Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) vs Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (42 Business · 328 Economy)
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) has 304 seats and Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (42 Business · 328 Economy) has 370. Only the first has First. Only the first has Premium Economy. Economy legroom is more generous on the second (31 vs 33 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | 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 |
 Philippine Airlines · 42 Business · 328 EconomyBusiness ClassPhoto: Philippine Airlines | 42 | 1–6 | 2-3-2 | Lie-flat bed | 78 in | — | — | — | — |
Philippine Airlines · 42 Business · 328 EconomyEconomy Class | 328 | 31–72 | 3-4-3 | Standard seat | 33 in | — | 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
Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (42 Business · 328 Economy)
370 seats: 3 good, 43 mixed, 22 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): front-row Business window seat in the smaller front cabin.
- Row 42, seat A (Economy Class): exit row with open space ahead.
- Row 69, seat A (Economy Class): two-seat pair where the cabin narrows.
Seats to avoid
- Row 38, seat A (Economy Class): last side row before the lavatories.
- Row 38, seats B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 39, seats D, E, F and G (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 54, seats A, B, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing