Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) vs Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 (Layout 3, 335 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) has 244 seats and Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 (Layout 3, 335 seats) has 335. Only the first has Premium Economy.
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 |
Etihad Airways · Layout 3, 335 seatsBusiness | 28 | 5–11 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — |
Etihad Airways · Layout 3, 335 seatsEconomy | 307 | 15–49 | 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
Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 (Layout 3, 335 seats)
335 seats: 15 good, 19 mixed, 12 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 5, seat A (Business): front Business window seat.
- Rows 6–7 and 9–10, seats A and K (Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 8, seat A (Business): business window seat in the middle of the cabin, away from the galleys.
- Row 8, seat K (Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
Seats to avoid
- Row 11, seats D and G (Business): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 34, seats D and G (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 34, seat E (Economy): in front of the mid-cabin toilets, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 49, seat B (Economy): last row, by the rear toilets; row 49 has no window seats.