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Beware: Last Minute Equipment Swap can result in a 10 across 77W even though it shows 9 across during booking
Answers to Most Frequently Asked Questions
777 Fleet Facts/Plan - 34 777-300ERs Total as of November 2018 - RL is available on All 777s - configuration reported based on FTer trip report noted in this topic
+ for 77A/M/B (New/Refurbished/10-abreast)
Links to other Discussions
Link to first post in this thread with seat maps
Answers to Most Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, Royal Laurel (RL) cabin is available on ALL 777s
- Wifi is available on all 777s when it works.
- 77N/Seatguru V1 (38J/64W/211Y) - No longer in service
- 77A/Seatguru V2 (39J/56W/238Y) - 9-abreast Y cabin with WiFi
- 77M/Seatguru V3 (38J/64W/221Y) - 9-abreast with WiFi and 10 extra seats added in the rear Y cabin
- 77B/Seatguru V4 (39J/56W/258Y) - 10-abreast Y with new color scheme
- Kitty Jet
s are: Shining Star Jet (77A)and Hand-in-Hand (77M)- Currently serving ORD - Involved in a baggage cart incident at BKK on 9 NOV 2023, might be out of service a little - Seasonal changes are to be expected in the summer months; 77B aircraft will be shifted onto European routes and 77A/M aircraft will substitute in on North American services.
777 Fleet Facts/Plan - 34 777-300ERs Total as of November 2018 - RL is available on All 777s - configuration reported based on FTer trip report noted in this topic
- 0x 77Ws (Original Configuration with PL recliner J seats)
- 0x 77Ns / Seatguru V1 38-64-211 (First Configuration with RL lie flat J seats)
- 13x 77Ms / Seatguru V3 38-64-221 (Retrofitted from 77N with 10 more seats added in the rear Y cabin) converted from 77Ns starting summer of 2015/ended in 2H2016 - B-16703 (Hello Kitty Sanrio Family), B-16705, B-16706, B-16707, B-16708, B-16709, B-16710, B-16711, B-16712, B-16713, B-16715 (Star Alliance), B-16716, B-16717(Leased to Air NZ)
- Currently flies on TPE-LAX (Two night time flights, varies on the daytime flight), TPE-AMS (via BKK), TPE-CDG, TPE-LHR (via BKK), TPE-VIE, TPE-VIE (via BKK), Variable SFO(BR7/8 only)
- 11x 77As / Seatguru V2 39-56-238 in Service - B-16718, B-16719, B-16720, B-16721, B-16722 (Hello Kitty Shining Star), B-16723, B-16725, B-16726, B-16727, B-16728, B-16729
- Currently flies on TPE-JFK/IAH/ORD/YYZ/Variable LAX and SFO service
- 10x 77B / Seatguru V4 39-56-258 with 10-abreast economy cabin - B-16730, B-16731, B-16732, B-16733, B-16735, B-16736, B-16737, B-16738, B-16739, B-16740
- Currently flies on TPE-SFO [2x daily(BR17/18/27/28) w/ variable daytime service(BR7/8)], TPE-SEA, TPE-YVR
- Total of 34 777-300ERs + 5 777 Fs in the fleet when all aircraft are delivered
+ for 77A/M/B (New/Refurbished/10-abreast)
- Wifi/SMS - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eva-...i-service.html
- Improved AVOD - larger screen, multi-point, tablet style interaction(Tablet only available on 77A and 77B in RL), new Android-based IFE system on all aircraft
- USB/Power at every seat
- AVOD box removed from bottom of seat - more leg room
Links to other Discussions
- New 77A Configuration: EVA Air - Business Seat Question on 77W EVA Air - Business Seat Question on 77W
- Economy: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/eva-a...777-300-a.html
- Elite and Economy Discussions: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...you-think.html
- Elite Discussions: EVA AIR Elite Class Premium Economy Review (777) EVA AIR Elite Class Premium Economy Review (777)
- 77N Elite Trip Report: http://www.flywithdinh.com/blogs/eva-air-elite-class/
- 77N Kitty Jet Trip Report: EVA Air Hello Kitty Transpacific Royal Laurel Class 2014 EVA Air Hello Kitty Transpacific Royal Laurel Class 2014
- RL Discussions: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other...rel-class.html
- 10 Abreast Seating Discussions: EVA goes 10 abreast 777 EVA goes 10 abreast 777
- EVA Air Hello Kitty Service Changes(updated regularly by airline): http://www.evaair.com/en-global/abou...e.html?filter=
Link to first post in this thread with seat maps
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on an EVA 777-300ER
Jan 15, 2017, 11:51 pm
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Jan 16, 2017, 1:44 pm
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Jan 16, 2017, 6:15 pm
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If you have a baby row 8. If not, try for the front cabin. If there is a wailing baby in row 8, it is seriously disturbing since its such a small cabin. I would advise the flight attendant to ask them to bring the baby to cry in the galley area since the curtains do block off a bit of sound.
