Hi, <BR> <BR>Anyone planning a trip in the next month or so that will involve traveling on a 777, esp. on United? I have some specific questions for an article I'm planning and would appreciate the info when you return. Contact me here or off-forum. Thanks.

Ok, should I be worried? We're traveling to Munich in March on a United 777. Is there anything we should know??? I would be happy to answer your questions when we return...

I didn't intend to imply anything about safety -- need more generic info reardine tins in the sky plus amenities and lack thereof..... I'll be in touch directly -- anyone else?

Flew on an Air France 777 in November. This plane was definitely designed by and for midgets. There is no leg room to speak of, worse than any other plane I have been on. There are individual videos on the back of each seat, however, half of them didn't work. It seems they crammed more seats into coach to have more seating, without taking into account comfort. Also the seat itself was uncomfortable.

<BR>We flew on the new Continental B777 in May to Europe and it was one of the most miserable and uncomfortable trips we have ever taken on "any" Continental plane. Seats were cramped in with little space to move, and unusually hard with little or no padding it seemed. We were too miserble to even "try" watching any of the movies on the individual sets we all had. We got off that plane exhausted and sore! We were "very" disappointed in that plane!

In April, I flew on a 777 from Dallas to London via American Airlines. As far as I could tell there are 4 seats in the coach section that are worth having and I was in one of them. <BR>As you're aware, the configuration of the plan was "2", "5" and "2". Can't remember the exact row number, but believe it was 27J, an emergency exit row. I was seated in one of the "2" sections (right side of plane), in what was described as a window seat. IT WAS FABULOUS - one of the best seats I've ever had in the coach section of the plane. <BR>And the reasons being: <BR> (1) Plenty of legroom - for the middle 5 seats, they have the bulkhead, BUT the "two-ers" on either side of the plane - there's the emergency door which gives about 2 feet of empty space in front of you; <BR> (2) This "window" seat has NO WINDOW! Rather it's a solid wall and so, you're able to place your pillow on the armrest and curl up against a solid surface; Also, by not having the window, you don't catch the early morning sun as you travel east to Europe; <BR> <BR>Now there was the downside that we didn't have a seatback with an individual video in front of us, but, I didn't see that as a problem. <BR> <BR>I was able to book the emergency exit row ahead of time as I was traveling on frequent flyer miles. <BR> <BR>

Hi L'ottie, <BR>I too had difficulty with leg room on the flight (and I'm only 5'2"!). The individual movie screens were definitely a plus, but I'm sure a taller person (perhaps someone 5'3" or above!!!) would much rather opt for more room to stretch... <BR> <BR>I'd always advise for the exit row -- as I'm sure everyone will end up doing (esp. if they're reading this post!). <BR> <BR>Good luck with the article!

I just flew from Washington to Munich on a United 777 and I though it was the most comfortable plane I have ever been in. There seemed to be ample leg room, or as much as most airlines are willing to offer. The best part about the flight is that United offers mulit channel movies, programs and music which can keep you entertained for a long time. The video screen are in the back of the seats so they are easy to see. I am sure that these planes can vary depending on how the airline configures them, but I think United did a great job.

Hi L'ottie, <BR>What type of info. are you collecting? <BR>My husband and I flew from SFO to Heathrow on a United 777 flight in October. I haven't flown that much so I don't have much to compare to, but I thought it was okay. I have to agree with Richard, I did like the multi-channel movie options that were offered with the personal viewing screen in front of you. We only had that on one leg of the flight. My husband feels that the plane did seem roomy and states "its definitely a cut above". He does fly frequently on business. Hope some of this helps on your article.

Flew a United 777 from Chicago to Paris in July with no problems, and it was nice having the selection of music on the headphones (although each channel is a tape/CD loop, so hopefully you like more than one type of music), along with the best meal I've ever had on an airplane (the dessert was some kind of cake that just melted in your mouth). Was that just because it was Paris bound? <BR> <BR>Here's something I wrote at the time: <BR> <BR>"O'hare to Paris actually enjoyable! Very good meal (chicken & rice with a Cabernet Sauvignon), great dessert. Flight attendants quite accomodating. Evening over the Atlantic is calm and restful." <BR> <BR>On the other hand, here is something I wrote a few hours earlier, on the same plane: <BR> <BR>"Plane overbooked and crowded, they're buying back seats for $400 air credit. Slightly surly attendants, but flight from Seatac to O'hare uneventful." <BR> <BR>Incidentally, they wanted $5 to "rent" you headphones on the domestic leg of the trip, but they were offered free during the international leg. <BR>

Thanks for comments here and directly. <BR> <BR>I'm looking particularly for comparisons of the three classes re: space, arrangements of overhead compartments, amenities, etc. I have the seat map for UAL (that's why I specified that carrier) which can give me some measurements, etc., but not everything is mentioned. <BR> <BR>DB also brings up the importance of distinguishing domestic from international arrangements. Any other comments?

My wife and I have flown on United 777 flights several times. Frankly, I hope I never have to fly on one again. There is very little leg room. Most anoying are the very uncomfortable seats. The head rests are too far forward. Just plain uncomfortable. We know we are not alone in our thoughts as others I have talked with also complain about the absence of leg room and the unconfortable seating. <BR> <BR>I have talked (complained) to United about this, but of course I get the usual reply "Nobody else has complained. <BR> <BR>Dick <BR>

Please remember that the 777 is manufactured at Boeing, then "configured" any way the Airline that is purchasing it decides. BA, I think, is the most tightly packed coach seat configuration of any that I have been on. Also, the seats are designed to have the "average" body type in mind, and I too find them (most of them) totally miserable. I am female, 5'5", and weigh approx 166 lbs, fairly average for my age. I always feel that I am "slipping" out of the chair, and must use a great deal of energy staying upright. It helps to have a "blow up" neck cushion, and/or something you can brace your feet upon.