Dec 9, 2016, 2:37 pm
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United is rolling out the 777-300ER to its fleet. These planes will be the first to feature the new Polaris business class seating, with direct aisle access.
Information about the plane from the United website is here
The plane features 60 Polaris class seats, 24 Premium Plus seats, 62 Economy plus seats, and 204 Economy seats. All economy seating is in a 3-4-3 format (except for 2-4-2 in the last two rows of the plane).
Seat width in economy is 17", down from the 18" in the sUA 777-200, and slightly narrower than the 787 width of 17.3". Bassinets are provided in 20EF, 30EF, and 46EF - the center seats on the three bulkhead rows.
Polaris seats have their own power outlets; Economy seats also have power (2 outlets per 3 seats or 2 per 4 seats; all bulkhead seats have their own power). Each seat has a dedicated USB power port as well.
Detailed seating plan: AeroLOPA -- https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-boeing-77w
From sbm12:
I flew on the media preview flight this week and wrote up a detailed report on which seats are good and bad on the new United 77W. Here's a summary of my thoughts.
Polaris Seating
General notes
Economy Plus
Economy
Information about the plane from the United website is here
The plane features 60 Polaris class seats, 24 Premium Plus seats, 62 Economy plus seats, and 204 Economy seats. All economy seating is in a 3-4-3 format (except for 2-4-2 in the last two rows of the plane).
Seat width in economy is 17", down from the 18" in the sUA 777-200, and slightly narrower than the 787 width of 17.3". Bassinets are provided in 20EF, 30EF, and 46EF - the center seats on the three bulkhead rows.
Polaris seats have their own power outlets; Economy seats also have power (2 outlets per 3 seats or 2 per 4 seats; all bulkhead seats have their own power). Each seat has a dedicated USB power port as well.
Detailed seating plan: AeroLOPA -- https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-boeing-77w
From sbm12:
I flew on the media preview flight this week and wrote up a detailed report on which seats are good and bad on the new United 77W. Here's a summary of my thoughts.
Polaris Seating
General notes
- Accessible lav at 2L is the largest on board and useful for PJs changing.
- Row 1 has no overhead bins in the center.
- Galley at 2L/R handles crew meals so will be busier than the forward galley throughout the flight. There is also a "passthrough" at 2L/2R that is not a galley but has shelves for food prep and snacks. As a result, the front row of the second cabin isn't quite as directly exposed to galley noise.
- Bulkhead seats remain the best choice for foot well reasons. "Straight" seats are second best while angled seats have a tapered foot well for the last 10 inches of the bed length.
- The downside of the "straight" seats is the 9" notch to slide in through but overall those will remain my seats of choice. Avoid 6/7/8 for noise reasons IMO.
- Even-row "window" seats are a bit of a misnomer. The window, if any, is across a utility table and not well-positioned for viewing. They're more semi-aisle seats.
- Row 16 has no window. Row 18 has one window far to the rear and part of another forward. The angles are such that you can barely see out of either.
Best Window Seat (best to worst):
- 9A (good seat, but proximity to galley/light/noise and lav should be considered)
- 9L (good seat, but proximity to galley/light/noise and lav should be considered)
- 1A (good seat, but proximity to galley/light/noise should be considered)
- 1L (good seat, but proximity to galley/light/noise should be considered) Picture from 1L
- any other odd-numbered A/L (slight preference to A over L)
- any other even-numbered A/L (slight preference to A over L)
- 7A/L
- 8A/L
- 6A/L
- 16A/L
Best Center Pair Seat (best to worst):
- 9D/G (slight preference to D over G)
- 1D/G (slight preference to D over G)
- Any other odd
- Any other even
- 18
- 6
Economy Plus
- AVOID 30
24A/L [seats renumbered with addition of PP at all costs. Freezing cold in flight and the narrowest seats on board. Plus no window. - Aisle seats are a smidgen narrower and the center 4-block has legroom issues.
- Bulkhead seats have good legroom, very similar to what extending your feet on a normal row would offer.
Economy
- Row 56
50outside pairs are some of the best, though all the way at the back. A little extra space (especially under-seat stowage) and still some overhead space, something 57 lacks. Row 57 also has a misaligned window. - Aisle seats are a smidgen narrower and the center 4-block has legroom issues.
- Baby Bassient Positions in Business: 9A & 9L, PP 20EF, E+ 30EF, 46EF
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 777-300ER
Apr 3, 2018, 9:16 pm
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B777 Row 2 or Row 9
Sorry if this had been asked and answered 100 times but on my way to NRT right now. I had row 2 for spouse and I on B777, NRT to SFO on flight 838. Just noticed it looks like they angle away from each other and table in the middle. I switched to row 9 to be together. Traveling partners are in row 1 but I figure it’s not possible to chat either way.
Any advise?
Any advise?
Apr 3, 2018, 9:20 pm
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Sorry if this had been asked and answered 100 times but on my way to NRT right now. I had row 2 for spouse and I on B777, NRT to SFO on flight 838. Just noticed it looks like they angle away from each other and table in the middle. I switched to row 9 to be together. Traveling partners are in row 1 but I figure it’s not possible to chat either way.
Any advise?
Any advise?
Apr 3, 2018, 9:28 pm
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Lots more discussion here:
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Apr 3, 2018, 11:29 pm
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The even numbered center seats are a bit awkward in that they face out to the aisle. Very little privacy. If you want to sleep, that's extra reason to pick an odd-numbered pair.
Apr 12, 2018, 12:15 am
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Flew on the 773 a few weeks ago from FRA to EWR in 9A: It was my first inflight Polaris class with actual Polaris seat experience. I must say that this was by far my best business class trip on United when it comes to sleep comfort. I am 6’3 and around 220 lbs. I was able to lie flat on my back, push my knees through and could only barely touch the bulkhead wall with my toes. The privacy of this odd numbered window seat is great, too. I slept almost 5 1/2 hours straight on this 7 + hour flight and still managed to have my meal. The only issue I’ve had with the seat is the non existent arm rest on the left side. It is replaced with a divider/rail that acts as a de facto armrest (albeit not height adjustable) which “steals” a few valuable inches of space towards the window which my left arm would have loved to use to gain more space to the side. It wasn’t claustrophobic but the seat could be a little wider. Still, all in all this Polaris seat is much better than the sCO diamond seat (and no comparison at all to the sUA 2-4-2 forward/backward “business class” seat.) I’d definitely would choose this seat again.
Apr 15, 2018, 8:42 am
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Traveling solo and want to get some sleep. Have 2G selected as it seems there's less traffic than the center seats further back. Not sure about odd vs even. I guess it's angled towards aisle vs. privacy but sitting close to a stranger. Thoughts?
I will keep checking for a window seat to open up.
I will keep checking for a window seat to open up.
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Apr 15, 2018, 9:28 am
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+1, definitely. The odd rows seclude you from the aisle. Choose a seat further back to avoid aisle traffic, but be mindful of the first row of economy and increased engine (white) noise. Personally I'd go with 15 or 17 middles, until you can snag an odd-numbered window.
Apr 15, 2018, 9:33 am
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Traveling solo and want to get some sleep. Have 2G selected as it seems there's less traffic than the center seats further back. Not sure about odd vs even. I guess it's angled towards aisle vs. privacy but sitting close to a stranger. Thoughts?
I will keep checking for a window seat to open up.
I will keep checking for a window seat to open up.
Apr 15, 2018, 3:05 pm
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