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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Jan 22, 2020, 8:11 pm
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I had 9L on a recent daytime EWR-LHR. Thought it was a perfect seat for that flight. No complaints at all from me.
Jan 23, 2020, 3:43 pm
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Odd-L is definitely the best seat class on this plane, but 1L is kind of close to the bathroom and people waiting to use it sometimes lurk in the seat entry space to stay out of the way of galley ingress & egress. And as pointed out above, there are some odd-Ls with three full windows, some with two full windows, and a few with only one or even no window. I also forget which is which. 3L is my favorite!
Jan 23, 2020, 3:50 pm
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IIRC it's 7 A/L with the missing window.
Jan 23, 2020, 6:42 pm
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Odd-L is definitely the best seat class on this plane, but 1L is kind of close to the bathroom and people waiting to use it sometimes lurk in the seat entry space to stay out of the way of galley ingress & egress. And as pointed out above, there are some odd-Ls with three full windows, some with two full windows, and a few with only one or even no window. I also forget which is which. 3L is my favorite!
Jan 23, 2020, 7:20 pm
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Odd-L is definitely the best seat class on this plane, but 1L is kind of close to the bathroom and people waiting to use it sometimes lurk in the seat entry space to stay out of the way of galley ingress & egress. And as pointed out above, there are some odd-Ls with three full windows, some with two full windows, and a few with only one or even no window. I also forget which is which. 3L is my favorite!
Jan 23, 2020, 8:58 pm
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Because on approach to LHR from odd L you’ll get a magnificent view of central London?
Most Heathrow flights land west to east and that means the approach is right along the Thames. And all the major sites are on the north side. It’s also weather permitting. But better a view of Westminster from L than Wandsworth from A.
And while you can see it from 17L the view is restricted by the wing. 3/5/7/9L have the best views.
Most Heathrow flights land west to east and that means the approach is right along the Thames. And all the major sites are on the north side. It’s also weather permitting. But better a view of Westminster from L than Wandsworth from A.
And while you can see it from 17L the view is restricted by the wing. 3/5/7/9L have the best views.
Jan 24, 2020, 11:28 am
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Because on approach to LHR from odd L you’ll get a magnificent view of central London?
Most Heathrow flights land west to east and that means the approach is right along the Thames. And all the major sites are on the north side. It’s also weather permitting. But better a view of Westminster from L than Wandsworth from A.
And while you can see it from 17L the view is restricted by the wing. 3/5/7/9L have the best views.
Most Heathrow flights land west to east and that means the approach is right along the Thames. And all the major sites are on the north side. It’s also weather permitting. But better a view of Westminster from L than Wandsworth from A.
And while you can see it from 17L the view is restricted by the wing. 3/5/7/9L have the best views.
Jan 24, 2020, 11:32 am
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Because on approach to LHR from odd L you’ll get a magnificent view of central London?
Most Heathrow flights land west to east and that means the approach is right along the Thames. And all the major sites are on the north side. It’s also weather permitting. But better a view of Westminster from L than Wandsworth from A.
And while you can see it from 17L the view is restricted by the wing. 3/5/7/9L have the best views.
Most Heathrow flights land west to east and that means the approach is right along the Thames. And all the major sites are on the north side. It’s also weather permitting. But better a view of Westminster from L than Wandsworth from A.
And while you can see it from 17L the view is restricted by the wing. 3/5/7/9L have the best views.
Jan 25, 2020, 3:19 pm
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Jan 28, 2020, 4:29 pm
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Just boarded 11 A is not that great do you have a window view when your seat is fully upright, then when you recline there’s a wall so you need to be seated upright to look out the window, Surprised why others suggested row 11
Jan 28, 2020, 4:38 pm
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Jan 28, 2020, 4:53 pm
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View from 11L on approach to Heathrow from the east to west. Sorry about the blurry picture and reflection.
Not sure about how far you can recline seat and get a good view out the window. I don’t think this seat is any worse than others in that respect.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 28, 2020 at 5:11 pm Reason: merged consecutive posts by same member
Jan 30, 2020, 6:14 am
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Best seats for 2 people on United 767 Polaris
Hi
I am flying with my other half on a UA 767-300 with 18 rows of Polaris. Where are the best seats for 2 together as the 1-1-1 layout seems best suited for individual travellers as far as I can see?
Would you suggest, for example, 3A for one of us and 4A for the other, even though 4A offers less privacy, or 3A and 5A, so not together but good privacy for both?
Or 3A and 3F etc?
I'm usually BA but UA had much better prices on our dates so I don't know the Polaris suite or cabin at all.
Thanks
I am flying with my other half on a UA 767-300 with 18 rows of Polaris. Where are the best seats for 2 together as the 1-1-1 layout seems best suited for individual travellers as far as I can see?
Would you suggest, for example, 3A for one of us and 4A for the other, even though 4A offers less privacy, or 3A and 5A, so not together but good privacy for both?
Or 3A and 3F etc?
I'm usually BA but UA had much better prices on our dates so I don't know the Polaris suite or cabin at all.
Thanks
Jan 30, 2020, 7:57 am
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I would just do two consecutive odd-row window seats (eg. 3A and 5A) and see each other when you land. Polaris is just not set up for conversation in-flight. If you share the same aisle you can at least poke your head in and say hi on the way back from the lav.
Note Row 7 is missing a window.
Note Row 7 is missing a window.