The same aircraft model can have distinct seating designs and arrangements or configurations. Giant aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing customize seat maps depending on the airline’s requirements.
Aircraft seating arrangements are specially classified into three major types: first-class, business class and economy class. These seats are usually arranged as single-aisle or twin-aisle in rows across the aircraft’s fuselage. Also, the categorization and overall configuration may vary with different airline companies.
Narrow-body and wide-body jets have distinct seating layouts and designs. Today we are focusing on the wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map and configurations. So, let’s get started.
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About Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is among the Boeing 787 family which also includes the B787-8 Dreamliner and B787-10 Dreamliner. Dreamliner jets are specially developed by the Boeing Company to offer excellent fuel efficiency and range flexibility to airline companies.
More Seats. More Range. Cargo Capability.
Lower operating costs, higher revenue potential and visionary design are the key attractions of 787 Dreamliners. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is capable of covering a total range of 7,565 nautical miles which is equivalent to 14,010 kilometres. Among three Dreamliner variants, 787-9 offers more range.
The 787-9 Dreamliner is powered by GEnx-1B Trent 1000 turbofan engines which are efficient enough to reduce fuel consumption and optimize performance.
The key features of 787-9 Dreamliner are:
- Higher Revenue Potential
- Visionary Design
- Lower Operating Costs
- Exceptional Fuel Efficiency
- Advanced Aerodynamics
- Modern Engine
- Advanced and Optimized Flight Deck
- Lower Emissions
We have discovered some basic details of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Now, let’s explore the seating capacity, seat map and seat configuration of various airlines.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map and Seat Capacity
The all-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner offers a maximum seating capacity of 296 on two-class configurations.
The seating capacity mentioned above is specified by The Boeing Company and it can change as per the load on the aircraft.
An aircraft seat map or seating arrangement (chart) is a pictorial representation of the seating arrangement inside a passenger airliner. This chart shows the seating types (first-class, business class, premium economy class and economy class), aircraft seating design, emergency exits, lavatories, galleys and overall interior layouts.
United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map
United Airlines operates more than 840 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. Among them, United owns 38 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, 12 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and 13 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
There are two versions of seating layout on United 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Both the layouts are displayed in the table below.
United B787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map (Version 1)
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH | WIDTH |
| United Polaris Business | 48 Flat Bed seats | 1-2-1 | 6’6″ (198 cm) sleeping space | 20.5 inches |
| United Premium Plus | 21 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 38 inches | 19 inches |
| United Economy Plus | 39 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 34 inches | 17.3 inches |
| United Economy | 149 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 31 inches | 17.3 inches |
| TOTAL | 257 |
The Version 1 Seat Layout offers four fare classes namely United Polaris Business, United Premium Plus, United Economy Plus and United Economy. 48 flat bed seats on Polaris Business are arranged in 1-2-1 configuration while 21 Recliner Seats on Premium Plus are in 2-3-2 configuration.
Likewise, 39 Economy Plus and 149 Economy seats are arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration. The major difference between these two is the seat pitch as Economy Plus offers 3 inches more.
United B787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map (Version 2)
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH | WIDTH |
| United Polaris Business | 48 Flat Bed seats | 2-2-2 | 6’6″ (198 cm) sleeping space | 20.6 inches |
| United Economy Plus | 88 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 35 inches | 17.3 inches |
| United Economy | 116 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 32 inches | 16.3-17.3 inches |
| TOTAL | 252 |
In contrast to the Version 1 Layout, this 2nd version is equipped with three fare classes only which are Polaris Business, Economy Plus and Economy. We can find 48 Flat Bed seats arranged with 2-2-2 configurations, 88 Economy Plus standard seats with 3-3-3 and 116 Economy standard seats with 3-3-3 configurations.
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Seat Map
American Airlines‘ fleet is the largest in the world consisting of 913 aircraft manufactured by Boeing and Airbus. At present, the airline operates 24 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and 22 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
AA Boeing 787-9 offers a total seating capacity of 285 with only one seating layout shown in the table below.
AA B787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| Business | 30 Flat Bed seats | 1-2-1 | 60-61 inches/77 inches | 21 inches |
| Premium Economy | 21 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 38 inches | 19 inches |
| Main Cabin Extra | 36 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 35 inches | 17.2 inches |
| Main Cabin | 198 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 31 inches | 16.2-17.2 inches |
| TOTAL | 285 |
AA B787-9 Dreamliner can carry 285 passengers with three-class configurations. Business Class accommodates 30 flat bed seats with a 1-2-1 configuration whereas 21 Recliner Seats on Premium Economy are arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration.
Main Cabin Extra offers 4 inches more seat pitch than Main Cabin and holds 36 standard seats in a 3-3-3 configuration. 198 Main Cain seats are also available in a 3-3-3 configuration.
British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom. It operates more than 250 aircraft consisting of narrow-body Airbus and wide-body Boeing aircraft. BA owns all variants of 787 Dreamliner including 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner.
