Descriptions of various Business Class seats
Jun 11, 2018 | 11:19 am
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Descriptions of various Business Class seats
Weirdly, this is the first time I have flown UAL long-haul/widebody in a long time (most travel is on foreign flag carriers, AA and some DL; I pretty much gave up on loyalty a while ago and just by the business class ticket that has the best combination of fare and schedule). I am booked in J on a 767-300 and a 767-400. Seat map for both flights is 2-1-2, all forward facing. The seat map on UAL labels this as "Polaris business class" but it seems that this is not actually the new seats. The website seems to only describe the new seats. is there any information online about these older seats?
I know this is a newbie question, so apologies and thanks for indulging me.
I know this is a newbie question, so apologies and thanks for indulging me.
Jun 11, 2018 | 11:35 am
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I am booked in J on a 767-300 and a 767-400. Seat map for both flights is 2-1-2, all forward facing. The seat map on UAL labels this as "Polaris business class" but it seems that this is not actually the new seats. The website seems to only describe the new seats. is there any information online about these older seats?
Jun 11, 2018 | 8:41 pm
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Jun 11, 2018 | 9:05 pm
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1A has the larger footwell so you don't notice it so much.
Topically, TPG has a review of this seat today, and the author (at 5-9) noted that his feet touched the end of the footwell in 1L. Review - United 767-400 LHR-EWR
Jun 11, 2018 | 9:09 pm
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Yes, YMMV. Just because it's shorter than other seats does not mean everyone will have trouble with it. I always bend my knees when I sleep, so I've never have any problem in any lie-flat seat. Everyone needs to make the determination for themselves.
Some people like to slide down in their seats. I'm sure there are people who can say that of any seat anywhere.
Some people like to slide down in their seats. I'm sure there are people who can say that of any seat anywhere.
Jun 11, 2018 | 9:16 pm
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It's a short seat. That's not YMMV. That's a fact.
Jun 11, 2018 | 9:35 pm
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Jun 11, 2018 | 9:40 pm
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