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
Dec 31, 2018, 3:12 pm
#316
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
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Wow you are right -- they just changed it now! I must have caught it as the change was in process, because I didn't yet have a seat assignment and it wouldn't let me select one. I just kept refreshing it, then had to re-check-in to change it to a seat I like
PMCO 767-300 1D changed to 1F Polaris. Was able to switch to 3A before the rest of the seats were assigned..
PMCO 767-300 1D changed to 1F Polaris. Was able to switch to 3A before the rest of the seats were assigned..
Polaris 3A changed to old equipment 3A...I was able to switch it back to my original 1D. I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight.
Dec 31, 2018, 6:52 pm
#317
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The fact that you are always able to switch back to a good seat must be an indication that Polaris is not packed. Even with all those stressful switches, I hope that the journey and especially your stay at the destination will be enjoyable.
Jan 1, 2019, 4:52 pm
#318
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
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I kept trying to tell myself it was no big deal if I didn’t have a good seat — it's not like I’d be stuck in economy. But it’s like a game— and I want to win : )
Jan 1, 2019, 5:05 pm
#319
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LOL. When my wife got switched from 2K on a 3-class 772 to 2L on a Polarized 772 and there were no odd window seats open in the front cabin, she reacted like she was going to have the worst flight in her 58 years of flying.....and she had done a lot of them in Economy...... It's good that at the gate they were able to give her 5L. However, I never volunteered to give her my 1L seat.......
Jan 7, 2019, 8:10 am
#320
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
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Jan 7, 2019, 8:12 am
#321
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Jan 7, 2019, 10:32 am
#322
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
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Jan 7, 2019, 12:44 pm
#323
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NYC, FLL
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Had a nice little journey in 2K (old Polaris First) last night, GRU-EWR. I got switched, with an alert, 5 days ago from 2A (which I selected) to 2K due to an aircraft change - which I thought was all a bit odd. The seat held though. Flight was full in all classes.
This was my first Polaris flight since they put the Gel pillow on your seat as standard. I requested (and got) a mattress pad. The service in the front F section was really attentive; all in all a nice little perk for 1K/GS. ^
This was my first Polaris flight since they put the Gel pillow on your seat as standard. I requested (and got) a mattress pad. The service in the front F section was really attentive; all in all a nice little perk for 1K/GS. ^
Jan 7, 2019, 10:26 pm
#324
Join Date: Apr 2014
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I just flew ORD-SFO on a 777-200 last Saturday evening, on a flight that was booked in late October.
I was able to select Seat 1A on a three-class airplane at the time of completing reservation, despite the fact that I have never had any status on UA except being a MP member.
I did not enjoy sitting on the tarmac for an hour after landing at SFO, however. (This was due to inclement weather.) The Global First seat helped me cope indeed!
I was able to select Seat 1A on a three-class airplane at the time of completing reservation, despite the fact that I have never had any status on UA except being a MP member.
I did not enjoy sitting on the tarmac for an hour after landing at SFO, however. (This was due to inclement weather.) The Global First seat helped me cope indeed!
Jan 7, 2019, 11:42 pm
#325
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Location: SFO
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I just flew ORD-SFO on a 777-200 last Saturday evening, on a flight that was booked in late October.
I was able to select Seat 1A on a three-class airplane at the time of completing reservation, despite the fact that I have never had any status on UA except being a MP member. ...
I was able to select Seat 1A on a three-class airplane at the time of completing reservation, despite the fact that I have never had any status on UA except being a MP member. ...
Jan 24, 2019, 8:55 am
#326
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 114
I am on a domestic flight next week operated by a 3-class 772 (I think). The seat map is wonky: first and business look like a 3-class 772, but economy is 3-4-3 with "F" seats all grayed out - I've seen this before on this flight, it usually goes to 3-3-3 once the aircraft is assigned.
There is 1 open seat in the old first class. When I select it on the website, the selection does not stick. When I select in the app, it wants to charge me $399. Is this normal? FWIW, I am a 1K on a D fare.
There is 1 open seat in the old first class. When I select it on the website, the selection does not stick. When I select in the app, it wants to charge me $399. Is this normal? FWIW, I am a 1K on a D fare.
Jan 26, 2019, 12:31 pm
#327
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
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Check your seat assignments... the seat maps for my 4 upcoming 777-200 flights (all 3 class) have disappeared
Jan 28, 2019, 4:54 pm
#328
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DEN
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Just snagged 2A on a 3-class config 772 2.5 hours before boarding on my SFO-LHR flight. Hopefully it sticks!
and hopefully it is not crew rest?
and hopefully it is not crew rest?
Last edited by GBadger; Jan 28, 2019 at 4:59 pm
Jan 28, 2019, 5:10 pm
#329
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Jan 28, 2019, 6:40 pm
#330
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UA895 ORD-HKG 29Jan. I was surprised to see a regular passenger in 1A, and no blocked crew seat (not even the old 6B). Both resting crew members used the bunks. I wonder if pre-flight the crew can opt out of 1A and give it up for a revenue passenger?