Lounge Frog guide
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seats) vs Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, version 1, 402 seats)
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seats) has 328 seats and Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, version 1, 402 seats) has 402. Only the first has First. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emirates · 4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seatsFirst Class | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — |
 Emirates · 4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seatsBusiness ClassPhoto: Emirates | 40 | 3–12 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed | — |
 Emirates · 4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seatsPremium EconomyPhoto: Emirates | 24 | 14–16 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | — |
 Emirates · 4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seatsEconomy ClassPhoto: Emirates | 256 | 23–50 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 13.3 in |
Etihad Airways · 2-class, version 1, 402 seatsBusiness | 28 | 5–11 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed | — |
Etihad Airways · 2-class, version 1, 402 seatsEconomy | 374 | 15–55 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | — |
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (4-class ultra-long-range, with Premium Economy, 328 seats)
328 seats: 21 good, 27 mixed, 17 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seats A and K (First Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 8, 10 and 12, seats A and K (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 24, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): exit row with extra legroom
- Row 37, seats A, B and C (Economy Class): exit row with extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- Rows 5–6, seats E and F (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 16, seats J and K (Premium Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 36, seats D, E, F and G (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 36, seats H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, version 1, 402 seats)
402 seats: 9 good, 32 mixed, 36 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 5, seat A (Business): business window seat in the front row, by the bassinet position.
- Row 7, seat A (Business): business window seat away from the galleys at either end.
- Row 7, seat K (Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 9, seats A and K (Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
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