CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines
will add the Boeing 777-300ER to its 2017 flight schedules this
weekend, with the airline's newest aircraft type featuring the
all-new United Polaris business class seats starting 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 Feb. 16 and May 4. The airline expects to
begin 777-300ER intercontinental service between San Francisco and Hong Kong on March
25, with the aircraft replacing a Boeing 747-400 currently
being used on the route. Flight and aircraft schedules are subject
to change.
United expects to place into service all 14 aircraft in its
777-300ER order in 2017.
All-New Business Class Seat
"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."
United's 777-300ER aircraft will offer a modern, spacious
interior envisioned in partnership with design firm PriestmanGoode,
including the airline's all-new United Polaris business class seat.
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 infinite seat recline options and one-touch lumbar
support, ample 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.
This new seat represents the latest in the continued roll-out of
United Polaris, the airline's most significant product
transformation in more than a decade, featuring a reimagined,
sleep-enhancing experience for intercontinental travelers.
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.
Cabin Experience
Throughout the aircraft, the cabin interior is comprised of
bespoke branding elements as well as carpets, fabrics and wall
laminates – that, like the United Polaris seat, were specially
designed for United, as well as redesigned lavatories which include
modern finishings and farmhouse-style sinks. With a focus on
providing a more tranquil journey for customers, the new cabin
design features LED mood-lighting to complement sleep and assist
with time-zone changes as well as textured and softer touch
materials which not only provide a more premium feel, but will
absorb aircraft noise and other sound within the cabin.
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.
About United
United Airlines and United Express operate more than 4,500
flights a day to 339 airports across five continents. In 2015,
United and United Express operated more than 1.5 million flights
carrying more than 140 million customers. United is proud to have
the world's most comprehensive route network, including U.S.
mainland hubs in Chicago,
Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, New
York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates more than 720
mainline aircraft, and this year, the airline anticipates taking
delivery of 21 new Boeing aircraft, including 737 NGs, 787s and
777s. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 192
countries via 28 member airlines. For more information, visit
united.com, follow @United on Twitter or connect on Facebook. The
common stock of United's parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc.,
is traded on the NYSE under the symbol UAL.
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