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American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) vs Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 36 Comfort Economy · 220 Economy)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) has 285 seats and Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 36 Comfort Economy · 220 Economy) has 286. 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 |
Hainan Airlines · 30 Business · 36 Comfort Economy · 220 EconomyBusiness Class | 30 | 11–20 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — |
Hainan Airlines · 30 Business · 36 Comfort Economy · 220 EconomyComfort Economy Class | 36 | 31–34 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | — | — | — | — |
Hainan Airlines · 30 Business · 36 Comfort Economy · 220 EconomyEconomy Class | 220 | 35–61 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | — | — | — | — |
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
Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 36 Comfort Economy · 220 Economy)
286 seats: 4 good, 20 mixed, 12 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 11, seat D (Business Class): front-row Business centre seat.
- Row 15, seat A (Business Class): business window seat angled toward the aisle.
- Row 31, seat A (Comfort Economy Class): comfort Economy window seat at the front of the cabin.
- Row 47, seat A (Economy Class): first side row behind the mid-cabin door.
Seats to avoid
- Row 44, seats D and G (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 44, seat E (Economy Class): directly in front of the mid-cabin lavatories.
- Row 45, seats A, B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 61, seats D, E and G (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service