Lounge Frog guide
SWISS Boeing 777-300ER (312 seats) vs Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats)
SWISS Boeing 777-300ER (312 seats) has 312 seats and Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats) has 290. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWISS · 312 seatsSWISS First | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — |
SWISS · 312 seatsSWISS Business | 62 | 4–17 | 2-2-2 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — |
SWISS · 312 seatsSWISS Premium Economy | 24 | 20–22 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | — | — | — |
SWISS · 312 seatsSWISS Economy | 218 | 27–52 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | — | — | — |
Saudia · Configuration 77Z, 290 seatsFirst Class | 12 | 1–3 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | 82 in | 22 in | Yes |
Saudia · Configuration 77Z, 290 seatsBusiness Class | 36 | 15–23 | 1-2-1 | — | 43 in | 20 in | Yes |
Saudia · Configuration 77Z, 290 seatsGuest Class | 242 | 30–59 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 32 in | — | Yes |
SWISS Boeing 777-300ER (312 seats)
312 seats: 50 good, 28 mixed, 21 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (SWISS First): sWISS First window seat in a cabin of eight.
- Row 1, seat D (SWISS First): sWISS First middle seat, beside 1G for two travelling together.
- Row 2, seats A and K (SWISS First): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 4, seat A (SWISS Business): extra space seat: a single seat at the window with wide surfaces either side.
Seats to avoid
- Row 5, seat B (SWISS Business): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 5, seats D and G (SWISS Business): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 11, seat A (SWISS Business): sWISS lists this Extra space seat with no window.
- Row 11, seat K (SWISS Business): sWISS's map lists this seat as a Limited comfort seat with no window
Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats)
290 seats: 29 good, 32 mixed, 18 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (First Class): first suite by the window at the very front, with nobody in front.
- Row 2, seats A and L (First Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 2, seat D (First Class): middle First suite in the centre of the three-row cabin.
- Row 15, seat A (Business Class): front row of Business by the window, with its own aisle access.
Seats to avoid
- Row 3, seats D and H (First Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 32, seats D and H (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 32, seat E (Guest Class): in front of the mid-cabin toilets, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 45, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing