Jan 20, 2017, 9:20 pm
Last edit by: SonicStar817
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 (77M, 77R, 77J, 77L,77S, 77T) and 777-300ER (77G)
77W = 777-300ER (77H and 77G (occasionally))
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 (15)
Refreshed 2010 First, 2019 CWS, 2010 WT+, 2018 WT (10 abreast) and Thales IFE
Type 77R 777-200ER
Refurbished four class: 14F 48J 40W 134M
G-VIIV G-VIIW G-VIIY (3)
2010 First, 2006 CW, 2018 WT+/WT (10 abreast) and Panasonic ex3 IFE
Three class 777-200
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 CWS, 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 777-300
Type 77G 777-300ER
Four class: 14F 56J 44W 183M
G-STBB G-STBC G-STBI (3)
2010 First, 2006 CW, 2010 WT+/WT and Thales IFE
Type 77H 777-300ER
Four class: 8F 76J 40W 130M
G-STBA G-STBD G-STBE G-STBF G-STBG G-STBH G-STBJ G-STBK G-STBL G-STBM G-STBN G-STBO G-STBP (13)
2020 First, 2019 CW, 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 (77M, 77R, 77J, 77L,77S, 77T) and 777-300ER (77G)
77W = 777-300ER (77H and 77G (occasionally))
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 (15)
Refreshed 2010 First, 2019 CWS, 2010 WT+, 2018 WT (10 abreast) and Thales IFE
Type 77R 777-200ER
Refurbished four class: 14F 48J 40W 134M
G-VIIV G-VIIW G-VIIY (3)
2010 First, 2006 CW, 2018 WT+/WT (10 abreast) and Panasonic ex3 IFE
Three class 777-200
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 CWS, 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 777-300
Type 77G 777-300ER
Four class: 14F 56J 44W 183M
G-STBB G-STBC G-STBI (3)
2010 First, 2006 CW, 2010 WT+/WT and Thales IFE
Type 77H 777-300ER
Four class: 8F 76J 40W 130M
G-STBA G-STBD G-STBE G-STBF G-STBG G-STBH G-STBJ G-STBK G-STBL G-STBM G-STBN G-STBO G-STBP (13)
2020 First, 2019 CW, 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: Boeing 777
Feb 20, 2023, 9:31 am
#1501
Join Date: Apr 2020
Programs: Exec Club
Posts: 18
The seats are generally the same throughout the cabin, although some do have the IFE boxes underneath so can restrict legroom.
Being near the toilets has never been an issue for me.
8hrs or so to JFK isn't too bad. Last flight had near total cloud coverage and a few bits of slightly visible ice packs over Greenland / Newfoundland or whatever route the plane took.
Still nice to look out a window especially on take-off and landing especially during light summer months (one reason I don't like the 3:15pm arrival on the A380 from LAX-LHR where most window shades seem to be closed until touchdown, or you can't see anything if not in a window seat)
I would expect the person at the window in row 27 to close the shutter (which is pretty much theirs) as heading westbound in the morning is going to have a lot of sunlight streaming in.
Possibly grab 27A and C and hope no-one sits in the middle?
Nothing been offered upgrade wise for WT+?
Being near the toilets has never been an issue for me.
8hrs or so to JFK isn't too bad. Last flight had near total cloud coverage and a few bits of slightly visible ice packs over Greenland / Newfoundland or whatever route the plane took.
Still nice to look out a window especially on take-off and landing especially during light summer months (one reason I don't like the 3:15pm arrival on the A380 from LAX-LHR where most window shades seem to be closed until touchdown, or you can't see anything if not in a window seat)
I would expect the person at the window in row 27 to close the shutter (which is pretty much theirs) as heading westbound in the morning is going to have a lot of sunlight streaming in.
Possibly grab 27A and C and hope no-one sits in the middle?
Nothing been offered upgrade wise for WT+?
Feb 20, 2023, 9:39 am
#1502
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 1,713
That's my worry - I'm used to being upfront so this is a new experience for me! I'm 6"3 so legroom makes a difference. I suppose the vast majority of the flight is over water too so not a huge amount to look at. I could always lean slightly back and look at the window slightly behind me I suppose
Central portion sadly looks booked out but possibly with a bassinet
Central portion sadly looks booked out but possibly with a bassinet
Feb 20, 2023, 9:44 am
#1503
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,159
I’m 6”1 and value legroom far more than a window when travelling in WT. I can personally vouch for 26C because of the legroom it offers. Yes there are some downsides, the toilet queue in front of you being one that hasn’t yet been mentioned, but if I’m travelling in WT then it has to be in row 26, otherwise I’m stumping up to move forward!
One of my best friends is 6'4 and always goes for an exit seat. His route is usually to the States a few times a year and he's really not that bothered by having a window as much as it is nice to look out of, legroom is of the most importance to him.
A wee tip is to bring a soft ish carry on the use it as a leg rest once your up to cruising height. Makes a great leg rest!
Feb 20, 2023, 10:25 am
#1505
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond
Posts: 7,780
Just got to watch out for trolleys and people tripping over your legs once they're stretched out.
