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Saudia Boeing 787-9 (Configuration 789, 304 seats) vs Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 (787-9, 258 seats)
Saudia Boeing 787-9 (Configuration 789, 304 seats) has 304 seats and Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 (787-9, 258 seats) has 258. Only the second has Premium Economy. Economy legroom is more generous on the first (32 vs 31 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | 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 |
Virgin Atlantic · 787-9, 258 seatsUpper Class | 31 | 1–11 | 1-1-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 22 in | — | — |
Virgin Atlantic · 787-9, 258 seatsPremium | 35 | 21–25 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 21 in | 8 in | — |
Virgin Atlantic · 787-9, 258 seatsEconomy | 192 | 45–68 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17 in | 5 in | — |
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
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 (787-9, 258 seats)
258 seats: 64 good, 22 mixed, 9 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 1–11, seats A and K (Upper Class): window seat angled toward the window in Virgin's herringbone Upper Class: private, with direct aisle access.
- Row 46, seat A (Economy): no seat in front: Virgin's map has no seat 45A, so there is more room for your legs.
- Row 46, seat B (Economy): no seat in front: Virgin's map has no seat 45B, so there is more room for your legs.
- Row 46, seat C (Economy): no seat in front: Virgin's map has no seat 45C, so there is more room for your legs.
Seats to avoid
- Row 52, seats D, F and G (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 66, seats A, B, C, H, J and K (Economy): last seat in its block, with galleys drawn right behind it: expect galley noise and light.