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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
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As the prior responses indicate, it depends on size and sleep preferences. I don't have any problem with the non-bulkhead footwells on the 77W. Side sleeper, 5-7, with a size 9 shoe. The only issue I have with the Polaris seat is where to put my arms, and a bigger footwell won't help with that. By contrast, I studiously avoid the 764 because the short seat and restrictive footwell make it impossible for me to get quality sleep. 788/9 is okay so long as I can get a bulkhead; otherwise footwell is too restrictive.
Big picture, I love the privacy of the odd-numbered window seat on this 77W. Slept 7 hours last trip NRT-SFO. The downside is now I don't want to fly any other UA seat.
Big picture, I love the privacy of the odd-numbered window seat on this 77W. Slept 7 hours last trip NRT-SFO. The downside is now I don't want to fly any other UA seat.
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I flew in 15A for SFO-HKG for my first and only time on this bird. I have size 12 feet, and I don’t think a larger footwell would have improved my experience at all.
...And I read here about engine noise after I flew, and didn’t even think about it during my flight—wasn’t even on my radar.
Looking at the light coming in and foot traffic of either bulkhead row, I’ll gladly stick to 15A/L from now until the next generation of seats in 10-15 years...It was truly a wonderful experience for me.
...And I read here about engine noise after I flew, and didn’t even think about it during my flight—wasn’t even on my radar.
Looking at the light coming in and foot traffic of either bulkhead row, I’ll gladly stick to 15A/L from now until the next generation of seats in 10-15 years...It was truly a wonderful experience for me.
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I'm traveling with my girlfriend from EWR to LAX and it appears I'll get my upgrade to Polaris. We both like our window seats but also enjoy having come contact with one another on the flight. If we both picked neighboring window seats would it be easy to talk ? Never flew Polaris before. Otherwise a middle row with the seats next to each other might be the better option.
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I'm traveling with my girlfriend from EWR to LAX and it appears I'll get my upgrade to Polaris. We both like our window seats but also enjoy having come contact with one another on the flight. If we both picked neighboring window seats would it be easy to talk ? Never flew Polaris before. Otherwise a middle row with the seats next to each other might be the better option.
Assuming it is the 773, if you both want windows then choosing seats like 2A and 3A would allow you to interact but practically only while standing up. 2A will have a much better window vantage. If you want to talk or share food, the only practical option is one of the odd D/G pairs, from which it is very difficult to see a window.
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Why is 2A the one with the much better window vantage? I thought it would be 3A.
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After more than a dozen flghts on the 77W, I love the odd number center seats for couples. Seats are close together and blocked off from the aisle on each side.
As as a single traveller, I am perfectly settled into 3A/L and 11A/L.
1A has the bathroom traffic and crew rest traffic to deal with. 1L has the galley lights and FA chatting noise. I can hear the toilet flushing from 9A and 9L in addition to passengers having conversations in the snack area.
Despite the wonderful Polaris seats, I have decided to fly more direct flights instead doing a connection to get on the 77W.
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Totally. agree! Odd number window seats definitely have better views. Not sure I like even number seats, which are tilted towards the aisle and I always feel less private despite the divider.
After more than a dozen flghts on the 77W, I love the odd number center seats for couples. Seats are close together and blocked off from the aisle from each side.
As as a single traveller, I am perfectly settled into 3A/L and 11A/L.
1A has the bathroom traffic and crew rest traffic to deal with. 1L has the galley lights and FA charting noise. I can hear the toilet flushing from 9A and 9L in addition to passengers having conversations in the snack area.
Despite the wonderful Polaris seats, I have decided to fly more direct flights instead doing a connection to get on the 77W.
Good for you! Enjoy. These type of swaps are a boon for upgrades, especially instrument-supported ones.
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Was surprised yesterday that 9D and 9G went to upgraders - not sure why anyone would choose an even "window" seat over those, but it just shows that most people are blissfully unaware. I was in 9L and although it remains my favourite seat, I must admit that for the first time, I was woken up by glasses clanking in the galley as they set up for the arrival service. I've slept through the service in the past, so perhaps it was just a matter of timing and sleep cycles.
I'll still always take the bulkhead if available - the extra foot room makes a difference to me, and I can be done with my meal and prepared to sleep about 10-15 minutes earlier than anyone else.
I'll still always take the bulkhead if available - the extra foot room makes a difference to me, and I can be done with my meal and prepared to sleep about 10-15 minutes earlier than anyone else.
Last edited by cricketer; Jun 16, 2018 at 11:55 pm Reason: corrected 9E to 9G :)
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Was surprised yesterday that 9D and 9E went to upgraders - not sure why anyone would choose an even "window" seat over those, but it just shows that most people are blissfully unaware. I was in 9L and although it remains my favourite seat, I must admit that for the first time, I was woken up by glasses clanking in the galley as they set up for the arrival service. I've slept through the service in the past, so perhaps it was just a matter of timing and sleep cycles.
I'll still always take the bulkhead if available - the extra foot room makes a difference to me, and I can be done with my meal and prepared to sleep about 10-15 minutes earlier than anyone else.
I'll still always take the bulkhead if available - the extra foot room makes a difference to me, and I can be done with my meal and prepared to sleep about 10-15 minutes earlier than anyone else.
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I just got re- accommodated onto a Polaris flight. Flights tomorrow. Not expecting a huge change in available seats. Flying solo. Where should I sit?
My wisdom tells me 9D for the footwell but at the same time id rather not with a nosey neighbor. ExpertFlyer seat alert is in place if a miracle happens.
My wisdom tells me 9D for the footwell but at the same time id rather not with a nosey neighbor. ExpertFlyer seat alert is in place if a miracle happens.
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I just got re- accommodated onto a Polaris flight. Flights tomorrow. Not expecting a huge change in available seats. Flying solo. Where should I sit?
My wisdom tells me 9D for the footwell but at the same time id rather not with a nosey neighbor. ExpertFlyer seat alert is in place if a miracle happens.
My wisdom tells me 9D for the footwell but at the same time id rather not with a nosey neighbor. ExpertFlyer seat alert is in place if a miracle happens.
Also the footwell size difference is not as significant as the ones on PMCO 772/763/764 and 787.
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