At present, BA operates with 18 B787-9 Dreamliner, 12 B787-8 Dreamliner and 1 B787-10 Dreamliner. The total seating capacity of the 787-9 Dreamliner is 216.
The seat map and configuration are illustrated in the table below.
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| First | 8 Open Suites | 1-2-1 | 73/73 inches | 22 inches |
| Club World | 42 Flat Bed Seats | 2-3-2 | 72/72 inches | 20 inches |
| World Traveller Plus | 39 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 38 inches | 18.5 inches |
| World Traveller | 127 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 31 inches | 17.5 inches |
| TOTAL | 216 |
BA offers four fare classes on its 787-9 fleet; First, Club World, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller. There are 8 open suites arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration in the First Class, 42 Flat Bed Seats in a 2-3-2 configuration in the Club World, 39 Recliner Seats in a 2-3-2 configuration in the World Traveller Plus and the remaining 127 World Traveller Seats in a 3-3-3 configuration.
Etihad Boeing 787-9 Seat Map
Etihad Airways operates a total of 194 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus company. Talking about the Dreamliner family, Etihad operates both the 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner. At present, the airline has 30 B787-9 and 9 B787-10 Dreamliner.
There are two different layouts for seating on Etihad Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which are shown in the table below.
Etihad 787-9 Seating Layout 1
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| First | 8 Closed Suites | 1-2-1 | 80/80 inches | 26 inches |
| Business | 42 Flat Bed Seats | 2-4-2 | 73/73 inches | 22 inches |
| Economy | 195 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 31-32 inches | 17.2 inches |
| TOTAL | 245 |
The seating layout 1 offers three fare classes; First, Business and Economy Class. First Class is equipped with 8 Closed suites with a 1-2-1 configuration while the 42 flat bed seats in the Business Class are arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration. On the other hand, the remaining 195 standard seats in the Economy class are configured in a 3-3-3 configuration.
Etihad 787-9 Seating Layout 2
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| Business | 28 Flat Bed Seats | 2-4-2 | 73/73 inches | 22 inches |
| Economy | 271 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 31-32 inches | 17.2 inches |
| TOTAL | 299 |
The seating layout 2 offers only two fare classes; Business and Economy Class. Business Class is equipped with 28 Flat Bed seats with a 2-4-2 configuration while the 271 standard seats in the Economy Class are arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration.
Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map
Air Canada is the flag carrier and the largest airline in Canada in terms of fleet size and passengers served. The airline operates aircraft manufactured by Boeing and Airbus.
At present, Air Canada owns 29 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 8 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The seat map and configuration of the 787-9 are displayed in the table below.
Air Canada 787-9 Seating Layout
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH | WIDTH |
| Business | 30 Flat Bed Seats | 1-2-1 | 80 inches | 21 inches |
| Premium Economy | 21 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 38 inches | 19 inches |
| Economy | 247 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 30-34 inches | 17 inches |
| TOTAL | 298 |
The seating layout of Air Canada B787-9 offers three fare classes; Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class. Business Class is equipped with 30 Flat Bed Seats with a 1-2-1 configuration while the 21 Recliner seats in the Premium Economy Class are arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration. On the other hand, the remaining 247 standard seats in the Economy class are configured in a 3-3-3 configuration.
Qantas Boeing 787-9 Seat Map
Qantas Airways is the flag carrier of Australia and operates more than 120 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing Company. The airline operates only one variant of the 787 family which is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
A total of 11 B787-9 Dreamliner are operated by Qantas Airways.
Qantas 787-9 Seating Layout
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| Business | 42 Flat Bed Seats | 1-2-1 | 46/80 inches | 23-24 inches |
| Premium Economy | 28 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 38 inches | 20.5 inches |
| Economy | 166 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 32 inches | 17.2 inches |
| TOTAL | 236 |
The seating layout of Qantas B787-9 offers three fare classes; Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class. Business Class is equipped with 42 Flat Bed Seats with a 1-2-1 configuration while the 28 Recliner seats in the Premium Economy Class are arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration. On the other hand, the remaining 166 standard seats in the Economy class are configured in a 3-3-3 configuration.
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Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 Seat Map
Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier of Turkey and is known as the largest carrier in terms of passenger destinations covered. The airline flies to 315 destinations worldwide with over 320 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing.
Turkish operates 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The seat map with configuration is illustrated in the table below.
Turkish 787-9 Seating Layout
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| Business | 30 Flat Bed Seats | 2-4-2 | 43-44/76 inches | 20.1 inches |
| Economy | 270 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 30 inches | 17 inches |
| TOTAL | 300 |
Turkish Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner offers a total seating capacity of 300 available in two fare classes; Business and Economy. We can find 30 flat bed seats in the Business Class arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration and 270 standard seats in the Economy Class arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration.
