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Post in the thread with a comprehensive summary of best E+ seats
This thread is about the 2-class pmUA 767-300. Link to the 3-class pmUA 767-300 thread.
and the newest 763 config discussion is in 767-300 v3 -- Polaris seat
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This thread is about the 2-class pmUA 767-300. Link to the 3-class pmUA 767-300 thread.
and the newest 763 config discussion is in 767-300 v3 -- Polaris seat
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Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on 763 (Reconfig2-class International)
Jun 14, 2012, 9:38 am
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3 of the 777s remaining in the old non-IPTE longhaul layout will be converted to this new configuration along with all 6 domestic 777-222s, for a total of 9 ships. It will involve an undisclosed number of refurbished former United Business recliner seats (the previous generation, also p.s. business) at 2-2-2 abreast with 55" pitch. Y will also receive new seats and a 3-3-3 arrangement. No PTVs, but these birds will have new streaming content and satellite wi-fi. My guess is they'll move some interior fittings around to get the configuration to 30J, although 24J would fit within the existing cabin footprint.
The speculation is that the rest of the 767-400s in the high density configuration (76H) will be converted to the international standard and these 777s will go into service on HNL-SFO/ORD/IAH/IAD/EWR/GUM, GUM-NRT, plus select domestic turns.
The speculation is that the rest of the 767-400s in the high density configuration (76H) will be converted to the international standard and these 777s will go into service on HNL-SFO/ORD/IAH/IAD/EWR/GUM, GUM-NRT, plus select domestic turns.
This is information that I have been given from a FA
Airbus Aircraft:
All will have the closets removed, forward aft galley module will be removed. 2nd oven will be reinstalled in F, 2 ovens will be reinstalled in Y. Will not receive DirecTV or In seat video. Mods to begin next year.
B777-200 sUA
3 current 3 cabin sUA 777s will be reconfigured to 2-cabin configuration. Will receive old sUA Business Class seats. Y configurations will be new seats in a 3x3x3 configuration, J will be in 2x2x2 configuration.
B767-300 sUA
all 14 domestic 763s to be completed by January. 1 3-cabin 763 to be converted to 2-cabin international configuration.
B757-200 sUA
all to get a cabin refresh including new lavs with changing tables. Only PS aircraft will receive inseat video. All other aircraft will not receive DirecTV or Inseat video.
Airbus Aircraft:
All will have the closets removed, forward aft galley module will be removed. 2nd oven will be reinstalled in F, 2 ovens will be reinstalled in Y. Will not receive DirecTV or In seat video. Mods to begin next year.
B777-200 sUA
3 current 3 cabin sUA 777s will be reconfigured to 2-cabin configuration. Will receive old sUA Business Class seats. Y configurations will be new seats in a 3x3x3 configuration, J will be in 2x2x2 configuration.
B767-300 sUA
all 14 domestic 763s to be completed by January. 1 3-cabin 763 to be converted to 2-cabin international configuration.
B757-200 sUA
all to get a cabin refresh including new lavs with changing tables. Only PS aircraft will receive inseat video. All other aircraft will not receive DirecTV or Inseat video.
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Jun 14, 2012, 9:56 am
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Jun 14, 2012, 10:04 am
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Jun 14, 2012, 10:42 am
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So it seems that UA has chosen to install the BA Aerospace seats in new configurations; has there been any word on when these seats will find their way into PMCO aircraft that are still using the old Koito seats? I would have thought the airline had been given some kind of deadline by the FAA for replacing the improperly certified Koito equipment in the mainline fleet.
Jun 14, 2012, 5:01 pm
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They won't be able to install the seats new but they have up to 6 years to replace Koito seats per the FAA.
Jun 14, 2012, 5:38 pm
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Does anyone know if the new config 763 is being crewed by PMUA or PMCO? Would probably require new training for the PMUA folk no?
(Yes I know PMUA aircraft are crewed by PMUA, I guess the real question is where does the new config put the aircraft? IE: Is it defined by the tail number or by the configuration?)
I'm crossing my fingures!
(Yes I know PMUA aircraft are crewed by PMUA, I guess the real question is where does the new config put the aircraft? IE: Is it defined by the tail number or by the configuration?)
I'm crossing my fingures!
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Jun 14, 2012, 6:13 pm
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Does anyone know if the new config 763 is being crewed by PMUA or PMCO? Would probably require new training for the PMUA folk no?
(Yes I know PMUA aircraft are crewed by PMUA, I guess the real question is where does the new config put the aircraft? IE: Is it defined by the tail number or by the configuration?)
I'm crossing my fingures!
(Yes I know PMUA aircraft are crewed by PMUA, I guess the real question is where does the new config put the aircraft? IE: Is it defined by the tail number or by the configuration?)
I'm crossing my fingures!
Yes when the ovens are installed in Y on the Airbus aircraft, that means a hot meal option will be available on sUA flights. Breakfast flights will see the hot breakfast sandwich, Lunch/Dinner flights will see the cheeseburger.
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Jun 14, 2012, 7:45 pm
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Jun 14, 2012, 7:48 pm
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Jun 14, 2012, 7:50 pm
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Seems shortsighted IMO to take relatively young 777s and outfit them with the equivalent of regional business seats.
Jun 14, 2012, 7:56 pm
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With the 14x 763s being converted to long-haul configuration they can easily offset the 762 retirements and then some. And swapping 3 for 4 means one more on the new config side of the ledger.
Jun 15, 2012, 6:53 am
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N674UA must be having some serious issues... Yesterday, after arriving in AMS it went mechanical and UA canceled both UA909 and UA908. Today, it is still in AMS and the flight is delayed from 11:15am to 5pm.
Not looking good. I am not sure what went wrong with that bird when it was in HKG.
Not looking good. I am not sure what went wrong with that bird when it was in HKG.
Jun 15, 2012, 6:56 am
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You may prefer the sUA seat, and that's an entirely reasonable opinion to have. I find it to be a very comfortable, pleasant product once you get over the 2-4-2 arrangement on the 777 and 747 main deck. It's also good for traveling with a companion. I've never had a problem with the rear-facing seats, either. In fact, I get a kick out of them, especially on takeoff. (cf. IAD-CDG)
Jun 15, 2012, 7:13 am
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N674UA must be having some serious issues... Yesterday, after arriving in AMS it went mechanical and UA canceled both UA909 and UA908. Today, it is still in AMS and the flight is delayed from 11:15am to 5pm.
Not looking good. I am not sure what went wrong with that bird when it was in HKG.
Not looking good. I am not sure what went wrong with that bird when it was in HKG.