Aug 22, 2017, 7:49 pm
Last edit by: Tokyoite
ANA website seat maps
https://www.ana.co.jp/wws/ca/e/asw_common/departure/inflight/seatmap/
2-2-2 or 2-3-2 staggered all isle seats. Photos can be seen below.
FAQ about ANA "BUSINESS STAGGERED"
1. What planes have the BUSINESS STAGGERED suites?
ALL 777-300ER(77W) and 787-900 (789), as well as one type of the B787-8(169 seats variation).
ANA website links on business staggered class is here (77W), (789) and B787-8(169 seats variation).
2. What is the best seat for a solo passenger?
Any of the window seats, odd number rows on the left (1A,3A,5A..), even number rows on the right (2K,4K,6K...)
3. What is the best seat for a couple?
No consensus.
4. I see 1A blocked on the 789 or 787. Is it occupied?
It will be released to all at online check-in (t-24) if not occupied.
5. What routes have the BUSINESS STAGGERED suites?
ALL 777W routes =NRT-JFK,LAX,SFO,ORD,IAD,IAH, & HND-JFK,LAX,ORD,CDG,FRA,LHR
ALL 789 routes (215 seats variation) = HND-SYD,SIN,BKK,HAN,SJC,SEA,YVR,CDG,MUC,DUS,
B787-8(169 seats variation). = NRT-MEX,BRU,DEL,BOM
6. What's up with all this chatter about hot cabins?
The cabin temperature seems to be maintained very warm relative to most westerners' preferences, but it seems to be the preferred temperature for Japanese passengers.
You will survive.
PHOTOS
Post 461 - Seat 3A on the B789 - August 2018 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30072531-post461.html
5 photos below from Boeing 777-300ER (77W)
From 2 flights on the same trip - May 2017 - posted by 24left
https://www.ana.co.jp/wws/ca/e/asw_common/departure/inflight/seatmap/
2-2-2 or 2-3-2 staggered all isle seats. Photos can be seen below.
FAQ about ANA "BUSINESS STAGGERED"
1. What planes have the BUSINESS STAGGERED suites?
ALL 777-300ER(77W) and 787-900 (789), as well as one type of the B787-8(169 seats variation).
ANA website links on business staggered class is here (77W), (789) and B787-8(169 seats variation).
2. What is the best seat for a solo passenger?
Any of the window seats, odd number rows on the left (1A,3A,5A..), even number rows on the right (2K,4K,6K...)
3. What is the best seat for a couple?
No consensus.
4. I see 1A blocked on the 789 or 787. Is it occupied?
It will be released to all at online check-in (t-24) if not occupied.
5. What routes have the BUSINESS STAGGERED suites?
ALL 777W routes =NRT-JFK,LAX,SFO,ORD,IAD,IAH, & HND-JFK,LAX,ORD,CDG,FRA,LHR
ALL 789 routes (215 seats variation) = HND-SYD,SIN,BKK,HAN,SJC,SEA,YVR,CDG,MUC,DUS,
B787-8(169 seats variation). = NRT-MEX,BRU,DEL,BOM
6. What's up with all this chatter about hot cabins?
The cabin temperature seems to be maintained very warm relative to most westerners' preferences, but it seems to be the preferred temperature for Japanese passengers.
You will survive.
PHOTOS
Post 461 - Seat 3A on the B789 - August 2018 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30072531-post461.html
5 photos below from Boeing 777-300ER (77W)
From 2 flights on the same trip - May 2017 - posted by 24left
Business Staggered (77W/788/789/781) seating thread [consolidated]
Apr 23, 2017, 7:01 pm
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In my view, C and H seats are basically the same as D and G seats. E and F seats are not as good as they have that "looking over the shoulder" issue I mention above.
Apr 24, 2017, 1:07 am
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However I'd rate the E/F seats higher than D/G (and C/H) just because they're not directly exposed to the aisle and thus more private especially if you're a solo traveller — was in 11H (IIRC) on the HND-LAX redeye and could feel it whenever the FAs walked past me (but to be fair I'm a pretty light sleeper). Also in those seats the FAs have to reach over you to access the side table (which is a tiny point as well, but still).
Apr 24, 2017, 2:37 pm
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Apr 24, 2017, 3:07 pm
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Apr 24, 2017, 8:44 pm
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From the C/H seats you pretty much can't see out of the window unless you get out of the seat so as joejones said it's essentially the same as a D/G seat.
However I'd rate the E/F seats higher than D/G (and C/H) just because they're not directly exposed to the aisle and thus more private especially if you're a solo traveller — was in 11H (IIRC) on the HND-LAX redeye and could feel it whenever the FAs walked past me (but to be fair I'm a pretty light sleeper). Also in those seats the FAs have to reach over you to access the side table (which is a tiny point as well, but still).
However I'd rate the E/F seats higher than D/G (and C/H) just because they're not directly exposed to the aisle and thus more private especially if you're a solo traveller — was in 11H (IIRC) on the HND-LAX redeye and could feel it whenever the FAs walked past me (but to be fair I'm a pretty light sleeper). Also in those seats the FAs have to reach over you to access the side table (which is a tiny point as well, but still).
Apr 24, 2017, 8:51 pm
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Apr 25, 2017, 4:16 am
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Last time I flew in a D seat on the 77W I was treated to all the movies and laptop Excel spreadsheets being viewed by the guy in the E seat in front of me. Totally kills the privacy aspect. That said, I realized from googling that the 787 seats are different and do not feature such a gap, so I would be more willing to take these "middle seats"...
Apr 25, 2017, 9:40 am
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After some further digging, I think this may only be an issue on the 77W. You can see the D/E gap I am talking about in this photo:
Last time I flew in a D seat on the 77W I was treated to all the movies and laptop Excel spreadsheets being viewed by the guy in the E seat in front of me. Totally kills the privacy aspect. That said, I realized from googling that the 787 seats are different and do not feature such a gap, so I would be more willing to take these "middle seats"...
Last time I flew in a D seat on the 77W I was treated to all the movies and laptop Excel spreadsheets being viewed by the guy in the E seat in front of me. Totally kills the privacy aspect. That said, I realized from googling that the 787 seats are different and do not feature such a gap, so I would be more willing to take these "middle seats"...
This forum really is stellar. Thank you everyone.
Apr 25, 2017, 4:16 pm
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Thank you so much. You went above and beyond but now I understand exactly what you mean! I will keep the C seat as I think I would be less bothered by the CA's reaching over me than I would be by the gap in th e middle seats.
This forum really is stellar. Thank you everyone.
This forum really is stellar. Thank you everyone.
Apr 25, 2017, 8:37 pm
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Unfortunately, the A seats are all blocked/occupied so am in a C. But I am checking daily to see if one opens up.
Apr 28, 2017, 5:59 pm
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Apr 29, 2017, 11:07 am
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Heard that seat was primo, so I snagged it on both legs of a USA to Tokyo round trip for next March (booked through Virgin America Flying Club). Also booked the seat directly behind it (6C for both legs). Both wife and I will get a turn in 5A.