Seat: 1A Description: Individual suite in the 1st row of the first class cabin Pro: No one in front of you. Con: Just a bit more traffic to the lavatory and galley, light leakage is less of a problem comparing to 1J. Since boarding is normally through door 2, you will be one of the last first-class passengers to deplane. For Singles: There really isn't a particular poor choice for singles in this cabin, all of the individual suites on this configuration is good for single travelers. For Couples: The center pairs of suites may be better. They are pretty much side-by-side making it easier for conversation.
Seat: 2A Description: Individual suite in the middle of the first class cabin Pro: Nothing significant Con: Nothing significant For Singles: There really isn't a particular poor choice for singles in this cabin, all of the individual suites on this configuration is good for single travelers. For Couples: The center pairs of suites may be better. They are pretty much side-by-side making it easier for conversation.
Seat: 3A Description: Individual suite in the rear of the first class cabin Pro: Furtherest away from galleys and lavatories, the least amount of traffic. Many travelers considered this to be the best row in the first class cabin. If you are fortunate enough to get this seat assigned, you flight is actually scheduled to be operated by another version of the 777, known at the 777 International-2 configuration; since that version has a pilot's rest area immediately behind the cockpit, freeing this seat for passengers. However, if there is an equipment substitution, you will be reassigned away from your coverted seat 3A. Choose 3J if it is available when you purchase your ticket, in order to guarantee the best seat on the plane. Con: Unfortunately, 3A is usually reserved for flight crew rest, and not available for general assignment. For Singles: Along with 3J, this is the best seat for single travelers. However, unless there is an over-sell situation, or this version of the 777 is used to substitute for another plane on routes that are shorter than 8 hours, regular passengers will not get to sample this seat. For Couples: The center pairs of suites may be better. They are pretty much side-by-side making it easier for conversation.
Seat: 1J Description: Individual suite in the 1st row of the first class cabin Pro: No one in front of you. Con: Some people have reported this seat to be more likely to be affected by lights leaking from the galley, plus flight attendants is somewhat more likely to use this side of the aisle. Also, since boarding is normally through door 2, you will likely be the last first-class passengers to deplane. For Singles: While all of the individual suites on this configuration is good for single travelers, seat 1J is probably the least desirable. Choose another seat if available. For Couples: The center pairs of suites may be better. They are pretty much side-by-side making it easier for conversation.
Seat: 2J Description: Individual suite in the middle of the first class cabin Pro: Nothing significant Con: Nothing significant For Singles: There really isn't a particular poor choice for singles in this cabin, all of the individual suites on this configuration is good for single travelers. For Couples: The center pairs of suites may be better. They are pretty much side-by-side making it easier for conversation.
Seat: 3J Description: Individual suite in the rear of the first class cabin Pro: Furtherest away from galleys and lavatories, the least amount of traffic. Many travelers considered this to be the best row in the first class cabin. Con: Nothing at all, except that this is probably the most sought-after seat in the entire cabin, making it very unlikely to be available. For Singles: This is the best seat for single travelers. For Couples: The center pairs of suites may be better. They are pretty much side-by-side making it easier for conversation.
Seat: 1E and 1F Description: Pair of suites in the 1st row of the first class cabin Pro: No one in front of you. Con: Just a bit more traffic to the lavatory and galley. Since boarding is normally through door 2, you will be one of the last first-class passengers to deplane. Note that on the UA 777-200 International 2 configuration, this pair of seats do not exist. When there is an occassional substitution of equipment, passengers in these seats will be reassigned to elsewhere in the cabin. Try to get 2EF or 3EF if they are available at the time of booking. For Singles: While this is a fine seat for single passengers, many people prefer the individual suites along the fuselage for maximum privacy. For Couples: There really isn't a particularly poor choice for couples in this cabin, all of the pair of suites on this configuration is good for passengers traveling together. Keep in mind that they are slightly angled toward each other, but still close enough for normal conversation.
