Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) vs China Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (40 Premium Business · 62 Premium Economy · 256 Economy)
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) has 304 seats and China Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (40 Premium Business · 62 Premium Economy · 256 Economy) has 358. Only the first has First.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Bed | Screen | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines · Original layout, 304 seatsFlagship First | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — | 21.5 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Original layout, 304 seatsFlagship Business | 52 | 3–15 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 20.5 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Original layout, 304 seatsPremium Economy | 28 | 16–19 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 18.5 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Original layout, 304 seatsMain Cabin | 216 | 20–44 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 18.1 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
China Airlines · 40 Premium Business · 62 Premium Economy · 256 EconomyPremium Business Class | 40 | 10–23 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | 78 in | 18 in | — | — |
China Airlines · 40 Premium Business · 62 Premium Economy · 256 EconomyPremium Economy Class | 62 | 30–37 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 39 in | — | — | 12.1 in | — | — |
China Airlines · 40 Premium Business · 62 Premium Economy · 256 EconomyEconomy Class | 256 | 40–72 | 3-4-3 | Standard seat | — | — | — | 11.1 in | — | — |
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats)
304 seats: 40 good, 30 mixed, 18 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seats A and J (Flagship First): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 6–14, seats A and J (Flagship Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 31, seats A, C, J and L (Main Cabin): exit row with extra legroom
- Row 32, seats A, C, J and L (Main Cabin): main Cabin Extra: about 34" of pitch and early boarding, sold as an upgrade from Main Cabin
Seats to avoid
- Rows 4–5, seats D and G (Flagship Business): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 15, seats D and G (Flagship Business): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 29, seats D, E, G and H (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 43, seats A, C, J and L (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
China Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (40 Premium Business · 62 Premium Economy · 256 Economy)
358 seats: 9 good, 29 mixed, 26 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 11, seat D (Premium Business Class): premium Business centre pair, good for two travelling together.
- Row 20, seat A (Premium Business Class): premium Business window seat in the smaller rear section (rows 20-23).
- Row 30, seat A (Premium Economy Class): front-row Premium Economy window pair.
- Row 40, seat A (Economy Class): extra Comfort Seat behind the door, with room in front.
Seats to avoid
- Row 16, seats A, D, G and K (Premium Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 37, seats D, E, F, G, H and K (Premium Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 53, seats H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 54, seats C, D, E, F and G (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing