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
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Jun 5, 2019, 6:24 am
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Are there no 'preferred seats' on the new retrofitted 767s that are on the LHR-EWR route? It looks like in Economy all window and aisle seats on the sides are Economy Plus and the middle rows are all standard Economy. It seems like this is a big loss for us Premier Silvers.
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Jun 5, 2019, 7:30 am
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Are there no 'preferred seats' on the new retrofitted 767s that are on the LHR-EWR route? It looks like in Economy all window and aisle seats on the sides are Economy Plus and the middle rows are all standard Economy. It seems like this is a big loss for us Premier Silvers.
Jun 5, 2019, 8:28 am
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A corallry is Economy and E- are so small, there is little that could be reserved for "preferred" seating
However, I see some "preferred" seating offerings in the first couple of rows of the middle section
However, I see some "preferred" seating offerings in the first couple of rows of the middle section
Jun 5, 2019, 5:25 pm
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I'm not seeing any, but maybe they are already reserved. I booked o/w of my flight in the new configuration and got a middle aisle in row 40. The other direction is in the old configuration and I'm in the window in the first row of economy. So the new seating is definitely a lost benefit for silvers, as I see it. I guess I should be grateful they didn't retrofit them with 10 seats across.
Jun 5, 2019, 5:36 pm
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I'm not seeing any, but maybe they are already reserved. I booked o/w of my flight in the new configuration and got a middle aisle in row 40. The other direction is in the old configuration and I'm in the window in the first row of economy. So the new seating is definitely a lost benefit for silvers, as I see it. I guess I should be grateful they didn't retrofit them with 10 seats across.
Jun 6, 2019, 6:58 am
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I'm aware. They have one other major advantage, which is that they aren't free, so they are almost always less crowded than the ones farther back.
Jun 6, 2019, 9:37 am
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I am really shocked at the number of premium seats in this configuration. 27.5% of the seats are Polaris, and the entire plane has only 167 seats! This feels like the old ps 757 aircraft!
What kind of markets will this aircraft serve? If they can sell 46 Polaris seats for each flight, why cannot they fill a 777-200 aircraft?
What kind of markets will this aircraft serve? If they can sell 46 Polaris seats for each flight, why cannot they fill a 777-200 aircraft?
Jun 6, 2019, 9:45 am
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Perhaps you would be happier choosing one of the flights operated by a 10-across 777. Those have plenty of "preferred" seating.
Jun 6, 2019, 10:33 am
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I am really shocked at the number of premium seats in this configuration. 27.5% of the seats are Polaris, and the entire plane has only 167 seats! This feels like the old ps 757 aircraft!
What kind of markets will this aircraft serve? If they can sell 46 Polaris seats for each flight, why cannot they fill a 777-200 aircraft?
What kind of markets will this aircraft serve? If they can sell 46 Polaris seats for each flight, why cannot they fill a 777-200 aircraft?
I am sure from a maximizing revenue perspective if UA thought they could consistently sell an "All Polaris" 763 they would configure a plane as such (not suggesting they could, as I doubt they could for numerous reasons, and booking Y and upgrading is chief among them)
Jul 14, 2019, 12:27 pm
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My 30J ORD-SFO 763 just got switched to high J 763 and just realized what a dilemma choosing a seat could be. Originally had single middle seat and was put in middle on new plane. Prefer window seat on new plane, but afraid of swap back to old 763 and being stuck in a window seat with potentially a passenger between me and aisle. It's a redeye, so stayed with the middle just in case. Wish I could count on high J plane sticking...
Jul 15, 2019, 7:36 am
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My 30J ORD-SFO 763 just got switched to high J 763 and just realized what a dilemma choosing a seat could be. Originally had single middle seat and was put in middle on new plane. Prefer window seat on new plane, but afraid of swap back to old 763 and being stuck in a window seat with potentially a passenger between me and aisle. It's a redeye, so stayed with the middle just in case. Wish I could count on high J plane sticking...
Jul 16, 2019, 8:45 am
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I was not aware it was possible to upgrade for "free" to PE unless you are using a GPU but you have to apply those before T-24. I think $179 would be worth the PE seat and is a good deal in my view.
Jul 16, 2019, 8:46 am
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It's borderline because you could get swapped out of PE and have no recourse for your fee, but the frame assignments an EWR-LHR are pretty steady now so it's probably worth it.