Q&A with the Seat Expert

We have received a number of requests for these two airlines, and our research team has been gathering data. At this point the team feels that they need more information before creating the seat maps for them.

I was able to find some relevant information to share with you regarding your Asiana flights. Asiana’s service between SFO and SIN connects in ICN, with the SFO-ICN portion served by a Boeing 777-200, and the ICN-SIN segment typically served by an Airbus A330-300. Do be aware that equipment substitutions do sometimes occur, so please check with Asiana.

The 772 Business class is equipped with slanted flat seats, configured in a 2-3-2 layout. The pairs along the side of the fuselage are our preference, as there is no middle seat. However, on a relatively empty flight, the aisle seats in the middle block might be better, since the middle seat is usually the last to be occupied. You might end up having a vacant seat next to you, and therefore no one climbing over you to get to the aisle. For non-bulk-head seats, there are a few storage bins at the back of the seats in front of you. The slanted flat seats are enclosed in cocoon-style hard shells, so the seats in front of you reclining do not affect your personal space.

One of our staff recently flew on this plane in Business class, and we were able to find a few pictures of the business cabin of the Asiana 772 for your reference. She recommend the bulk-head row as there is slightly more room in front of these seat.

Asiana's Boeing 777-200 Business class

Asiana's Boeing 777-200 Business class

Asiana's Boeing 777-200 Business class

As for the A333, it is configured in 2-2-2 layout. We would choose the middle two seats, as they have direct aisle access, and no one climbing over you. The bulk-head row is our top choice, but all seats should have recline up to about 170 degrees, and reportedly in a lay-flat bed design.