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Saudia Boeing 787-9 (Configuration 789, 304 seats) vs Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 (28 Business · 283 Economy)
Saudia Boeing 787-9 (Configuration 789, 304 seats) has 304 seats and Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 (28 Business · 283 Economy) has 311.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saudia · Configuration 789, 304 seatsBusiness Class | 24 | 1–6 | 1-2-1 | — | 47 in | 20 in | Yes |
Saudia · Configuration 789, 304 seatsGuest Class | 280 | 30–61 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 32 in | — | Yes |
Vietnam Airlines · 28 Business · 283 EconomyBusiness Class | 28 | 1–7 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — |
Vietnam Airlines · 28 Business · 283 EconomyEconomy Class | 283 | 16–50 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | — | — | — |
Saudia Boeing 787-9 (Configuration 789, 304 seats)
304 seats: 13 good, 21 mixed, 13 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): front row of Business by the window, with its own aisle access.
- Rows 2 and 4–5, seats A and L (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 3, seat A (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 3, seat L (Business Class): business window seat in the middle of the cabin.
Seats to avoid
- Row 6, seat H (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 46, seats A, B, C, D, H, J, K and L (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 46, seat E (Guest Class): in front of the mid-cabin toilets, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 61, seats C, J and L (Guest Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 (28 Business · 283 Economy)
311 seats: 3 good, 20 mixed, 7 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): front-row Business window seat.
- Row 4, seat D (Business Class): business centre pair, good for two travelling together.
- Row 34, seat A (Economy Class): exit row at the front of the rear Economy section.
Seats to avoid
- Row 31, seats D, F, G, H and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 31, seat E (Economy Class): in front of the mid-cabin lavatories.
- Row 50, seat E (Economy Class): last row, by the rear galley.