Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) vs Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 773, 413 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) has 304 seats and Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 773, 413 seats) has 413. Only the first has First. Only the first has Premium Economy. Economy legroom is more generous on the second (31 vs 32 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 |
Saudia · Configuration 773, 413 seatsBusiness Class | 30 | 1–5 | 2-2-2 | — | 61 in | 21 in | — | No |
Saudia · Configuration 773, 413 seatsGuest Class | 383 | 30–71 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 32 in | — | — | No |
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
Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 773, 413 seats)
413 seats: 7 good, 32 mixed, 31 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): front row of Business by the window, with nobody in front.
- Row 3, seat D (Business Class): business middle seat in the middle of the cabin.
- Row 30, seat A (Guest Class): first Guest Class row, drawn as extra legroom.
- Row 45, seat A (Guest Class): exit seat behind the mid-cabin doors, as Saudia colours it.
Seats to avoid
- Row 5, seats C, J and L (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 5, seats D and H (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Rows 43 and 57, seats A, B and C (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 44, seats D, E, F and H (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing