Lounge Frog guide
British Airways Boeing 777-300ER (777-300, 256 seats) vs Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, version 2, 370 seats)
British Airways Boeing 777-300ER (777-300, 256 seats) has 256 seats and Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, version 2, 370 seats) has 370. Only the first has First. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
British Airways · 777-300, 256 seatsFirst | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
British Airways · 777-300, 256 seatsClub World | 76 | 5–24 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
British Airways · 777-300, 256 seatsWorld Traveller Plus | 40 | 30–34 | 2-4-2 | Recliner |
British Airways · 777-300, 256 seatsWorld Traveller | 132 | 40–53 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
Etihad Airways · 2-class, version 2, 370 seatsBusiness | 40 | 5–14 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed |
Etihad Airways · 2-class, version 2, 370 seatsEconomy | 330 | 20–55 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
British Airways Boeing 777-300ER (777-300, 256 seats)
256 seats: 56 good, 26 mixed, 14 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seats A and K (First): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 6, 9–17 and 20–23, seats A and K (Club World): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 19, seats A, E, F and K (Club World): exit row with extra legroom
- Row 40, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, 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
- Row 7, seats E and F (Club World): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 34, seats A, B, D, E, F, G, J and K (World Traveller Plus): last row of World Traveller Plus, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues and galley noise.
- Row 53, seats D, E, F and G (World Traveller): last row of World Traveller, with galleys and lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues and galley noise.
Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, version 2, 370 seats)
370 seats: 12 good, 36 mixed, 36 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 5, seat A (Business): business window seat in the front section, by the bassinet position.
- Rows 7, 9 and 14, seats A and K (Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 13, seat C (Business): business in the small rear section of three rows, behind the second doors.
- Row 20, seat A (Economy): first Economy row, drawn with extra legroom.
Seats to avoid
- Row 11, seats E and F (Business): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 26, seats A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J and K (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 26, seat D (Economy): in front of the toilets, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 40, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J and K (Economy): backs onto a toilet, galley or wall as Etihad draws it, so recline is likely limited