Sep 23, 2014, 1:10 pm
Last edit by: drewguy
This thread is for the pmCO version of 777-200. The pmCO planes are generally used out of the former Continental hubs, Houston and Newark, for various international destinations served from those airports.
There is a separate thread on the pmUA 777 here: Version 2
If you are looking for information about the new 777-200 with Polaris configuration, that is available here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1907390-777-200-version-5-polaris-77j-seating-experience.html
Because the seating configuration is different on the UA version of the 777, advice about the "best" seats on those is basically useless with respect to the pmCO version.
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 the pmCO version.
Information from United (the pmCO plane is called "Version32")
Information from Seat Guru.
The pmCO 777 is a two-class configuration.
There are 50 Business First seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. Seats are slightly angled, towards the windows for both window pairs, and angled to the right for the center pair. The seats are in 2 cabins, one in front of the 2L/2R doors typically used for boarding (26 seats) and one behind (24 seats). The seats are lie flat, and all face forward (although angled).
There are 63 Economy Plus seats, at the front of the economy cabin (Rows 16-22) plus the 3L/3R exit row (row 31/32). The remaining 154 seats are standard economy seats. The Economy configuration is 3-3-3, except for Row 44 which has only two seats on the two window groups.
BusinessFirst Seats
Best seats
Bulkhead Rows
Each BusinessFirst seat has a footwell that is built into the back of the seat in front of it. This allows the passenger to have a "full length" bed for sleeping. Many people report that this footwell is rather narrow and cramped, and can make sleeping difficult.
Row 1 (D/E and K/L), Row 2 (A/B) and Row 8 have larger footwells because the well is built into the bulkhead rather than the seat in front of it. As a result, there is no need to narrow the footwell to accommodate the reclining mechanism in the forward seat.
Bassinet available for 8AB, 8KL
Center section seats
The pair of seats in the center section both have direct aisle access, so there is no need to climb over another passenger, nor is there any need for the pairmate to climb over you.
Worst seats
1D/1E
1D is immediately adjacent to the front lavatory (and 1E a bit further away), creating disturbance and other annoyances from sitting next to a lavatory.
Economy Seats
Row 16 (bulkhead)
The bulkhead row has additional legroom. However, the tray tables and AVOD in the armrest narrow the seat width. These rows also allow bassinets (16DEF, 31DEF)
Row 32 (exit row)
Exit row has additional legroom but is next to the lavatories. The open space and lavs leads to congregation of standing passengers.
There is a separate thread on the pmUA 777 here: Version 2
If you are looking for information about the new 777-200 with Polaris configuration, that is available here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1907390-777-200-version-5-polaris-77j-seating-experience.html
Because the seating configuration is different on the UA version of the 777, advice about the "best" seats on those is basically useless with respect to the pmCO version.
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 the pmCO version.
Information from United (the pmCO plane is called "Version
Information from Seat Guru.
The pmCO 777 is a two-class configuration.
There are 50 Business First seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. Seats are slightly angled, towards the windows for both window pairs, and angled to the right for the center pair. The seats are in 2 cabins, one in front of the 2L/2R doors typically used for boarding (26 seats) and one behind (24 seats). The seats are lie flat, and all face forward (although angled).
There are 63 Economy Plus seats, at the front of the economy cabin (Rows 16-22) plus the 3L/3R exit row (row 31/32). The remaining 154 seats are standard economy seats. The Economy configuration is 3-3-3, except for Row 44 which has only two seats on the two window groups.
BusinessFirst Seats
Best seats
Bulkhead Rows
Each BusinessFirst seat has a footwell that is built into the back of the seat in front of it. This allows the passenger to have a "full length" bed for sleeping. Many people report that this footwell is rather narrow and cramped, and can make sleeping difficult.
Row 1 (D/E and K/L), Row 2 (A/B) and Row 8 have larger footwells because the well is built into the bulkhead rather than the seat in front of it. As a result, there is no need to narrow the footwell to accommodate the reclining mechanism in the forward seat.
Bassinet available for 8AB, 8KL
Center section seats
The pair of seats in the center section both have direct aisle access, so there is no need to climb over another passenger, nor is there any need for the pairmate to climb over you.
Worst seats
1D/1E
1D is immediately adjacent to the front lavatory (and 1E a bit further away), creating disturbance and other annoyances from sitting next to a lavatory.
