Dec 29, 2017, 11:56 am
Last edit by: Prospero
United has reconfigured its 757-300 planes to increase density, primarily by adding non E+ seats (1 fewer E+ seats, 22 more E seats).
New Configuration
Boeing 757-300 (753)
24F 54E+ 156E
Post 165 assesses Seats 7DE (and 8ABC) (summary - watch out)
The armrest between 23 B/C and D/E is movable.
The inboard armrest on 23A & F is fixed and contains the tray table.
https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-753
Previous thread:Consolidated "UA 757-300 Seating, IFE, etc." Thread
New Configuration
Boeing 757-300 (753)
24F 54E+ 156E
Post 165 assesses Seats 7DE (and 8ABC) (summary - watch out)
The armrest between 23 B/C and D/E is movable.
The inboard armrest on 23A & F is fixed and contains the tray table.
https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-753
Previous thread:Consolidated "UA 757-300 Seating, IFE, etc." Thread
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on 757-300 Slimline (24F,54E+,156E-)
Jul 27, 2018, 10:56 am
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Aug 4, 2018, 10:43 am
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Row 21 in the high density configuration is the only true exit row.
There is no 7D in the old configuration.
It is best to check seat map at 72, 48 and 24 hour mark. Usually correct seat map will be loaded by then. If you do not see row 20, then you know it is a temporary place holder.
There is no 7D in the old configuration.
It is best to check seat map at 72, 48 and 24 hour mark. Usually correct seat map will be loaded by then. If you do not see row 20, then you know it is a temporary place holder.
I flew in 8F before and liked it a lot - plenty of legroom, quick to deplane, and there wasn't anyone in 8E so I got to use the space under 7E for my bag - but if they swap to the old config, 8F isn't anywhere as good as 21A.
Aug 9, 2018, 11:40 pm
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Economy Plus Boeing 753 SFO-HNL
I am booked on a United 753 from SFO to HNL and considering selecting a seat in Economy Plus.
However when comparing the seat plan on United to Seatguru the plan on United shows the plus section from row 9 while on seatguru it starts ar 7.
Do United operate alternate seat plans for the 753 and any suggestions on seats to avoid (eg bulkhead ?)
However when comparing the seat plan on United to Seatguru the plan on United shows the plus section from row 9 while on seatguru it starts ar 7.
Do United operate alternate seat plans for the 753 and any suggestions on seats to avoid (eg bulkhead ?)
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Aug 10, 2018, 12:44 am
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Aug 10, 2018, 9:35 am
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And UA is capable, within about 72 hours, of assigning a 753 (and configuration) and then swap configurations 2 more times before day of flight. Experienced this on Wednesday's OGG-SFO flight. Worthwhile watching your seat assignment once probable configuration is assigned. There's pretty wild swings in desirability of some seats based on configuration.
Aug 11, 2018, 10:20 am
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And UA is capable, within about 72 hours, of assigning a 753 (and configuration) and then swap configurations 2 more times before day of flight. Experienced this on Wednesday's OGG-SFO flight. Worthwhile watching your seat assignment once probable configuration is assigned. There's pretty wild swings in desirability of some seats based on configuration.
Sep 17, 2018, 6:12 pm
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You can cross check the tail number in the UA Fleet Site
Note N75854 appears to a Ka equipped aircraft with no DirecTV and only CONUS
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Sep 17, 2018, 6:54 pm
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UA states [ur=https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/inflight/wifi.html] non-DirecTV 753's has the Panasonic Ku system with global coverage. 753's with DirecTV are CONUS.
You can cross check the tail number in the UA Fleet Site
Note N75854 appears to a Ka equipped aircraft with no DirecTV and only CONUS
You can cross check the tail number in the UA Fleet Site
Note N75854 appears to a Ka equipped aircraft with no DirecTV and only CONUS
Appears I'm on the only one in the fleet with PDE and no DirecTV, but Ka band internet
Sep 18, 2018, 9:20 am
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Sep 20, 2018, 7:45 pm
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West Coast to HNL. DTV doesn't work over the Pacific anyway, so it was mostly useless on those flights - only 4 or 5 pre-recorded movies would be available.
Now, the cheap move is removing seatback entertainment from the coach section of domestic 772 configurations - those are used on 8+ hr flights from ORD and DEN to HNL!
Now, the cheap move is removing seatback entertainment from the coach section of domestic 772 configurations - those are used on 8+ hr flights from ORD and DEN to HNL!