Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) vs Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 (294 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) has 285 seats and Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 (294 seats) has 294.
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 |
Austrian Airlines · 294 seatsBusiness Class | 26 | 1–7 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | 46 in | — | — | Yes |
Austrian Airlines · 294 seatsPremium Economy Class | 21 | 8–10 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | — | — | Yes |
Austrian Airlines · 294 seatsEconomy Class | 247 | 11–42 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | — | — | Yes |
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
Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 (294 seats)
294 seats: 18 good, 22 mixed, 25 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): front-row Business window seat with no middle pair beside it.
- Rows 2–3 and 5–6, seats A and K (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 4, seat A (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 4, seat K (Business Class): business window seat angled to the aisle, mid-cabin and away from the galleys.
Seats to avoid
- Row 7, seats D and G (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 10, seats A, C, D, E, G, H and K (Premium Economy Class): backs onto the wall in front of Economy, so recline is likely limited
- Row 24, seats H and J (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 24, seat K (Economy Class): backs onto the mid-cabin lavatory: limited recline.