Which seats "Polaris" 789 and 772?
May 6, 2019, 7:01 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: BA
Posts: 84
Which seats "Polaris" 789 and 772?
Firstly apologies if these are covered else where. I had a search and couldn't find anything related.
I am currently booked on UA business and disappointed to learn that the aircraft won't be fitted with the new polaris hard product. I was hoping for some insider knowledge about the best seats on the planes. I generally prefer a window seat and understand that unfortunately this means climbing over someone. I prefer the feel of a bit more privacy at the window and I'd rather be the climber than the climbee though.
On the 789 I am currently booked in 2L.
5 and 8 A/L Are also available as are a number of B-K
For the 772 I am in 10k, which doesn't seem to get great reviews, but was the only window available. Other than that there is 6-10 C-H free.
any hints, tips and thoughts are appreciated.
I am currently booked on UA business and disappointed to learn that the aircraft won't be fitted with the new polaris hard product. I was hoping for some insider knowledge about the best seats on the planes. I generally prefer a window seat and understand that unfortunately this means climbing over someone. I prefer the feel of a bit more privacy at the window and I'd rather be the climber than the climbee though.
On the 789 I am currently booked in 2L.
5 and 8 A/L Are also available as are a number of B-K
For the 772 I am in 10k, which doesn't seem to get great reviews, but was the only window available. Other than that there is 6-10 C-H free.
any hints, tips and thoughts are appreciated.
May 6, 2019, 7:37 am
#2
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,450
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...787-9-a-3.html
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 2
There's a decent chance the 772 gets swapped for a Polaris retrofitted aircraft.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 2
There's a decent chance the 772 gets swapped for a Polaris retrofitted aircraft.
May 6, 2019, 7:38 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: No. California
Programs: UA MP HH LTD
Posts: 2,039
A quick search finds:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...d-787-9-a.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...seats-77j.html
There are one or two others for the 777, depending on the exact variant you have.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...d-787-9-a.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...seats-77j.html
There are one or two others for the 777, depending on the exact variant you have.
May 6, 2019, 7:40 am
#4
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,450
A quick search finds:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...d-787-9-a.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...seats-77j.html
There are one or two others for the 777, depending on the exact variant you have.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...d-787-9-a.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...seats-77j.html
There are one or two others for the 777, depending on the exact variant you have.
May 6, 2019, 7:49 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Delaware
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 1,393
There are a number of “everything you wanted to know about where to sit on a [insert aircraft here]” threads. Here are links for the three planes you are concerned with
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...seats-77j.html
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 2
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...d-787-9-a.html
To sum it up, the general consensus is that on the non-polaris 789, the bulkhead seats in the second cabin (Row 6) are the preferred ones. All bulkheads have a larger footwell which is a huge advantage. The bulkheads in the second cabin are usually quieter than in the first cabin, however they usually only have 1 window. That said, you might be better off in the front cabin.
As for the 772, it sounds like you are in the sUA 772 with 8 across in J (since you are in a “K” window seat. I’m not familiar with this plane, but check out the link above. Also, there is about a 30% chance that this will be switched to a Polaris 772. Look for equipment changes any time starting at t-72.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...seats-77j.html
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a pmUA 3-Cabin 777 Version 2
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...d-787-9-a.html
To sum it up, the general consensus is that on the non-polaris 789, the bulkhead seats in the second cabin (Row 6) are the preferred ones. All bulkheads have a larger footwell which is a huge advantage. The bulkheads in the second cabin are usually quieter than in the first cabin, however they usually only have 1 window. That said, you might be better off in the front cabin.
As for the 772, it sounds like you are in the sUA 772 with 8 across in J (since you are in a “K” window seat. I’m not familiar with this plane, but check out the link above. Also, there is about a 30% chance that this will be switched to a Polaris 772. Look for equipment changes any time starting at t-72.
May 6, 2019, 8:00 am
#6
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: UA 1K 1MM (finally!), IHG AMB-Spire, HH Diamond
Posts: 60,173
Last fall I booked Center bulkhead second cabin...and a week before the flight I was kicked out and had to find another seat. Common? (SIN-SFO nonstop)
May 6, 2019, 8:44 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: BA
Posts: 84
Ah brilliant thanks all for the links!
May 6, 2019, 9:21 am
#8
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Bronze, United 1K, HH Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,477
I would book seat 6H or 6C and then keep monitoring the map for if 6A or 6K open. Also you might get a change of plane configuration. For my flight tomorrow we already got switched to a Polarized 772 on Sunday and then by 10:00 AM we got swapped back to the original pmUA 772.
May 6, 2019, 10:00 am
#9
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,406
I really like any aisle seat in Row 6. There's little traffic and noise in that Row (unless the neighbor is noisy). I really dislike Row 10 but good for me I only had to sit there once.
I would book seat 6H or 6C and then keep monitoring the map for if 6A or 6K open. Also you might get a change of plane configuration. For my flight tomorrow we already got switched to a Polarized 772 on Sunday and then by 10:00 AM we got swapped back to the original pmUA 772.
I would book seat 6H or 6C and then keep monitoring the map for if 6A or 6K open. Also you might get a change of plane configuration. For my flight tomorrow we already got switched to a Polarized 772 on Sunday and then by 10:00 AM we got swapped back to the original pmUA 772.
May 6, 2019, 10:35 am
#10
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,832
Thanks to all for the multiple references to the Where to Sit threads, will close this and let the OP follow up in those threads.
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator