Lounge Frog guide
Air China Airbus A350-900 (312 seats) vs Philippine Airlines Airbus A350-900 (30 Business · 24 Premium Economy · 243 Economy)
Air China Airbus A350-900 (312 seats) has 312 seats and Philippine Airlines Airbus A350-900 (30 Business · 24 Premium Economy · 243 Economy) has 297.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Air China · 312 seatsBusiness Class | 32 | 11–18 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — |
Air China · 312 seatsPremium Economy | 24 | 31–33 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | — | — | — |
Air China · 312 seatsEconomy Class | 256 | 34–63 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | — | — | — |
 Philippine Airlines · 30 Business · 24 Premium Economy · 243 EconomyBusiness ClassPhoto: Philippine Airlines | 30 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | 44 in | — | — |
Philippine Airlines · 30 Business · 24 Premium Economy · 243 EconomyPremium Economy Class | 24 | 21–23 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | 8 in |
Philippine Airlines · 30 Business · 24 Premium Economy · 243 EconomyEconomy Class | 243 | 31–65 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | — | 18 in | 6 in |
Air China Airbus A350-900 (312 seats)
312 seats: 12 good, 27 mixed, 20 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 12–17, seats A and L (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
Seats to avoid
- Row 18, seats D and H (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 47, seats A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K and L (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 62, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 63, seats D, E and H (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
Philippine Airlines Airbus A350-900 (30 Business · 24 Premium Economy · 243 Economy)
297 seats: 3 good, 33 mixed, 15 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seat A (Business Class): business window seat with direct aisle access.
- Row 3, seat D (Business Class): centre Business seat, good for two travelling together.
- Row 51, seat A (Economy Class): exit row behind the mid-cabin door.
Seats to avoid
- Row 42, seats D, E and G (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 43, seat A (Economy Class): last row before the mid-cabin lavatories.
- Row 43, seats B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 64, seats A, B and C (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing