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Is 777-300ER a good plane?

Unsurpassed Reliability. The 777-300ER is the most reliable twin aisle flying today. It has the highest schedule reliability of any twin aisle airplane at 99.5 percent – the airplane is on time, nearly all the time.



The Boeing 777-300ER is widely considered one of the most successful and "best" wide-body aircraft ever built, both from a technical and passenger perspective. Known as the "workhorse" of long-haul travel, it has an exceptional safety record and a dispatch reliability rate of nearly 99.5%, meaning it rarely suffers from mechanical delays. For passengers, it is often favored because its wider fuselage allows for more spacious seating compared to the 787 Dreamliner or A350 when configured in an 8 or 9-abreast layout, though many airlines have unfortunately moved to a narrower 10-abreast "high density" configuration in Economy. It features massive GE90 engines—the most powerful in the world for years—which provide a sense of stability and power during takeoff. While it lacks some of the ultra-modern "jet lag-reducing" features of the 787 (like higher humidity and lower cabin altitude), it remains a favorite for its proven reliability and the sheer "heft" and smooth ride it offers on 12-to-15-hour transoceanic flights.

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As it is a twinjet, the aircraft is more economical to operate than some larger quadjets, like the Airbus A380 or the Boeing 747. The 777-300ER, despite being powered by only two engines, does not necessarily sacrifice capacity. Air Canada, for example, fits as many as 450 passengers onboard some of its 777-300ERs.

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In May 2004 Boeing delivered the first 777-300ER, which carries 386 passengers with a range of 7,825 nautical miles (14,490 km).

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Row 16 offers the best legroom due to being situated at the front by the exit, but passengers should be aware of its lack of windows. Economy class on American's 777-300ERs spans from row 20 to row 44.

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Rows 5 to 10 offer the best views as they are unobstructed by the plane's wings, while passengers should note that rows 11 and 13 have one window fewer.

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Extra space without flatbeds Row 16 offers the best legroom due to being situated at the front by the exit, but passengers should be aware of its lack of windows. Economy class on American's 777-300ERs spans from row 20 to row 44.

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We have made it clear that the Boeing 777 can actually fly with one engine without much trouble. Whether it is fuel starvation, the fan blades, or any mechanical failure causing the engine to fail, if any of the jet engines fail, the remaining engine can help the plane fly safely.

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The Boeing 777-200LR holds the world record for the longest non-stop flight without refueling with a flight distance of 11,664 nautical miles (21,601.7 km). The 777-300ER, which is the most popular variant, has a range of 14,490 kilometers (7,825 nautical miles).

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The Boeing 777 is the best-selling long-haul carrier in the history of aviation. It has an exceptional life-span of 30 years, but what's the secret behind this record-breaking longevity? In this film, a 777 is taken apart, inspected, and entirely refurbished.

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The Boeing 777 is larger than the 787 and thus can carry more passengers. Even comparing the largest 787-10 to the 777-200ER puts it ahead only by 17 seats while shedding significant range. The 777-300ER leads the Dreamliners with 396 seats and almost the same range as the 787-9.

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B777-300ER (new 212 seats) These wide seats all come with a door and boast direct aisle access, alternating between forward- and rear-facing rows to provide the highest level of privacy and comfort available in Business Class.

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'Comfort gets you access to the Preferred seats for free which is such things as upper A380 deck (and boy would I pay for that on the above routing) and also slots like the bulkhead/exit row extra legroom seating' I too would pay extra to sit on the UD of a 380. Myrm makes very good points, all worth a bit of thought.

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