Royal Brunei Airlines vs Sichuan Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Royal Brunei Airlines | Sichuan Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on 787 | Business Class Lie-Flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 22 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | None | None |
| IATA | BI | 3U |
| Hubs | Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) | Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) |
Royal Brunei Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern 787 product with spacious lie-flat seats
- + Calm and attentive service
- + Dry airline but generous soft product
- − No alcohol served (dry airline)
- − Very small route network
- − Limited lounge options at outstations
Sichuan Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern A350 fleet
- + Growing international network
- + Competitive Chinese pricing
- − Limited brand awareness outside China
- − Variable product quality
- − Language barriers
The verdict
Both Royal Brunei Airlines and Sichuan Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Royal Brunei Airlines offers Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on 787 while Sichuan Airlines features Business Class Lie-Flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.