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American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) vs Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 (8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 Economy)

American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) has 285 seats and Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 (8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 Economy) has 219.

Cabins side by side

CabinSeatsRowsLayoutSeatPitchWidthPowerWi-Fi
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsFlagship Business
301–81-2-1Lie-flat bed—21 inEvery seatYes
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsPremium Economy
219–112-3-2Recliner38 in19 inEvery seatYes
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsMain Cabin
23412–393-3-3Recliner31 in17.2 inEvery seatYes
Air New Zealand · 8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 EconomyBusiness Premier Luxe
41–11-2-1Private suite————
Air New Zealand · 8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 EconomyBusiness Premier
222–71-2-1Lie-flat bed————
Air New Zealand · 8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 EconomyBusiness Premier Luxe
49–91-2-1Private suite————
Air New Zealand · 8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 EconomyBusiness Premier
1210–121-2-1Lie-flat bed————
Air New Zealand · 8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 EconomyPremium Economy
5223–302-3-2Recliner41 in———
Air New Zealand · 8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 EconomyEconomy
12535–493-3-3Standard 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

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Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 (8 Business Premier Luxe · 34 Business Premier · 52 Premium Economy · 125 Economy)

219 seats: 50 good, 20 mixed, 7 to avoid

Best seats

  • Row 1, seat A (Business Premier Luxe): business Premier Luxe suite in the front row.
  • Row 3, seat B (Business Premier): centre Business Premier seat.
  • Row 9, seat K (Business Premier Luxe): business Premier Luxe suite at the front of the second cabin.
  • Row 23, seat D (Premium Economy): front row of Premium Economy.

Seats to avoid

  • Row 29, seats A, B, J and K (Premium Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
  • Row 48, seat A (Economy): last side row, beside the rear lavatory.
  • Row 48, seats B and C (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing

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