Lounge Frog guide
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, 419 seats) vs Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (3-class, 336 seats)
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, 419 seats) has 419 seats and Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (3-class, 336 seats) has 336. Only the second has First.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emirates · 2-class, 419 seatsBusiness ClassPhoto: Emirates | 33 | 1–5 | 2-3-2 | Lie-flat bed |
 Emirates · 2-class, 419 seatsEconomy ClassPhoto: Emirates | 386 | 8–50 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
Etihad Airways · 3-class, 336 seatsFirst | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Private suite |
Etihad Airways · 3-class, 336 seatsBusiness | 40 | 5–14 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed |
Etihad Airways · 3-class, 336 seatsEconomy | 288 | 15–45 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, 419 seats)
419 seats: 21 good, 14 mixed, 19 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–5, 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 4–5, seats D, E and F (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 21, seats H, J and K (Economy Class): 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 50, seats D, E, F, G, J and K (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (3-class, 336 seats)
336 seats: 19 good, 29 mixed, 26 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (First): first at the very front: four seats a row, two rows.
- Row 2, seats A and K (First): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 5, seat A (Business): business window seat in the small front section of four rows.
- Row 9, seat A (Business): business window seat in the middle of the larger section, away from galleys and toilets.
Seats to avoid
- Row 6, seats C, D, G and H (Business): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 17, seat D (Economy): in front of the toilets in the middle, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 17, seats E, F and G (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 30, seats A, B, C, H, J and K (Economy): backs onto a toilet, galley or wall as Etihad draws it, so recline is likely limited