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The Boeing 777-300 is the world's largest twin-engine turbofan passenger airliner, designed for long-haul flights (flight range up to 11,000 km). This model was launched into commercial operation in 1998, the first aircraft was delivered to Cathay Pacific.

Currently, the Boeing 777-300 is included in the air fleets of the main airlines in the world operating long-haul international flights: Emirates, Etihad Airways, American Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Aeroflot, Rossiya and others.

The liner can accommodate from 305 to 550 passengers, depending on the cabin layout. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 945 km/h. Dimensions of the aircraft: length - 73.9 meters, wingspan - 60.9 meters.

Modification of the Boeing 777-300ER - with an increased flight range of up to 14,600 km, a larger wingspan - 64.8 meters.

Aeroflot

Aeroflot operates 16 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Full list of boards: VP-BGB, VP-BGC, VP-BGD, VP-BGF, VP-BPG, VQ-BQB, VQ-BQC, VQ-BQD, VQ-BQE, VQ-BQF, VQ-BQG, VQ- BUA, VQ-BUB, VQ-BUC, VQ-BQM, VQ-BIL.

The layout of all Aeroflot aircraft of this model is the same. There are 3 classes: business, comfort and economy.

Below is a diagram and details about the best seats on Aeroflot’s Boeing 777-300 in all classes.

Business class Boeing 777-300ER at Aeroflot

The most comfortable business class for long-haul flights is located in rows 1-5. The total number of seats in this class is 30, they are arranged in pairs (the configuration in each row is 2-2-2).

All chairs are spacious, leather upholstered, conveniently adjustable, have several positions and even fold out into a horizontal bed.

Dimensions of each chair:

• Length - 195 cm,
• The width of the double block is 144 cm,
• The distance between the armrests is 52 cm,
• The space to the seat in front is 150 cm,
• Passage width - 42 cm.

Other business amenities: large individual monitors with Thales entertainment system, chef's menu, soft and alcoholic drinks throughout the flight.

Separate business class lavatories are located at the front of the cabin.

Comfort class

There are seats in rows 11 - 16, their total number is 48. The arrangement of seats in a row is: 2-4-2.

Characteristics of places:

• Seat width - 49 cm,
• The distance between the seats is 96.52 cm,
• All seats are equipped with a USB port and socket,
• 10.6" personal monitors with built-in Thales entertainment system.

Economy

In economy class there are rows 17 - 51.

The best seats in the economy class of Aeroflot's Boeing 777-300ER are Space+, their location is A, B, C and H, J, K on rows 24 and 38, that is, a total of 12 passenger seats. The main advantage of these seats is the increased distance between the rows, you can freely stretch your legs. Compared to regular economy class seats, to fly on Space+ you will have to pay 1000-4500 rubles more or take advantage of the airline’s bonus program offers.

Seats at the beginning of economy are also considered successful - on the 17th row, where there is also a little more legroom.

When choosing among regular seats according to the Boeing 777-300 cabin layout, Aeroflot has a general rule:

• You should take it from the porthole (A, K) if you are going to get up only in case of emergency or want to enjoy the view (but no one guarantees it - it depends on the time of day and the weather), the obvious advantage is that you will not be disturbed by other passengers who need to get up;
• At the aisle (C, D, G, H) - you can freely get up without waiting for your neighbors in the row, but this comes with a minus: if the passengers nearby turn out to be restless, you will have to get up and let them through;
• The worst seats are always considered to be the middle ones: there are no personal armrests (you can only hope for passenger ethics), there is no free access to the window and the aisle. The second option for bad places is near the toilets.

Nordwind Airlines (Nordwind, North Wind)

The Nordwind fleet uses an improved Boeing 777-300ER model. The interior layout is three-class.

Business Class

Number of seats - 38.

Nordwind's business class is divided into two parts by the kitchen area: there are 22 seats in the bow of the plane, and the remaining 16 are behind the kitchen. The best seats in business class are considered to be the first places in each of the two conventional sectors (rows 1 and 8). Layout diagram: 1-2-1. Each seat converts into a full-fledged horizontal bed.

