Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) vs Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Original layout, 304 seats) has 304 seats and Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats) has 290. 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 77Z, 290 seatsFirst Class | 12 | 1–3 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | 82 in | 22 in | — | Yes |
Saudia · Configuration 77Z, 290 seatsBusiness Class | 36 | 15–23 | 1-2-1 | — | 43 in | 20 in | — | Yes |
Saudia · Configuration 77Z, 290 seatsGuest Class | 242 | 30–59 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 32 in | — | — | 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
Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats)
290 seats: 29 good, 32 mixed, 18 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (First Class): first suite by the window at the very front, with nobody in front.
- Row 2, seats A and L (First Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 2, seat D (First Class): middle First suite in the centre of the three-row cabin.
- Row 15, seat A (Business Class): front row of Business by the window, with its own aisle access.
Seats to avoid
- Row 3, seats D and H (First Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 32, seats D and H (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 32, seat E (Guest Class): in front of the mid-cabin toilets, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 45, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing