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As of January 2021, all of United's 777-200ERs have been reconfigured with Polaris and Premium Plus. This version is known as "Version 1" in United's listing of aircraft (previously version 5).
If you're looking for information about the "High Density" HD) 777-200 configurations used primarily on domestic routes and some trans-Atlantic flights, this thread has it:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on 777-200 HD (28J,102E+,234E-). There is one oddball, N222UA , 32J,124E+, 206E-
The 777-200 Polaris configuration has 50 Polaris business seats in the 1-2-1 configuration used in the 777-300, although with 3 fewer rows. Presumably much of the guidance regarding desirable/less desirable rows from the 777-300 seating thread applies to the 777-200 as well.
Rows 20-22 are the new United Premium Plus seats, in a 2-4-2 configuration. On many flights, UA is not yet selling premium plus as a separate cabin of service, and the seats are sold as E+ seats (though they are much better than standard E+).
Economy is in a 3-4-3 configuration, with 46 Economy+ seats and 156 regular E seats. Economy is using a new Rockwell Aspire seat, which supposedly is more comfortable than current seats (although less space than those used in the past 3-3-3 configuration). While under-seat power outlets are still shared (2 for 3, 3 for 4), the seat back monitors have USB sockets to allow device charging for each individual.
https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-boeing-77e
Guide to Polaris Business Seats:
If you're looking for information about the "High Density" HD) 777-200 configurations used primarily on domestic routes and some trans-Atlantic flights, this thread has it:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on 777-200 HD (28J,102E+,234E-). There is one oddball, N222UA , 32J,124E+, 206E-
The 777-200 Polaris configuration has 50 Polaris business seats in the 1-2-1 configuration used in the 777-300, although with 3 fewer rows. Presumably much of the guidance regarding desirable/less desirable rows from the 777-300 seating thread applies to the 777-200 as well.
Rows 20-22 are the new United Premium Plus seats, in a 2-4-2 configuration. On many flights, UA is not yet selling premium plus as a separate cabin of service, and the seats are sold as E+ seats (though they are much better than standard E+).
Economy is in a 3-4-3 configuration, with 46 Economy+ seats and 156 regular E seats. Economy is using a new Rockwell Aspire seat, which supposedly is more comfortable than current seats (although less space than those used in the past 3-3-3 configuration). While under-seat power outlets are still shared (2 for 3, 3 for 4), the seat back monitors have USB sockets to allow device charging for each individual.
https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-boeing-77e
Not sure if this has been posted yet, but lots of good pictures of the new economy cabin:
https://thepointsguy.com/news/where-...d-772-economy/
https://thepointsguy.com/news/where-...d-772-economy/
The center (D/G) seats are generally the same. The odd numbered rows have a larger divider between D and G that can be lowered, so are better for couples that want to interact. The even numbered rows have a smaller divider, so good for solos (or couples who don't really want to talk but to have the chance to). The odd-row seats are located towards the center, with the table towards the aisle. This provides somewhat more privacy than the even-row seats, where the seat is closer to the aisle, with the table towards the center of the plane.
The window (A/L) seats have greater variation. The even-numbered rows (mostly) have one window that requires looking past your table and the partition for other seats. The odd-numbered rows mostly have 2 or 3 windows that are easily accessed, in all cases with the seat right next to the window and the table area towards the aisle side.
* Rows 1, 11, and 15 have 3 windows
* Rows 3 and 5 have two windows
* Row 9 has two windows plus a blank panel for wiring
* Row 7 has a single window plus a blank panel for wiring; The window is the forward part, requiring you to lean forward
* Row 8 has a little more wall space because there's no seat behind it
* Row 12 has no window
Row 1 is adjacent to the galley area at the front of the plane, although the G/L side is closer (the A/D side has a corridor to the lav and cockpit.
9A/L are somewhat protected from the galley, but next to the lavs and across from closets. 9D/G are more fully protected from galley (by those closets) but also have the lav adjacent.
Guide to Premium Plus Seats
All three rows are similar, except the footrests in Row 20 come from under your own seat rather than the seat in front. All rows have 2 windows, although they are over the wing.
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 777-200 Polaris/PremPlus seats
#391
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 66
im wondering with a 3yo we just switch to row 7 even though my husband will be behind us instead of next to us .
thoughts?
#392
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 66
Proximity to 3 yo
im wondering with a 3yo we just switch to row 7 even though my husband will be behind us instead of next to us .
thoughts?
#393
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,460
I’m traveling with my husband and 3 year old to hnl. I have 12dg and my husband has 12a but I saw that 7dg opened up and my husband could sit on either window in row 8.
im wondering with a 3yo we just switch to row 7 even though my husband will be behind us instead of next to us .
thoughts?
im wondering with a 3yo we just switch to row 7 even though my husband will be behind us instead of next to us .
thoughts?
So on balance I would move to 7dg + 8a/l.
#395
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Various
Posts: 45
Is the front lav readily accessible to passengers seated in say Rows 1-3? I can select 1L, 2L, and 3G in an upcoming TATL trip, but not sure whether the cabin crew will point me to the aft business class lavs as I try to walk through the front galley. Also, anyone aware of any problems/limitations with overhead luggage space above 1L or 2L?
#396
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,019
Is the front lav readily accessible to passengers seated in say Rows 1-3? I can select 1L, 2L, and 3G in an upcoming TATL trip, but not sure whether the cabin crew will point me to the aft business class lavs as I try to walk through the front galley. Also, anyone aware of any problems/limitations with overhead luggage space above 1L or 2L?
#397
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 17
Economy+ bulkhead vs. standard economy
Hi all,
we will be flying on the 777-200 later this year IAH-GRU in Economy. Since +0.5 is 1 year old, my wife and I can get the Eco+ bulkhead seats in the center for free to have access to the bassinet (nice touch of United!). I do not have status of any sort.
I am usually happy with standard Eco seats at 6‘1“ as long as I can stretch my legs out, which I usually can as long as there are no entertainment boxes. +0.5 hated the bassinet on his last flight so not sure we will end up using it. Hence my question:
- How close are the bulkhead Eco+ seats in rows 30 and 40 to the bulkhead, and do they allow stretching out the legs (maybe D and G?)?
- Would you recommend me to get the „free upgrade“ or should we rather remain in regular Eco given the circumstances? If the flight is not completely full, booking A and C seats in one of the back 3-seat rows may help us to have the middle seat empty and he just sleeps on our lap.
thanks!
we will be flying on the 777-200 later this year IAH-GRU in Economy. Since +0.5 is 1 year old, my wife and I can get the Eco+ bulkhead seats in the center for free to have access to the bassinet (nice touch of United!). I do not have status of any sort.
I am usually happy with standard Eco seats at 6‘1“ as long as I can stretch my legs out, which I usually can as long as there are no entertainment boxes. +0.5 hated the bassinet on his last flight so not sure we will end up using it. Hence my question:
- How close are the bulkhead Eco+ seats in rows 30 and 40 to the bulkhead, and do they allow stretching out the legs (maybe D and G?)?
- Would you recommend me to get the „free upgrade“ or should we rather remain in regular Eco given the circumstances? If the flight is not completely full, booking A and C seats in one of the back 3-seat rows may help us to have the middle seat empty and he just sleeps on our lap.
thanks!
#398
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: New York Area
Programs: Mileage Plus Platinum
Posts: 161
I have an overnight TATL on this aircraft several months in my future. Polaris cabin is lightly booked at the moment so I have lots of choice. I chose 1L as I'm 6'3" tall, with large feet (size 13), and I'm a side sleeper. I'd have preferred 1A due to the noise issue but it's a crew rest. Does anyone have thoughts on what might be better than 1L? I'm slightly bothered by the noise issue and my hope is to have dinner in the EWR Polaris lounge (assuming that its open when I fly) and maximize my sleeping time. TIA.
#399
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LON
Programs: UA, AA, Hyatt
Posts: 155
Hi all, I've just booked PremPlus for SFO --> LHR redeye next spring. On the seatmap, 20 B, K and L are gone, everything else is still open.
I'm 6' tall and appreciate legroom, may or may not sleep on the flight, and am usually up and down a few times going to the lav. Is 20A bulkhead seat enough legroom that I could climb over 20B if they sleep through the flight? Or would I be better off with an aisle seat? Totally stumped-- if it were 2-3-2 I'd go with aisle middle hoping a couple books the two seats next to me and will climb over each other. So any advice welcome
I'm 6' tall and appreciate legroom, may or may not sleep on the flight, and am usually up and down a few times going to the lav. Is 20A bulkhead seat enough legroom that I could climb over 20B if they sleep through the flight? Or would I be better off with an aisle seat? Totally stumped-- if it were 2-3-2 I'd go with aisle middle hoping a couple books the two seats next to me and will climb over each other. So any advice welcome
#400
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,019
Hi all, I've just booked PremPlus for SFO --> LHR redeye next spring. On the seatmap, 20 B, K and L are gone, everything else is still open.
I'm 6' tall and appreciate legroom, may or may not sleep on the flight, and am usually up and down a few times going to the lav. Is 20A bulkhead seat enough legroom that I could climb over 20B if they sleep through the flight? Or would I be better off with an aisle seat? Totally stumped-- if it were 2-3-2 I'd go with aisle middle hoping a couple books the two seats next to me and will climb over each other. So any advice welcome
I'm 6' tall and appreciate legroom, may or may not sleep on the flight, and am usually up and down a few times going to the lav. Is 20A bulkhead seat enough legroom that I could climb over 20B if they sleep through the flight? Or would I be better off with an aisle seat? Totally stumped-- if it were 2-3-2 I'd go with aisle middle hoping a couple books the two seats next to me and will climb over each other. So any advice welcome
#401
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 930
Polaris Lie Flat to Hawaii for Couples
I'm ready to book a flight from ORD to HNL on a United 777-200. It has Polaris First seats. As a couple that actually want to sit together which seats are best?
Do the middle row seats have a divider that you can put down?
Or would the Window single seats be better to book if one person sits in front of the other?
Do the middle row seats have a divider that you can put down?
Or would the Window single seats be better to book if one person sits in front of the other?
#402
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: HNL
Programs: UA GS4MM, MR LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,447
I'm ready to book a flight from ORD to HNL on a United 777-200. It has Polaris First seats. As a couple that actually want to sit together which seats are best?
Do the middle row seats have a divider that you can put down?
Or would the Window single seats be better to book if one person sits in front of the other?
Do the middle row seats have a divider that you can put down?
Or would the Window single seats be better to book if one person sits in front of the other?
#403
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 346
I'm ready to book a flight from ORD to HNL on a United 777-200. It has Polaris First seats. As a couple that actually want to sit together which seats are best?
Do the middle row seats have a divider that you can put down?
Or would the Window single seats be better to book if one person sits in front of the other?
Do the middle row seats have a divider that you can put down?
Or would the Window single seats be better to book if one person sits in front of the other?
#405
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: SFO
Posts: 6
Best Polaris seats for couples
We are a couple traveling CDG-SFO and want to be able to chat. I see in the wiki that odd row D/G seats may be best for couples who want to interact, however I also read some comments which seem to say that is not the case. Currently we have 11 D/G. I'm also wondering if there is any advantage to being in the smaller 2nd Polaris cabin vs the larger more forward cabin. Any advice is much appreciated.
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