy 19G, 34G -- none in BF or GF.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 1
Jul 14, 2014, 7:16 am
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Just had the same thing happen to me...we reserved 6AB, were moved to the middle of row 9, however 6AB were not blocked when I ran OLCI and when I checked in, I was able to move us back - now I'm wondering if this was a risky move because while I don't mind playing mind-games with a FAM and coercing them to move so my companion and I can sit together, I don't want a situation where we're bumped to Y because there is no place to move us - however the cabin is still booked under capacity and we've paid for J, so no upgrades should clear until we're seated in case we need to move.
Jul 16, 2014, 2:48 pm
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No needless government freeloader turned up to steal our seat, and the crew rest seat was in GF in front of us.
This being the first trip in a PMUA 777, I must say that I hate, hate, hate this aircraft and the BF seat. Far less comfortable than the PMCO version, no storage area or shelf, proprietary earplug jack, charging ports at inconvenient location, etc etc etc.
I know folks have a different opinion on which seat is better, but I couldn't fathom sitting in the middle section where even the mini privacy divider is between the wrong seats! The only benefit I saw was a family of four able to sit together across the middle section. The seat was lie flat yes, but in a premium economy configuration.
With an upcoming trip SFO-NRT-TPE, I was contemplating a swap from the 777 upper deck connecting with a tiny coach seat on ANA to the UA 777 nonstop if R seats are open at 24hr SDC point, but now I'm not so sure as I remember the 747 seats upstairs being more comfortable and don't feel like flying this aircraft again.
Jul 16, 2014, 2:52 pm
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This being the first trip in a PMUA 777, I must say that I hate, hate, hate this aircraft and the BF seat. Far less comfortable than the PMCO version, no storage area or shelf, proprietary earplug jack, charging ports at inconvenient location, etc etc etc.
With an upcoming trip SFO-NRT-TPE, I was contemplating a swap from the 777 upper deck connecting with a tiny coach seat on ANA to the UA 777 nonstop if R seats are open at 24hr SDC point, but now I'm not so sure as I remember the 747 seats upstairs being more comfortable and don't feel like flying this aircraft again.
With an upcoming trip SFO-NRT-TPE, I was contemplating a swap from the 777 upper deck connecting with a tiny coach seat on ANA to the UA 777 nonstop if R seats are open at 24hr SDC point, but now I'm not so sure as I remember the 747 seats upstairs being more comfortable and don't feel like flying this aircraft again.
The upstairs seats on the 747 are very similar, however the window seats have wonderful cabinets in which you can store huge amounts of stuff, and thus not have to get up to retrieve things during flight. They also contribute to a feeling of much more personal space.
Jul 16, 2014, 3:06 pm
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Jul 16, 2014, 3:12 pm
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The PMCO jack fits the two prong adapter from Y and I can use my own earbud headset - are you saying I don't need to plug into both holes (which are differnt sizes) on the PMUA jack and can insert my earbug plug into just one and still receive stereo sound?
Jul 16, 2014, 3:22 pm
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Jul 16, 2014, 3:51 pm
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. I did a little checking into it since I've been completely oblivious all this time. I read the little prong is to supply power to the UA headset. So, my running theory is you don’t need one of those 2 prong adaptor things if you are using your own headset.Going a little OT, but I was on a DirecTV plane recently and was having a really hard time getting the headphone jack to work. After the 2 prong revelation, it gave me pause that I may have reported the problem in error, since I was only using 1 prong. (Not sure if the 73x with DirecTV have 2 prongs)
Jul 16, 2014, 4:03 pm
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Just noticed this thread . . .
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ve-issues.html
Jul 16, 2014, 7:53 pm
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I can get sound without the adapter on the CO BF jack, but I've found it's better with the adapter. Not sure why - perhaps it just seats better with the adapter.
Just noticed this thread . . .
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ve-issues.html
Just noticed this thread . . .
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ve-issues.html
Jul 19, 2014, 1:58 pm
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Jul 19, 2014, 2:33 pm
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The problem was/is this is stressing the limits of the technical expertise of UAs IT.
Jul 20, 2014, 12:46 am
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Jul 20, 2014, 8:06 am
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953 MUC-ORD shows a blank where 6A, 2A + K used to be. But 989 ORD-FRA shows them available. Normally I'd grab 6A in a heartbeat, so glad I came across this thread!