Jan 20, 2017, 9:20 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Here is a guide as to the best and worst seats in First, Club World, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller on the Boeing 777 (all variants). Please ask your questions here, and hopefully someone will be able to help!
The following triple-seven seat maps have been prepared for quick comparison and reference.
MMB/Expertflyer Aircraft Codes:
777 = 777-200ER (77L, 77M, 77S, 77T)
77W = 777-300ER (77H)
Four class 777-200ER
Type 77M 777-200ER
Refurbished four class: 8F 49J 40W 138M; fitted with new Club World Suites
G-RAES G-VIIA G-VIIB G-VIIC G-VIID G-VIIE G-VIIF G-VIIG G-VIIH G-VIIJ G-VIIK G-VIIL G-VIIM G-VIIN G-VIIS G-VIIV* G-VIIW*, G-VIIY* (18)
Refreshed 2010 First, 2019 CS, 2010 WT+, 2018 WT (10 abreast) and Thales IFE. *Fitted with Panasonic eX3 IFE
Three class 777-200ER
Type 77L 777-200ER
Refurbished three class: 48J 40W 184M; fitted with new Club World Suites
G-YMMG G-YMMH G-YMMI G-YMMJ G-YMMK G-YMML G-YMMN G-YMMO G-YMMP G-YMMR G-YMMS G-YMMT G-YMMU (13)
2019 CS, 2018 WT+, 2018 WT (10 abreast) and Panasonic ex3 IFE
Type 77S 777-200ER
Refurbished three class: 32J 48W 252M
G-YMMA G-YMMB G-YMMC G-YMMD G-YMME G-YMMF (6)
2006 CW, 2018 WT+/WT (10 abreast) and Panasonic ex3 IFE
Type 77T 777-200ER
Refurbished three class: 32J 52W 252M
G-VIIO G-VIIP G-VIIR G-VIIT G-VIIU G-VIIX (6)
2006 CW, 2018 WT+/WT (10 abreast) and Panasonic ex3 IFE
Four class 777-300ER
Type 77H 777-300ER
Four class: 8F 76J 40W 130M
G-STBA G-STBB G-STBC G-STBD G-STBE G-STBF G-STBG G-STBH G-STBI G-STBJ G-STBK G-STBL G-STBM G-STBN G-STBO G-STBP (16)
2020 First, 2019 CS, 2018 WT+/WT and Panasonic eX3 IFE
Related threads:
A guide to BA's 777 fleet
LGW & LHR selected 777s go 10-abreast (3-4-3) in Y 2018 onwards
New BA First Class? [8F configured Boeing 772]
The following triple-seven seat maps have been prepared for quick comparison and reference.
MMB/Expertflyer Aircraft Codes:
777 = 777-200ER (77L, 77M, 77S, 77T)
77W = 777-300ER (77H)
Four class 777-200ER
Type 77M 777-200ER
Refurbished four class: 8F 49J 40W 138M; fitted with new Club World Suites
G-RAES G-VIIA G-VIIB G-VIIC G-VIID G-VIIE G-VIIF G-VIIG G-VIIH G-VIIJ G-VIIK G-VIIL G-VIIM G-VIIN G-VIIS G-VIIV* G-VIIW*, G-VIIY* (18)
Refreshed 2010 First, 2019 CS, 2010 WT+, 2018 WT (10 abreast) and Thales IFE. *Fitted with Panasonic eX3 IFE
Three class 777-200ER
Type 77L 777-200ER
Refurbished three class: 48J 40W 184M; fitted with new Club World Suites
G-YMMG G-YMMH G-YMMI G-YMMJ G-YMMK G-YMML G-YMMN G-YMMO G-YMMP G-YMMR G-YMMS G-YMMT G-YMMU (13)
2019 CS, 2018 WT+, 2018 WT (10 abreast) and Panasonic ex3 IFE
Type 77S 777-200ER
Refurbished three class: 32J 48W 252M
G-YMMA G-YMMB G-YMMC G-YMMD G-YMME G-YMMF (6)
2006 CW, 2018 WT+/WT (10 abreast) and Panasonic ex3 IFE
Type 77T 777-200ER
Refurbished three class: 32J 52W 252M
G-VIIO G-VIIP G-VIIR G-VIIT G-VIIU G-VIIX (6)
2006 CW, 2018 WT+/WT (10 abreast) and Panasonic ex3 IFE
Four class 777-300ER
Type 77H 777-300ER
Four class: 8F 76J 40W 130M
G-STBA G-STBB G-STBC G-STBD G-STBE G-STBF G-STBG G-STBH G-STBI G-STBJ G-STBK G-STBL G-STBM G-STBN G-STBO G-STBP (16)
2020 First, 2019 CS, 2018 WT+/WT and Panasonic eX3 IFE
Related threads:
A guide to BA's 777 fleet
LGW & LHR selected 777s go 10-abreast (3-4-3) in Y 2018 onwards
New BA First Class? [8F configured Boeing 772]
Seating guide: BA Boeing 777-200 B772 | 777-300 B77W
Jun 13, 2024 | 5:07 am
#2026
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Possibly as you were on a 3 class aircraft it's now a 4 class and they're not selling any First seats. That's known here as FLUB and you can read more about it here. Best just stay and stick to your J seat.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...rcraft-20.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...rcraft-20.html
