Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) vs KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (381 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) has 304 seats and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (381 seats) has 381. Only the first has First. Economy legroom is more generous on the second (31 vs 31.1 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | 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 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 381 seatsWorld Business Class | 35 | 1–9 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 381 seatsPremium Comfort | 24 | 11–14 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 38.2 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 381 seatsEconomy Comfort | 56 | 17–22 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 33.9 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 381 seatsEconomy Class | 266 | 30–63 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 31.1 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
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
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (381 seats)
381 seats: 25 good, 29 mixed, 34 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (World Business Class): front row of World Business Class at the window, with direct aisle access and no seat at 1K across the cabin.
- Row 2, seat A (World Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 2, seat K (World Business Class): window seat with aisle access in the forward Business cabin, away from the mid-cabin galley.
- Rows 3–6, seats A and K (World Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
Seats to avoid
- Rows 7–8, seats D and G (World Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 21, seats D, E, F and G (Economy Comfort): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 22, seat A (Economy Comfort): last row of Economy Comfort, against the mid-cabin lavatories: limited recline likely.
- Row 22, seats B, C, H, J and K (Economy Comfort): backs onto a lavatory, galley or wall, so recline is likely limited