Lounge Frog guide
China Southern Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (773, 361 seats) vs Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER (42 Royal Silk · 306 Economy)
China Southern Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (773, 361 seats) has 361 seats and Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER (42 Royal Silk · 306 Economy) has 348. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
China Southern Airlines · 773, 361 seatsBusiness Class | 28 | 5–11 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed | 43 in | 21.1 in |
China Southern Airlines · 773, 361 seatsPremium Economy | 28 | 25–28 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19.2 in |
China Southern Airlines · 773, 361 seatsEconomy Class | 305 | 31–83 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 32 in | 16.8 in |
_bc.jpg) Thai Airways International · 42 Royal Silk · 306 EconomyRoyal Silk ClassPhoto: Thai Airways International | 42 | 11–22 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed | — | — |
Thai Airways International · 42 Royal Silk · 306 EconomyEconomy Class | 306 | 31–72 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | — | — |
China Southern Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (773, 361 seats)
361 seats: 14 good, 27 mixed, 24 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 7 and 9, seats A and K (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 11, seat A (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 71, seats A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): exit row with extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- Row 11, seats E and F (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 38, seats A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 63, seats D, E, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 83, seats B, C, D, E, G, H and J (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER (42 Royal Silk · 306 Economy)
348 seats: 4 good, 32 mixed, 14 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 11, seat B (Royal Silk Class): royal Silk window-side seat set nearer the aisle, in the front cabin.
- Row 12, seat A (Royal Silk Class): royal Silk seat right against the window.
- Row 19, seat D (Royal Silk Class): royal Silk centre pair seat in the smaller rear section.
- Row 40, seat A (Economy Class): exit row at the front of the middle Economy section.
Seats to avoid
- Row 37, seats A, B, C, D and F (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 37, seat E (Economy Class): directly in front of the mid-cabin lavatories.
- Row 39, seats J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 53, seats D, E and F (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service