Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) vs British Airways Boeing 787-9 (787-9 with Club World, 219 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) has 285 seats and British Airways Boeing 787-9 (787-9 with Club World, 219 seats) has 219. Only the second has First.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsFlagship Business | 30 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 21 in | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsPremium Economy | 21 | 9–11 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsMain Cabin | 234 | 12–39 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.2 in | Every seat | Yes |
British Airways · 787-9 with Club World, 219 seatsFirst | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — |
British Airways · 787-9 with Club World, 219 seatsClub World | 42 | 6–13 | 2-3-2 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — |
British Airways · 787-9 with Club World, 219 seatsWorld Traveller Plus | 42 | 16–21 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | — | — | — | — |
British Airways · 787-9 with Club World, 219 seatsWorld Traveller | 127 | 30–44 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | — | — | — | — |
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats)
285 seats: 30 good, 31 mixed, 6 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–7, seats A and L (Flagship Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 13–14, 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
Seats to avoid
- Row 23, seats D, E and H (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 39, seats D, E and H (Main Cabin): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
British Airways Boeing 787-9 (787-9 with Club World, 219 seats)
219 seats: 11 good, 43 mixed, 18 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seats A and K (First): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 30, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J and K (World Traveller): exit row on BA's map with open floor in front of the door: lots of legroom, though people pass through to the door and lavatories.
Seats to avoid
- Rows 6–7 and 10–13, seat E (Club World): middle seat of the centre three with no aisle of its own: you step past D or F to get out.
- Row 7, seats D and F (Club World): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 21, 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 44, seats D, E and F (World Traveller): last row of World Traveller, with galleys drawn right behind it: expect queues and galley noise.