Jun 13, 2024 | 5:18 am
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There's many a story of at OLCI folks picking F seats (where it's J service on 'FLUB' flights) but then booted back to club and not always their previously allocated/chosen seats so that's why I'd advise staying put.
Jun 13, 2024 | 5:25 am
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I really don't know, they may or may not start selling them but who knows there may even be another aircraft configuration change.
There's many a story of at OLCI folks picking F seats (where it's J service on 'FLUB' flights) but then booted back to club and not always their previously allocated/chosen seats so that's why I'd advise staying put.
There's many a story of at OLCI folks picking F seats (where it's J service on 'FLUB' flights) but then booted back to club and not always their previously allocated/chosen seats so that's why I'd advise staying put.
Jun 18, 2024 | 4:46 pm
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Look at the Wiki and note that seats 7 and 14 have only 1 window as a blank is there.
It's worth keeping an eye on your flight as configurations sometimes happen.
Pete
Jun 19, 2024 | 5:28 am
#2031
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If your flying west then I'd say K as the sun will be on the other side should you wish to look out. I'd choose something in the front cabin, no bassinets there so say like 3 or 4K, so nearer the front but away from the galley. As I understand it the service starts in each corner so you'll be served at the start and more likely to have your choice, or choices, available.
Pete
Pete
Jun 24, 2024 | 4:15 pm
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I'm due to fly IAH-LHR on BA194 in a couple of weeks' time on the 77H. First time in Club Suites for me, travelling solo. No status with BA these days, so hoping to get an A or K seat at T-24 (not willing to pay for advance seat selection). If I can't get a seat in the forward mini cabin, is the next best option towards the back for hopefully getting first choice of meal? Or is it overall better being further forward for other reasons?
Jun 24, 2024 | 4:36 pm
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There is 1 window to the side of you which you'd have to squint slightly backwards to see out.
Have a look at this post and there's a video showing the window blank/single window (3min 20 sec). If 5 or 6 aren't available I'd choose row 10 but as always YMMV. Service is the 4 corners for info.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35903467-post1837.html
Jun 24, 2024 | 4:47 pm
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I'm due to fly IAH-LHR on BA194 in a couple of weeks' time on the 77H. First time in Club Suites for me, travelling solo. No status with BA these days, so hoping to get an A or K seat at T-24 (not willing to pay for advance seat selection). If I can't get a seat in the forward mini cabin, is the next best option towards the back for hopefully getting first choice of meal? Or is it overall better being further forward for other reasons?
It's not something we read about here that often folks not getting their choice as many folks will just want to sleep after take off and some will have eaten beforehand. Definitely OLCI as soon as it opens, take the best seat available though but don't print or download your BP until you really have to, then check on the seating very often if you don't initially get your first or better choice of seats.
