Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 787-8 (234 seats) vs Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 (36 Business · 183 Economy)
American Airlines Boeing 787-8 (234 seats) has 234 seats and Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 (36 Business · 183 Economy) has 219. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines · 234 seatsFlagship Business | 20 | 1–5 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 21 in | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · 234 seatsPremium Economy | 28 | 6–9 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · 234 seatsMain Cabin | 186 | 10–31 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 18.1 in | Every seat | Yes |
Hainan Airlines · 36 Business · 183 EconomyBusiness Class | 36 | 11–18 | 2-2-2 | Angled-flat bed | — | — | — | — |
Hainan Airlines · 36 Business · 183 EconomyEconomy Class | 183 | 31–51 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | — | — | — | — |
American Airlines Boeing 787-8 (234 seats)
234 seats: 33 good, 34 mixed, 9 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–4, seats A and L (Flagship Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 11, seats A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K and L (Main Cabin): main Cabin Extra: about 35" of pitch and early boarding, sold as an upgrade from Main Cabin
- Rows 12–17, seats D, E and H (Main Cabin): main Cabin Extra: about 35" of pitch and early boarding, sold as an upgrade from Main Cabin
Seats to avoid
- Row 5, seats D and H (Flagship Business): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 19, seats A, C, J and L (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 30, seats D, E and H (Main Cabin): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-8 (36 Business · 183 Economy)
219 seats: 3 good, 28 mixed, 10 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 12, seat D (Business Class): business centre pair, good for two travelling together.
- Row 16, seat A (Business Class): front row of the smaller rear Business cabin.
- Row 40, seat A (Economy Class): exit row behind the mid-cabin door.
Seats to avoid
- Row 39, seats A, B, C, D, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 39, seat E (Economy Class): in front of the mid-cabin lavatories.
- Row 51, seat A (Economy Class): last row, by the rear closet.