Article: Which Airlines Still Use the 3-3-3 Configuration on Boeing 777s?

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Which Airlines Still Use the 3-3-3 Configuration on Boeing 777s? is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

Which Airlines Still Use the 3-3-3 Configuration on Boeing 777s?

These are the airlines that continue to offer the 3-3-3, or 9-abreast, layout in their Boeing 777 Economy Class cabins.

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[frodo]

I've tried to avoid flying on the 3-4-3 config 777s in Y but recently had a CX flight in Y.

It was so cramped compared to the other widebodies or 3-3-3 config 777s that I would want to avoid it if possible.

Unfortunately 3 of their 4 HKG-SYD flights are now operated by 777s which is bad news for Y passengers.

 

[GCS]

LY still have a few unrefurbished 772s with 3-3-3.

 

[Rayesfeg]

I've tried to avoid flying on the 3-4-3 config 777s in Y but recently had a CX flight in Y.

It was so cramped compared to the other widebodies or 3-3-3 config 777s that I would want to avoid it if possible.

Had to take a Y flight to HKG last month and booked with HK airlines who fly an (older) A330 in a 2-4-2 layout, I chose it for this exact reason. Entertainment not as good but flight time was better and it beats being jammed in CX's 777 Y seats.

 

[stu961]

Just home after a SYD-HND, NRT-YVR, YVR-NRT, HND-SYD with JAL Econ..... mix of 787 (2-4-2) & 777 (3-3-3)

Front bulkhead seat there and back... one of the better "PE" products out there!! A little gem of OW status.

 

[Mattg]

Saudia is still 3-3-3 in Y as well

 

[stu961]

I've tried to avoid flying on the 3-4-3 config 777s in Y but recently had a CX flight in Y.

It was so cramped compared to the other widebodies or 3-3-3 config 777s that I would want to avoid it if possible.

Unfortunately 3 of their 4 HKG-SYD flights are now operated by 777s which is bad news for Y passengers.

Goes from one the very best to one of the very worst Y products... having experienced a 15.5 hour YVR-SYD on an AC 3-4-3 (plus another hour on ground for de-icing), a never again if I can help it!!

 

[Melburnian1]

Philippine Airlines' B773s do not normally operate to Australia, but do MNL-SEA/LAX/SFO and other routes, and are a mix of 3-4-3 or 3-3-3 in whY.

They are due to be replaced by new aircraft.

 

[aaa99]

LY still have a few unrefurbished 772s with 3-3-3.

It seems like the refurb is complete now.

Saudia is still 3-3-3 in Y as well

Philippine Airlines' B773s do not normally operate to Australia, but do MNL-SEA/LAX/SFO and other routes, and are a mix of 3-4-3 or 3-3-3 in whY.

They are due to be replaced by new aircraft.

Thank you for your inputs. Article has been updated

 

[Chatswood]

I've tried to avoid flying on the 3-4-3 config 777s in Y but recently had a CX flight in Y.

It was so cramped compared to the other widebodies or 3-3-3 config 777s that I would want to avoid it if possible.

Unfortunately 3 of their 4 HKG-SYD flights are now operated by 777s which is bad news for Y passengers.

Agreed, it was very unpleasant in Y on the overnighter to HKG. The difference is especially noticeable when the last 777 I was on was SQ’s which is still 3-3-3.

A shame as CX’s A350s are pretty good even in Y.

 

[Saab34]

I assume QR still use the ex VA 777s with 3-3-3?

 

[stm1sydney]

Yep, SQ 777 Y seating is definitely the gold standard. The seats are also not as thin (thus more cushioning) compared to the latest seats in the 3-4-3 airlines/aircraft.

 

[elanshin]

Yep, SQ 777 Y seating is definitely the gold standard. The seats are also not as thin (thus more cushioning) compared to the latest seats in the 3-4-3 airlines/aircraft.

Try the JL/KE 777ER. Besides the IFE from a pure seat/space perspective I think those 2 airlines are really the standouts even above SQ. Just more legroom per seat on top of the 3-3-3 configuration. They're at about 33- 34" vs 31-32" for SQ