Seat: Keywords Description: seatexpert expert airline best seat first class business class coach economy seats seatmap legroom recline airplane Canada France British Airways Cathay Pacific KLM Lufthansa Qantas Quantas SAS Scandivanian Singapore Virgin Atlantic American Continental Delta Northwest United Airlines US Air Pacific New Zealand Westjet Alaska America West Jet Blue Jetblue SWA Southwest Tran 707 717 727 737 747 757 767 777 7E7 318 319 329 321 330 340 380 MD11 MD-11 DC-10 DC10 DC-9 Super 80 Pro: seatexpert expert airline best seat first class business class coach economy seats seatmap legroom recline airplane Canada France British Airways Cathay Pacific KLM Lufthansa Qantas Quantas SAS Scandivanian Singapore Virgin Atlantic American Continental Delta Northwest United Airlines US Air Pacific New Zealand Westjet Alaska America West Jet Blue Jetblue SWA Southwest Tran 707 717 727 737 747 757 767 777 7E7 318 319 329 321 330 340 380 MD11 MD-11 DC-10 DC10 DC-9 Super 80 Con: seatexpert expert airline best seat first class business class coach economy seats seatmap legroom recline airplane Canada France British Airways Cathay Pacific KLM Lufthansa Qantas Quantas SAS Scandivanian Singapore Virgin Atlantic American Continental Delta Northwest United Airlines US Air Pacific New Zealand Westjet Alaska America West Jet Blue Jetblue SWA Southwest Tran 707 717 727 737 747 757 767 777 7E7 318 319 329 321 330 340 380 MD11 MD-11 DC-10 DC10 DC-9 Super 80 For Singles: seatexpert expert airline best seat first class business class coach economy seats seatmap legroom recline airplane Canada France British Airways Cathay Pacific KLM Lufthansa Qantas Quantas SAS Scandivanian Singapore Virgin Atlantic American Continental Delta Northwest United Airlines US Air Pacific New Zealand Westjet Alaska America West Jet Blue Jetblue SWA Southwest Tran 707 717 727 737 747 757 767 777 7E7 318 319 329 321 330 340 380 MD11 MD-11 DC-10 DC10 DC-9 Super 80 For Couples: seatexpert expert airline best seat first class business class coach economy seats seatmap legroom recline airplane Canada France British Airways Cathay Pacific KLM Lufthansa Qantas Quantas SAS Scandivanian Singapore Virgin Atlantic American Continental Delta Northwest United Airlines US Air Pacific New Zealand Westjet Alaska America West Jet Blue Jetblue SWA Southwest Tran 707 717 727 737 747 757 767 777 7E7 318 319 329 321 330 340 380 MD11 MD-11 DC-10 DC10 DC-9 Super 80
Seat: 1 AB Description: Bulk-head pair of seats by the window Pro: You have a bit of extra leg-room with no one reclining into you, and there is a good window view. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you. The lavatories are on this side of the plane, but people normally uses both aisle and pass in front of the galley on their way to the lavatories, so there should not be much extra traffic. This is the potential bassinet position, your seat assignment might change at the last minute to accomodate families traveling with babies.
Seat: 2 AB and 3 AB Description: Standard pair of seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view. Con:
Seat: 4 AB and 5 AB Description: Standard pair of seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view. Con:
Seat: 6 AB Description: Pair of seats by the window at the last row just in front of the lavatories Pro: There is a good window view. Con: The lavatories and the galley is just behind you, with additional traffic, noise and odor. 6B might occasionally get bumped by people and carts passing through.
Seat: 1 HJ Description: Bulk-head pair of seats by the window Pro: You have a bit of extra leg-room with no one reclining into you, and there is a good window view especially when yuo are flying into Hawaii. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you. The galley is on this side of the plane, so there might be a little extra traffic. This is the potential bassinet position, your seat assignment might change at the last minute to accomodate families traveling with babies.
Seat: 2 HJ and 3 HJ Description: Standard pair of seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view, especially when you are flying into Hawaii. Con:
Seat: 4 HJ and 5 HJ Description: Standard pair of seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view, especially when you are flying into Hawaii. Con:
Seat: 6 HJ Description: Pair of seats by the window at the last row just in front of the lavatories Pro: There is a good window view, especially when you are flying into Hawaii. Con: The lavatories and the galley is just behind you, with additional traffic, noise and odor. 6H might occasionally get bumped by people and carts passing through.
Seat: 1 EF Description: Bulk-head pair of seats in the center block Pro: You have a bit of extra leg-room with no one reclining into you. Experienced passengers generally prefer First class seats in the center on this plane, since each of you have direct aisle access Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you. The lavatories and the galley are ahead, but people normally uses both aisle and pass in front of the galley on their way to the lavatories, so there should not be much extra traffic. This is the potential bassinet position, your seat assignment might change at the last minute to accomodate families traveling with babies.