I don't know what you mean by Row8>Row 1 though.
I don't know what you mean by Row8>Row 1 though.
Jan 16, 2017, 7:56 pm
#395
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Flying EVA AIR MNL - TPE - LAX on Friday
1. Was able to secure 38A flying on Y-class on MNL-TPE via A321, I know this has good legroom, any issues on this seat?
2. TPE - LAX will be via Elite / Prem Eco and would like to ask if it is worth it to request the bulkhead seats? In case I cannot secure them (or if not recommended), what are seats to avoid that would have the AVOD box underneath? Also, do anyone know if this would have the newer AVOD, or still the old one? This would be Flight BR005.
Appreciate your help guys.
1. Was able to secure 38A flying on Y-class on MNL-TPE via A321, I know this has good legroom, any issues on this seat?
2. TPE - LAX will be via Elite / Prem Eco and would like to ask if it is worth it to request the bulkhead seats? In case I cannot secure them (or if not recommended), what are seats to avoid that would have the AVOD box underneath? Also, do anyone know if this would have the newer AVOD, or still the old one? This would be Flight BR005.
Appreciate your help guys.
Jan 16, 2017, 8:10 pm
#396
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Flying EVA AIR MNL - TPE - LAX on Friday
1. Was able to secure 38A flying on Y-class on MNL-TPE via A321, I know this has good legroom, any issues on this seat?
2. TPE - LAX will be via Elite / Prem Eco and would like to ask if it is worth it to request the bulkhead seats? In case I cannot secure them (or if not recommended), what are seats to avoid that would have the AVOD box underneath? Also, do anyone know if this would have the newer AVOD, or still the old one? This would be Flight BR005.
Appreciate your help guys.
1. Was able to secure 38A flying on Y-class on MNL-TPE via A321, I know this has good legroom, any issues on this seat?
2. TPE - LAX will be via Elite / Prem Eco and would like to ask if it is worth it to request the bulkhead seats? In case I cannot secure them (or if not recommended), what are seats to avoid that would have the AVOD box underneath? Also, do anyone know if this would have the newer AVOD, or still the old one? This would be Flight BR005.
Appreciate your help guys.
2. No AVOD boxes anymore. You can request(low loads right now) the bulkhead. You should get it. Avoid the last row, the light from the bathroom when someone opens the door can be annoying. BR5 normally gets the newer entertainment system. However, when one of the newer planes is pulled off the line, BR5 will get the older entertainment system on certain days. It seems to be the scheduling departments habit. For example, B-16729 has been on charter duties for the whole last week and BR5 ended up getting the old entertainment system for some days of the week. The plane really varies on BR005 so no guarantees at all what plane will fly.
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Jan 16, 2017, 8:17 pm
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If you have a baby row 8. If not, try for the front cabin. If there is a wailing baby in row 8, it is seriously disturbing since its such a small cabin. I would advise the flight attendant to ask them to bring the baby to cry in the galley area since the curtains do block off a bit of sound.
I don't know what you mean by Row8>Row 1 though.
I don't know what you mean by Row8>Row 1 though.
I'm an bulk head fan. 8 > 1 meaning Is Row 8 better (or greater than) row 1?
I believe the flight attendants and the mom flying J usually knows better to bring the baby to the galley. Besides we've all been there once it'd be impolite if I complaint.
Jan 16, 2017, 8:31 pm
#398
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Gotcha. I tried row 8 last time. Row 1 is always taken by the diamonds by the time I get to check-in.
I'm an bulk head fan. 8 > 1 meaning Is Row 8 better (or greater than) row 1?
I believe the flight attendants and the mom flying J usually knows better to bring the baby to the galley. Besides we've all been there once it'd be impolite if I complaint.
I'm an bulk head fan. 8 > 1 meaning Is Row 8 better (or greater than) row 1?
I believe the flight attendants and the mom flying J usually knows better to bring the baby to the galley. Besides we've all been there once it'd be impolite if I complaint.
I think Row 1 is better though because there is less galley noise and it is the most quiet during takeoffs/landings. You also get served first! Row 8 is not bad either. Unless there is a baby, it is pretty much the same as Row 1. There isn't much galley noise anyways, since they confine themselves to the little tiny area in the middle where the carts are and not next to the doors.
