Lounge Frog guide
Air France Boeing 777-300ER (777-300, 472 seats) vs Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats)
Air France Boeing 777-300ER (777-300, 472 seats) has 472 seats and Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats) has 290. Only the second has First. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Air France · 777-300, 472 seatsBusiness | 14 | 1–4 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — |
Air France · 777-300, 472 seatsPremium | 28 | 5–8 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | — | — | — |
Air France · 777-300, 472 seatsEconomy | 430 | 10–56 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | — | — | — |
Saudia · Configuration 77Z, 290 seatsFirst Class | 12 | 1–3 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | 82 in | 22 in | Yes |
Saudia · Configuration 77Z, 290 seatsBusiness Class | 36 | 15–23 | 1-2-1 | — | 43 in | 20 in | Yes |
Saudia · Configuration 77Z, 290 seatsGuest Class | 242 | 30–59 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 32 in | — | Yes |
Air France Boeing 777-300ER (777-300, 472 seats)
472 seats: 77 good, 36 mixed, 28 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business): business window seat set right against the window, in a cabin of only 14 seats.
- Row 3, seats A and L (Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 5, seat A (Premium): front row of Premium at the window, a bassinet position.
- Rows 11, 30–31 and 44, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (Economy): economy Comfort seat as Air France's map marks it: Air France gives these up to 10 cm (3.9 in) more space between rows and more recline
Seats to avoid
- Row 8, seats D, E, G and H (Premium): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 26, seats A, B, C, D, G, H, J, K and L (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 26, seat E (Economy): against the mid-cabin lavatories: likely limited recline and a queue.
- Row 41, seats D, E, G and H (Economy): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats)
290 seats: 29 good, 32 mixed, 18 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (First Class): first suite by the window at the very front, with nobody in front.
- Row 2, seats A and L (First Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 2, seat D (First Class): middle First suite in the centre of the three-row cabin.
- Row 15, seat A (Business Class): front row of Business by the window, with its own aisle access.
Seats to avoid
- Row 3, seats D and H (First Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 32, seats D and H (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 32, seat E (Guest Class): in front of the mid-cabin toilets, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 45, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing