Airbus A330-300
Trade-off rows: 5, 9 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 42 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Philippine Airlines flies the Airbus A330-300 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 42 on this version — if your row is above 42, you're on the 309-seat (18J · 24W · 267Y) version or 363-seat (18J · 345Y) version instead.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 309 seats · 18J / 291Y / 291Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
309 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 60" | 20" | 18 |
| Economy | 34" | 17" | 291 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 18 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 1-3), Thompson Vantage XL, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 60" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 291 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 5-42), 34" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 5, 9 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 5, 9 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 42 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
The same seat on other airlines
Thompson Vantage XL also flies with Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Mauritius, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Qantas and South African Airways.
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 3 and 5: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 7 and 9: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 42: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Airbus A330-300 on other airlines
Philippine Airlines's Airbus A330-300 seats 309 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 60 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 34 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
Philippine Airlines uses this Airbus A330-300 page for 18J / 291Y / 291Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 18J / 291Y / 291Y
- 309 seats as drawn
- 18 Business, 291 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against Philippine Airlines's published configuration; seat positions within partial rows are approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (18J + 291Y = 309 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 18J + 291Y = 309
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300 have?
- This Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300 configuration (18J / 291Y / 291Y) has 309 seats: 18 Business, 291 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5, 9 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 42 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 5, 9 trade extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300 have?
- Thompson Vantage XL — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 60" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 34" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-16.