You might remember that I’m quite proud of the fact that I have already arranged air travel for Mrs MJonTravel’s (ahem) 29th birthday extravaganza this coming October. I was able to nab First Class on United on the nonstop from Dulles to Rome on the big day, getting us to Italy a few days before our 14 night cruise from Venice on what will then be the brand new Celebrity Reflection. Not long after booking opened, I booked the 777 nonstop.
Just a few days ago I was taking a routine look at my airline reservations and noted that there had been a schedule change on our flights to Rome. Upon a deeper look at the reservation, I found that the flight time had changed slightly, but the operating equipment had changed from a 777 to a 767-300. Still in First Class, seats 2A and 2C, across the aisle from each other. I think I prefer the 777, but having never flown on a United international 767-300, I can’t speak to whether the seats are better or worse. Do any readers have experience with United’s international 767-300’s? What do you think of the seats and the service?
heh guys
What do you think about 1a and 1c?
Besides, you’ll have better privacy on 763 because 2C doesn’t have a seatmate on the other side and 2K is usually the crew rest.
You got lucky, you are much better off with a 763 and guaranteed new F!
Agree with all of the above. The 767-300’s all have updated, new F seats. You’ll love them. The 777’s aren’t bad in F, but are a mix of new and older seats in F. In C, the 767-300’s are all lie-flat while the 777’s are a mix of barcoloungers and lie-flat. Be happy with a 767-300
That’s not a problem – that’s an improvement. You’re guaranteed a nice seat.
They all have the new First seats…I think it’s a good switch!
It is better to be on a 763 because you are guaranteed a new config, on the 777s there are still over a dozen in the old config. As far as I can tell, they are basically identical, except for the suites on the 763 are an inch wider.