Jul 5, 2016, 3:30 pm
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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
Sep 5, 2018, 5:51 am
#601
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: BR Diamond, Dynasty Flyer Paragon, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,926
Sep 7, 2018, 3:10 pm
#602
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Seattle area
Programs: Peasant at large
Posts: 595
Been a really long time since I flew in regular economy on any of BR's 777s but I don't recall it being different space-wise, just the usual bumpier ride as you get farther back in the aircraft. IIRC, it might also be quieter as you're not right by the butt of those big GE90s.
Sep 8, 2018, 9:02 pm
#603
Join Date: May 1998
Location: YYZ
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Posts: 624
Been a really long time since I flew in regular economy on any of BR's 777s but I don't recall it being different space-wise, just the usual bumpier ride as you get farther back in the aircraft. IIRC, it might also be quieter as you're not right by the butt of those big GE90s.
Sep 27, 2018, 8:59 pm
#604
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 460
Seatguru says SFO-TPE-SFO BR7/8 is 9-across in Economy in November but this thread seems to say it is 10 across.
Can someone who has flown this sector recently chime in? I'm trying to decide between United and EVA for an upcoming trip.
Thanks.
Can someone who has flown this sector recently chime in? I'm trying to decide between United and EVA for an upcoming trip.
Thanks.
Sep 27, 2018, 10:57 pm
#605
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: BR Diamond, Dynasty Flyer Paragon, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,926
They have been switching aircraft all over the place to properly adjust to demand. Seatguru is not the most accurate; check expertflyer or call BR.
Sep 28, 2018, 1:17 am
#606
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
For the last two weeks, BR7 has literally alternated between 9 and 10-across every day. A very quick perusal of the last 3 months appears to show 9-across operated this route marginally more often than 10-across, but very close to 50/50.
Oct 23, 2018, 2:10 am
#607
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Seoul
Programs: None anymore
Posts: 983
Has anybody had any luck calling ahead of time to see if they will be kind enough to release seats in row 1 or 2, when you're not an EVA elite? I want to get window seats for myself and companion and want to get in the front cabin, only ones left are in the rear...
Oct 23, 2018, 5:28 am
#608
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: BR Diamond, Dynasty Flyer Paragon, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,926
Wait till 72 hours prior to departure. They will not open them over the phone.
Last edited by hayzel7773; Oct 23, 2018 at 5:38 am
Nov 17, 2018, 11:49 am
#610
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Posts: 115
Does anyone know if the bulkhead seats in C have wider/bigger ottomans/footwells?
I’ve only travelled in non-bulkhead royal laurel seats before but row 1 has opened up now for an upcoming flight and I’m wondering if I should move up to row 1.
However, after carefully studying photos from the cabin, row 1 doesn’t look significantly bigger. I’m 6,5” with size 14 feet, so I appreciate roomier seats.
I’ve only travelled in non-bulkhead royal laurel seats before but row 1 has opened up now for an upcoming flight and I’m wondering if I should move up to row 1.
However, after carefully studying photos from the cabin, row 1 doesn’t look significantly bigger. I’m 6,5” with size 14 feet, so I appreciate roomier seats.
Last edited by PerStockholm; Nov 17, 2018 at 12:50 pm
Nov 17, 2018, 4:23 pm
#611
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 41
Does anyone know if the bulkhead seats in C have wider/bigger ottomans/footwells?
I’ve only travelled in non-bulkhead royal laurel seats before but row 1 has opened up now for an upcoming flight and I’m wondering if I should move up to row 1.
However, after carefully studying photos from the cabin, row 1 doesn’t look significantly bigger. I’m 6,5” with size 14 feet, so I appreciate roomier seats.
I’ve only travelled in non-bulkhead royal laurel seats before but row 1 has opened up now for an upcoming flight and I’m wondering if I should move up to row 1.
However, after carefully studying photos from the cabin, row 1 doesn’t look significantly bigger. I’m 6,5” with size 14 feet, so I appreciate roomier seats.
Nov 20, 2018, 12:30 pm
#613
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: alaska
Posts: 108
Booking PE and Expert flyer shows almost half the cabin as "blocked", including the bulkhead. Will some of these likely show up as available at 24 hours prior to departure? 72 Hours?
Sorry if it's been posted, but I haven't seen it in the last few pages:
Thanks!
Sorry if it's been posted, but I haven't seen it in the last few pages:
Thanks!
Nov 20, 2018, 1:33 pm
#614
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: BR Diamond, Dynasty Flyer Paragon, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,926
Bulkhead is opened by airport staff. CD/CG have priority after bassinet babies and then it’s open to the rest of the pax. Blocked 23AC/HK(blocked for CD/CG) will open up when OLCI opens(assuming they don’t give it to a CD/CG and their travel companions w/ no seating assignment). Rest of the blocked cabin should open up 72 hours(IIRC) before departure.
Nov 20, 2018, 3:42 pm
#615
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Flying Blue Gold, Accor Silver, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 662
I’m booked as 3A for upcoming flights in January. I regularly check to ensure the seat assignment hasn’t changed (it’s happened before) and noticed that 1A has become available and is selectable on both my flights. I was able to select it on my SIN-TPE leg which is relatively short and not overnight, so don’t care about noise from the galley. Is it really such a great seat that it’s reserved for elites/VIPs (I’m neither). For the TPE-YYZ, I want to sleep, so prefer a quiet seat, if possible. I can select 1A as well, or should I stick to 3A.