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Old Aug 23, 2017, 9:40 pm
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ORD-SFO 737 vs 757?
I haven't flown this route in a while. Looks like they alternate back and forth between a 757-300 and a 737-900. Anyone that frequents this route know which plane (or flight #) has the newer seats? I'm looking to avoided the direct-tv seats. Would like to be able to use wifi and personal device entertainment. Not a fan of the direct tv. Do any of these planes have the newer seats, tray tables, and power outlets?
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Old Aug 23, 2017, 9:46 pm
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Originally Posted by BrianSF
I haven't flown this route in a while. Looks like they alternate back and forth between a 757-300 and a 737-900. Anyone that frequents this route know which plane (or flight #) has the newer seats? I'm looking to avoided the direct-tv seats. Would like to be able to use wifi and personal device entertainment. Not a fan of the direct tv. Do any of these planes have the newer seats, tray tables, and power outlets?
Best chance is with the 739, I believe all 753s have DirecTV
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Old Aug 23, 2017, 9:55 pm
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Best chance is with the 739, I believe all 753s have DirecTV
Not all just A/C 851-859 have DirecTV. A/C 860-871 have PDE.
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Old Aug 23, 2017, 9:59 pm
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A/C 851-859 DirecTV
A/C 860-871 PDE

739/739ER
A/C 401-464 DirecTV
A/C 465-479, 801-849, 880-899 PDE.
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Old Aug 23, 2017, 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by BrianSF
Do any of these planes have the newer seats, tray tables, and power outlets?
If you're referring to the new F seat in the 319/20, no.

Some of the 739s have a newer version of the same old sCO seat.

I would take the 753 every time, for the left turn on boarding and the quieter ride.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 12:50 am
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Originally Posted by Kacee
If you're referring to the new F seat in the 319/20, no.

Some of the 739s have a newer version of the same old sCO seat.

I would take the 753 every time, for the left turn on boarding and the quieter ride.
+1. The 753 is superior in pretty much every way.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 1:46 am
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Originally Posted by Kacee
If you're referring to the new F seat in the 319/20, no.

Some of the 739s have a newer version of the same old sCO seat.

I would take the 753 every time, for the left turn on boarding and the quieter ride.
Unless it's a standard at ORD? I was on a 753 not too long ago out of EWR and boarding was from the front.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 2:44 am
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Wasn't a fan of the UA 737's last few trips, even with economy plus seats it felt cramped and uncomfortable, the 757 was a much nicer ride
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 6:05 am
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Originally Posted by findark
+1. The 753 is superior in pretty much every way.
+1.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 10:44 am
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I book the 753 specifically for the equipment. I feel the seats are more comfortable and the headrest is better for sleeping.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 11:01 am
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The 737s is a hit and miss everytime from booking to actual aircraft. You'll never know till its boarding time which version you'll get.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 11:24 am
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Originally Posted by tashi
The 737s is a hit and miss everytime from booking to actual aircraft. You'll never know till its boarding time which version you'll get.
That is kind of what I thought. But being ORD-SFO, I thought there maybe was a more established pattern. 753 seems to be the more comfortable ride from what I am seeing here.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 11:30 am
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Originally Posted by BrianSF
That is kind of what I thought. But being ORD-SFO, I thought there maybe was a more established pattern. 753 seems to be the more comfortable ride from what I am seeing here.
Yes 753 is really good, and specially if you got the non DirecTV one with actual IFE. Not sure if they still exist as its been over a year since Ive been in one.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 11:30 am
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ORD-SFO also runs a 772 or two a day, no?
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 11:33 am
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ORD-SFO also runs a 772 or two a day, no?
Yes. Just one from what I saw. Looks to be a flight in the earlier part of the day.
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