Lounge Frog guide
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (3-class, 360 seats) vs Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, version 2, 370 seats)
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (3-class, 360 seats) has 360 seats and Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER (2-class, version 2, 370 seats) has 370. Only the first has First.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Emirates · 3-class, 360 seatsFirst Class | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Private suite |
 Emirates · 3-class, 360 seatsBusiness ClassPhoto: Emirates | 42 | 6–11 | 2-3-2 | Lie-flat bed |
 Emirates · 3-class, 360 seatsEconomy ClassPhoto: Emirates | 310 | 17–50 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
Etihad Airways · 2-class, version 2, 370 seatsBusiness | 40 | 5–14 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed |
Etihad Airways · 2-class, version 2, 370 seatsEconomy | 330 | 20–55 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (3-class, 360 seats)
360 seats: 23 good, 26 mixed, 23 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seats A and K (First Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 7–8, seat A (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 9–11, 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
Seats to avoid
- Rows 7–8, seats D, E and F (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Rows 7–8, seat J (Business 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 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 2, 370 seats)
370 seats: 12 good, 36 mixed, 36 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 5, seat A (Business): business window seat in the front section, by the bassinet position.
- Rows 7, 9 and 14, seats A and K (Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 13, seat C (Business): business in the small rear section of three rows, behind the second doors.
- Row 20, seat A (Economy): first Economy row, drawn with extra legroom.
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