United was a late customer for the Boeing 777-300ER, only ordering it 12 years after the type's launch. By that time, Boeing had launched the 777X program and was in need of funds.

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It is worth noting that the aircraft in question was the airline’s 13.5-year-old Boeing 777-300ER widebody, capable of seating up to 254 passengers in a four-class cabin layout: eight in first ...