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
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Jul 16, 2019, 10:16 am
#31
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findark, thanks for the confirmation. I think I might! I don't know if it's worth chancing it and waiting for 24 hours out (when I can get it for free).
Do you think it's risky to book one that's three weeks out on this route? Or, I guess I should ask, how risky do you think it is that they will take this plane off this route? I've got a redeye on the way back and I'd love to get into PE for that.
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Jul 16, 2019, 10:53 am
#32
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LHR-EWR was the first 76L route and they're being assigned to ORD as well, so I think the odds are strong in favor of flying the frame. As long as you are prepared for swap-related shenanigans and willing to try to argue for a refund if it doesn't work out (no guarantees since you "paid for E+"), I say go for it!
Jul 16, 2019, 11:56 am
#33
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LHR-EWR was the first 76L route and they're being assigned to ORD as well, so I think the odds are strong in favor of flying the frame. As long as you are prepared for swap-related shenanigans and willing to try to argue for a refund if it doesn't work out (no guarantees since you "paid for E+"), I say go for it!
Jul 23, 2019, 8:17 am
#34
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Hello. I am booking a trip Newark-London using miles and I am able to pay a fee to sit in premium economy and this includes rows 20-23. As we are traveling as a couple, are there better seats in these rows since this seems to be premium plus? And.... does row 20 recline, despite the fact that it's an exit row? Any recommendations would be appreciated. I made the mistake of booking a bit further back using forelock to hold the reservation and now want to move to this smaller cabin rows 20-23, because it seems nicer.
Jul 23, 2019, 10:24 am
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Hello. I am booking a trip Newark-London using miles and I am able to pay a fee to sit in premium economy and this includes rows 20-23. As we are traveling as a couple, are there better seats in these rows since this seems to be premium plus? And.... does row 20 recline, despite the fact that it's an exit row? Any recommendations would be appreciated. I made the mistake of booking a bit further back using forelock to hold the reservation and now want to move to this smaller cabin rows 20-23, because it seems nicer.
As far as row 20 not reclining because it's an exit row, I believe that the only time you'd have to worry about a seat reclining or not is if you're in the row immediately in front of the exit row. I've never come across an exit row that doesn't recline (again, unless there's another exit row directly behind it).
Hope that helps!
Jul 23, 2019, 11:29 am
#36
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The armrest is not an issue but as it's an overnight flight I wonder if there's a recommendation for two people who want to sit together in rows 20-23. It's only a bit more $ than regular E+ further back so I'm thinking we should try it ? Thank you
Jul 23, 2019, 11:35 am
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If the difference in price isn't an issue, then I'd say go for it...to me the PE seats are MUCH more comfortable than E+ seats. As for which row/seats...21-23 are all pretty much the same, I believe. If you both want easy access to an aisle, choose the D/F seat pair If one of you wants a window, choose the A/B or K/L pair. I think 20 A/B and K/L have leg rests in addition to the foot rests. 20D/F is a bulkhead and could possibly have a bassinet. I have never sat anywhere in row 20, so I don't know if the extra leg room is worth not being able to have any underseat storage for take-off/landing.
Jul 23, 2019, 11:40 am
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If the difference in price isn't an issue, then I'd say go for it...to me the PE seats are MUCH more comfortable than E+ seats. As for which row/seats...21-23 are all pretty much the same, I believe. If you both want easy access to an aisle, choose the D/F seat pair If one of you wants a window, choose the A/B or K/L pair. I think 20 A/B and K/L have leg rests in addition to the foot rests. 20D/F is a bulkhead and could possibly have a bassinet. I have never sat anywhere in row 20, so I don't know if the extra leg room is worth not being able to have any underseat storage for take-off/landing.
Jul 23, 2019, 11:43 am
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As for the recline of the seat in front causing an issue, I'd say it's definitely not any worse than in E+. I would venture to guess there's even more room, in fact.
Jul 23, 2019, 1:07 pm
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-- bulkhead vs non-bulkhead -- different kind of foot/leg rest, different video screens
-- window side or middle section
The reclines are all the same
Personally for a couple -- the 2x sections would be my first choice. There is a 2x middle section in the 763 which provide aisle access for both seats. So for the 763, do you want a window or aisle for both.
Then
Taller people might prefer the bulkhead and shorter people the non-bulkhead for the leg rests.
Premium Plus (Premium Economy) seats and Experience has a much more detailed discussion on the seats. The PP seats are pretty much the same where available. 3-4 rows. 4x in the middle section for 777s, 3x for the 787s and 2x 763
Jul 27, 2019, 8:57 am
#41
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I'm booked in Y on UA934 (EWR-LHR, daytime) in October and it has just been swapped to this aircraft. Does anyone know what seats 31A/B and K/L are like? The seat map shows a huge empty space in front of them.
They are now selling Premium Plus as a separate class, so I can no longer get one of those seats.
They are now selling Premium Plus as a separate class, so I can no longer get one of those seats.
Jul 27, 2019, 11:27 am
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I'm booked in Y on UA934 (EWR-LHR, daytime) in October and it has just been swapped to this aircraft. Does anyone know what seats 31A/B and K/L are like? The seat map shows a huge empty space in front of them.
They are now selling Premium Plus as a separate class, so I can no longer get one of those seats.
They are now selling Premium Plus as a separate class, so I can no longer get one of those seats.
They have been pretty consistent with bulkhead spacing in recent reconfigurations, so I would assume it is similar to the updated 772 / 773. Speaking approximately, that means enough space, but only barely, for a 32" inseam.
Jul 27, 2019, 1:00 pm
#43
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Don't trust the gap in the seat map. Those aren't rendered to scale.
They have been pretty consistent with bulkhead spacing in recent reconfigurations, so I would assume it is similar to the updated 772 / 773. Speaking approximately, that means enough space, but only barely, for a 32" inseam.
They have been pretty consistent with bulkhead spacing in recent reconfigurations, so I would assume it is similar to the updated 772 / 773. Speaking approximately, that means enough space, but only barely, for a 32" inseam.
