Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) vs Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (W84, 8 First · 49 Business · 40 Premium Economy · 147 Economy)
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) has 304 seats and Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (W84, 8 First · 49 Business · 40 Premium Economy · 147 Economy) has 244. Economy legroom is more generous on the second (31 vs 33.9 inches of pitch).
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 |
Japan Airlines · W84, 8 First · 49 Business · 40 Premium Economy · 147 EconomyFirst Class | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — | 22.8 in | 78.3 in | — | — | — |
Japan Airlines · W84, 8 First · 49 Business · 40 Premium Economy · 147 EconomyBusiness Class | 49 | 5–12 | 2-3-2 | Lie-flat bed | — | 20.5 in | 74 in | 23 in | — | — |
Japan Airlines · W84, 8 First · 49 Business · 40 Premium Economy · 147 EconomyPremium Economy Class | 40 | 17–21 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 42.1 in | — | — | 12.1 in | — | — |
Japan Airlines · W84, 8 First · 49 Business · 40 Premium Economy · 147 EconomyEconomy Class | 147 | 23–57 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | 33.9 in | 18.5 in | — | 10.6 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
Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (W84, 8 First · 49 Business · 40 Premium Economy · 147 Economy)
244 seats: 4 good, 35 mixed, 16 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (First Class): jAL SUITE First seat at the window in a cabin of eight.
- Row 9, seat A (Business Class): business window seat in the middle of the rear Business cabin.
- Row 19, seat A (Premium Economy Class): premium Economy window seat mid-cabin.
- Row 45, seat B (Economy Class): exit-row seat with open space ahead.
Seats to avoid
- Row 6, seats D, E and G (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 17, seat A (Premium Economy Class): premium Economy window seat that JAL lists as having no window.
- Row 26, seats A, B and C (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 27, seats H and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing