Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 12, 18, 31. Watch rows: 12, 18, 29, 30, 31, 40, 41, 42 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
- 12 — Premium Economy bulkhead: extra legroom, bassinet positions
- 18 — Economy bulkhead: extra legroom, bassinet positions
- 31 — Center bulkhead row behind door 3 lavatories: extra legroom
Air Canada's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seats 255 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Premium economy offers 38 inches of pitch.
Seat map
Signature Class
Premium Economy
Economy
Good seat
Watch out
Avoid
Verified layout · 255 seats · 20J / 21W / 214Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
255 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Class | 78" | 21" | 20 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 19.5" | 21 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.1" | 214 |
Cabin guide
- Signature Class: 20 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-5), collins super diamond, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access, 78" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 21 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 12-14), 38" pitch, 19.5" wide.
- Economy: 214 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 18-42), 31" pitch, 17.1" wide.
Best seats
- 12 — Premium Economy bulkhead: extra legroom, bassinet positions
- 18 — Economy bulkhead: extra legroom, bassinet positions
- 31 — Center bulkhead row behind door 3 lavatories: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 30 — DEG center not fitted; door 3 lavatories directly behind center
- 41 — Rear taper row (2-3-2): lavatories behind sides
- 42 — Last row (DEG center only): lavatories beside, galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 5 and 12: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, between rows 30 and 31: 2 lavatories and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 42: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Photos and reviews
Air Canada Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Air Canada Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Air Canada Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Signature photos and reviews
20 seats · Collins Super Diamond · 78" pitch · 21" width
Seat photos
Cabin reviews
- Air Canada 787-9 Business Class review
Jettoajet · Same product match
Air Canada 787 business-class review; shown for selected Signature/Business seats.
Air Canada Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Premium Economy photos and reviews
21 seats · 38" pitch · 19.5" width
Seat photos
Cabin reviews
- Air Canada 787-9 Premium Economy review
Live and Let's Fly · Matthew Klint · Same product match
Air Canada 787 Premium Economy review; shown for selected Premium Economy seats.
- Air Canada Premium Economy review
The Points Guy · Similar cabin match
Air Canada Premium Economy review; mapped broadly as similar-cabin context across long-haul layouts with Premium Economy.
Variant identity
Air Canada uses this Boeing 787-8 page for 20J / 21W / 214Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 20J / 21W / 214Y
- 255 seats as drawn
- 20 Signature Class, 21 Premium Economy, 214 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A, 12C, 12H, 12K | Premium Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 12D, 12G | Premium Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 12E | Premium Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and bassinet can be fitted here |
| 14D, 14E, 14G | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 18A, 18B, 18J, 18K | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 18C, 18H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 18D, 18G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 18E | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and bassinet can be fitted here |
| 19E | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 28C, 28D, 28E, 28G, 28H | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 29A, 29J, 29K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29G, 29H | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 30A, 30B, 30C, 30H, 30J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 30K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A, 31K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 31B, 31J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 31C, 31H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31D, 31G | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 31E | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and right beside a lavatory |
| 40A, 40B, 40C, 40H, 40J, 40K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 40D, 40G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 41A, 41C, 41D, 41G, 41H, 41K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 41E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 42D, 42E, 42G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 255
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 have?
- This Air Canada Boeing 787-8 configuration (20J / 21W / 214Y) has 255 seats: 20 Signature Class, 21 Premium Economy, 214 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 12 (premium economy bulkhead); 18 (economy bulkhead); 31 (center bulkhead row behind door 3 lavatories).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 30; 41; 42 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 have?
- Collins Super Diamond — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air Canada Boeing 787-8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Signature Class 78" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19.5" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.1" wide.
- Does the Air Canada Boeing 787-8 have premium economy?
- Yes - 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Air Canada Boeing 787-8 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.
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