Feb 5, 2019, 6:20 am
Last edit by: Ari
As of Feb. 5, only Global Services are able to select FC seats. The ability for 1K to reserve seats was removed. Existing 1K seat selections appear to be kept. In June 2019, the advance access for 1Ks on J/C/D fares was restored. [It appears this is not the case.]
Ex-GlobalFirst seats are selectable for all confirmed business class passengers at check in, even if >24 hrs from flight with GF seats (in the case of positioning flights).
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 2
Ex-GlobalFirst seats are selectable for all confirmed business class passengers at check in, even if >24 hrs from flight with GF seats (in the case of positioning flights).
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 2
3-class F seat now sold as Domestic F/Polaris Bus,GS or J/C/D 1K? may select pre-OLCI
Jun 13, 2019, 5:08 am
#616
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I just want to confirm what the wiki says. My flight on the 777-200 is the third of three legs and I will be checking in about 42 hours before the flight. Currently there are three seats available and we are three weeks out from the flight so do realize a GS may snag them.
But I do hope that you get one of those seats.
Jun 13, 2019, 12:05 pm
#617
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Just watch it like a hawk because they might switch it back and forth in which case you have to reassign. That happened to me on ORD-LAX last week-- polarized ~22 hours out and then un-polarized ~12 hours out.
Jun 15, 2019, 5:08 pm
#618
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This 1k can confirm that on a D fare, I was able to select GF seat 1H upon purchase, and that the seat assignment stuck.
Really enjoyed that seat and the ride FRA-IAD. Nice to have all that storage.
Really enjoyed that seat and the ride FRA-IAD. Nice to have all that storage.
Jun 15, 2019, 8:27 pm
#619
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I'm impressed they went to that much work to fine-tune the seat selection rules on a config which is nearly retired.
Jun 15, 2019, 10:01 pm
#620
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Maybe it’s a test run for preferred seating concept in Polaris..
Jun 16, 2019, 3:26 pm
#621
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Makes sense to do what they can while it lasts to keep their best customers happy and partially monetize the GF cabin by encouraging 1Ks to buy higher J fares to get in there.
Jun 16, 2019, 7:38 pm
#622
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Had an odd conversation with a GS agent today. Was trying to get my partner into the former Global First seats on a 3-cabin 777-200 and she noted companions can't be placed into those seats. I assumed the issue was the different PNR but she said even if he was on my itinerary, he wouldn't be able to sit there - and if we selected a seat the automatic program that reviews assignments for GS would bump him out.
Is this correct? I always assumed companions on the same record would be able to be assigned there are booking as well...
Is this correct? I always assumed companions on the same record would be able to be assigned there are booking as well...
Jun 16, 2019, 8:53 pm
#623
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Hahaha automatic bumpout program. That's rich! Nice imagination. I guess it functions by swapping planes in and out... 
Jun 16, 2019, 9:45 pm
#624
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GS companion benefit
In August, I am going to be traveling to Europe, and my daughter will be accompanying me. I am GS and she has no status. One of the flights on the itinerary is currently scheduled to be on a 3-class 777, which means that with my paid business fare, I should be able to get a seat in the old Global First section (and there are plenty of seats). I am planning on using the GS benefit that allows United to open a Business Saver ticket on the flight for my daughter. Does anyone know if she will be able to reserve a seat in GF as well?
Jun 16, 2019, 9:51 pm
#625
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In my experience, she has to be on the same PNR as you, not just traveling on the same flight.
Jun 16, 2019, 10:06 pm
#626
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Only 10 of the original 33 are still in the old config
... I am planning on using the GS benefit that allows United to open a Business Saver ticket on the flight for my daughter. Does anyone know if she will be able to reserve a seat in GF as well?
Jun 17, 2019, 3:52 am
#627
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Had an odd conversation with a GS agent today. Was trying to get my partner into the former Global First seats on a 3-cabin 777-200 and she noted companions can't be placed into those seats. I assumed the issue was the different PNR but she said even if he was on my itinerary, he wouldn't be able to sit there - and if we selected a seat the automatic program that reviews assignments for GS would bump him out.
Is this correct? I always assumed companions on the same record would be able to be assigned there are booking as well...
Is this correct? I always assumed companions on the same record would be able to be assigned there are booking as well...
My wife (GS) and my one son (no status) are traveling on the same PNR, I was able to assign them both former GF seats via the website.
My other son was coming along, with us too. Because of a split PNR, it took me several calls to find an agent willing to seat him next to his mother. The first few said it could not be done. Perhaps an exception was made due to the fact he would otherwise be an unaccompanied minor.
Now I just hope the GF config sticks and doesn't go through the usual Polarized / Unpolarized process that so often messes up seat assignments.
Frankly the whole thing highlights how insane it is that PNRs can be split, but not joined. Frankly if I'm traveling with family on the same itinerary, I should be able to join PNRs.
Jun 19, 2019, 9:52 pm
#628
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Jun 23, 2019, 9:08 pm
#629
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777-200 Business Polaris Question
Hello Everyone! I am considering purchasing this ticket in business but I cannot find the layout in Seatguru or any other site (screenshot below). The first two rows look odd to me as they only have four seats and then it goes to eight, which makes little sense. The reverse seats make me think this is just their old plane, because everything I have seen for Polaris is forward-facing. Am I wrong? If anyone has experience on this layout, is it worth it? Or should I go on Lufthansa instead? Which seat do you suggest?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jun 23, 2019 at 9:20 pm Reason: Moved to consodidated thread
Jun 23, 2019, 9:32 pm
#630
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.... The first two rows look odd to me as they only have four seats and then it goes to eight, which makes little sense. The reverse seats make me think this is just their old plane, because everything I have seen for Polaris is forward-facing. Am I wrong? If anyone has experience on this layout, is it worth it? Or should I go on Lufthansa instead? Which seat do you suggest?
For info on seat selection, see Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 2