Boeing 777
Best Seats on the American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
American's 777-300ER is the flagship widebody, and it is mid-transition. The retrofit under way removes Flagship First entirely and replaces both premium cabins with 70 Flagship Suites, taking the aircraft to 330 seats. The first converted aircraft (N718AN) returned to service in spring 2026; all 20 will follow, with the 777-200ERs later in the decade.
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SeatRadar Editorial · Last reviewed 2026-07-25Key facts
- Airline
- American Airlines
- Aircraft
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Family
- Boeing 777
- Business cabins
- Flagship Business, Flagship Suite - 2025
- First class
- Flagship First
- Best seats
- 1A, 1J, 2A, 2J, 9A, 9L
- Avoid
- 3D, 3G, 9D, 9G, 5D, 5G
- Last updated
- 2026-07-25
Flagship First — First Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Unretrofitted 777-300ERs only — being withdrawn
One of the last US airline international First Class products, and on its way out: the retrofit deletes all 8 First suites. Only 19 aircraft still have it.
Best seats: 1A, 1J, 2A, 2J
Avoid: 3D, 3G
Flagship Business — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 reverse herringbone · Unretrofitted 777-300ERs (52 seats)
Same reverse herringbone as the 787-9, with no door. Being replaced by Flagship Suite.
Best seats: 9A, 9L
Avoid: 9D, 9G
Flagship Suite - 2025 — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 with door · Retrofitted 777-300ERs (70 seats)
The retrofit fits 70 Flagship Suites in place of the old First and Business cabins, and lifts premium economy from 28 to 44 seats. First aircraft back in service spring 2026.
Best seats: 1A, 1L, 2A, 2L
Avoid: 5D, 5G
Routes this aircraft flies
- Dallas to London Heathrow (AA50)
- Dallas to Tokyo Haneda (AA61)
- Los Angeles to Sydney (AA73)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Flagship First on the American Airlines 777-300ER?
The best Flagship First seats on the American Airlines 777-300ER are 1A, 1J, 2A, 2J. The configuration is 1-2-1. One of the last US airline international First Class products, and on its way out: the retrofit deletes all 8 First suites. Only 19 aircraft still have it.
Which seats should I avoid in Flagship First on the American Airlines 777-300ER?
Avoid seats 3D, 3G in Flagship First on the American Airlines 777-300ER.
What are the best seats in Flagship Business on the American Airlines 777-300ER?
The best Flagship Business seats on the American Airlines 777-300ER are 9A, 9L. The configuration is 1-2-1 reverse herringbone. Same reverse herringbone as the 787-9, with no door. Being replaced by Flagship Suite.
Which seats should I avoid in Flagship Business on the American Airlines 777-300ER?
Avoid seats 9D, 9G in Flagship Business on the American Airlines 777-300ER.
What are the best seats in Flagship Suite - 2025 on the American Airlines 777-300ER?
The best Flagship Suite - 2025 seats on the American Airlines 777-300ER are 1A, 1L, 2A, 2L. The configuration is 1-2-1 with door. The retrofit fits 70 Flagship Suites in place of the old First and Business cabins, and lifts premium economy from 28 to 44 seats. First aircraft back in service spring 2026.
Which seats should I avoid in Flagship Suite - 2025 on the American Airlines 777-300ER?
Avoid seats 5D, 5G in Flagship Suite - 2025 on the American Airlines 777-300ER.
What is the business class configuration on the American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER?
The American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER has a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone business class layout in the Flagship Business cabin.
What routes does the American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER fly?
Typical routes include Dallas to London Heathrow (AA50); Dallas to Tokyo Haneda (AA61); Los Angeles to Sydney (AA73).
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