ANA Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is one of the major airlines in Japan that operates flights to domestic as well as international destinations. ANA currently operates with 214 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing Company.
ANA owns all three variants of the Boeing 787 family; 36 Boeing 787-8, 39 Boeing 787-9 and 2 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
The seat map and configuration are available in two layouts as shown in the table below.
ANA 787-9 Seating Layout 1
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| Business | 40 Flat Bed Seats | 1-2-1 | 62 inches | 21 inches |
| Premium Economy | 14 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 38 inches | 19.3 inches |
| Economy | 192 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 34 inches | 17.3 inches |
| TOTAL | 246 |
ANA 787-9 Seat Layout 1 offers a total seating capacity of 246 available in 3 fare classes. Business Class features 40 flat bed seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, Premium Economy accommodates 14 Recliner Seats in a 2-3-2 configuration and 192 standard seats equipped in the Economy class in a 3-3-3 configuration.
ANA 787-9 Seating Layout 2
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| Business | 48 Flat Bed Seats | 1-2-1 | 62 inches | 21 inches |
| Premium Economy | 21 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 38 inches | 19.3 inches |
| Economy | 146 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 34 inches | 17.3 inches |
| TOTAL | 215 |
ANA 787-9 Seat Layout 1 offers a total seating capacity of 215 available in 3 fare classes. Business Class features 48 flat bed seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, Premium Economy accommodates 21 Recliner Seats in a 2-3-2 configuration and 146 standard seats are equipped in the Economy class in a 3-3-3 configuration.
WestJet Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map
WestJet is the second-largest Canadian Airline company after Air Canada that operates with a total of 105 aircraft manufactured by the Boeing Company. Talking about B787 Dreamliner, WestJet operates 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
WestJet 787-9 Dreamliner offers a maximum seating capacity of 320 available in three fare classes.
WestJet 787-9 Seating Layout
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH | WIDTH |
| Business | 16 Flat Bed Seats | 1-2-1 | 46 inches | 21 inches |
| Premium | 28 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 38 inches | 19 inches |
| Economy | 276 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 31-35 inches | 17.5 inches |
| TOTAL | 320 |
WestJet 787-9 offers a total seating capacity of 320 available in 3 fare classes. Business Class features 16 flat bed seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, Premium Economy accommodates 28 Recliner Seats in a 2-3-2 configuration and 276 standard seats are equipped in the Economy class in a 3-3-3 configuration.
Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Seat Map
Air New Zealand is the national flag carrier of New Zealand and operates flights to various domestic and international flights with 98 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing.
At present, Air New Zealand operates 14 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with an average age of 5.6 years.
The seat map and configuration are available in two versions as depicted in the tables below.
Air New Zealand 787-9 Seating Layout (Version 1)
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| Business Premier | 18 Flat Bed Seats | 1-1-1 | 79-80/79.5 inches | 22 inches |
| Premium Economy | 21 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 41 inches | 19 inches |
| Economy | 263 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 31-32 inches | 17.2 inches |
| TOTAL | 302 |
The 787-9 Seat Layout 1 offers a total seating capacity of 302 in three different fare classes. The Business Premier class is equipped with 18 Flat Bed Seats arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration whereas 21 Recliner Seats in the Premium Economy are configured in a 2-3-2 configuration. The remaining 263 Economy Standard seats are arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration.
Air New Zealand 787-9 Seating Layout (Version 2)
| FARE CLASSES | SEATING CAPACITY | CONFIGURATION | PITCH/BED LENGTH | WIDTH |
| Business Premier | 27 Flat Bed Seats | 1-1-1 | 79-80/79.5 inches | 22 inches |
| Premium Economy | 33 Recliner Seats | 2-3-2 | 41-42 inches | 19 inches |
| Economy | 215 Standard Seats | 3-3-3 | 31-33 inches | 17.2 inches |
| TOTAL | 275 |
The 787-9 Seat Layout 1 offers a total seating capacity of 275 in three different fare classes. The Business Premier class is equipped with 27 Flat Bed Seats arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration whereas 33 Recliner Seats in the Premium Economy are configured in a 2-3-2 configuration. The remaining 215 Economy Standard seats are arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration.
Conclusion
We explored the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat map of various airlines in this article with configuration, seat width, pitch, bed length and much more.
Let’s conclude with some key points listed below.
Boeing 787 has three variants; B787-8, B787-9 and B787-10 Dreamliner.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner can accommodate up to 320 passengers in standard three-class configurations.
The seat map and configurations vary according to the airline’s requirements and configurations.
Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the seating arrangement on a Boeing 787?
The seating arrangement on a Boeing 787 is designed in three-class configurations. The fare classes and seating capacity may differ from airline to airline.
Is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner comfortable?
Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft have been introduced by the Boeing Company to offer enhanced comfort and unreliable performance. Besides, the 787-9 Dreamliner is specially designed to perform exceptionally well on longer routes. So, you can expect better comfort.