Seat: 2E and 2F Description: Pair of suites in the middle of the first class cabin Pro: Nothing significant Con: Nothing significant For Singles: While this is a fine seat for single passengers, many people prefer the individual suites along the fuselage for maximum privacy. For Couples: There really isn't a particularly poor choice for couples in this cabin, all of the pair of suites on this configuration is good for passengers traveling together. Keep in mind that they are slightly angled toward each other, but still close enough for normal conversation.
Seat: 3E and 3F Description: Pair of suites in the rear of the first class cabin Pro: Furtherest away from galleys and lavatories, the least amount of traffic. Many travelers considered this to be the best row in the first class cabin. Con: Nothing at all, except that this is probably the most sought-after pair of seats in the entire cabin, making it very unlikely to be available. For Singles: While this is a fine seat for single passengers, many people prefer the individual suites along the fuselage for maximum privacy. For Couples: This is the best pair of seats for couples. While 3E and 3F might be further apart than 2E and 2F, and slightly angled toward each other, they are still close enough for normal conversation.
Seat: 8A and 8B Description: Pair of seats in the 1st row of the forward mini business cabin. Note that 8AB is often reserved for crew rest on flights longer than 8 hours. Pro: No one in front of you to recline into your space. Con: There is no underseat storage in front of you. These seats have about a 3-4 inches less legroom than the rear business cabin, however, many travelers still prefer the quietness and perceived better service in this cabin. Note that on the UA 777-200 International 2 configuration, this pair of seats do not exist. When there is an occassional substitution of equipment, passengers in these seats will be reassigned to elsewhere in the cabin. Try to get 9AB or 9HJ if they are available at the time of booking. For Singles: 8A and 8B are good choices. With no one reclining in front of you, 8A does not have too much of a problem getting to the aisle. 8B can also angle the legs into the first class doorway for additonal leg space. Although in rare occassions, you might get bumped by people passing through. For Couples: A decent choice. Note that if you are flying across the Pacific, there is a very likely chance of equipment substitution, choose 9AB or 9HJ instead.
Seat: 9A and 9B Description: Pair of seats in the 2nd row of the forward mini business cabin Pro: Your seat assignment is unlikely to change, regardless if there is equipment substitution between the two different versions of 777 international configuration UA operates. Con: These seats have about a 3-4 inches less legroom than the rear business cabin, however, many travelers still prefer the quietness and perceived better service in this cabin. Note that on the UA 777-200 International 2 configuration, the pair of seats in front of you (8AB) do not exist. When there is an occassional substitution of equipment, your seats in 9A and 9B is considered to be the best business class seats on the whole plane. You will have essentially unlimited legroom, and with the 150 degree recline that these seats provide, all you need is a way to pad the legrest higher to have a very comfortable sleeping arrangement. If you are flying Trans-Atlantic, beware that if the row in front of you is in full recline, 9A will have a bit of difficulty getting to the aisle. Note that flight attendants often store things behind 9B, and sometimes bumping the seat while getting to their belongings. For Singles: 9A and 9B are acceptable choices. If you are flying across the Pacific, your might want to take a chance and select these seats hoping that the actual flight will be operated by the other configuration of the 777 giving you the best seats in Business. For Couples: A decent choice for Trans-Atlantic, great for Trans-Pacific.
Seat: 8H and 8J Description: Pair of seats in the 1st row of the forward mini business cabin Pro: No one in front of you to recline into your space. Con: There is no underseat storage in front of you. These seats have about a 3-4 inches less legroom than the rear business cabin, however, many travelers still prefer the quietness and perceived better service in this cabin. Note that on the UA 777-200 International 2 configuration, this pair of seats do not exist. When there is an occassional substitution of equipment, passengers in these seats will be reassigned to elsewhere in the cabin. Try to get 9AB or 9HJ if they are available at the time of booking. For Singles: 8H and 8J are good choices. With no one reclining in front of you, 8J does not have too much of a problem getting to the aisle. 8H can also angle the legs into the first class doorway for additonal leg space. Although in rare occassions, you might get bumped by people passing through. For Couples: A decent choice. Note that if you are flying across the Pacific, there is a very likely chance of equipment substitution, choose 9AB or 9HJ instead.
