Oct 7, 2015, 3:31 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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 2, 2018, 3:33 am
#721
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I’ve got an AMS-ORD flight in business coming up next month, and it’s loaded with this configuration. I’ve not flown it before, so have a n00b question to which I was unable to find an answer. The seat map on UA’s website and EF both show 1A as missing. I checked the crew rest thread and it doesn’t indicate that 1A is a crew rest seat—indeed it would be odd to have a crew rest seat in the window and a passenger in the adjacent aisle.
I've searched high and low and can’t see what’s up. If there’s a guarantee of 1A going empty or being an occasional crew rest seat, I’d pick 1B on a westbound TATL in a heartbeat. Is that the case? TIA
I've searched high and low and can’t see what’s up. If there’s a guarantee of 1A going empty or being an occasional crew rest seat, I’d pick 1B on a westbound TATL in a heartbeat. Is that the case? TIA
Jun 11, 2018, 11:05 am
#722
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BA Y vs United Y
I'm usually pretty loyal to BA on long haul - the only other carrier I have flown with of late being Air Canada (which I think falls down on service compared to BA). However some pretty amazing fares have tempted me to try United on a trip to Chicago. 317GBP for economy return, booked on Hopper. Pleasantly surprised to find that this is not even basic economy, it is normal economy, with 2 pieces of hand luggage and seat election included. Not traveling till August but will report back on my observations Vs BA. Any thoughts and tips in the meantime are appreciated!
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jun 12, 2018 at 8:54 am Reason: merged into master thread on aircraft
Jun 11, 2018, 11:11 am
#723
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Download the app - leagues ahead of BA and you can seat swap up to boarding for those bonus empty seats
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Jun 11, 2018, 11:43 am
#724
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I would say this depends on aircraft type being used by each carrier. Anything would beat UA’s 767.
BA on the A380 I would suggest. Upper deck, with new Y catering would be the way to go.
BA on the A380 I would suggest. Upper deck, with new Y catering would be the way to go.
Jun 11, 2018, 11:58 am
#725
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Well I am on the 767...what's so bad about it? I like the 2-3-2 layout.
BA was 700GBP for the same days, so it was hard to resist UA.
BA was 700GBP for the same days, so it was hard to resist UA.
Jun 11, 2018, 12:33 pm
#726
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£316 v £700 is totally understandable to choose UA. I’m just saying (based on personal experience) UA 767 had old seats, outdated IFE on the smallest screen. BA - comfortable seats, good new IFE, quiet ride on the A380 and great service even in Y.
Jun 11, 2018, 2:06 pm
#727
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Whatever the plane I suggest you look at spending some of your cost savings on Economy Plus (the extra legroom seats). I find it makes a big difference to flight comfort (but do note that this is in no way Premium Economy, you get no extra service or benefits beyond extra legroom and a power socket).
Jun 11, 2018, 2:49 pm
#728
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Economy plus is over 100GBP extra per leg. Do you think its worth it?
I believe some of the 767's have new interiors? Not sure if they are on this route though.
Sorry, we're getting a bit off topic for a BA board...
I believe some of the 767's have new interiors? Not sure if they are on this route though.
Sorry, we're getting a bit off topic for a BA board...
Jun 11, 2018, 3:20 pm
#729
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I've had some very competitive United Economy fares over the years. The generally large, fleetwide Economy Plus is a bonus (very welcome free upgrades!), 2x3x2 Y is great, and having a big station on either end good for IRROPS too.
It's hard to justify double the price even with status (lounge, bonus miles etc.) when there's a wingtip to wingtip nonstop. The IFE is still a personal TV, albeit on loop on the 3-class planes (IIRC) but not unusable and there's always an iPad backup.
LHR-ORD is still short enough for this not to be too bad of a trip. Would look harder at alternatives on something like Texas or California where there's significantly more time in the cruise between meals without anything else going on, but otherwise I'd go for it and pocket the savings.
It's hard to justify double the price even with status (lounge, bonus miles etc.) when there's a wingtip to wingtip nonstop. The IFE is still a personal TV, albeit on loop on the 3-class planes (IIRC) but not unusable and there's always an iPad backup.
LHR-ORD is still short enough for this not to be too bad of a trip. Would look harder at alternatives on something like Texas or California where there's significantly more time in the cruise between meals without anything else going on, but otherwise I'd go for it and pocket the savings.
Jun 11, 2018, 3:20 pm
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UA: 31"
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Jun 11, 2018, 3:27 pm
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Jun 11, 2018, 5:19 pm
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Also if you're flying LHR-ORD there's a reasonably high chance of getting one of the UA (ex-PA) LHR-based cabin crews which are some of the best in the fleet, IMHO.
Jun 12, 2018, 12:52 am
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This is a very recent 767 E+ photo:
Jun 12, 2018, 1:10 am
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As we have moved significantly away from anything to do with BA, and the discussion has polarised towards UA’s planes, we’ll move this to the United forum where the OP should get some more comprehensive advice on the benefits and pitfalls of their product offering.
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