Jul 3, 2016, 4:24 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
General consensus: In United Polaris business Cabin, 1D and 6D/E are the best seats on this plane due to the giant footrest area and direct aisle access without anyone having to step over you to get to the aisle. 1E is very close to the forward lav, however.
For further details, see poster #1 and also 787-8 thread. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1394369-everything-you-want-know-about-where-sit-united-dreamliner-787-8-a.html
UA 787-9 link
Fixed bassinets available at 6AB, 6KL, 16ABC, 16DEF, 16JKL, 29DEF
related thread - Everything You Want to Know about Where to Sit on the 789 true Polaris and PP version
For further details, see poster #1 and also 787-8 thread. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1394369-everything-you-want-know-about-where-sit-united-dreamliner-787-8-a.html
UA 787-9 link
Fixed bassinets available at 6AB, 6KL, 16ABC, 16DEF, 16JKL, 29DEF
related thread - Everything You Want to Know about Where to Sit on the 789 true Polaris and PP version
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a United 787-9 (non-Polaris seat)
Jan 18, 2018, 1:46 pm
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Does anyone know if the 787-9 SFO-SIN flight has ever changed aircraft to a 787-8? My seats are 6D/E for the round-trip 787-9, but I'm concerned if there may be an aircraft change.
Jan 18, 2018, 2:54 pm
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Jan 18, 2018, 5:05 pm
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Huh? I just flew SIN-LAX a few weeks ago ... the right side gets most of the bright sunlight, not left
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Jan 20, 2018, 5:31 pm
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Flying LAX - NRT in November. Have pretty much pick of any BF seat. Flight leaves at 11:30 AM and arrives at 3:40 PM. Any input on what would be best? Two passengers, over 6 ft. Seems 6 KL are the favorites. We're pretty much going to be flying during the daytime if I'm not mistaken, and would like to get some sleep if possible, but would also like to have a nice view.
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1AB, 6DE, or 6KL depending on your relative preference for good windows, aisle access, or shady windows, respectively.
Jan 21, 2018, 8:19 am
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How tilted are the seats on the 787-9? The seats on the 787-8 point straight ahead for the most part. However, seatguru shows the seats on the 787-9 turned more to the side than the 787-8.
Jan 21, 2018, 10:59 am
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I sat in 6D last year based on the raves in this thread. While I was comfortable, I couldn't sleep at all. The galley was the FA's hangout spot. They had a lot of camaraderie and, boy howdy, did they laugh it up the whole way from SFO to HND. Now I've got a SFO-SIN coming up and figuring I'll sit in the front section.
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I sat in 6D last year based on the raves in this thread. While I was comfortable, I couldn't sleep at all. The galley was the FA's hangout spot. They had a lot of camaraderie and, boy howdy, did they laugh it up the whole way from SFO to HND. Now I've got a SFO-SIN coming up and figuring I'll sit in the front section.