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)
Jul 24, 2018, 7:40 pm
#556
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Any recent reports regarding snack bar being set up at 6DE? I switched LAX<->MEL<->LAX to these seats based largely on the testimonials found throughout this thread. Then I noticed the post regarding this possibility, which I think I would find highly annoying. I will switch back to row 3 if this is a common occurrence (or is it not as bad as it sounds?).
Thanks much all.
Thanks much all.
Jul 24, 2018, 10:28 pm
#557
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Well I guess on the one hand that could be convenient - but I think it's back to row 3 for us! Thanks very much for posting - that pic was worth a thousand words to me.
Aug 5, 2018, 5:13 pm
#559
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Hi Guys,
I do not have a lot of experience with the seats on 789 (most of my international flights are on 772/773). Please help me pick a Y+ seat. Currently row 17/18 are all taken, back of Y+ has a lot of availability. Only 1 middle seat at row 27 is available, and 29 F/D. Right now all but one standard Y seats are taken, I imagine some of the Y+ seats will be taken by unassigned passengers on day of departure. So I suppose I should try to sit towards the back of Y+ section to potentially score an entire row, or an empty middle seat? How's row 24? I am 5'11'', average size. Much thanks!
(sorry I can't upload a picture of the seats availability as I am under 5 posts)
I do not have a lot of experience with the seats on 789 (most of my international flights are on 772/773). Please help me pick a Y+ seat. Currently row 17/18 are all taken, back of Y+ has a lot of availability. Only 1 middle seat at row 27 is available, and 29 F/D. Right now all but one standard Y seats are taken, I imagine some of the Y+ seats will be taken by unassigned passengers on day of departure. So I suppose I should try to sit towards the back of Y+ section to potentially score an entire row, or an empty middle seat? How's row 24? I am 5'11'', average size. Much thanks!
(sorry I can't upload a picture of the seats availability as I am under 5 posts)
Aug 6, 2018, 3:08 pm
#560
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UA 37 LAX-SIN on Y; Worth to upgrade to E+?
My son (he's nine and short, probably can easily pass as being five) and I will be flying the LAX-SIN on UA37 this coming weekend in the regular Y section (not E+). I no longer have elite status but was curious as to whether it's worth the $183 and $158 additional cost to upgrade to E+? This would be my first time flying a UA's 789 and on this particular route, as we usually take NH via NRT (from IAD) to SIN typically. I'm about 5'10" and my son would be taking the window seat which would mean I'm stuck in the middle. 
Looking at the numbers on SeatGuru, the differences for E+ doesn't seem to encouraging as compared to regular E, for this 17+ hour flight (and back).
E+ :35"pitch, 17.3" width, 4" recline
E: 32" pitch, 17.3" width, 3" recline
Looking at the numbers on SeatGuru, the differences for E+ doesn't seem to encouraging as compared to regular E, for this 17+ hour flight (and back).
E+ :35"pitch, 17.3" width, 4" recline
E: 32" pitch, 17.3" width, 3" recline
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Aug 18, 2018, 6:14 pm
#561
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Also as explained about the noise, I sleep like a rock, but I think the issue was the engine noise was so bad it was hard to hear whatever movie I was watching last time without cranking the volume way up. It was a noticeable difference compared to sitting in the forward cabin.
Also, this whole thing about airplane noise? Nope, not a problem for me (and I sometimes wake up at home if the central air fan turns on).
Aug 18, 2018, 10:24 pm
#562
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My son (he's nine and short, probably can easily pass as being five) and I will be flying the LAX-SIN on UA37 this coming weekend in the regular Y section (not E+). I no longer have elite status but was curious as to whether it's worth the $183 and $158 additional cost to upgrade to E+? This would be my first time flying a UA's 789 and on this particular route, as we usually take NH via NRT (from IAD) to SIN typically. I'm about 5'10" and my son would be taking the window seat which would mean I'm stuck in the middle.
Looking at the numbers on SeatGuru, the differences for E+ doesn't seem to encouraging as compared to regular E, for this 17+ hour flight (and back).
