Embraer E190
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 5. Watch rows: 1, 5, 26 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 5 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Air Canada's Embraer E190 seats 97 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 38 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Seat map
Business
Economy
Extra legroom
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Verified configuration · 97 seats · 9J / 88Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
97 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 38" | 21" | 9 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 88 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 9 seats in a 1-2 layout (rows 1-3), 38" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 88 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 5-26), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 5 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 5 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 26 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
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 3 and 5: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 26: 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.
Variant identity
Air Canada uses this Embraer E190 page for 9J / 88Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 9J / 88Y
- 97 seats as drawn
- 9 Business, 88 Economy
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-16. 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
- Published cabin counts + standard cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier B
- Validated seats
- 97
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air Canada Embraer E190 have?
- This Air Canada Embraer E190 configuration (9J / 88Y) has 97 seats: 9 Business, 88 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air Canada Embraer E190?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air Canada Embraer E190?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 5; 26 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air Canada Embraer E190?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 38" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the Air Canada Embraer E190 have premium economy?
- No, this Embraer E190 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Air Canada Embraer E190 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 2026-06-16.
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