Lounge Frog guide
Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats) vs United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (350 seats)
Saudia Boeing 777-300ER (Configuration 77Z, 290 seats) has 290 seats and United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (350 seats) has 350. Only the first has First. Only the second has Premium Economy. Economy legroom is more generous on the first (32 vs 31 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | Bed | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
United Airlines · 350 seatsUnited Polaris business class | 60 | 1–18 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 22 in | — | 78 in | Yes |
United Airlines · 350 seatsUnited Premium Plus | 24 | 20–22 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 18.5 in | 6 in | — | Yes |
United Airlines · 350 seatsUnited Economy | 266 | 30–58 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.05 in | 3 in | — | Yes |
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
United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (350 seats)
350 seats: 74 good, 32 mixed, 24 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–7, 10–12 and 15–18, seats A and L (United Polaris business class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 9, seats D and G (United Polaris business class): exit row with extra legroom
- Rows 31–33, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K and L (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
- Rows 34–35, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
Seats to avoid
- Row 6, seats D and G (United Polaris business class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 22, seats D, E, F and G (United Premium Plus): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 43, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (United Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Rows 43 and 58, seats D, E, F and G (United Economy): next to a galley, with light and noise during service