United Airlines to start Mumbai-New York Boeing 777-300ER service
In a statement here the American airline said the new aircraft "featuring the United Polaris business class seat" will replace the Boeing 777-200ER once daily service.
"I am confident our customers in India will appreciate the elevated inflight experience offered by our all-new United Polaris business class seats onboard this aircraft " United Airlines Country Manager India Harvinder Singh said in a statement.
The 777-300ER features 60 seats in business class in a 1-2-1 configuration with direct access to the aisle from all seats the statement said.
United has already placed into service 17 of the 18 aircraft in its first 777-300ER order it said. The airline expects to add at least one aircraft with United Polaris seating every ten days from now until 2020.
"Each United Polaris suite-like pod features direct access to the aisle a 180-degree flat-bed with infinite seat recline options and one-touch lumbar support " the statement added.
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