Comfort class

There are 63 seats in comfort class.

Rows 20 - 27, of which 20 - 23 are premium.

The seat layout in the Boeing 777-300ER in the Nordwind Airlines layout is 2-4-2, for the 20th row - 2-3-2.

Economy

Best seats - 18 seats with increased legroom: rows 45 and 60 - A, B, C, H, J, K; rows 46 and 61 - D, E, G (in addition, in front of these seats there are mounts for bassinets - an advantage for passengers with children).

Other good seats in economy are at the window or at the aisle, closer to the exits and not near the toilet.

Russia

The layout of Rossiya Airlines flights is different - there is only business class and economy class without an intermediate comfort class sector. The carrier practices two options for seat placement, a special one for the EI-GET board.

Seats in Rossiya business class on Boeing 777-300/-300ER:

• 1st row - Super Space seats, the best on the entire flight, 4 seats;
• Rows 5 and 6 — 14 seats, classic business class.

Business class on board EI-GET - 21 seats, rows 1-3.

Economy class:

• from 21 to 61 rows;
• The best seats in economy (with increased legroom) are Space+, rows 21, 36, 49.

The numbering of economy class rows on board EI-GET is from 4 to 49. The best seats (Space+) are located on rows 4, 7, 22, 36.

Depending on the layout, this aircraft has 11 or 12 toilets.

Emirates

Emirates has operated Boeing 777-300 aircraft since 1999. Currently, the basis of the Emirates fleet is the improved Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, their number is approaching 130 and continues to grow.

Boeing 777-300 cabin layout with three classes

Boeing 777-300ER cabin layout with three classes and personal cabins

The peculiarity of this board is 8 personal cabins. They are located in the bow of the aircraft and are available to passengers with first class tickets. Along with an exquisite menu, guests are offered pajamas, a cosmetic set and other pleasant little things.

The next most comfortable business class has 42 seats that can be fully reclined to a horizontal position.

Economy class seats are from rows 17 to 50. Emergency exits have 12 places, they are highlighted on the diagram.

Boeing 777-300ER cabin layout with three classes

In first class there are beds - 12 in total, rows 1 and 2.

Business class has 42 reclining seats.

Economy class rows are from 16 to 50. Emergency exits also have 12 seats (as with other layouts).

Boeing 777-300ER cabin layout with two classes

This configuration includes only business class with 42 seats and economy class (all other seats).

The number of seats in the emergency exit row in economy class is 12.

Boeing 777 interior diagram.

Passenger modifications of the Boeing 777 airliner:

• Boeing 777-200 Cabin capacity from 305 (the Boeing 777-200 cabin layout has 3 classes) to 400 (the Boeing 777-200 cabin layout has 2 classes) passengers. The maximum flight range is 9695 km.
• Boeing 777-200ER Cabin capacity from 301 (the Boeing 777-200ER cabin layout has 3 classes) to 400 (the Boeing 777-200ER cabin layout has 2 classes) passengers. The maximum flight range is 14260 km.
• Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner Cabin capacity is 301 (the Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner cabin layout has 3 classes) passengers. The maximum flight range is 17,500 km.
• Boeing 777-300 Cabin capacity 368 (Boeing 777-300 cabin layout has 3 classes), 451 (Boeing 777-300 cabin layout has 2 classes) or 550 passengers (Boeing 777-300 cabin layout has 1 class). The maximum flight range is 11135 km.
• Boeing 777-300ER Cabin capacity is 365 (the Boeing 777-300ER cabin layout has 3 classes) passengers. The maximum flight range is 14685 km.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

How to fly and with what are questions that everyone decides for themselves. But still, let’s try to figure out how to choose from the variety of aircraft that carriers offer and introduce potential passengers to air transportation.

Specifically, we will describe one aircraft, this is the Boeing 777-200.

History of the aircraft

The aircraft belongs to the long-haul class. From the history of the development of the aircraft, it is known that it was created without traditional paper drawings, and was completely designed in the mid-90s. based on computer graphics (three-dimensional model).

