Saudia 777-300ER

Saudia's First Class on the 777-300ER is a one-two-one layout with direct aisle access at every seat. Whether individual positions have enclosed suite doors depends on the specific seat generation fitted to that aircraft. For the most current product details, it is worth checking Saudia's official site, as cabin configurations can be updated independently of the airframe.

Economy runs three-three-three in nine-abreast configuration on the 777-300ER — a relatively standard arrangement for this aircraft type. The 777's wide fuselage gives seats a reasonable width. The outer triples are the most comfortable choice; middle seats in the centre triple are the hardest to endure on a long sector. Saudia's Economy service quality has improved in recent years, though the seat hardware is the bigger differentiator for long-haul comfort.

Window seats in the outer triples are a solid choice for solo Economy travellers — you have one neighbour rather than two and a fuselage wall to lean against. The only downside is that reaching the aisle requires asking the companion in the aisle seat to move. If you move around frequently in flight, the aisle seat of the outer triple gives nearly the same single-neighbour benefit with easy corridor access.