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American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) vs Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (E92, 28 Business · 21 Premium Economy · 190 Economy)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) has 244 seats and Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (E92, 28 Business · 21 Premium Economy · 190 Economy) has 239. Economy legroom is more generous on the second (31 vs 33.1 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Bed | Screen | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsFlagship Suite | 51 | 1–14 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — | 21 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsPremium Economy | 32 | 15–19 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsMain Cabin | 161 | 20–38 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.6 in | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
Japan Airlines · E92, 28 Business · 21 Premium Economy · 190 EconomyBusiness Class | 28 | 1–7 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 20.1 in | 78 in | 17 in | — | — |
Japan Airlines · E92, 28 Business · 21 Premium Economy · 190 EconomyPremium Economy Class | 21 | 17–19 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 42.1 in | — | — | 12.1 in | — | — |
Japan Airlines · E92, 28 Business · 21 Premium Economy · 190 EconomyEconomy Class | 190 | 23–59 | 2-4-2 | Standard seat | 33.1 in | 18.9 in | — | 10.6 in | — | — |
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats)
244 seats: 28 good, 23 mixed, 17 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–8 and 11–14, seats A and L (Flagship Suite): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 21, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (Main Cabin): main Cabin Extra: about 34" of pitch and early boarding, sold as an upgrade from Main Cabin
Seats to avoid
- Row 10, seat L (Flagship Suite): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 22, seats A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K and L (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 38, seats A, C, D, E, H, J and L (Main Cabin): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (E92, 28 Business · 21 Premium Economy · 190 Economy)
239 seats: 3 good, 23 mixed, 15 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 3, seat A (Business Class): business window seat in the middle of the cabin.
- Row 18, seat A (Premium Economy Class): premium Economy window pair in the middle row of a three-row cabin.
- Row 45, seat C (Economy Class): exit-row aisle seat with open space ahead.
Seats to avoid
- Row 7, seats A, G and K (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 31, seat A (Economy Class): last row of the forward Economy section, in front of the lavatories.
- Row 31, seats C, D, E, F, G, H and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 32, seats H and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing