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Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on an EVA 777-300ER

Old 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
  • 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 Jets 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


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Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on an EVA 777-300ER

Old Nov 20, 2018, 4:24 pm
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Originally Posted by wysiwyg
Im booked as 3A for upcoming flights in January. I regularly check to ensure the seat assignment hasnt changed (its 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 dont care about noise from the galley. Is it really such a great seat that its reserved for elites/VIPs (Im 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.
Personally, I don't like 1A though I often end up with it. I feel like 3A is in a perfect spot between the two bathrooms. Other issue with 1A is you'll share overhead space with 1D.
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Old Nov 20, 2018, 4:54 pm
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Thanks for the advice. Another thing I have to consider is the light from the galley each time somewhat walks over to use the lavatory. I think I’ll stick with 3A.
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Old Nov 30, 2018, 11:28 pm
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Is it a good idea to sit at the window seat in the back row of economy class?
What are the pros & cons?
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Old Dec 1, 2018, 8:14 am
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Originally Posted by Madzack
Is it a good idea to sit at the window seat in the back row of economy class?
What are the pros & cons?
Pros: One of the few 2 seat rows in economy, so just need to bother one person instead of 2 to exit.
Cons: close to lavatories (people my be queuing while waiting, smells, noise), close to galley, very back of plane so you may not have your preferred meal choice, last to exit.
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Old Dec 1, 2018, 8:49 am
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Originally Posted by wysiwyg


Pros: One of the few 2 seat rows in economy, so just need to bother one person instead of 2 to exit.
Cons: close to lavatories (people my be queuing while waiting, smells, noise), close to galley, very back of plane so you may not have your preferred meal choice, last to exit.
Speaking of meals, they start from the bulkhead, right?

I'm still gunning for window seat. How much legroom I can move out so as to not disturb the passenger next to me?

Btw, I'm planning to go next October. Is it less passengers around that time?
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Old Dec 1, 2018, 11:53 am
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Each time I’ve flown with EVA, it has been in Royal Laurel class so can’t comment on your additional questions. My comments were based on regular economy service on most airlines and having looked at the seat map from seat guru.

Unless you get an exit row, they will never be enough room to move out of your seat without disturbing your follow passengers (unless you get lucky and get an empty seat next to you). If you like to get out of your seat often, it’s best to book an aisle seat. If you want to sleep and not be disturbed, book a window.
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Old Dec 1, 2018, 3:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Madzack
Speaking of meals, they start from the bulkhead, right?

I'm still gunning for window seat. How much legroom I can move out so as to not disturb the passenger next to me?

Btw, I'm planning to go next October. Is it less passengers around that time?
I haven't been in Y for almost 20 years so I cannot comment on the service flow back there nowadays. It used to be front-to-back but that may have changed. For October, Y loads for North American flights are extremely low as there is no holiday and it is a slightly awkward month with the beginning of school/end of the summer travel rush. However, loads in Europe-bound Y are super high, so high they will swap the 77B onto European routes and send the 77M to North American destinations such as SFO.
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Old Dec 5, 2018, 11:49 pm
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J Class Boarding - Mini Cabin Seating

Hi All,

My wife and I are taking BR27 in J and right now in seats 5D & 5J in the first cabin. We normally like to be in the smaller, private cabin if available, but was wary of being in the second mini-cabin due to boarding of the entire plane. Does anyone know if all economy passengers pass through the second mini-business cabin during boarding and if it is chaotic?

Thanks!
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Old Dec 6, 2018, 6:51 am
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Originally Posted by JT00SWIM
Hi All,

My wife and I are taking BR27 in J and right now in seats 5D & 5J in the first cabin. We normally like to be in the smaller, private cabin if available, but was wary of being in the second mini-cabin due to boarding of the entire plane. Does anyone know if all economy passengers pass through the second mini-business cabin during boarding and if it is chaotic?

Thanks!
PE and EY will board from Door 2, so they'll go through the second cabin. Personally, I don't think it's too chaotic for us during boarding once you're seated. It's harder for the FAs who need to navigate around the incoming passengers when they try to take your pre-flight drink order, etc.
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Old Dec 11, 2018, 10:59 pm
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1A/D/G/K are no longer blocked. Row two and 8A/K remain blocked.
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Old Dec 13, 2018, 3:45 pm
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Recommendation on J seats for couples on 777 from TPE to YVR?
Debating between window + middle or middle + middle.
I understand there is a barrier in the middle for we opted for the center two seats. Will we be able to talk and make eye contact?
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Old Dec 13, 2018, 5:11 pm
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Originally Posted by TheBlueLabel
Recommendation on J seats for couples on 777 from TPE to YVR?
Debating between window + middle or middle + middle.
I understand there is a barrier in the middle for we opted for the center two seats. Will we be able to talk and make eye contact?
You will need to lean forward quite a bit to talk in the center seats.
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Old Feb 5, 2019, 9:57 am
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Mini cabin rows 8-11 RL do FA's control the curtain separating it from Elite?

My husband and I are currently booked in 3D/3G on a 777-300ER but the larger RL cabin is almost full. It doesn't appear that there's anyone seated in the smaller cabin at this time. I'm not worried about commotion during boarding but being an overnight flight SFO - TPE I'm concerned about traffic from the Elite cabin up to the lavatories. Do the FA's tightly control the curtain separating Elite from Royal Laurel? Is there much foot traffic in this cabin? It looks ideal and much more private but not at the expense of dozens of Elite passengers passing through to reach the lav's. Thanks in advance!

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Old Feb 7, 2019, 4:32 pm
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Does EVA do gate upgrades to Royal Laurel? and is it worth it? We are booked T class BR009 PE 22H/K, YVR - TPE and then TPE- DPS in Royal Laurel on A330 7H/K. I messed up booking the proper fare to be able to upgrade with star alliance on 1st leg but was able to on 2nd. I see 9 & 11 D/G are still open. 4.5 days away. Will be our 1st long haul flight so not sure what to expect.
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Old Feb 7, 2019, 6:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Milkman670
Does EVA do gate upgrades to Royal Laurel? and is it worth it? We are booked T class BR009 PE 22H/K, YVR - TPE and then TPE- DPS in Royal Laurel on A330 7H/K. I messed up booking the proper fare to be able to upgrade with star alliance on 1st leg but was able to on 2nd. I see 9 & 11 D/G are still open. 4.5 days away. Will be our 1st long haul flight so not sure what to expect.
Upgrade is available at the gate for op ups and also point upgrades. Op ups will follow the IML order, followed by *G, while considering the size of your traveling party.

On point upgrades, there are ticketing rules that are still in effect. SAUA must be completed 24 hours prior to departure. Therefore, it would not apply in your situation so gate upgrade is not available.
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