Seat: 9H and 9J Description: Pair of seats in the 2nd row of the forward mini business cabin Pro: Your seat assignment is unlikely to change, regardless if there is equipment substitution between the two different versions of 777 international configuration UA operates. Con: These seats have about a 3-4 inches less legroom than the rear business cabin, however, many travelers still prefer the quietness and perceived better service in this cabin. Note that on the UA 777-200 International 2 configuration, the pair of seats in front of you (8HJ) do not exist. When there is an occassional substitution of equipment, your seats in 9H and 9J is considered to be the best business class seats on the whole plane. You will have essentially unlimited legroom, and with the 150 degree recline that these seats provide, all you need is a way to pad the legrest higher to have a very comfortable sleeping arrangement. If you are flying Trans-Atlantic, beware that if the row in front of you is in full recline, 9J will have a bit of difficulty getting to the aisle. Note that flight attendants often store things behind seat 9H, and sometimes bumping the seat while getting to their belongings. For Singles: 9H and 9J are acceptable choices. If you are flying across the Pacific, your might want to take a chance and select these seats hoping that the actual flight will be operated by the other configuration of the 777 giving you the best seats in Business. For Couples: A decent choice for Trans-Atlantic, great for Trans-Pacific.
Seat: 8D 8E and 8F Description: Triple seats in the 1st row of the forward mini business cabin Pro: No one in front of you to recline into your space. Con: There is no underseat storage in front of you. These seats have about a 3-4 inches less legroom than the rear business cabin, however, many travelers still prefer the quietness and perceived better service in this cabin. Note that on the UA 777-200 International 2 configuration, the bulkhead in front of you is about a foot further forward, giving you essentially unlimited legroom. For Singles: Okay choices. With no one reclining in front of you, 8E does not have too much of a problem getting to the aisle. For Couples: The pairs of seats along the fuselage are better choices.
Seat: 9D 9E and 9F Description: Triple seats in the 2nd row of the forward mini business cabin Pro: Nothing significant. Con: These seats have about a 3-4 inches less legroom than the rear business cabin, however, many travelers still prefer the quietness and perceived better service in this cabin. Most consider these three seats to be the least desirable in the entire business class cabin. Also Note that flight attendants often store things behind seats 9D and 9F, and sometimes bumping the seat while getting to their belongings. For Singles: If the row in front is reclined, 9E does have a bit of a problem getting to the aisle. For Couples: The pairs of seats along the fuselage are better choices.
Seat: 11A and 11B Description: Pair of seats in the 1st row of the rear business cabin. Pro: No one in front of you to recline into your space. If you are not going to sleep anyway, these seats do have some merit. Con: There is no underseat storage in front of you. Proximity to the galley and lavatory means more traffic, noise, and light pollution. 11B also occassionally have people bump into you. For Singles: 11A and 11B are so-so choices. With no one reclining in front of you, 11A does not have too much of a problem getting to the aisle. 11B can also angle the legs for additonal leg space, but risking that you might get bumped by people passing through. For Couples: Probably one of the least desirable choice.
Seat: 12A and 12B Description: Pair of seats in the middle of the rear business cabin. Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Some have complained that lights from the galley and lavatory is still bothersome. For Singles: 12A and 12B are least desirable choices. For Couples: Probably one of the least desirable choice.
Seat: 13A and 13B Description: Pair of seats in the middle of the rear business cabin. Pro: Some reports that this row has about 2-3 inches more legroom than other rows in this cabin. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: At the minimum acceptable choices. Preferred by many passengers due to the reported additional legroom. For Couples: Best choice in this cabin.
Seat: 14-15A and 14-15B Description: Pair of seats in the back of the rear business cabin. Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: Average choices. For Couples: Average choices.
Seat: 11H and 11J Description: Pair of seats in the 1st row of the rear business cabin. Pro: No one in front of you to recline into your space. If you are not going to sleep anyway, these seats do have some merit. Con: There is no underseat storage in front of you. Proximity to the galley and lavatory means more traffic, noise, and light pollution. 11H also occassionally have people bump into you. For Singles: 11H and 11J are so-so choices. With no one reclining in front of you, 11J does not have too much of a problem getting to the aisle. 11H can also angle the legs for additonal leg space, but risking that you might get bumped by people passing through. For Couples: Probably one of the least desirable choice.