Economy Seats
Row 16 (bulkhead)
The bulkhead row has additional legroom. However, the tray tables and AVOD in the armrest narrow the seat width. These rows also allow bassinets (16DEF, 31DEF)
Row 32 (exit row)
Exit row has additional legroom but is next to the lavatories. The open space and lavs leads to congregation of standing passengers.
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a pmCO 777 (ver 2: 2-class 50BF)
Dec 13, 2018, 5:34 pm
#436
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Small storage space under the foot rest. Is it safe to use that even with seat flat or reclined? Will my seat move into that space?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Dec 13, 2018, 5:41 pm
#437
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No, your seat will not move into that space. But if the seat is flat it's a little more difficult to access the things there. I keep my shoes in that space and if I want to go to the toilet, I have to grab my shoes from the side which is a little more difficult than if the seat was not fully flat.
Dec 13, 2018, 5:45 pm
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Dec 16, 2018, 11:16 am
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The bad news is that my wife hated her seat 8D. Too much traffic (we usually are in Row 6 of the pmUA 772 where there's zero traffic) and too much light every time the toilet on that side of the plane opened. For some reason I had thought that that toilet opened towards the aisle like in the other 772 and like the big toilet in this 772. But, no, that toilet opens towards the back.
8D has a slightly larger footwell, but hardly noticeable IMO.
Still think 8E and 8D are the best two-combo seats on the plane, despite the slight disadvantage of 8D as you mentioned.
Dec 16, 2018, 11:31 am
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It's strange: I much prefer 8E over 8D for pretty much the reasons your wife seemed to notice also. The strange thing is that -more often than not- 8E is available when 8D is not. It appears 8D is preferred over 8E which is perplexing to me, but I am not complaining!
8D has a slightly larger footwell, but hardly noticeable IMO.
Still think 8E and 8D are the best two-combo seats on the plane, despite the slight disadvantage of 8E as you mentioned.
8D has a slightly larger footwell, but hardly noticeable IMO.
Still think 8E and 8D are the best two-combo seats on the plane, despite the slight disadvantage of 8E as you mentioned.
But I think that if we ever have to be in this plane again we'll take seats 3D and 3E. Not too close to the toilets, not too much traffic.
Dec 16, 2018, 2:44 pm
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Anyone have experience with 2D? Is the closeness to the front lavatory an issue? How does it compare to 8D (size of the footrest aside)?
This is the exact reason I prefer 8D over 8E, and also easy access in and out of plane.
Dec 16, 2018, 2:49 pm
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Dec 16, 2018, 5:32 pm
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Dec 17, 2018, 6:08 am
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I've tried both seats (8D/E) multiple times (need the larger footwell). I prefer 8E for access to the larger lavatory. I have a screen protector on my laptop, so 8D couldn't see it. And for exit access, I get up quickly and after crossing through the galley, usually find myself right behind the passenger in 8D waiting for the door to open.
Dec 19, 2018, 5:53 am
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Between 8D and 3E, any view or preference?
Dec 20, 2018, 7:54 am
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lol, I will choose either of those alternatively just to mix it up, and have no real preference (well except in my case it's 8E, not 8D).
3E has the advantage of being in the forward cabin and thus often (always?) not subject to main cabin passenger traffic during boarding.
3E has the advantage of being in the forward cabin and thus often (always?) not subject to main cabin passenger traffic during boarding.
Dec 20, 2018, 1:29 pm
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It's strange: I much prefer 8E over 8D for pretty much the reasons your wife seemed to notice also. The strange thing is that -more often than not- 8E is available when 8D is not. It appears 8D is preferred over 8E which is perplexing to me, but I am not complaining!
8D has a slightly larger footwell, but hardly noticeable IMO.
Still think 8E and 8D are the best two-combo seats on the plane, despite the slight disadvantage of 8D as you mentioned.
8D has a slightly larger footwell, but hardly noticeable IMO.
Still think 8E and 8D are the best two-combo seats on the plane, despite the slight disadvantage of 8D as you mentioned.
I got it on the way back, though...
Jan 18, 2019, 1:18 pm
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United 777-200 Old Config BIZ Class seats Foot well
IAH - NRT and NRT to IAH on 777-200 2 class INTL
Does anyone know which seats in C have the larger Square foot well? I have been trying to find a seating chart that explains it but no Luck.
Does anyone know which seats in C have the larger Square foot well? I have been trying to find a seating chart that explains it but no Luck.
Jan 18, 2019, 1:21 pm
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Bulkhead rows.
2AB, 1DE, 1KL
8AB, 8DE, 8KL
2AB, 1DE, 1KL
8AB, 8DE, 8KL