The first flight of the Boeing 777-200 took place in 1994.

There are several modifications of this aircraft:

• passenger 777-200ER;
• passenger 777-200LR;
• 777-200 Frighter - cargo.

The Boeing 777-200LR aircraft operates the longest and non-stop passenger flights in the world.

The continuation of the line of these aircraft is the Boeing 777-300 with an extended fuselage and greater passenger capacity.

Flight data

Brief flight characteristics of two modifications of the aircraft can be seen in a small table:

Layout and location of seats on the plane

In terms of passenger capacity, the leaders today are the aircraft of the Boeing 777-200 family. The aircraft cabin layout has many configurations with different passenger capacities from 306 to 550. In terms of non-stop flight range (from 9.1 thousand km to 17.5 thousand km), Boeing also has no equal.

Transaero Airlines uses the aircraft in two configurations on long-distance flights - 306 and 323 passengers, respectively, the cabin is divided into 4 or 3 classes.

On Transaero airliners, classes are divided into categories:

1. Imperial class.
2. Premium (as a subtype of business class).
3. Business Class.
4. Economy class.
5. Tourist class (as a subtype of economic class).

Imperial class

The seats for first class passengers on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, the cabin diagram shows the frontmost seats in the cabin. They differ from other passenger seats in their increased comfort. You can evaluate the interior of this class in the photo:

Business Class

Business class seats in the Boeing 777-200 are of increased comfort. But if you pay attention to the seats located in the 5th row C, D, E, you may get the impression that they do not recline. But that's not true.

Economy class

Passenger seats in the 10th row are considered uncomfortable. The reason for this is the partition located in front of them. The nearby toilets add additional inconvenience. And the queue for the toilet next to the passenger, of course, does not improve the mood during the flight.

Tourist class

There are seats in the tourist cabin that are located in front of the emergency exit. This is row 30 A,B,H,K.

There are pros and cons here.

For example, free legroom is a convenience. This is due to the fact that these places are located close to an emergency exit. The fact that on long-haul flights you can freely stretch out your stiff legs is important for passengers.

But the fact that passenger seats are located next to the toilets can be a burden during the flight.

There are also seats near the toilets in row 30 C, D, E, F, G.

The very last seats are the least comfortable on long-haul flights. This is due to the fact that they are located in the very tail; moreover, the backs do not recline; this is prevented by the partition behind the seats. There are also toilets behind the partition.

But this also has its advantages. Statistically, when a plane crashes, these are the places that have the best chance of survival.

How to make it easier to endure a long flight

Place

Choosing a seat on a long flight is of great importance. And the aircraft diagram will be of great help to the Boeing 777-200 passenger with this. Due to the fact that transcontinental flights are operated, it will be better if the seats are located near the aisle. On a 12-hour flight, you cannot avoid going to the toilet.

But there are planes with a 2-4-2 seat configuration. And in this case, the chances that passengers from central seats will climb over you are much higher.

Movement

On such long flights as the Boeing 777-200 carries out, ensuring normal blood flow to the extremities is of great importance. Even flight attendants from time to time show passengers the minimum exercises they should do during a flight when safety demonstrations take place.

When visiting the restroom, you can stretch a little and walk around in the back of the plane for a few minutes, or, if the conductors allow, walk around the cabin a couple of times.

Nutrition

You need to prepare for a long flight. To do this, it is best to limit yourself to fatty foods before the flight, as they are heavy on the stomach. It is better to switch to a light diet in advance. Otherwise, everyone can imagine a situation where they will have to sit with a “stone” in their stomach, and even in a confined space and limited in movement.

So experts advise that before a passenger gets into the cabin of the Boeing 777-200 Transaero, switch to a gentle diet or, during the flight, completely refuse meals on board.

Lunch time on board an airplane also requires attention from the passenger. Since the portion sizes are quite moderate, it is natural that most passengers will line up for the restroom. And if you have to wait for a very long time, the uncomfortable sensations will only intensify.