Seat: 12H and 12J Description: Pair of seats in the middle of the rear business cabin. Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Some have complained that lights from the galley and lavatory is still bothersome. For Singles: 12H and 12J are least desirable choices. For Couples: Probably one of the least desirable choice.
Seat: 13H and 13J Description: Pair of seats in the middle of the rear business cabin. Pro: Some reports that this row has about 2-3 inches more legroom than other rows in this cabin. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: At the minimum acceptable choices. Preferred by many passengers due to the reported additional legroom. For Couples: Best choice in this cabin.
Seat: 14-15H and 14-15J Description: Pair of seats in the back of the rear business cabin. Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: Average choices. For Couples: Average choices.
Seat: 11D 11E and 11F Description: Triple seats in the 1st row of the rear business cabin Pro: No one in front of you to recline into your space. Con: There is no underseat storage in front of you. Proximity to the galley and lavatory means more traffic, noise, and light pollution. For Singles: Last choice for singles. With no one reclining in front of you, 11E does not have too much of a problem getting to the aisle. For Couples: The pair of seats to the side are better.
Seat: 12D 12E and 12F Description: Triple seats in the middle of the rear business cabin Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Lights and noise from the galley and lavatory is only minor. For Singles: Aisle is acceptable. Avoid middle seat. For Couples: The pair of seats to the side are better.
Seat: 13D 13E and 13F Description: Triple seats in the middle of the rear business cabin. Pro: Some reports that this row has about 2-3 inches more legroom than other rows in this cabin. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: At the minimum acceptable choices. Preferred by many passengers due to the reported additional legroom. Aisle is acceptable. Avoid middle seat. For Couples: The pair of seats to the side are better.
Seat: 14 DEF and 15 DEF Description: Triple seats in the back of the rear business cabin Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: Aisle is acceptable. Avoid middle seat. For Couples: The pair of seats to the side are better.
Seat: 17 AB Description: Pair of bulkhead seats in the E+ cabin. Pro: A couple more inches of room due to the bulkhead. No one in front of you to recline into your space. This is probably the best row in the entire E+ cabin. Best seats for couples, but beware of the non-moveable armrest. Con: No under seat storage in front of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seats slightly narrower, and the armrest is non-moveable.
Seat: 18-25 AB Description: Pair of seats in the E+ cabin along the fuselage. Pro: Good choices for couples, especially since you can raise the armrest between you. This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Nothing significant for most rows. Beware that row 19 is missing a window.
Seat: 26 AB Description: Pair of seats at the last row of the E+ cabin along the fuselage. Pro: At least you have the standard E+ legroom. Con: Beware that you are very near the lavatories used by most of the plane. Traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat, or congregate behind your seats stretching their legs and chatting. 26B has the added problem of people using your seatback to steady themselves. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 17-20 HJ Description: Special pairs of crew rest seats in the E+ cabin. Pro: These seats are normally reserved for cabin crew rest. Significantly more legroom, and a legrest to elevate the legs. About 10 inches of additional legroom is available. Row 17 being the bulkhead has no one in front of you to recline into your space. These are the best rows in the entire E+ cabin. Best seats for couples, but beware of the non-moveable armrest in row 17. Con: No under seat storage in front of row 17, and the tray is in the armrest, making the seats slightly narrower, and the armrest is non-moveable. These seats are normally not released for passengers, but if you are lucky enough to get these assigned on a shorter flight not requiring crew rest space, enjoy them! Beware that your flight may be substituted by the International-2 configured 777, in which case rows 17-20 are just normal E+ seating.
Seat: 21HJ Description: Best keep secret of pair of seats in the E+ cabin along the fuselage. Due to the crew rest seats in front of you, this row offers excellent space. In fact, 21J definitely does not have any problem getting to the aisle. Pro: Very good choices for couples, but beware that since the row in front is so far away, the tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests non-moveable, and the seats slightly narrower. Con: Beware that your flight may be substituted by the International-2 configured 777, in which case row 21 is just normal E+ seating.
