Apr 22, 2019, 4:16 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
For couples who want to sit “together” in Polaris, even-numbered L seats combined with the odd-numbered F seat one lower in number (e.g. 10L/9F) gives some ability to see/talk across aisle because the openings line up almost exactly.
Standard size rollaboards can only be accommodated in overhead compartments along the window and not in the center bins.
Overhead compartment above 1A is limited to a small bag, and the slightly larger bin is shared with 2A and 2D, which may result in someone in the area putting the bag in row 3 or 4. Often, there is flight supplies stored in the bin above 2A and 3A as well - you can ask the FA to move them.
Misaligned window in the coveted window seats at 7A/L and 17A/L.
Only one window (close to monitor) at 11A/L.
No "front" window on 15A/L, but one next to head and a second useable when reclined.
Oxygen equipment is stored above 12A, which results in unusable bin space. (Note that bin space is pretty generous given spread of seats, so not likely to be a major issue).
No window at 18A/L
Alternative seatmap view -- https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-boeing-763-type-76l
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on 763 / 76Q (30/24/32/117) Polaris+PP
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Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on 763 High J (46/22/43/56) Polaris+PP
Mar 20, 2021, 2:08 pm
#138
Join Date: May 2007
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The meal choice aspect shouldn't really apply now: with only two choices available and order taking by status seemingly on hold, they should still have both by row 9 assuming they cater for a full cabin. If/when they go back to having three choices for PS and four choices for long-haul Polaris, you could run out of one or two choices by row 9.
Mar 20, 2021, 2:26 pm
#139
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Since when? I’ve been on several flights this month where the FA has bounced around the cabin taking meal orders for what I can only presume was GS/1K priority.
Mar 20, 2021, 3:00 pm
#140
Join Date: Jul 2005
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I think if there’s “VIP” seat on this aircraft it’s the bulkhead, or row 9.
Mar 20, 2021, 4:19 pm
#142
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Note for people / couples traveling together who want some ability to communicate in flight without standing moving around -- 15 F and 16 L line up. Recently was assigned 15 F and 15 L as the seat map looks like they're in line, but they aren't. However, 15 L is a much more private seat and better for getting sleep compared to 16 L.
Mar 23, 2021, 2:56 pm
#143
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Location: APC/SFO
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I may have missed a post upstream, but if not, I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the much larger side table and storage "bin" for the F seats (odd rows, center stack). I didn't notice these until deplaning, but was immediately surprised when I saw the huge difference. I've never liked the True Polaris in-seat storage/organization, or lack thereof, so will definitely choose F seats in the future. For long-haul and overnight flights especially, I'd much rather have space & convenience than a relative few minutes of a view.
Mar 23, 2021, 8:39 pm
#144
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I may have missed a post upstream, but if not, I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the much larger side table and storage "bin" for the F seats (odd rows, center stack). I didn't notice these until deplaning, but was immediately surprised when I saw the huge difference. I've never liked the True Polaris in-seat storage/organization, or lack thereof, so will definitely choose F seats in the future. For long-haul and overnight flights especially, I'd much rather have space & convenience than a relative few minutes of a view.
David
Mar 24, 2021, 7:14 am
#145
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I'm currently looking at a 763 high-J seatmap that indicates starting after row 12 the odd/even window/aisle-facing A/L seats swap (for example, it shows 18L as being closer to the window while 17L is facing the aisle). This differs from the seatmap posted on this thread's wiki. I thought that all odd numbered window seats would be the more private ones closer to the window (not facing the aisle)?
Any idea if this is a typo on UA's part or are their multiple 763 high-J seating configurations? Thanks!
-FlyerBeek
Any idea if this is a typo on UA's part or are their multiple 763 high-J seating configurations? Thanks!
-FlyerBeek
Mar 24, 2021, 10:32 am
#146
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 5,475
I'm currently looking at a 763 high-J seatmap that indicates starting after row 12 the odd/even window/aisle-facing A/L seats swap (for example, it shows 18L as being closer to the window while 17L is facing the aisle). This differs from the seatmap posted on this thread's wiki. I thought that all odd numbered window seats would be the more private ones closer to the window (not facing the aisle)?
Any idea if this is a typo on UA's part or are their multiple 763 high-J seating configurations? Thanks!
-FlyerBeek
Any idea if this is a typo on UA's part or are their multiple 763 high-J seating configurations? Thanks!
-FlyerBeek
Mar 24, 2021, 11:16 am
#147
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Mar 27, 2021, 8:52 pm
#149
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-FlyerBeek
Mar 28, 2021, 8:09 am
#150
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As these planes are starting the JFK-LAX/SFO routes... I wonder if people can add more comments on PP seats. From the few photos I've found, it looks like 20AB and 20KL look into the J bathroom (yet get green from seatguru). 20DF look good but hasn't received many reviews. Is legroom restricted from bulkhead wall? Other pluses/minuses? I know from PP on the 787-10, non-bulkhead seats are a little tight to get out of if the person in front reclines (but clearly better than Econ+).
Similarly... if in Economy Plus.... are 31AB and 31KL the best seats for a couple?
Thanks.
Similarly... if in Economy Plus.... are 31AB and 31KL the best seats for a couple?
Thanks.