By not downloading or printing your BP this allows you to change seats.
Jun 24, 2024 | 5:02 pm
#2036
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As I understand it service is the '4 corners' so starting in each corner and working inwards.
It's not something we read about here that often folks not getting their choice as many folks will just want to sleep after take off and some will have eaten beforehand. Definitely OLCI as soon as it opens, take the best seat available though but don't print or download your BP until you really have to, then check on the seating very often if you don't initially get your first or better choice of seats.
By not downloading or printing your BP this allows you to change seats.
It's not something we read about here that often folks not getting their choice as many folks will just want to sleep after take off and some will have eaten beforehand. Definitely OLCI as soon as it opens, take the best seat available though but don't print or download your BP until you really have to, then check on the seating very often if you don't initially get your first or better choice of seats.
By not downloading or printing your BP this allows you to change seats.
Jun 24, 2024 | 5:11 pm
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Very true re this earlier departure. Hope you enjoy your flight and post back how you get on if possible?
My strategy would be to get up very early on the day of departure, stay up and hopefully by 8pm IAH time you might be ready for a sleep.
That's what I used to do when going to the West coast USA as I liked the early flights back. It could also be my age on the wrong side of 50 and liking early nights as well as an afternoon nap
My strategy would be to get up very early on the day of departure, stay up and hopefully by 8pm IAH time you might be ready for a sleep.
That's what I used to do when going to the West coast USA as I liked the early flights back. It could also be my age on the wrong side of 50 and liking early nights as well as an afternoon nap
Jun 25, 2024 | 2:57 am
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The front mini-cabin is great due to the size of it and on this configuration there is a window blank there at 7A and K.
There is 1 window to the side of you which you'd have to squint slightly backwards to see out.
Have a look at this post and there's a video showing the window blank/single window (3min 20 sec). If 5 or 6 aren't available I'd choose row 10 but as always YMMV. Service is the 4 corners for info.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35903467-post1837.html
There is 1 window to the side of you which you'd have to squint slightly backwards to see out.
Have a look at this post and there's a video showing the window blank/single window (3min 20 sec). If 5 or 6 aren't available I'd choose row 10 but as always YMMV. Service is the 4 corners for info.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35903467-post1837.html
Jun 28, 2024 | 3:59 am
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I think I'm on a 77M in CW - there's an 8K and no other row 8 seats, then galley and rows 9-17 - but rows 1 and 2 are also available for selection.
I've never flown Club Suite. Should I be in 1A?
ETA: realising there's still a galley ahead, I put myself in row 2. If this ends up being my first New First experience rather than Club Suite, I'll be pretty chuffed. If it's a bug on ba dot com I won't be.
I've never flown Club Suite. Should I be in 1A?
ETA: realising there's still a galley ahead, I put myself in row 2. If this ends up being my first New First experience rather than Club Suite, I'll be pretty chuffed. If it's a bug on ba dot com I won't be.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 4:43 am
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I think I'm on a 77M in CW - there's an 8K and no other row 8 seats, then galley and rows 9-17 - but rows 1 and 2 are also available for selection.
I've never flown Club Suite. Should I be in 1A?
ETA: realising there's still a galley ahead, I put myself in row 2. If this ends up being my first New First experience rather than Club Suite, I'll be pretty chuffed. If it's a bug on ba dot com I won't be.
I've never flown Club Suite. Should I be in 1A?
ETA: realising there's still a galley ahead, I put myself in row 2. If this ends up being my first New First experience rather than Club Suite, I'll be pretty chuffed. If it's a bug on ba dot com I won't be.
See the thread below.
I'd strongly advise you move back into a business class seat of your choosing as it's more than likely you will be moved, thrown out etc if it is indeed a 4 class plane but no F being sold.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...-aircraft.html
ETA; A wise post from and advice from KARFA which sums it up nicely I think.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35578818-post526.html
Pete
Last edited by PETER01; Jun 28, 2024 at 4:50 am