Lounge Frog guide
British Airways Boeing 777-300ER (777-300, 256 seats) vs Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77A, 413 seats)
British Airways Boeing 777-300ER (777-300, 256 seats) has 256 seats and Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77A, 413 seats) has 413. Only the first has First. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | — | — | — |
Saudia · Configuration 77A, 413 seatsBusiness Class | 30 | 1–5 | 2-2-2 | — | 61 in | 21 in | Yes |
Saudia · Configuration 77A, 413 seatsGuest Class | 383 | 30–71 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 32 in | — | Yes |
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.
Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77A, 413 seats)
413 seats: 7 good, 32 mixed, 31 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): front row of Business by the window, with nobody in front.
- Row 3, seat D (Business Class): business middle seat in the middle of the cabin.
- Row 30, seat A (Guest Class): first Guest Class row, drawn as extra legroom.
- Row 45, seat A (Guest Class): exit seat behind the mid-cabin doors, as Saudia colours it.
Seats to avoid
- Row 5, seats A, C, J and L (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 5, seat H (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Rows 43 and 57, seats A, B and C (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 44, seats D, E, F and H (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing