Lounge Frog guide
Finnair Airbus A350-900 (278 seats) vs KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Airbus A350-900 (331 seats)
Finnair Airbus A350-900 (278 seats) has 278 seats and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Airbus A350-900 (331 seats) has 331. Economy legroom is more generous on the second (31 vs 31.1 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finnair · 278 seatsBusiness Class | 43 | 1–12 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — |
Finnair · 278 seatsPremium Economy | 24 | 21–23 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 18.1 in | — | — |
Finnair · 278 seatsEconomy Class | 211 | 31–66 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.7 in | — | — |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 331 seatsWorld Business Class | 34 | 1–9 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 331 seatsPremium Comfort | 26 | 10–14 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 38 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 331 seatsEconomy Comfort | 27 | 17–19 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 33.9 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 331 seatsEconomy Class | 244 | 20–55 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31.1 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
Finnair Airbus A350-900 (278 seats)
278 seats: 10 good, 19 mixed, 22 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat D (Business Class): front-row Business seat in the middle pair, the most private spot in the cabin.
- Row 10, seat A (Business Class): window seat at the front of the small rear Business cabin.
- Row 21, seat A (Premium Economy): front row of Premium Economy with Extra leg room.
- Row 21, seat J (Premium Economy): front row of Premium Economy with Extra leg room on the right.
Seats to avoid
- Row 8, seat A (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 38, seat A (Economy Class): backs onto the mid-cabin lavatory: recline is likely limited.
- Rows 38 and 65, seats B, C, J, K and L (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 39, seats D, E and H (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Airbus A350-900 (331 seats)
331 seats: 26 good, 21 mixed, 21 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (World Business Class): front row of World Business Class at the window, with direct aisle access.
- Rows 2–8, seats A and K (World Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 9, seat A (World Business Class): last Business row has only the window seats, so it feels private, though the galley is just behind.
- Row 9, seat K (World Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
Seats to avoid
- Row 8, seats D and G (World Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 11, seat K (Premium Comfort): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 30, seat A (Economy Class): backs onto the lavatories at the mid-cabin door: limited recline and a queue beside you.
- Rows 30 and 55, seats B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing