Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) vs Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 (28 Business · 283 Economy)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) has 244 seats and Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 (28 Business · 283 Economy) has 311. 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 |
Vietnam Airlines · 28 Business · 283 EconomyBusiness Class | 28 | 1–7 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — |
Vietnam Airlines · 28 Business · 283 EconomyEconomy Class | 283 | 16–50 | 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
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 (28 Business · 283 Economy)
311 seats: 3 good, 20 mixed, 7 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): front-row Business window seat.
- Row 4, seat D (Business Class): business centre pair, good for two travelling together.
- Row 34, seat A (Economy Class): exit row at the front of the rear Economy section.
Seats to avoid
- Row 31, seats D, F, G, H and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 31, seat E (Economy Class): in front of the mid-cabin lavatories.
- Row 50, seat E (Economy Class): last row, by the rear galley.