But when the flight attendants served tea and coffee, then the aisles were clear until they started collecting the dishes. But here it is worth noting that this may cause inconvenience to other passengers, since the dishes have not yet been removed and there is a possibility that they can be turned over and knocked over.

Transportation today

The Federal Air Transport Agency notes in its statistics that last year 56.5 million passengers were transported by the five largest Russian air carriers. The Boeing 777-200 occupied a large share of these transportations. Transaero actively used these aircraft.

According to statistics, this airline, which stopped flying in the fall of 2015, was the largest air carrier in Russia.

Many experts predicted the decline of air travel amid the international economic crisis. But experts from the Federal Air Transport Agency note that transportation, if not increased, then remained at least at the same level.

The Russian airline NordWind will lease two more wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft. We are talking about a modification of the Boeing 777-300ER. By ordering these aircraft, the carrier became a new client of the Dubai leasing company DAE Capital (a division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise), the aircraft owner reports. The previous operator of the aircraft was Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways.

As a representative of the carrier told the website, “in order to implement the strategy of feeder transportation to 200 destinations for autumn-winter navigation, NordWind Airlines continues to expand its own fleet of wide-body aircraft and announces the preparation for operation of two Boeing 777-300 aircraft.” The first aircraft will arrive at the carrier’s base airport, Sheremetyevo (Moscow), on August 31. In the first week of September, after customs procedures, it will be put into operation on routes from Moscow. The airline will accept the second flight within the next week.

Boeing 777-300ER aircraft produced in 2005 will receive tail numbers VP-BJL and VP-BJO. They will be the first aircraft in the NordWind fleet with a three-class layout (312 seats in total: 38 in business class, 63 in premium economy class and 211 in economy class).

The former operator of both Boeing 777-300ER NordWinds is the Taiwanese airline EVA Airways

The NordWind fleet already has four Boeing 777s of a different modification - Boeing 777-200 (equipped with 393 seats in two classes). With the receipt of two aircraft, the airline's fleet will have 22 aircraft. In addition to the Boeing 777, we are talking about the wide-body Airbus A330-200, as well as narrow-body and Boeing 737-800. By the end of 2017, four more aircraft are expected to arrive.

According to the results of January–July, NordWind passenger traffic increased by 85.4%, to 1.598 million people. At the same time, the seat occupancy rate decreased by 2.9 percentage points, to 86.9%.

According to various world ratings, the Boeing 777 is the safest aircraft. The Boeing 777 is a wide-body turbojet airliner for long-haul airlines. The aircraft has been developed since 1991. The first aircraft entered service on June 7, 1995. The Boeing 777 is powered by two General Electric GE90 turbofan engines. Boeing 777 aircraft can carry from 300 to 550 passengers.

The Boeing 777 aircraft was developed entirely on computers. During the development of the airliner, not a single paper drawing was produced. All documentation was created using 3D design software. In addition, the Boeing 777 set a flight range record for aircraft with a take-off weight of 250-300 tons on the route Seattle (USA) - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with a length of 20,045 kilometers. The record was set on April 2, 1997. In 2013, the world flight range record was exceeded and the Boeing 777 covered a distance of 21,501 kilometers. The Boeing 777 aircraft can fly to any airport in the world practically without landing. The Boeing 777 has gained great popularity among all airlines and passengers. Since the 90s, several modifications of the aircraft have been developed. Boeing 777 family aircraft have crew rest areas: two chairs and two beds.

The total number of Boeing 777 aircraft produced (all models) in 2012 was 1,372 units.

Economy class cabin. The economy class cabin of the Boeing 777 can accommodate up to 555 passengers. The interior of the cabin is designed in the style of Boeing Signature Interior. The salon has enlarged luggage shelves and interior lighting is designed according to an indirect lighting scheme. In the economy version, the cabin is equipped with ten seats in a row. Compared to previous Boeing aircraft, the 777 has larger windows. In 2011, the Boeing company decided to change the interior of the Boeing 777 cabin. The interior of the Boeing 787 cabin was taken as a basis. This program is called the common cabin experience.

