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American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) vs British Airways Boeing 787-9 (787-9 with Club Suite, 218 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) has 244 seats and British Airways Boeing 787-9 (787-9 with Club Suite, 218 seats) has 218. Only the second has First.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsFlagship Suite | 51 | 1–14 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — | 21 in | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsPremium Economy | 32 | 15–19 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsMain Cabin | 161 | 20–38 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.6 in | Every seat | Yes |
British Airways · 787-9 with Club Suite, 218 seatsFirst | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — |
British Airways · 787-9 with Club Suite, 218 seatsClub | 38 | 5–25 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — | — | — | — |
British Airways · 787-9 with Club Suite, 218 seatsWorld Traveller Plus | 42 | 45–50 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | — | — | — | — |
British Airways · 787-9 with Club Suite, 218 seatsWorld Traveller | 130 | 60–75 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | — | — | — | — |
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats)
244 seats: 28 good, 23 mixed, 17 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–8 and 11–14, seats A and L (Flagship Suite): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 21, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (Main Cabin): main Cabin Extra: about 34" of pitch and early boarding, sold as an upgrade from Main Cabin
Seats to avoid
- Row 10, seat L (Flagship Suite): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 22, seats A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K and L (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 38, seats A, C, D, E, H, J and L (Main Cabin): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
British Airways Boeing 787-9 (787-9 with Club Suite, 218 seats)
218 seats: 27 good, 23 mixed, 10 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seats A and K (First): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 6–7 and 21–25, seats A and K (Club): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 8, seat A (Club): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 20, seat A (Club): exit row with extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- Row 50, seats A, B, D, E, F, J and K (World Traveller Plus): last row of World Traveller Plus, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues and galley noise.
- Row 75, seats D, E and F (World Traveller): last row of World Traveller, with galleys drawn right behind it: expect queues and galley noise.