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American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) vs Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 (4 Business Premier Luxe · 22 Business Premier · 33 Premium Economy · 213 Economy)

American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seats) has 244 seats and Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 (4 Business Premier Luxe · 22 Business Premier · 33 Premium Economy · 213 Economy) has 272.

Cabins side by side

CabinSeatsRowsLayoutSeatPitchWidthReclineScreenPowerWi-Fi
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsFlagship Suite
511–141-2-1Private suite—21 in——Every seatYes
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsPremium Economy
3215–192-3-2Recliner38 in19 in——Every seatYes
American Airlines · Version 2, Flagship Suite, 244 seatsMain Cabin
16120–383-3-3Recliner31 in17.6 in——Every seatYes
Air New Zealand · 4 Business Premier Luxe · 22 Business Premier · 33 Premium Economy · 213 EconomyBusiness Premier Luxe
41–11-2-1Private suite———24 in——
Air New Zealand · 4 Business Premier Luxe · 22 Business Premier · 33 Premium Economy · 213 EconomyBusiness Premier
222–71-2-1Lie-flat bed———24 in——
Air New Zealand · 4 Business Premier Luxe · 22 Business Premier · 33 Premium Economy · 213 EconomyPremium Economy
3323–272-3-2Recliner—18.9 in7.9 in15.3 in——
Air New Zealand · 4 Business Premier Luxe · 22 Business Premier · 33 Premium Economy · 213 EconomyEconomy
21334–603-3-3Standard seat——4 in13.3 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

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Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 (4 Business Premier Luxe · 22 Business Premier · 33 Premium Economy · 213 Economy)

272 seats: 79 good, 3 mixed, 0 to avoid

Best seats

  • Row 1, seat A (Business Premier Luxe): business Premier Luxe suite with a privacy door.
  • Row 1, seats B, J and K (Business Premier Luxe): business Premier Luxe with a privacy door and guest seat.
  • Row 3, seat B (Business Premier): centre Business Premier seat, good for two travelling together.
  • Row 34, seat A (Economy): economy Stretch seat at the front of Economy.

Seats to avoid

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