How do I see a live seat map for the Boeing 787-9?

Search ExpertFlyer's live seat maps with your airline, flight number, and departure date. You'll see the seat map for that exact flight, including which seats are occupied or blocked. ExpertFlyer will notify you when one opens up. See how Seat Alerts work.

Does every airline use the same Boeing 787-9 configuration?

No. Each airline chooses its own cabins, seats, and spacing, and some fly more than one version of the Boeing 787-9. Check your airline's seat map above, then check your flight's live seat map to see which seats are occupied or blocked on your flight.

Can I set a Seat Alert for a specific seat on the Boeing 787-9?

Yes. Seat Alerts watch seats that are occupied or blocked and notify you when they open up. You can target a specific seat number, a window or aisle seat, an exit row, or two seats together on your Boeing 787-9 flight. Learn how to set up a Seat Alert.

What cabins are usually on the Boeing 787-9?

Most airlines on this page fly the Boeing 787-9 with business class, premium economy and economy class. British Airways also has first class, and Qatar Airways has no premium economy.

Boeing 787-9 Aircraft Configurations

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Overview

The Boeing 787-9 is a twin-aisle jet with 215–311 seats depending on the airline. Airlines fly it on long-haul routes. Each airline fits it out differently, so the same plane can have different cabins and seat counts.

Configuration by cabin

Boeing 787-9 seat layouts by airline
Airline	Total seats	First	Business	Premium Economy	Economy
American Airlines	Total seats244–285	FirstN/A	Business30–51 seats	Premium Economy21–32 seats	Economy161–234 seats
United	Total seats222–257	FirstN/A	Business48–64 seats	Premium Economy21–35 seats	Economy123–188 seats
El Al	Total seats271–293	FirstN/A	Business30–32 seats	Premium Economy34–35 seats	Economy204–229 seats
British Airways	Total seats215–216	First8 seats	Business38–42 seats	Premium Economy39 seats	Economy127–130 seats
Qatar Airways	Total seats311	FirstN/A	Business30 seats	Premium EconomyN/A	Economy281 seats

Configuration by Top Airlines

ExpertFlyer shows you how each top airline configures its cabins, so you can compare seats before you book. Every seat map is built from real aircraft layouts and rated seat by seat, highlighting the best seats and the ones to avoid.

Layouts run window to window, so you can see how each cabin is arranged at a glance. In business class, a 1-2-1 layout means one seat at each window and two together in the middle.

Every cabin comes with the specs that shape comfort:

Pitch: the distance in inches from a point on your seat to the same point on the seat in front, a rough guide to legroom.
Width: the space between the armrests.
Recline: how far the seatback tilts back, in inches. For flat-bed seats it's shown in degrees, with 180° meaning fully flat.

American Airlines

The American Airlines Boeing 787-9 has three cabins: business, premium economy and economy. Every business class seat has direct aisle access. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, mainly differing in how many business class seats each has. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.

Business
30 seats · Rows 1–8
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
46"
Width
20.2"
Recline
180°
Premium Economy
21 seats · Rows 9–11
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
19"
Recline
6"
Economy
234 seats · Rows 12–39
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"–34"
Width
17.1"
Recline
5"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	30Rows 1–8	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	46"	20.2"	180°
Premium Economy	21Rows 9–11	2-3-2	38"	19"	6"
Economy	234Rows 12–39	3-3-3	31"–34"	17.1"	5"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the American Airlines Boeing 787-9 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

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United

The United Boeing 787-9 has three cabins: business, premium economy and economy. Every business class seat has direct aisle access. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, mainly differing in how many business class seats each has. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.

Business
48 seats · Rows 1–12
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
Not published
Width
20"
Recline
180°
Premium Economy
21 seats · Rows 20–22
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
18.7"
Recline
6"
Economy
188 seats · Rows 30–57
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"
Width
17.1"
Recline
3"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	48Rows 1–12	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	Not published	20"	180°
Premium Economy	21Rows 20–22	2-3-2	38"	18.7"	6"
Economy	188Rows 30–57	3-3-3	31"	17.1"	3"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the United Boeing 787-9 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

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El Al

The El Al Boeing 787-9 has three cabins: business, premium economy and economy. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, and business class and premium economy seats are arranged differently. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on. Most of its fleet flies the version shown first. One aircraft still has the cabins from its previous operator.

Business
32 seats · Rows 1–8
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
42"
Width
20.5"
Recline
180°
Premium Economy
35 seats · Rows 10–14
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
18.7"
Recline
8"
Economy
204 seats · Rows 21–50
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"
Width
17.1"
Recline
5"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	32Rows 1–8	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	42"	20.5"	180°
Premium Economy	35Rows 10–14	2-3-2	38"	18.7"	8"
Economy	204Rows 21–50	3-3-3	31"	17.1"	5"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the El Al Boeing 787-9 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore El Al seat maps

British Airways

The British Airways Boeing 787-9 has four cabins: first, business, premium economy and economy. Every first class seat has direct aisle access. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, and business class seats are arranged differently. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on. It is the only airline on this page with first class on the 787-9.

First
8 seats · Rows 1–2
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
74"
Width
22"
Recline
180°
Business
42 seats · Rows 6–13
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
75"
Width
20"
Recline
180°
Premium Economy
39 seats · Rows 16–21
Layout
2-3-2
Pitch
38"
Width
18.7"
Recline
10"
Economy
127 seats · Rows 30–44
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"
Width
17.1"
Recline
5"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
First	8Rows 1–2	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	74"	22"	180°
Business	42Rows 6–13	2-3-2	75"	20"	180°
Premium Economy	39Rows 16–21	2-3-2	38"	18.7"	10"
Economy	127Rows 30–44	3-3-3	31"	17.1"	5"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the British Airways Boeing 787-9 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

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Qatar Airways

The Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 has two cabins: business and economy. Every business class seat has direct aisle access. It fits the most seats of any airline on this page.

311 seats

Business
30 seats · Rows 1–8
Layout
1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
Pitch
42"
Width
21"
Recline
180°
Economy
281 seats · Rows 10–43
Layout
3-3-3
Pitch
31"
Width
17.1"
Recline
6"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	30Rows 1–8	1-2-1, every seat on an aisle	42"	21"	180°
Economy	281Rows 10–43	3-3-3	31"	17.1"	6"

Every seat on an aisle.

Not every seat on the Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Qatar Airways seat maps

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