Seat: 22-25 HJ Description: Pair of seats in the E+ cabin along the fuselage. Pro: Good choices for couples, especially since you can raise the armrest between you. This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Nothing significant.
Seat: 26 HJ Description: Pair of seats at the last row of the E+ cabin along the fuselage. Pro: At least you have the standard E+ legroom. Con: Beware that you are very near the lavatories used by most of the plane. Traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat, or congregate behind your seats stretching their legs and chatting. 26H has the added problem of people using your seatback to steady themselves. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 17 CDEFG Description: Bulkhead row in the center five-seat section of E+ Pro: Slightly more legroom than standard E+. The armrest between E and F is moveable, since 17E's tray table is in the left armrest, and 17F has their's on the right armrest, allowing the armrest between E and F movable. Con: No under seat storage ahead of you. The seats in this row is start out narrower than normal, and since the tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests non-moveable, and the seats feel even narrower still. 17C and 17G can extend their legs into the opening toward the business cabin, but risk having carts and people bump into them.
Seat: 18 CDEFG Description: First standard E+ row. Pro: Most people disalike the center blocks of five seats, especially the center seat having to climb over 2 people to get out. However, one advantage is that if the flight is relatively empty, you may be able to get a row of five seats all to yourself, raising the armrests and creating a sleeping area more than seven feet long. Con: Since this row has standard width seats, 18C and 18G actually are slightly protruding into the aisle due to the slightly narrower bulkhead row in front. This means 18C and 18G can usually extend their outside leg more. However, beware that the carts can easily run over you if the flight attendants are not careful.
Seat: 19-24 CDEFG Description: Standard E+ row in the middle of the cabin. Pro: Most people disalike the center blocks of five seats, especially the center seat having to climb over 2 people to get out. However, one advantage is that if the flight is relatively empty, you may be able to get a row of five seats all to yourself, raising the armrests and creating a sleeping area more than seven feet long. Con: Nothing significant.
Seat: 25 CDEFG Description: Center section of five seats at the last row of the E+ cabin. Pro: At least you have the standard E+ legroom. Con: Beware that you are very near the lavatories used by most of the plane. Traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat, or congregate behind your seats stretching their legs and chatting. 25C and 25G has the added problem of people using your seatback to steady themselves. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 30 AB Description: Pair of bulkhead seats in the standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: Good choices for couples as far as legroom is concerned. This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: No under seat storage in front of you, and overhead luggage space is limited. The tray is in the armrest, making the seats slightly narrower, and the armrest is non-moveable. Some reports that 30A can place the legs on top of the exit slide, avoiding legs from swelling during a long flight. However, others claimed that the exit slide actually takes up some of the legroom. Beware that you are very near the lavatories used by most of the plane. Traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat, or congregate in front of your seats stretching their legs and chatting. 30B has the added problem of people and carts bumping your legs. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 31 AB Description: Pair of seats in the standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Lights and noise from the lavatory area is quite noticeable. Other pairs of seats are better.
Seat: 32-39 AB Description: Pair of seats in the standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence.
Seat: 40 AB Description: Pair of seats in the rear of standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, these seats are slightly narrower. Also, 40B slightly protudes into the aisle, getting bumped by people and cart. Also beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence.
