United · Boeing 787

United Boeing 787-8 (788) Layout 2 seat map

Boeing 787-8 (788)

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Source observed
Jul 26, 2026
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The quick answer

This United Boeing 787-8 (788) layout has 243 seats across 3 cabins. Recommended: 1A — Window position. Check 49A: No window or a misaligned window.

Identify it by 243 seats across 3 cabins, with row 53 as the last numbered row.

seats
243
cabins
3
Last row
53

Best seats

Best supported seat choices

  1. 1ABest window choice

    Window position · Direct aisle access

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  2. 1LBest window choice

    Window position · Direct aisle access

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  3. 31ABest 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. 49AAvoid if possible

    Window position · More privacy

    Keep in mind: No window or a misaligned windowGood supporting detail
  2. 49LAvoid if possible

    Window position · More privacy

    Keep in mind: No window or a misaligned windowGood supporting detail
  3. 30BAvoid if possible

    Cabin position

    Keep in mind: Seat width may be reducedGood supporting detail

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Cabin specifications

Business

seats
28
First row
1
Last row
7

Economy

seats
194
First row
30
Last row
53

Premium economy

seats
21
First row
20
Last row
22

Every row, at a glance

Seat numbers and assessed exceptions in this layout. Select a seat number to locate it on the map.

United Boeing 787-8 (788) Layout 2 seat map — Full seat map; 243 Seats
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Cabin layout and seat numbers. The image uses the same layout as the interactive map.

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Main deck
RowSeatsSeat notes
1Business
Bulkhead: 1A, 1D, 1F, 1L

1A: Best window choice — Window position · Direct aisle access · More privacy · More aisle traffic exposure

1L: Best window choice — Window position · Direct aisle access · More privacy · More aisle traffic exposure

2Business
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3Business
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4Business
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5Business
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6Business
Bulkhead: 6A, 6D, 6F, 6L
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7Business
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20Premium economy
Bulkhead: 20A, 20C, 20D, 20E, 20F, 20J, 20L
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21Premium economy
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22Premium economy
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30Economy
Bulkhead: 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E, 30F, 30J, 30K, 30L

30B: Avoid if possible — Seat width may be reduced · Near a bassinet position

31Economy

31A: Best for legroom — More legroom · Window position · More privacy · More aisle traffic exposure

32Economy
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33Economy
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34Economy
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35Economy
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36Economy
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37Economy
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38Economy
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39Economy
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40Economy
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42Economy
Exit row: 42A, 42B, 42C, 42J, 42K, 42LBulkhead: 42D, 42E, 42F
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43Economy
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44Economy
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45Economy
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46Economy
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47Economy
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48Economy
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49Economy

49A: Avoid if possible — Window position · More privacy · No window or a misaligned window · Possible obstruction

49L: Avoid if possible — Window position · More privacy · No window or a misaligned window · Possible obstruction

50Economy
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51Economy
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52Economy
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53Economy
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FAQ

Boeing 787-8 (788) seat map

How can I identify this layout?

Identify it by 243 seats across 3 cabins, with row 53 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.