E+ :35"pitch, 17.3" width, 4" recline
E: 32" pitch, 17.3" width, 3" recline
Looking at the numbers on SeatGuru, the differences for E+ doesn't seem to encouraging as compared to regular E, for this 17+ hour flight (and back).
E+ :35"pitch, 17.3" width, 4" recline
E: 32" pitch, 17.3" width, 3" recline
One other thing to note is the E+ cabin tends to be the last to fill up. If you sit in the last row of the E+ section, you probably have the best chance of having an empty seat next to you.
One thing you can do is to reserve the two outside seats. This will discourage anyone from booking that middle seat. And if someone does take it, you ask to swap. I don't know anyone who would turn down an aisle seat for a middle seat..
In conclusion, I find E+ worth it all of the time, but you have to decide for yourself if $350 is worth it for some extra comfort.
Sep 9, 2018, 5:24 pm
#564
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Fixed bassinets 787-9 6AB, 6KL, 16ABC, 16DEF, 16JKL, 29DEF
Sep 9, 2018, 5:25 pm
#565
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Sep 15, 2018, 3:41 pm
#566
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Recent 789 experience was as follows:
Row 3 is pretty good - not too close to either of the J gallies/lavs, sufficient E baby separation. Footwells are indeed tight, especailly 3A/L.
Row 6 was only used by FAs to stage water - mostly carts were used for snacks, and wine was kept in the gallies proper. However, the minicabin is way too close to E for my taste if there are babies registering their displeasure with long-haul air travel. Engine noise is considerable as compared to the forward cabin, but I don’t mind/actually find it somewhat comforting (sadly, not sufficient to drown out aforementioned devil babies).
As an aside...
A couple of noteable exceptions, but mostly the crew working these cabins are as surly as ever. UA will never, ever be able to establish a foothold in the luxury market, regardless of whatever marketing gimmicks they may dream up. This recent MEL adventure should hopefully be the last time I ever redeem a six-figure balance of miles only to suffer at the hands of {FAs} with huge chips on their considerable shoulders; all parter bookings from here on out if I can possibly help it...
Row 3 is pretty good - not too close to either of the J gallies/lavs, sufficient E baby separation. Footwells are indeed tight, especailly 3A/L.
Row 6 was only used by FAs to stage water - mostly carts were used for snacks, and wine was kept in the gallies proper. However, the minicabin is way too close to E for my taste if there are babies registering their displeasure with long-haul air travel. Engine noise is considerable as compared to the forward cabin, but I don’t mind/actually find it somewhat comforting (sadly, not sufficient to drown out aforementioned devil babies).
As an aside...
A couple of noteable exceptions, but mostly the crew working these cabins are as surly as ever. UA will never, ever be able to establish a foothold in the luxury market, regardless of whatever marketing gimmicks they may dream up. This recent MEL adventure should hopefully be the last time I ever redeem a six-figure balance of miles only to suffer at the hands of {FAs} with huge chips on their considerable shoulders; all parter bookings from here on out if I can possibly help it...
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Sep 19, 2018 at 8:32 am Reason: OT content removed
Sep 15, 2018, 4:12 pm
#567
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Sorry to hear you had a poor service experience. The crews I've had on LAX-SIN have been excellent. Service equivalent to or better than recent flights on various Asian carriers.
Sep 18, 2018, 6:05 pm
#568
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We are flying 787-9 LHR-LAX. First time in decades I have flown C. Is it true the footwells at the bulkhead seats are wider than the other seats? Important for someone with size 14 feet! Any preference for 1AB or 6AB?
Sep 18, 2018, 6:07 pm
#569
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Yes, the difference is pretty substantial. I prefer 1AB for the better view (less engine; it's actually my favorite pair on the plane) but opinions may vary based on galley noise. Consider also KL for being on the shady side of the plane.
Sep 18, 2018, 6:12 pm
#570
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Anyway, thanks for the info on the bigger footwells. Since I will be in C, it will be nice to have that extra comfort.