Seat: 2 EF and 3 EF Description: Standard pair of seats in the center block Pro: Each of you have direct aisle access, usually preferred by most passengers. Con: There is no over air ventilation outlet over 3EF since the space is occupied by the video projector.
Seat: 4 EF and 5 EF Description: Standard pair of seats in the center block Pro: Each of you have direct aisle access, usually preferred by most passengers. Con:
Seat: 6 EF Description: Pair of seats in the center block at the last row just in front of the lavatories Pro: Each of you have direct aisle access, usually preferred by most passengers. Con: The lavatories and the galley is just behind you, with additional traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 16 AB Description: Exit row pair of seats by the window Pro: You have extra leg-room with no one reclining into you, although the exit slide might still be in the way of tall passengers in 16A, whom would have to angle the legs to fully stretch them. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatories are in front of you, and the galley is also near by, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People sometimes wait in the area in front of you for the lavatories, or just to stretch their legs and talk. Note that there is no window at this row, and over-head bin space might be in short supply. It might also be colder near the exit slide.
Seat: 17 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but since this row only has one window, you will have to lean in order to see out. Con:
Seat: 18-20 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view forward and down, but the wing might be slightly in the way of the view toward the back. Con:
Seat: 21-22 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way, also note that there is a missing window between row 21 and 22. Con:
Seat: 23-24 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con:
Seat: 25-26 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con:
Seat: 27-28 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way, also note that there might be a missing window between row 27 and 28. Con: Note that row 27 is the beginning of the non-Economy Plus section of coach, and you will definitely notice the four to five fewer inches of leg-room.
Seat: 29-31 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con:
Seat: 32-34 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con:
Seat: 35-36 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy seats by the window at the back of the forward cabin. Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con: The lavatories are just a bit behind you, and people sometimes wait in the aisle for their turn, occasionally bumping those seated at the aisle. Also note that there is only one window in row 36.
Seat: 16 HJ Description: Exit row pair of seats by the window Pro: You have extra leg-room with no one reclining into you, although the exit slide might still be in the way of tall passengers in 16J, whom would have to angle the legs to fully stretch them. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatories are in front of you, and the galley is also near by, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People sometimes wait in the area in front of you for the lavatories, or just to stretch their legs and talk. Note that there is no window at this row, and over-head bin space might be in short supply. It might also be colder near the exit slide.
Seat: 17 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but since this row only has one window, you will have to lean in order to see out. Con:
Seat: 18-20 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view forward and down, but the wing might be slightly in the way of the view toward the back. Con:
Seat: 21-22 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way, also note that there is a missing window between row 21 and 22. Con:
Seat: 23-24 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con:
Seat: 25-26 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con:
Seat: 27-28 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way, also note that there might be a missing window between row 27 and 28. Con: Note that row 27 is the beginning of the non-Economy Plus section of coach, and you will definitely notice the four to five fewer inches of leg-room.
Seat: 29-31 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con:
Seat: 32-34 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy seats by the window Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con:
Seat: 35-36 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy seats by the window at the back of the forward cabin. Pro: There is a window view, but the wing is in the way. Con: The lavatories are just a bit behind you, and people sometimes wait in the aisle for their turn, occasionally bumping those seated at the aisle. Also note that there is only one window in row 36.
Seat: 16 CDEFG Description: Center block bulk-head Economy Plus seats Pro: You have extra leg-room with no one reclining into you, 16C and 16G has virtually unlimited leg-room since the bulk-head is not full width. However, their legs might occasionally be bumped by people and carts pass through. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatories are in front of you, and the galley is also near by, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People sometimes wait in the area next to the exits for the lavatories, or just to stretch their legs and talk. Note that the over-head bin space might be in short supply.
Seat: 17-18 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy Plus seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight. At least you are in E+ with the extra leg-room and have first choice in buying meals on board.
Seat: 19-21 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy Plus seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight. At least you are in E+ with the extra leg-room and have first choice in buying meals on board.
Seat: 22-24 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy Plus seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight. At least you are in E+ with the extra leg-room and have first choice in buying meals on board.
Seat: 25-27 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Note that row 25 in the center block is the first non-Economy Plus row, you will definitely notice the four to five fewer inches of leg-room. Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight.
Seat: 28-30 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight.
Seat: 31-32 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight.
Seat: 33-34 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight.
Seat: 35-36 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: People sometimes queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seat at the aisle. Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight.
Seat: 37 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats at the last row of front cabin Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: 37C and 37G often get bumped by people accessing the lavatories, and probably would not have a very good flight, those seated near by probably would not feel much better. Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight.
