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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Jul 3, 2021, 11:37 am
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Jul 5, 2021, 10:49 am
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Bulkhead vs non-bulkhead -- personal preference -- footrest are different, video screen -- popup vs back of seat, underseat storage, window passenger ease of getting out
Window verse aisle -- personal preference
Row 21-23, essentially the same. Higher rows are closer to regular economy
Jul 5, 2021, 12:39 pm
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The general discussion in Premium Plus (Premium Economy) seats and Experience covers PremiumPlus seating in all aircraft (the only real difference is if the center section is 2 or 3 seats). Reviewing that thread should address most questions.
Bulkhead vs non-bulkhead -- personal preference -- footrest are different, video screen -- popup vs back of seat, underseat storage, window passenger ease of getting out
Window verse aisle -- personal preference
Row 21-23, essentially the same. Higher rows are closer to regular economy
Bulkhead vs non-bulkhead -- personal preference -- footrest are different, video screen -- popup vs back of seat, underseat storage, window passenger ease of getting out
Window verse aisle -- personal preference
Row 21-23, essentially the same. Higher rows are closer to regular economy
Jul 5, 2021, 12:43 pm
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The PremiumPlus seats / layout are nearly identical regardless of the aircraft -- the only difference is if the middle section is 2 (76x) or 3 (78x) or 4 (77x) seats, so the comments in that thread apply equally to all aircraft.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 7, 2021 at 9:33 am Reason: more on middle section
Jul 7, 2021, 9:16 am
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Jul 10, 2021, 10:05 am
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If one wants a good window view, pick an odd row window. Then a window seat before or after that row or across the aisle (one higher row if A side or same row if L side).
A related configuration, Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 767-300 (30/46/138)- Polaris seat, additional discussion about couples seating in this 1-1-1 format.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 10, 2021 at 10:12 am Reason: link to other 763 config
Jul 20, 2021, 6:24 am
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Given the choice between 1A or 9A/9L what seat is best?
1A has the full sized foot cubby but heard that overhead bin space is limited in that area.
9A/9L are by the engine, so possibly noisier?
1A has the full sized foot cubby but heard that overhead bin space is limited in that area.
9A/9L are by the engine, so possibly noisier?
Jul 20, 2021, 6:59 am
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On a daytime flight 1A is fine; I haven't had overhead bin space issues in row 1 even when boarding last. On an overnight flight I would pick row 9 to be further from the light and potential noise from the galley.
Jul 23, 2021, 5:14 pm
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The 2 times I fly this ship, each time I pick the row with a misaligned window. Both row 7 and row 17 window seats don't get access to normally aligned windows. Updated the wiki to help others avoid this mistake.
Jul 23, 2021, 7:13 pm
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Jul 24, 2021, 3:17 pm
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You can do a 2 seats in consecutive rows, or line up a middle and a window 1 row behind in the L seats. For example, I was in 11L, and I have the line of sight into 10F.
5 flight attendants for domestic flights - 2 in J and 3 in Y. The ratio is terrible, and the 2 working in J adds up on step count with the back and forth with 18 rows of customers.
5 flight attendants for domestic flights - 2 in J and 3 in Y. The ratio is terrible, and the 2 working in J adds up on step count with the back and forth with 18 rows of customers.
edit: forgot to mention that there was also a medical emergency in Economy that the FAs had to deal with. Police, EMTs with a stretcher were waiting in the jetway when we arrived.
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Aug 7, 2021, 5:15 pm
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Boeing 767-300 transcon best seats 2 traveling together
Hi,
I'm on the transcon with no first class and kind of 1 -2 - 1 configuration.
Says row 1 row 18 so a lot of business class.
I know this plane is not ideal if two are traveling together . I am traveling with a mature 9 year old.
I picked 7F & 8D.
Any better suggestions.for seat selection to be able to communicate and talk/( without switching aircrafts)
I'm on the transcon with no first class and kind of 1 -2 - 1 configuration.
Says row 1 row 18 so a lot of business class.
I know this plane is not ideal if two are traveling together . I am traveling with a mature 9 year old.
I picked 7F & 8D.
Any better suggestions.for seat selection to be able to communicate and talk/( without switching aircrafts)
Aug 8, 2021, 7:49 am
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Hi,
I'm on the transcon with no first class and kind of 1 -2 - 1 configuration.
Says row 1 row 18 so a lot of business class.
I know this plane is not ideal if two are traveling together . I am traveling with a mature 9 year old.
I picked 7F & 8D.
Any better suggestions.for seat selection to be able to communicate and talk/( without switching aircrafts)
I'm on the transcon with no first class and kind of 1 -2 - 1 configuration.
Says row 1 row 18 so a lot of business class.
I know this plane is not ideal if two are traveling together . I am traveling with a mature 9 year old.
I picked 7F & 8D.
Any better suggestions.for seat selection to be able to communicate and talk/( without switching aircrafts)