xenole

So what seats are recommended on a 777-300ER in MCE?
Row 19 looks the same as any other except no-one behind you.

Got 16C at present but not sure if that's really close to the toilets.

Entire cabin is available for me to select.

BlindPilot

I'm fine on the outbound as I'm flying biz, but flying coach on the return (HKG-DFW). Seems like the only MCE available is a middle seat (17E). Should I take this seat or am I better off on a preferred aisle seat (24C)? First time on this aircraft.

Flight will not be until 9/7, so hoping something better will open up on MCE.

JY1024

Merged with our existing thread discussion MCE and economy seats on the 77W. Thanks! /Moderator

SJC AA

I would take the MCE middle. In the case of a last minute upgrade, it will likely be someone from an MCE aisle/window seat, and you'll be able to move over. (And if that upgrade clears before flight time, checking the seat map frequently in the last few days before the flight will allow you to grab that better seat.)

beyond

I have to strongly disagree - and here are my personal reasons. As others have pointed out, 16-A feels claustrophobic to me, both because of the curve and the lack of a proper window and the door right in front. And if you're going to get out once the entertainment arm screen is out, it's quite the dance around it to not disturb your seatmate. And your left leg will be cold [unless wrapped in a couple of blankets while your right leg will be warm. And of course no storage in front, and depending on the flight attendant - they can yank even the slightest thing off the floor even if behind your feet and up against the seat.

I would recommend any other MCE window over that [unless you're 6'3" or more] but being an aisle guy, nothing better than the center D/H ones [reducing the chance someone will want to walk over you by 50%]. I do give a slight edge to 19D/H as there's no one behind you to worry about reclining into, and the bulkhead behind is far enough back to not cause any problem.

That said - I do think the extra inch of seat width is one of the most important things [look up Airbus studies they did about sleep showing width more important than seat pitch presuming normal height], even though I'm a lean guy. And the aisle is wider as well. That said - it's just unconscionable what AA [and everyone else] is doing with 3-4-3 in Y on this plane.

DFDubFlyer

Making a mileage run with the gf (both Platinum) DFW-HKG, and most of what is open at this point are middle seats. I'm normally a window guy and she likes the aisle, and wanted input on if you all thought we should take the MCE middle seats (bulkhead ones are open) or go further back in normal econ and do aisle-aisle (she's smart enough to know if I offer to do window-middle further back and that we'll switch at hour 8 that I'll probably back out)

aktchi

This is clearly personal choice, but I would choose any aisle seat to any middle seat, even bulkhead. In general I tend to feel a greater need of "shoulder or elbow room" than "leg room". YMMV, obviously.

Abidjan

tough one - - if it's middle-bulk, I might be tempted. I would keep a close eye on the seat map, daily, and hope for something to open up.

woodboy

Take the middle MCE seat. If you've never sat in 777 3-4-3, it is miserable, even in an aisle seat. The aisle is so narrow, every time a cart goes by, or some one walks past you, they bump into you. It's impossible not to, even if you walk sideways. I did it 12+ hours JFK-AUH on Etihad and it was miserable. It is the width of MCE even more than the pitch that makes them so much more comfortable. Plus, you'll likely be able to move to a window or aisle if you're vigilant as upgrades clear closer to departure.

rvlcr

hey guys i just have a question about leg room. I fly regularly on the AA B737-800 in coach (not MCE) and i find the legroom on that aircraft to be extremely poor ( I am 6'3) . I have also flown on the B763 and while it certainly is not amazing, it is definitely more adequate than on the 738. Can anyone tell me what the legroom on the B77W is like in comparison to the B738? I know that the seat width will feel tighter as the configuration is horrible, but hopefully as long as the leg room isn't too terrible ill survive. Unfortunately all the have left is middle seats in the MCE cabin, and i don't want to spend 17 hours stuck between two people

Mark_T

I'd take that middle seat in MCE over anything in the back.

Then watch the seat map like a hawk for the last 72 hours as upgrades may open up a better MCE option.

tr561

If you are flying with a companion it makes sense to go with 17, 18, or 19 middle rows. Book both aisles and leave the middle seat open. Even if someone books the middle and you end up giving them one of your aisles, they will have their own exit point and your companion can freely climb over or scoot by you allowing for an easy in, easy out row.

Taking 16 middle row with a companion makes no sense... Taking one of the window rows in MCE with a companion also doesn't make sense unless you really need a window or wall to lean on.

Just my .02

ccengct

Ding ding ding.

mikem004

Just how narrow are the Economy seats and aisles on an AA 777?
Are they smaller than the seats on Boeing 737 or Airbus 320, planes used by many airlines for short haul flights in Europe.
Are the aisles narrower than a B737 or A320?

glanzi

Hi all

Could you help me about the seatplan? Which are the best seats in economy in a AA Boeing 777-300ER and an Airbus Jet.
I can choose between every eco seat (Oneworld status...).

Many thanks for your help.