Rather than a soft bag, as a GGL member, I can call forth a lowly blue to get onto their hands and knees and act as a footstool for the duration of the flight
Rather than a soft bag, as a GGL member, I can call forth a lowly blue to get onto their hands and knees and act as a footstool for the duration of the flight
Feb 26, 2023, 2:25 pm
#1506
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Mostly living in the basement
Programs: Newly minted free agent; MR LT(!)TE, HH SE, BA SECM, DL MM, UA PS, 2V Fanboi, CBP GE
Posts: 5,110
Hi forum,
Longtime VS flyer on NYCLON looking to book my first BA LH flight in... a really long time. The LHRJFK option (in J) I'm looking at (for June) appears to be a 77H with 76J CS. If I'm following the discussions, it sounds like BA's refurb program is still underway? I realize operational issues can arise at any time, but I'm trying to get a sense of the frequency of equipment substitutions on this particular route, which presumably BA would try to prioritize maintaining their flagship product on.
For a risk assessment comparison, I would book AF JFKCDG BEST J even though there's a small chance the flight might get downgraded to NEV. OTOH, I would not book KL JFKAMS in W until they've completed that rollout, given the number of last minutes swaps being reported.
(Sorry if this is discussed upthread or elsewhere, FlyerTalk search is what it is...)
Thanks for any insight...
Longtime VS flyer on NYCLON looking to book my first BA LH flight in... a really long time. The LHRJFK option (in J) I'm looking at (for June) appears to be a 77H with 76J CS. If I'm following the discussions, it sounds like BA's refurb program is still underway? I realize operational issues can arise at any time, but I'm trying to get a sense of the frequency of equipment substitutions on this particular route, which presumably BA would try to prioritize maintaining their flagship product on.
For a risk assessment comparison, I would book AF JFKCDG BEST J even though there's a small chance the flight might get downgraded to NEV. OTOH, I would not book KL JFKAMS in W until they've completed that rollout, given the number of last minutes swaps being reported.
(Sorry if this is discussed upthread or elsewhere, FlyerTalk search is what it is...)
Thanks for any insight...
Feb 26, 2023, 2:32 pm
#1507
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 805
Hi forum,
Longtime VS flyer on NYCLON looking to book my first BA LH flight in... a really long time. The LHRJFK option (in J) I'm looking at (for June) appears to be a 77H with 76J CS. If I'm following the discussions, it sounds like BA's refurb program is still underway? I realize operational issues can arise at any time, but I'm trying to get a sense of the frequency of equipment substitutions on this particular route, which presumably BA would try to prioritize maintaining their flagship product on.
For a risk assessment comparison, I would book AF JFKCDG BEST J even though there's a small chance the flight might get downgraded to NEV. OTOH, I would not book KL JFKAMS in W until they've completed that rollout, given the number of last minutes swaps being reported.
(Sorry if this is discussed upthread or elsewhere, FlyerTalk search is what it is...)
Thanks for any insight...
Longtime VS flyer on NYCLON looking to book my first BA LH flight in... a really long time. The LHRJFK option (in J) I'm looking at (for June) appears to be a 77H with 76J CS. If I'm following the discussions, it sounds like BA's refurb program is still underway? I realize operational issues can arise at any time, but I'm trying to get a sense of the frequency of equipment substitutions on this particular route, which presumably BA would try to prioritize maintaining their flagship product on.
For a risk assessment comparison, I would book AF JFKCDG BEST J even though there's a small chance the flight might get downgraded to NEV. OTOH, I would not book KL JFKAMS in W until they've completed that rollout, given the number of last minutes swaps being reported.
(Sorry if this is discussed upthread or elsewhere, FlyerTalk search is what it is...)
Thanks for any insight...
JFK route has a good chance of getting Club suite in J in general but you can never say never with BA.
Mar 2, 2023, 6:05 am
#1509
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,159
If it's a 4 class with Club Suites then your on a 77M or 77H if you can clarify?
The easy way to tell is if you have a seat 8K in the front CS mini cabin on your flight.
You can see the configurations in the Wiki and as importantly if you want a window you can see which seats have the odd blank.
Mar 2, 2023, 7:05 am
#1510
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: North of the Highland line
Programs: BA Gold IHG Ambassador Spire Shangri La Diamond
Posts: 702
Mini cabin starts at 5K - I suppose sitting together might be easier re sharing reading material etc. Its on the BA0175 so a day flight. Night flight I might go 1 and 1 in case someone snores 
Mar 3, 2023, 12:22 pm
#1511
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Gold, Caesars Diamond
Posts: 923
How much worse is the 14F seat compared to the new 8F 2020 seat?
I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth upgrading from CWS on a different day.
A second question if anyone could speculate as to why.. the earlier of the two LHR-SFO flights (777) has come up with 4 First Avios redemptions available yet BA is not offering F when I try and book a revenue ticket on their site. Any ideas? June 11
I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth upgrading from CWS on a different day.
A second question if anyone could speculate as to why.. the earlier of the two LHR-SFO flights (777) has come up with 4 First Avios redemptions available yet BA is not offering F when I try and book a revenue ticket on their site. Any ideas? June 11
Last edited by PxC; Mar 3, 2023 at 12:28 pm
Mar 8, 2023, 2:05 am
#1514
Join Date: Jun 2020
Programs: BAEC GGL
Posts: 46
Mar 8, 2023, 2:07 am
#1515
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: BAEC (Gold) , Accor (Gold) , IHG
Posts: 684