Seat: 39 AB Description: Exit row pair of seats by the window Pro: You have extra leg-room with no one reclining into you, although the exit slide might still be in the way of tall passengers in 39A, whom would have to angle the legs to fully stretch them. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatories are in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People sometimes wait in the area in front of you for the lavatories, or just to stretch their legs and talk. Note that there is no window at this row, and over-head bin space might be in short supply. It might also be colder near the exit slide.
Seat: 40-41 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view, although the wing might be partially in the way. Con: People sometimes queue in the aisle in this area while waiting for the lavatories, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 42-44 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view. Con:
Seat: 45-47 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 48-49 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Note that the tapering of the fuselage forces these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, and also pushed into the aisle. The aisle is narrowest at around row 49, and makes it more likely for people and carts to be bumped into those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 50-51 AB Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window at the last rows Pro: There is a good window view. Con: The lavatory is just behind you, with the assocaited traffic, noise and odor. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Note that the tapering of the fuselage forces these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, and also pushed into the aisle. It is actualy slightly more spacious in this area than the rows ahead, since the center block has only four seats instead of the normal five.
Seat: 39 HJ Description: Exit row pair of seats by the window Pro: You have extra leg-room with no one reclining into you, although the exit slide might still be in the way of tall passengers in 39J, whom would have to angle the legs to fully stretch them. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatories are in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People sometimes wait in the area in front of you for the lavatories, or just to stretch their legs and talk. Note that there is no window at this row, and over-head bin space might be in short supply. It might also be colder near the exit slide.
Seat: 40-41 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view, although the wing might be partially in the way. Con: People sometimes queue in the aisle in this area while waiting for the lavatories, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 42-44 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view. Con:
Seat: 45-47 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 48-49 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window Pro: There is a good window view. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Note that the tapering of the fuselage forces these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, and also pushed into the aisle. The aisle is narrowest at around row 49, and makes it more likely for people and carts to be bumped into those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 50-51 HJ Description: Standard pair of Economy Plus seats by the window at the last rows Pro: There is a good window view. Con: The lavatory is just behind you, with the assocaited traffic, noise and odor. The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Note that the tapering of the fuselage forces these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, and also pushed into the aisle. It is actualy slightly more spacious in this area than the rows ahead, since the center block has only four seats instead of the normal five.
Seat: 40 CDEFG Description: Center block bulk-head Economy seats Pro: You have extra leg-room with no one reclining into you. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatories are in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People sometimes wait in the area next to the exits for the lavatories, or just to stretch their legs and talk. Note that the over-head bin space might be in short supply.
Seat: 41 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight.
Seat: 42-44 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight.
Seat: 45-47 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Most people prefer the pairs of seats at the side, because it could get quite uncomfortable in these center block seats on a full flight. Note that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 48-49 CDEFG Description: Standard center block Economy seats Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the passengers in D and F a chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: Note that the tapering of the fuselage forces the seats at the side of the plane to be mounted into the aisle, making the aisle narrow. People and carts are more likely to bump into those seated by the aisle. 49C and 49G is the worst since the row behind has only four seats, exposing 49C and 49G to often bumping. Note that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 50 DEFG Description: First row of Quad seats in the center block Pro: The row in front has five seats, the outside seats act as shields for 50D and 50G, making it feel slightly more spacious. There is also one more under-seat storage space for the four of you. Con: The trays are mounted in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly tighter. Some people also object to the offset seat mount getting in the way of their legs. Note that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 51 DEFG Description: Quad seats in the center block Pro: Con: People sometimes queue in the aisle in this area while waiting for the lavatories, bumping those seated by the aisle. Note that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 52-53 DEFG Description: Quad seats in the center block in the last two rows Pro: Con: The lavatories are next to your seats, subjecting you to the traffic, noise and odor. These are probably two of the worst rows on this plane, any other seat would be better off. Note that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
United Airlines Airbus A319
United Airlines Airbus A320
United Airlines Airbus A320 (Ted)
United Airlines Boeing 737-300 (North America 1)
United Airlines Boeing 737-300 (North America 2)
United Airlines Boeing 737-500 (North America 1)
United Airlines Boeing 737-500 (North America 2)
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 (International)
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 (New First & Biz)
United Airlines Boeing 757-200 (North America 1)
United Airlines Boeing 757-200 (Premium Service)
United Airlines Boeing 767-300 (International)
United Airlines Boeing 767-300 (International/New First & Biz)
United Airlines Boeing 767-300 (North America)
United Airlines Boeing 777-200 (International 1)
United Airlines Boeing 777-200 (International 2)
United Airlines Boeing 777-200 (New First & Biz)
United Airlines CRJ (Dash 8-200)
United Airlines ERJ120 (Version 1)
United Airlines ERJ120 (Version 2)