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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

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Feb 26, 2018, 3:00 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fezzington

On a 789, 1-4, 5-8 is standard.

Interesting. I'll look for that next time.

Feb 28, 2018, 12:49 pm

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Window seats on 787-9 BF?

I will be flying in Business class LAX-SIN on a 787-9. I generally like window seats, but am wondering how hard it is to get in and out of the seat if there is someone in the aisle seat. Do I need to climb over them or wake them in order to get out? On a 17 hour flight I will need to get up a few times!

The seat map is pretty wide open at this point, so lots of choices. Any other seat suggestions/advice are appreciated!

Thanks!
Dan

Feb 28, 2018, 12:51 pm

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It's pretty similar to any other lie-flat seat without direct aisle access. At 6' I find it quite easy to step over my seatmate without waking them, but it's a bit of a practiced maneuver. It's hard to really say as this seems to be a strongly personal preference - I don't mind the climb-over at all, but others hate it. Unless you're particularly short or inflexible though, I think you should be able to manage it.

Feb 28, 2018, 1:00 pm

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Feb 28, 2018, 2:05 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DanK

I've perfected climbing over and not bumping the aisle passenger, but it is challenging - especially if it is really dark in the cabin. Practice once while the lights are still on. You can do it!

JK-SFO

Mar 6, 2018, 6:02 pm

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I've been on a 787-9 about 60-70 times now, always in a window seat of the front business class section. I am currently in 6L, which is the first row window seat of the second business class section. Good seat, same big foot rest as 1A/L, but I have to say it is significantly louder (engine and air noise) than any seat I've sat in up front.

Mar 9, 2018, 5:11 pm

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Originally Posted by FlyingRobot

For anyone that is curious, I used a sound meter app for Android (Speedy Spectrum Analyzer and Sound Meter, super accurate, I know)... What can I say, I was bored while everyone else was sleeping.

At 6L (holding my phone above the video unit in front of the seat - at the bulkhead):

68dB in the 136Hz range
52dB in the 2.2KHz range

At 1L (holding my phone above the video unit in front of the seat - at the bulkhead):

46dB in the 136Hz range
No other noticeable peaks

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Mar 9, 2018, 5:17 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingRobot

68dB in the 136Hz range
52dB in the 2.2KHz range

At 1L (holding my phone above the video unit in front of the seat - at the bulkhead):

46dB in the 136Hz range
No other noticeable peaks

That, my friend, is some strong FT behaviour! ^^

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Mar 9, 2018, 5:27 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingRobot

68dB in the 136Hz range
52dB in the 2.2KHz range

At 1L (holding my phone above the video unit in front of the seat - at the bulkhead):

46dB in the 136Hz range
No other noticeable peaks

Interesting. I've been keeping track of this thread to see if I should change our seats for our LAX - NRT flight later this year. The cabin is still wide open, and currently at 6D/6E. I think it'll be a daylight flight though.

Mar 14, 2018, 8:56 am

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Just did 1D the other day and would probably avoid it in the future... You do get a nice big footwell, but no bins directly overhead, and they do place a bunch of drinks and snacks on top/behind your IFE so it can get busy, if you’re trying to sleep.

Proximity to the galley doesn’t usually bother me, but for some reason I could still hear the FA and pilots chatting away during the flight.

Wondering how 6D compares?

Mar 14, 2018, 3:12 pm

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I like 6D, sit there as often as possible. Not bothered by noise or light, have overhead bins, and the snack buffet is placed on a cart at door 2L, not in front of me

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Apr 2, 2018, 9:44 am

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Flown on the 787-9 many times now going back and forth between SFO and SYD. Since I can't afford Business, the next best thing is E+ and since I prefer window seats, I've found that row 24A or L is the best seat. The lavatory noise is not an issue. It's cozy and no one behind you. Still have a good view out the window.

Row 40 windows is the absolute worst. The curvature of the plane at that row squeezes you. Very uncomfortable.

Apr 2, 2018, 12:41 pm

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Anyone got any thoughts between 1DE and 6DE (both bulkhead middle). If loading is through 2L then row 1 would be much less busy during boarding, but wonder if there are any significant real-word differences (light/noice/smells) during flight.

Thanks

Apr 2, 2018, 1:33 pm

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I do much better too when there's nobody behind me. I assume that 24A/L has the same recline as other E+ seats?

Apr 2, 2018, 1:56 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftaw

Footwells are supposedly the same size.
Row 1 is supposedly quieter due to distance from engines.
Row 1 lacks overhead space due to pilot resting space above.
Snacks and drinks are placed in the area above row 1's IFE, and can get busy with pax coming to get snacks and drinks.

Also, only one lav in front of 1KL, so you'll have to go around if you're in 1D.