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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
#526
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If you're a solo traveler absolutely take an odd numbered row, preferably a window if you can. If not, middle is still fine due to aisle access and partition between you and your seatmate.
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I would take an even window over any middle when alone. It's still more private than any seat on any other UA plane, and you'll actually be aware of that takeoff is about to happen.
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#529
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Thanks! Still a few days until the flight, so I'll just keep checking back to see if any window seat opens. No one next to me yet, so maybe I'll just get lucky and have a throne seat in row 17
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Just booked a last minute flight SFO to TPE in Polaris class. I am flying solo and options are slim. It seems that it comes down to 4g and 18a. I'm learning toward 18a for more privacy, lack of foot traffic but concerned about being served last for everything on the flight. I "think" having a window is help so I can control my light and possible get myself better acclimated to the time zone versus having zero control of the window in 4g. 8L looks to be in the galley and seems terrible to me and the other middle seats seem no different than the teens so 4g would give you the luxury of being in the front cabin (if that makes a difference). any advice for those being on the flight. Not sure being close to coach is an issue as it is curtained off and headphones are on and it is going to asia, so I would assume a quieter flight than say one going to AMS.
thoughts
thoughts
#532
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Just booked a last minute flight SFO to TPE in Polaris class. I am flying solo and options are slim. It seems that it comes down to 4g and 18a. I'm learning toward 18a for more privacy, lack of foot traffic but concerned about being served last for everything on the flight. I "think" having a window is help so I can control my light and possible get myself better acclimated to the time zone versus having zero control of the window in 4g. 8L looks to be in the galley and seems terrible to me and the other middle seats seem no different than the teens so 4g would give you the luxury of being in the front cabin (if that makes a difference). any advice for those being on the flight. Not sure being close to coach is an issue as it is curtained off and headphones are on and it is going to asia, so I would assume a quieter flight than say one going to AMS.
thoughts
thoughts
Even if you select one of those options now, keep checking back as a different seat may open up.
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I really doubt that's going to make any difference.
#535
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Hi, that made me laugh... Good point @Kacee about engine noise above and possibly traffic from coach.. I "try" to do my best to get on destination time upon boarding so I thought even getting the windows open would be better to get some light rather than folks leaving it pitch dark. @ajGoes how was the engine noise and did you find the service slow being at the back of the bus?
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I recently flew the SFO-HKG leg on this bird. It was mighty uncomfortable sitting on this flight as it required you to share your personal space with people sitting next to you. The only way to make this aircraft palatable is to do Southwest style seating. This way I can find all the petite passengers and go and sit next to them. Pick a 6' to sit next to you and you will be rubbing shoulders with them for the 14 hour journey.
Why does flying having to be such a pain?
Why does flying having to be such a pain?
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Hi, that made me laugh... Good point @Kacee about engine noise above and possibly traffic from coach.. I "try" to do my best to get on destination time upon boarding so I thought even getting the windows open would be better to get some light rather than folks leaving it pitch dark. @ajGoes how was the engine noise and did you find the service slow being at the back of the bus?
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#540
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I'm flying Polaris 777-300ER next month. The only odd-numbered window seat (which is my first choice in this seating configuration) that's available is row 17, over the front edge of the wing. Does anyone know if this position will incur louder engine noise? It's a day flight, so sleeping isn't a high priority; but I would rather not listen to heightened engine noise for 10+ hours if its noticeable over noise-cancelling earphones. My other choice is to sit in an even row in the forward cabin, away from the wing.