Seat: 41 AB Description: Pair of seats in the very rear of standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, these seats are slightly narrower. Also, the aisle seat slightly protudes into the aisle, getting bumped by people and cart. Also beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence. In addition, beware that you are very near the lavatories and galley, traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 42 AB Description: Pair of seats in the last row of standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: These seats are reported to have no recline due to the bulkhead behind. Also, due to the tapering of the fuselage, these seats are slightly narrower. The aisle seat slightly protudes into the aisle, getting bumped by people and cart. Also beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence. In addition, beware that you are very near the lavatories and galley, traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 30 HJ Description: Pair of bulkhead seats in the standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: Good choices for couples as far as legroom is concerned. This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: No under seat storage in front of you, and overhead luggage space is limited. The tray is in the armrest, making the seats slightly narrower, and the armrest is non-moveable. Some reports that 30J can place the legs on top of the exit slide, avoiding legs from swelling during a long flight. However, others claimed that the exit slide actually takes up some of the legroom. Beware that you are very near the lavatories used by most of the plane. Traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat, or congregate in front of your seats stretching their legs and chatting. 30B has the added problem of people and carts bumping your legs. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 31 HJ Description: Pair of seats in the standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Lights and noise from the lavatory area is quite noticeable. Other pairs of seats are better.
Seat: 32-39 HJ Description: Pair of seats in the standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence.
Seat: 40 HJ Description: Pair of seats in the rear of standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, these seats are slightly narrower. Also, 40H slightly protudes into the aisle, getting bumped by people and cart. Also beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence.
Seat: 41 HJ Description: Pair of seats in the very rear of standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, these seats are slightly narrower. Also, the aisle seat slightly protudes into the aisle, getting bumped by people and cart. Also beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence. In addition, beware that you are very near the lavatories and galley, traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 42 HJ Description: Pair of seats in the last row of standard coach cabin along the fuselage. Pro: This configuration is much preferred over the three-seat side section of the 747. Con: These seats are reported to have no recline due to the bulkhead behind. Also, due to the tapering of the fuselage, these seats are slightly narrower. The aisle seat slightly protudes into the aisle, getting bumped by people and cart. Also beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence. In addition, beware that you are very near the lavatories and galley, traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 31 CDEFG Description: Bulkhead row in the center five-seat section of standard coach. Pro: About the same legroom as standard E+, at around 33-34 inches. The armrest between E and F is moveable, since 17E's tray table is in the left armrest, and 17F has their's on the right armrest, allowing the armrest between E and F movable. Con: No under seat storage ahead of you. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests non-moveable, and the seats feel narrower. 30C and 30G can extend their legs into the opening toward the bulkhead, but risk having carts and people bump into them. Beware that you are very near the lavatories used by most of the plane. Traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat, or congregate in front of you stretching their legs and chatting. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 32-39 CDEFG Description: Standard coach row in the middle of the cabin. Pro: Most people disalike the center blocks of five seats, especially the center seat having to climb over 2 people to get out. However, one advantage is that if the flight is relatively empty, you may be able to get a row of five seats all to yourself, raising the armrests and creating a sleeping area more than seven feet long. Con: Nothing significant.
Seat: 40 CDEFG Description: Center section of five seats at the rear of the main cabin. Pro: Nothing significant. Con: The fuselage starts tapering just behind you, making your row the last standard row of five seats. 40C and 40G therefore does not have the protection of the row behind you, and often is bumped by carts and people using your seatback to steady themselves. You will not get much rest in these seats.
Seat: 41 DEFG Description: Center section of four seats at the rear of the main cabin. Pro: The aisle seats actually feels a little more spacious since you are about 10 inches further away from your neighbor across the aisle. You also have a bit more underseat storage in front of you due to one few seats in your row. Con: The fuselage starts tapering at this point, and your row is the first with only four seats. The tray table is reported to be in the arm rest, making the armrests non-moveable, and the seats slightly narrower. Also, due to the misalignment, your video screen is at an angle. Also beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence.
Seat: 42 DEFG Description: Center section of four seats at the rear of the main cabin. Pro: The aisle seats actually feels a little more spacious since you are about 8 inches further away from your neighbor across the aisle. Con: The fuselage starts tapering at this point, and your row has only four seats. Beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence. In addition, beware that you are very near the lavatories and galley, traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat.
Seat: 43 DEFG Description: Center section of four seats at the very rear of the main cabin. Pro: Nothing significant Con: Beware that toward the rear of the fuselage, there is more side to side movement especially in turbulence. In addition, beware that you are very near the lavatories and galley, traffic and noise will be a problem. Often people line up next to your seat. You will not get much rest at all.
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