United Airlines to Introduce Boeing 777-300ER to More Asian Routes

United Airlines will offer its newest aircraft, Boeing 777-300ER, featuring the United Polaris business class seat, on seven intercontinental routes from September.

The new routes include San Francisco (SFO)–Beijing (PEK), beginning September 6, 2017; San Francisco (SFO)–Frankfurt (FRA) beginning October 5, 2017; and New York/Newark (EWR)-Tokyo Narita (NRT) beginning October 28, 2017.

Boeing 777-300ER aircraft are already in service on United’s San Francisco–Hong Kong (HKG), San Francisco–Tokyo Narita, and New York/Newark–Tel Aviv (TLV) routes, and will begin service from San Francisco to Taipei (TPE) on August 1, 2017.

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United‘s 777-300ER aircraft offers 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 features direct access to the aisle, a 180-degree flatbed with infinite seat recline options and one-touch lumbar support, multiple surfaces that enable passengers to dine while working, as well as USB ports, a 16-inch high-definition entertainment screen, electronic privacy dividers for seats in the centre of the cabin, and an illuminated “do not disturb” sign. A marble-topped bar unit offers customers in business class a place to grab a mid-flight drink or snack.

Seats in United Economy 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. Customers also have access to in-seat power outlets and the opportunity to purchase satellite wifi.

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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 sounds within the cabin.

The Boeing 777-300ER features 60 seats in business class in a 1-2-1 configuration with direct aisle access from all seats; 102 seats in United Economy Plus in a 3-4-3 configuration; and 204 United Economy seats in a 3-4-3 configuration.

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