Mar 9, 2020, 12:10 am
Last edit by: drewguy
Threads on other 787 variants:
787-8
787-10
Polaris Seats
- As with Polaris on other planes, odd numbered rows A/L seats are closest to windows and typically provide views
- Even numbered A/L seats are closest to aisle
- Odd numbered D/F seats are best for couples who want to talk - there is a large partition that can be lowered, and the seats are adjacent to each other
- Even numbered D/F seats have a smaller partition and are further apart (on the aisle) but couples can communicate.
- Seats in Rows 1 and 9 have larger/wider footwells
Bassinets
https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-boeing-78p
787-8
787-10
Polaris Seats
- As with Polaris on other planes, odd numbered rows A/L seats are closest to windows and typically provide views
- Even numbered A/L seats are closest to aisle
- Odd numbered D/F seats are best for couples who want to talk - there is a large partition that can be lowered, and the seats are adjacent to each other
- Even numbered D/F seats have a smaller partition and are further apart (on the aisle) but couples can communicate.
- Seats in Rows 1 and 9 have larger/wider footwells
Bassinets
- Polaris -- 1A, 1L
- Premium Plus - 20 AB, 20 DEF, 20 JL
- Economy+ - 30 ABC, 30 DEF, 30 JKL, 44 DEF
https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-boeing-78p
Everything You Want to Know about Where to Sit on 787-9 true Polaris and PP version
Jul 18, 2021, 1:51 am
#46
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 199
As of now, our choice is between 9DF and 11DF, on a Delhi-Newark flight (changed dates, and these are the only odd numbered middle seats available).
If the main objective is to be able to sleep well, which is the better option?
(11DF - concern is about child(ren) in bassinet(s) in Row 20 crying.
9DF - concern is nearness to lavatory).
Thanks in advance.
If the main objective is to be able to sleep well, which is the better option?
(11DF - concern is about child(ren) in bassinet(s) in Row 20 crying.
9DF - concern is nearness to lavatory).
Thanks in advance.
Aug 12, 2021, 7:51 am
#47
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Morris County, NJ
Programs: UA 1K/*G, Avis Pres, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,305
Just pointing out that this is no longer the case. I have an LAX-EWR leg next week on the 789 showing the Polaris configuration; it's been that way since I booked on 1-July. Hoping it doesn't change to an older bird, but even that will likely be fine - we're in row 3.
Sep 30, 2021, 3:15 am
#48
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
Does anyone know if the space in row 30 (Economy Plus bulkhead immediately behind PP) on this configuration is the exact same as the row 16 bulkhead on the non-Polaris configured 787-9?
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Sep 30, 2021, 6:23 am
#49
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,418
As of now, our choice is between 9DF and 11DF, on a Delhi-Newark flight (changed dates, and these are the only odd numbered middle seats available).
If the main objective is to be able to sleep well, which is the better option?
(11DF - concern is about child(ren) in bassinet(s) in Row 20 crying.
9DF - concern is nearness to lavatory).
Thanks in advance.
If the main objective is to be able to sleep well, which is the better option?
(11DF - concern is about child(ren) in bassinet(s) in Row 20 crying.
9DF - concern is nearness to lavatory).
Thanks in advance.
Oct 8, 2021, 12:51 pm
#50
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-SIN-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,606
As of now, our choice is between 9DF and 11DF, on a Delhi-Newark flight (changed dates, and these are the only odd numbered middle seats available).
If the main objective is to be able to sleep well, which is the better option?
(11DF - concern is about child(ren) in bassinet(s) in Row 20 crying.
9DF - concern is nearness to lavatory).
Thanks in advance.
If the main objective is to be able to sleep well, which is the better option?
(11DF - concern is about child(ren) in bassinet(s) in Row 20 crying.
9DF - concern is nearness to lavatory).
Thanks in advance.
It appears that EWR-BOM on 30 Oct 2021 is getting switched to a 789 from the traditional 77w we have always had...
Now the seatmap shows 12 rows, but a *single* cabin - I wonder why?
I thought there was a bulkhead in between, on the 789...
I flew the 787-10 once to FRA, and that experience was horrible as compared to the 77w!
Oct 12, 2021, 2:56 pm
#51
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: DEN
Programs: Mileage Plus 1P MM
Posts: 139
Just had my equipment swapped from Version 1 to Version 2. Was in row 18 E+, got moved to 34 E+. What was interesting was that on the seat maps, the Premium Plus rows 20-22 show up as E+, not PremiumPlus. So I grabbed something in row 20 at no cost. On the seat map it certainly seems like it is P+ - there are no B or K seats from 20-22. Did I score a free upgrade?
Oct 12, 2021, 3:14 pm
#52
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,417
A PE seat, yes. An upgrade, not really. You are still seated in Economy and won't get any additional benefits beyond the seat (assuming no more frame swaps).
Oct 12, 2021, 3:23 pm
#53
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 5,456
The seatmaps on UA.com and the app do not show bulkheads or cabin dividers--every seat appears to be in the same cabin, at least for J. A 12-row J cabin corresponds to the Polaris 789 with P+.
Oct 13, 2021, 1:51 am
#54
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-SIN-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,606
A good thing for sure!
Last edited by SuperFlyBoy; Oct 14, 2021 at 2:34 pm
Oct 14, 2021, 10:30 am
#55
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Programs: UA 1k, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 363
I just grabbed a PZ open seat, 1L. Is that seat good / bad/ same as any other? There are other options , like say 5E. Do any have extra leg room / footwell ? Thx
Oct 14, 2021, 2:27 pm
#56
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: SNA (home), LAX, BOM/PNQ, LHR
Programs: UA 1K/*G, Marriott Gold Elite, IHG Platinum, HHonors Silver
Posts: 965
How much narrower are the polaris seats than the 777s? I've only flown the 781 transcon and never this plane in the new config so not sure what to expect. Also does anyone flying this aircraft long haul have any data points on if the crew still lock the windows? Unfortunately, some of my 15 hour/16-hour flights to/from Mumbai on a 77W got downgraded to this plane so was wondering if the crew lock windows or not? Also
Last edited by flyingrohit; Oct 14, 2021 at 4:27 pm
Oct 22, 2021, 6:24 pm
#57
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Corvallis, OR, USA
Programs: UA GS; Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott, Hyatt; Hertz
Posts: 321
I could not find answers:
- It appears the large lav (2L) is gone ... so is 2R large now (as in a great place to change into pajamas)?
- Are 9D and 9F still isolated from galleys/lavs ... and do they have the shelves?
- Is there more room now in non-bulkhead seats?
Oct 26, 2021, 4:51 pm
#58
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Programs: UA 1k, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 363
So, I just got a message saying due to change of planes I am now in 9L. However, I cannot find which " where to sit " it is as it is not the other one on this page as there is no P+. Want to know if 9L has larger footwell or what seat ( s) are best. Thx
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Oct 26, 2021 at 4:55 pm Reason: Moved to true Polaris 789 thread
Oct 26, 2021, 4:58 pm
#59
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
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Posts: 66,856
9L is a standard 787 family Polaris bulkhead seat (with the largest footwell on this aircraft)
Oct 27, 2021, 6:14 am
#60
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Gold, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 47
Flew in 1L overnight transatlantic a few weeks ago. I found it very comfortable and was able to sleep well for several hours. I did not find the lav traffic/noise to be bothersome, but might be different during a day flight where people tend to be up more.