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British Airways Boeing 787-9 (789) seat map

Boeing 787-9 (789)

Current layout

The quick answer

This British Airways Boeing 787-9 (789) layout has 216 seats across 4 cabins. Recommended: 16A — More legroom. Check 43C: Recline may be limited.

Identify it by 216 seats across 4 cabins, with row 44 as the last numbered row.

Updated July 2026
seats
216
cabins
4
Last row
44

Best seats

Best supported seat choices

  1. 16ABest for legroom

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  2. 16KBest for legroom

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  3. 1ABest for legroom

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail

Seats to avoid

Seats and rows to check carefully

  1. 43CAvoid if possible

    Cabin position

    Keep in mind: Recline may be limitedGood supporting detail
  2. 43HAvoid if possible

    Cabin position

    Keep in mind: Recline may be limitedGood supporting detail
  3. 44EAvoid if possible

    Cabin position

    Keep in mind: Recline may be limitedGood supporting detail

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Cabin specifications

Business

seats
42
First row
6
Last row
13

Economy

seats
127
First row
30
Last row
44

First

seats
8
First row
1
Last row
2

Premium economy

seats
39
First row
16
Last row
21

FAQ

Boeing 787-9 (789) seat map

How can I identify this layout?

Identify it by 216 seats across 4 cabins, with row 44 as the last numbered row.

How are the best seats chosen?

A recommendation appears only when the exact seat has a supported advantage. Cautions require a concrete drawback.

Can the operating aircraft change?

Airlines can substitute aircraft. Check the seat count and cabin layout again when check-in opens.