The one problem i have with both bulkhead rows is the little storage area and the door that is built into the seats(for the crew). The opening and closing by the flight attendants with the clicking noise can get annoying.
Last edited by hayzel7773; Jan 16, 2017 at 8:39 pm
Jan 17, 2017, 8:09 am
#399
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1. Never been in economy on the A321 before
2. No AVOD boxes anymore. You can request(low loads right now) the bulkhead. You should get it. Avoid the last row, the light from the bathroom when someone opens the door can be annoying. BR5 normally gets the newer entertainment system. However, when one of the newer planes is pulled off the line, BR5 will get the older entertainment system on certain days. It seems to be the scheduling departments habit. For example, B-16729 has been on charter duties for the whole last week and BR5 ended up getting the old entertainment system for some days of the week. The plane really varies on BR005 so no guarantees at all what plane will fly.
2. No AVOD boxes anymore. You can request(low loads right now) the bulkhead. You should get it. Avoid the last row, the light from the bathroom when someone opens the door can be annoying. BR5 normally gets the newer entertainment system. However, when one of the newer planes is pulled off the line, BR5 will get the older entertainment system on certain days. It seems to be the scheduling departments habit. For example, B-16729 has been on charter duties for the whole last week and BR5 ended up getting the old entertainment system for some days of the week. The plane really varies on BR005 so no guarantees at all what plane will fly.
One last thing to clarify, which is the best seat on the Elite class? Bulkhead window or aisle (window side)? or Bulkhead aisle in the center? Thanks.
Jan 17, 2017, 9:18 am
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Actually, I have seen a lot of people complain over babies in row 8.
I think Row 1 is better though because there is less galley noise and it is the most quiet during takeoffs/landings. You also get served first! Row 8 is not bad either. Unless there is a baby, it is pretty much the same as Row 1. There isn't much galley noise anyways, since they confine themselves to the little tiny area in the middle where the carts are and not next to the doors.
The one problem i have with both bulkhead rows is the little storage area and the door that is built into the seats(for the crew). The opening and closing by the flight attendants with the clicking noise can get annoying.
I think Row 1 is better though because there is less galley noise and it is the most quiet during takeoffs/landings. You also get served first! Row 8 is not bad either. Unless there is a baby, it is pretty much the same as Row 1. There isn't much galley noise anyways, since they confine themselves to the little tiny area in the middle where the carts are and not next to the doors.
The one problem i have with both bulkhead rows is the little storage area and the door that is built into the seats(for the crew). The opening and closing by the flight attendants with the clicking noise can get annoying.
Jan 17, 2017, 9:30 am
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As long as she doesn't cry during the time when everyone sleeps, everything should be fine. However, there are a lot of inconsiderate business people that will complain. FAs will try and calm them down before they ask you to do anything. There are quite a few infamous Diamond cardholders of BRs program that complain whenever babies fly. Hope you don't fly with them!
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Jan 17, 2017, 10:26 pm
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It all depends on your needs. In the bulkhead seats, its easy to get out without waking the person next to you up. If you are traveling as two, a window and aisle seat together would be perfect in the 2-4-2 config. Bulkhead aisle is pretty much the same as bulkhead window side aisle. If you are not seated in the bulkhead and you use the restroom often, I would recommend aisle because when the person in front reclines their seat, it constricts movement space and you now have to wake the person next to you to get out if you need to use the restroom.
Jan 18, 2017, 8:03 am
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As long as she doesn't cry during the time when everyone sleeps, everything should be fine. However, there are a lot of inconsiderate business people that will complain. FAs will try and calm them down before they ask you to do anything. There are quite a few infamous Diamond cardholders of BRs program that complain whenever babies fly. Hope you don't fly with them!
Jan 18, 2017, 11:05 am
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Lol, I'll be flying in J with 2 kids plus 1 infant. What will the FA do in these cases? Push us back into Elite/Economy for the rest of the flight, if space permits, even if we are flying with valid J tickets (redemption though) and they are going to refund me the fare difference?
Jan 18, 2017, 7:42 pm
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It all depends on your needs. In the bulkhead seats, its easy to get out without waking the person next to you up. If you are traveling as two, a window and aisle seat together would be perfect in the 2-4-2 config. Bulkhead aisle is pretty much the same as bulkhead window side aisle. If you are not seated in the bulkhead and you use the restroom often, I would recommend aisle because when the person in front reclines their seat, it constricts movement space and you now have to wake the person next to you to get out if you need to use the restroom.
Can you confirm if the bulkhead seats have the extendable leg rests? Also, how is the IFE presented on the bulkhead?
Last edited by bluetear; Jan 18, 2017 at 7:50 pm