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Iberia Airbus A350-900 (A350-900, 348 seats) vs Philippine Airlines Airbus A350-900 (30 Business · 24 Premium Economy · 243 Economy)
Iberia Airbus A350-900 (A350-900, 348 seats) has 348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iberia · A350-900, 348 seatsBusiness | 31 | 1–8 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — |
Iberia · A350-900, 348 seatsPremium Economy | 24 | 11–15 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | — | — | — |
Iberia · A350-900, 348 seatsEconomy | 293 | 21–54 | 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 |
Iberia Airbus A350-900 (A350-900, 348 seats)
348 seats: 29 good, 28 mixed, 16 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2, 4 and 6, seat A (Business): window-side seat in Iberia's staggered Business cabin: set against the window with the aisle further away, the most private kind of seat here.
- Rows 3, 5 and 7, seats E and G (Business): one of the two centre seats drawn side by side in this row: the best pair for two people travelling together.
- Rows 3, 5 and 7, seat L (Business): window-side seat in Iberia's staggered Business cabin: set against the window with the aisle further away, the most private kind of seat here.
- Row 11, seats A, C, J and L (Premium Economy): exit row on Iberia's plan, with open floor in front at the door: lots of legroom, though people pass through to the door and lavatories.
Seats to avoid
- Row 36, seats A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K and L (Economy): row 36 backs onto the lavatories Iberia draws behind it mid-cabin: queues beside you and likely limited recline.
- Row 53, seats D, E and H (Economy): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 54, seats B, C, J and K (Economy): last row of Economy, with lavatories and galleys drawn right behind it: expect queues and galley noise.
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