Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) vs Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) has 304 seats and Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seats) has 328.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | 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 |
Emirates · 4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seatsFirst Class | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — | — | — | — | — |
 Emirates · 4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seatsBusiness ClassPhoto: Emirates | 40 | 3–12 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — | — |
 Emirates · 4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seatsPremium EconomyPhoto: Emirates | 24 | 14–16 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | — | — | — | — | — |
 Emirates · 4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seatsEconomy ClassPhoto: Emirates | 256 | 23–50 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | — | — | 13.3 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
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seats)
328 seats: 21 good, 27 mixed, 17 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seats A and K (First Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 8, 10 and 12, seats A and K (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 24, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): exit row with extra legroom
- Row 37, seats A, B and C (Economy Class): exit row with extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- Rows 5–6, seats E and F (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 16, seats J and K (Premium Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 36, seats D, E, F and G (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 36, seats H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing