Seats Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) vs Alaska Airlines Boeing 787-9 (300 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) has 285 seats and Alaska Airlines Boeing 787-9 (300 seats) has 300. Only the second has First. Only the first has Business. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsFlagship Business | 30 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 21 in | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsPremium Economy | 21 | 9–11 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsMain Cabin | 234 | 12–39 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.2 in | Every seat | Yes |
Alaska Airlines · 300 seatsFirst Class | 34 | 1–9 | 1-2-1 | Private suite | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
Alaska Airlines · 300 seatsMain Cabin | 266 | 14–48 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats)
285 seats: 30 good, 31 mixed, 6 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–7, seats A and L (Flagship Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 13–14, seats A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K and L (Main Cabin): main Cabin Extra: about 35" of pitch and early boarding, sold as an upgrade from Main Cabin
Seats to avoid
- Row 23, seats D, E and H (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 39, seats D, E and H (Main Cabin): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
Alaska Airlines Boeing 787-9 (300 seats)
300 seats: 99 good, 22 mixed, 15 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–8, seats A and J (First Class): first Class window suite with a privacy door and its own aisle access: the most private seats on the aircraft.
- Rows 3–8, seats C and G (First Class): first Class centre suite with its own aisle access: good for two travelling together.
- Row 14, seats A, C, D, F, G and J (Main Cabin): premium Class front row, behind the exit doors: extra legroom and nobody in front, though bags go overhead and the galleys are just ahead.
- Row 15, seats A, C, D, F, G and J (Main Cabin): premium Class: extra legroom in Alaska's Premium Class block at the front of the Main Cabin.
Seats to avoid
- Row 28, seats D, E and F (Main Cabin): last row of the forward middle block, against the three lavatories Alaska draws behind it: recline is likely limited and the queue forms beside you.
- Row 29, seats A, B, C, H and J (Main Cabin): last row of the forward Main Cabin, against the lavatories Alaska draws behind it: recline is likely limited and the lavatory queue forms beside you.
- Row 47, seats B and C (Main Cabin): pair of two seats at the back, against the rear lavatory Alaska draws behind them: likely limited recline and the queue by your seat.
- Row 47, seats G and H (Main Cabin): pair of two seats at the back, in front of the rear galley: likely limited recline and galley noise.