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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Sep 24, 2019, 7:14 pm
#62
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Flew EWR-LHR this past Thursday at 7pm. Service was outstanding - attentive crew and exceptionally pleasant throughout the flight. Needless to say rather impressed there.
Upon arriving at seat - blankets, pillow, headphones, amenity kit, bottle of water and menu.
Sat Bulkhead/Exit row 20A (window). The Good: No one in front of you; extra couple of inches because of the bulkhead cutout; leg rest worked well along with seat width and decent armrests. I'm 5'8 155 lbs but by the end of the flight started to get a little uncomfortable. The bad: There is a J lavatory across from the row so can get annoying even with the "curtain" in place. TV screen smaller than seat back ones. When the screen is folded down your right leg is impeded and width becomes snug. USB/Power is crammed way into side of the seat and difficult to see. No storage space.
Window bulkhead/exit row seats have a couple extra inches of space. Aisles not so much.
J lavatory across from you. Best seat is 20L since no lav on that side and extra legroom. Middle PP section (can't see in pic) also has a bulkhead in front of pass-through and offers more privacy.
Screen "resting" position is annoying as feel cramped.
Meal service: Drink selection pre-dinner and during were asked ahead of time and had no issues ordering a G&T with two Bombay bottles. I ordered white wine for the start of dinner and it arrived in the "economy-style" bottle with pre-dinner drink. During dinner, wine was poured from 750ml bottles and they may have been from J since of somewhat better quality (bar is still very low here). My seat mate and I both had a Glenfarclas for a "nite cap" before watching some flicks. Water glasses were passed out a couple times during flight.
Initially presented - better than economy.
Overall I was pleased but would not pay more than $299 (depending on timing of flight, etc.) above a regular economy ticket for a 6-8hr flight if you have a good E+ seat even with the bonus PQMs. Even with a B fare on the BOS-EWR segment I was #24 on the waitlist haha. On the return I was in 31A bulkhead E+ window which was fine for an 8hr flight and had plenty of legroom. The cushion did become uncomfortable after awhile but made sure to get up and stretch a couple of times. At check-in, was offered $459 to upgrade to PP and $499 to Polaris. Biggest variable will be the crew which can make or break the experience. The high density 763 is well...definitely tight. Biz looks crazy cramped upfront too. The middle two PP seats also have a bulkhead are not aligned with the two window-aisle sections and offer more privacy since the lav is blocked but legroom looked a bit less.
Hope this helps a bit for real life experience seat selection on the 763.
Upon arriving at seat - blankets, pillow, headphones, amenity kit, bottle of water and menu.
Sat Bulkhead/Exit row 20A (window). The Good: No one in front of you; extra couple of inches because of the bulkhead cutout; leg rest worked well along with seat width and decent armrests. I'm 5'8 155 lbs but by the end of the flight started to get a little uncomfortable. The bad: There is a J lavatory across from the row so can get annoying even with the "curtain" in place. TV screen smaller than seat back ones. When the screen is folded down your right leg is impeded and width becomes snug. USB/Power is crammed way into side of the seat and difficult to see. No storage space.
Window bulkhead/exit row seats have a couple extra inches of space. Aisles not so much.
J lavatory across from you. Best seat is 20L since no lav on that side and extra legroom. Middle PP section (can't see in pic) also has a bulkhead in front of pass-through and offers more privacy.
Screen "resting" position is annoying as feel cramped.
Meal service: Drink selection pre-dinner and during were asked ahead of time and had no issues ordering a G&T with two Bombay bottles. I ordered white wine for the start of dinner and it arrived in the "economy-style" bottle with pre-dinner drink. During dinner, wine was poured from 750ml bottles and they may have been from J since of somewhat better quality (bar is still very low here). My seat mate and I both had a Glenfarclas for a "nite cap" before watching some flicks. Water glasses were passed out a couple times during flight.
Initially presented - better than economy.
Overall I was pleased but would not pay more than $299 (depending on timing of flight, etc.) above a regular economy ticket for a 6-8hr flight if you have a good E+ seat even with the bonus PQMs. Even with a B fare on the BOS-EWR segment I was #24 on the waitlist haha. On the return I was in 31A bulkhead E+ window which was fine for an 8hr flight and had plenty of legroom. The cushion did become uncomfortable after awhile but made sure to get up and stretch a couple of times. At check-in, was offered $459 to upgrade to PP and $499 to Polaris. Biggest variable will be the crew which can make or break the experience. The high density 763 is well...definitely tight. Biz looks crazy cramped upfront too. The middle two PP seats also have a bulkhead are not aligned with the two window-aisle sections and offer more privacy since the lav is blocked but legroom looked a bit less.
Hope this helps a bit for real life experience seat selection on the 763.
Sep 25, 2019, 3:30 pm
#63
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1. Would you say that in 20A , if you had a seatmate in 20B, you could get out without disturbing them if they had the legrest deployed, or does the protuding seatback wall from the last Polaris row make getting past them difficult? It looks like the bulkhead area narrows in your description, but at its narrowest is it still wider in the leg area than a non-bulkhead row? Is it comparable to bulkhead PP on 777-300 or 777-200?
2. Did you find sitting by the exitdoor makes it very cold in flight?
Thank you
Sep 26, 2019, 4:56 am
#64
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Thanks a lot for this report, it was very useful! I was wondering about whether to pick (-/non) bulkhead aisle/window and couldn't find many photos of the PP cabin. I had a couple of questions:
1. Would you say that in 20A , if you had a seatmate in 20B, you could get out without disturbing them if they had the legrest deployed, or does the protuding seatback wall from the last Polaris row make getting past them difficult? It looks like the bulkhead area narrows in your description, but at its narrowest is it still wider in the leg area than a non-bulkhead row? Is it comparable to bulkhead PP on 777-300 or 777-200?
2. Did you find sitting by the exitdoor makes it very cold in flight?
Thank you
1. Would you say that in 20A , if you had a seatmate in 20B, you could get out without disturbing them if they had the legrest deployed, or does the protuding seatback wall from the last Polaris row make getting past them difficult? It looks like the bulkhead area narrows in your description, but at its narrowest is it still wider in the leg area than a non-bulkhead row? Is it comparable to bulkhead PP on 777-300 or 777-200?
2. Did you find sitting by the exitdoor makes it very cold in flight?
Thank you
1. Yes, but will depend on your nimblness and size, and other persons size and current position. I was able to, but it wasn't like the big bulk heads in economy on 777.
2. It was quite cold blanket + compression socks + shoes, my feet were still quite chilly.
Oct 9, 2019, 5:12 pm
#65
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Anyone have any reports (first hand knowledge, etc) of the difference between a D and F business class seat? I'm hoping for an odd numbered window seat, but if none are available if/when my upgrade goes through, I may be "stuck" in one of D/F seats. Pictures would be great! Thanks!
Last edited by mpiotrow; Oct 9, 2019 at 5:25 pm
Nov 28, 2019, 11:07 am
#67
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I’ve been watching and rewatching the TPG video of this plane to understand the configuration. It looks like in J, the odd number window seats (except 7 and 11) would be my preference, so I chose 15L since that was the next available. Hopefully, it is forward enough to where the lav between J and PE is non-issue.
Dec 30, 2019, 9:34 am
#69
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Hi. I am traveling EWR-LON on PP as a solo on 767-300. Would you advise first row window (20) of PP is better for sleeping etc than a row or two further back? Is there more leg room etc and taking into account that am traveling on my own? Thank you
Dec 30, 2019, 3:42 pm
#70
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I’ve been watching and rewatching the TPG video of this plane to understand the configuration. It looks like in J, the odd number window seats (except 7 and 11) would be my preference, so I chose 15L since that was the next available. Hopefully, it is forward enough to where the lav between J and PE is non-issue.
Jan 3, 2020, 7:09 am
#72
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Hello all
Does anyone have any experience with row 31 / bulkhead in Economy Plus - 31AB and 31KL. I am 6’8” and trying to weigh up whether it is best to take row 31 or one of the standard Economy Plus aisle seats. Thanks for any insights.
Does anyone have any experience with row 31 / bulkhead in Economy Plus - 31AB and 31KL. I am 6’8” and trying to weigh up whether it is best to take row 31 or one of the standard Economy Plus aisle seats. Thanks for any insights.
Jan 3, 2020, 1:55 pm
#73
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Flew 20A last sat, will write a bit of a report on it after i fly non bulk head PP tmr.
1. Yes, but will depend on your nimblness and size, and other persons size and current position. I was able to, but it wasn't like the big bulk heads in economy on 777.
2. It was quite cold blanket + compression socks + shoes, my feet were still quite chilly.
1. Yes, but will depend on your nimblness and size, and other persons size and current position. I was able to, but it wasn't like the big bulk heads in economy on 777.
2. It was quite cold blanket + compression socks + shoes, my feet were still quite chilly.
Jan 3, 2020, 2:33 pm
#74
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Jan 3, 2020, 2:41 pm
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