United Airlines Adds B777-300ER to Flight Schedules

United Airlines added the Boeing 777-300ER to its 2017 flight schedules this weekend.

The airline’s newest aircraft type, which will feature the all-new United Polaris business class seats, will start regularly scheduled service in February 2017. The aircraft’s entry into service will also mark the debut of United’s new wide-body cabin design.

With the flight schedule update this weekend, United will offer one round trip six days each week between Newark Liberty International Airport and San Francisco International Airport between 16 February and 4 May 2017.

The airline expects to begin 777-300ER intercontinental service between San Francisco and Hong Kong on 25 March, with the aircraft replacing a Boeing 747-400 currently being used on the route.

United expects to place into service all 14 aircraft in its 777-300ER order in 2017.

“Our 777-300ER fleet represents a new era in premium air travel,” said Julia Haywood, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of United. “With United Polaris business class we are providing reimagined inflight dining, new amenities, the first United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and now this custom designed seat, all of which make for a tailored experience that prioritizes comfort and sleep.”

Each United Polaris suite-like pod will feature direct access to the aisle, a 180-degree flat-bed that measures 6’6’’ and 23 inches wide with one-touch lumbar support, storage, multiple surfaces that enable passengers to dine while working, universal A/C power as well as 2-USB ports, a 16-inch high-definition entertainment screen, electronic privacy dividers for seats in the center of the cabin, mood lighting and an illuminated “Do Not Disturb” sign. Additionally, a new marble-topped bar unit offers customers in business class a place to grab a mid-flight drink or snack.

The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will feature 60 seats in business class in a 1-2-1 configuration with direct-aisle access from all seats.

United Economy

Seats in United Economy will offer two United Private Screening  options – personal on-demand entertainment with high-definition seat-back monitors and USB ports along with United’s personal device entertainment, enabling customers to play thousands of hours of movies and television programs on their electronic devices. Customers also will have access to in-seat power outlets and the opportunity to purchase satellite Wi-Fi.

The aircraft will feature 102 seats in United Economy Plus in a 3-4-3 configuration with 34 inches of pitch, and 204 United Economy seats in a 3-4-3 configuration with 31 inches of pitch.

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