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American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) vs EVA Air Boeing 787-9 (26 Royal Laurel · 28 Premium Economy · 224 Economy)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) has 244 seats and EVA Air Boeing 787-9 (26 Royal Laurel · 28 Premium Economy · 224 Economy) has 278.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Bed | 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 |
EVA Air · 26 Royal Laurel · 28 Premium Economy · 224 EconomyRoyal Laurel Class | 26 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | 44 in | — | 76 in | — | — |
EVA Air · 26 Royal Laurel · 28 Premium Economy · 224 EconomyPremium Economy Class | 28 | 20–23 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 42 in | — | — | — | — |
EVA Air · 26 Royal Laurel · 28 Premium Economy · 224 EconomyEconomy Class | 224 | 45–74 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | — | — | — | — | — |
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
EVA Air Boeing 787-9 (26 Royal Laurel · 28 Premium Economy · 224 Economy)
278 seats: 4 good, 28 mixed, 21 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat K (Royal Laurel Class): front-row Royal Laurel window seat, one of only two seats in row 1.
- Row 5, seat D (Royal Laurel Class): royal Laurel centre pair, good for two travelling together.
- Row 22, seat A (Premium Economy Class): premium Economy window pair.
- Row 61, seat A (Economy Class): exit Seat window seat with the most Economy legroom.
Seats to avoid
- Row 8, seats A, D, G and K (Royal Laurel Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 55, seats A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 72, seat A (Economy Class): economy window seat that EVA lists as having no window view.
- Row 72, seat K (Economy Class): no window at this window seat