Business and VIP class salon. In the 1st class cabin (business class) there are 6 seats in a row. Business class cabins have more free space for passengers. The 1st class cabin is equipped with more comfortable seats. Some Boeing 777 aircraft are equipped with VIP class cabins. The VIP lounges have all the conditions for a comfortable flight. The chairs can be transformed into a full bed. Airlines Boeing 777 Imperial Cabin. Transaero has equipped several Boeing 777s with Imperial cabins. The Imperial salon was created for those who love luxury and comfort. The Imperial salon is the highest achievement of civil aviation service. The Imperial cabin passenger receives individual attention and excellent service. The best employees of the company work on board the Imperial cabins. The seats in the Imperial salon have gold upholstery and can recline 180 degrees, turning into a bed. The seats are arranged so that there is a porthole near each one (possibly two portholes). The Boeing 777 Imperial cabins have excellent cuisine: they serve dishes of sterlet, venison, caviar and quail eggs. Passengers can also try desserts from French confectioners.

Boeing 777 diagram

Boeing 777-200
The first modification of Boeing. The first commercial flight took place on May 15, 1995. The Boeing 777-200 was developed for US domestic routes. The aircraft is designed for a route of up to 8,300 kilometers. The Boeing 777-200 is the base model. Boeing 777-200 aircraft were developed specifically for domestic transportation in the United States. The first Boeing 777-200 aircraft was purchased by United Airlines.

Boeing 777-200ER
Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft were purchased by the Russian airline Transaero. The Boeing 777-200ER is designed for long-haul airlines. Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft are designed for transatlantic flights. The index ER (Extended Range) means extended range aircraft. The Boeing 777-200ER set a record for the longest single-engine flight (ETOPS emergency flight) of two hours and 57 minutes. The Boeing 777-200ER is the best-selling aircraft in the world. In 2013, more than 500 777 model aircraft were in operation around the world.

Boeing 777-300
The Boeing 777-300 differs from the Boeing 777-200 by a longer fuselage (11 meters longer) and more fuel-efficient engines (savings up to 40%). The Boeing 777-300 is intended to replace the Boeing 747. In terms of space and flight range, the 777 is not inferior to the 747, but is superior in comfort and better flight performance. The first flight of the Boeing 777-300 took place on May 21, 1998. In 2010, Boeing developed a modification of the Boeing 777-300 ER for extended-range airlines. Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft were purchased by Emirates airlines for flights to Russia. Emirates operates 86 Boeing 777 aircraft. Boeing 777-300 were purchased by the following airlines: Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Air France (the Boeing 777 Freighter model was produced for the French airline and is a cargo version of the Boeing 777),

Boeing 777F
The Boeing 777F is a cargo variant of the Boeing 777-200 ER. With maximum load, the Boeing can fly more than 9,000 kilometers. Boeing plans to convert the first Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft into cargo versions under the Boeing Converted Freighter program and will be designated Boeing 777 BCF.

Technical characteristics of the Boeing 777

Crew – 2 people
Cruising speed – 945 kilometers per hour
Maximum flight altitude – 13000 meters
The maximum flight range is 14,000 kilometers.
Maximum length – 73.9 meters
Maximum width (wingspan) – 60.9 meters
Height – 18.6 meters.

The best seats in the Boeing 777 cabin

The best seats depend on the cabin layout. We can talk about general features:
- it’s better to buy seats near the emergency exit, there is more space there,
- Comfort seats (from rows 11 to 16 in Boeing 777-300),
- any seats with three chairs, but not in front of the toilet,
- the seats next to the aisle are relatively more advantageous; you can stretch your legs for a while,
- when configuring a Boeing 777 aircraft according to the 2-5-2 scheme, when flying together, it is better to take pairs from the window.
- in all economy cabins of the Boeing 777 - the closer the seat to the nose, the greater the distance between the rows.
- the biggest shaking is felt in the tail, least of all at the wings,
- when the flight is not overloaded, it happens that there are no neighbors at all in the tail and there is more freedom than necessary.