Yes, the bunk needs attention as a result of FAR 117. I figure that the bunk issue will be addressed prior to launch, hence my longing. I probably won't see the 777-300s, so that superior set up won't be an issue for me. My juniority won't come close to holding that for some time. Probably true on the A350 as well but its nice to dream.

When I started flying the triple, there were only a few things that I didn't like:

1. The Yoke
2. The Seat
3. The lack of a tray table (and of course, stick)
4. The relatively high level of ambient cockpit noise
5. The idiotic location of the AC outlet.

I figure that the A350 will have all of those licked and then some.

Don't get me wrong, the 777 is the nicest plane I've flown at UA and I really enjoy it. But they're getting a bit long in the tooth and could use a little help. I imaging that the 350 is going to be a fantastic machine.

Rumor has it that as the launch customer, Boeing gave UA the choice. They were happy to install a stick in lieu of a yoke but UA nixed it. After all, fly by wire doesn't care where the inputs come from.