Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 15, 25, 37, 38. Watch rows: 8, 15, 25, 34, 35, 36, 37, 49, 50, 51, 52 because of business last row, door intrusion, lavatories, no under-seat storage, and missing or misaligned windows.
- 15 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 25 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Air India's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 296 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 44 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Air India flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
299 seats30J · 21W · 248Y
296 seats30J · 28W · 238YViewing
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Verified configuration · 296 seats · 30J / 28W / 238Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
296 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 44" | 21" | 30 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 19" | 28 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 238 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 30 seats in a 1-4-1 layout (rows 1-8), stelia symphony (ex-vistara), staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 44" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 28 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 15-18), 38" pitch, 19" wide.
- Economy: 238 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 25-52), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 15 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 25 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 8 — Business last row: solo throne seats AK only (no center)
- 36 — Mid-cabin door zone: rows 36-37 lose seats (36 HJK, 37 BCDEGHJ)
- 52 — Last row: center-only DEG; rear galley and lavatories behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 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, between rows 8 and 15: 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 18 and 25: 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, behind row 52: 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 India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business reviews
30 seats · Stelia Symphony (ex-Vistara) · 44" pitch · 21" width
Cabin reviews
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Variant identity
Air India uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 30J / 28W / 238Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 30J / 28W / 238Y
- 296 seats as drawn
- 30 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A | Premium 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 |
| 15C | 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, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 15D | 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, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 15E | 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, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 15G | 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, bassinet can be fitted here, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 15H, 15K | 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 |
| 18C, 18D, 18E, 18G, 18H | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 25A, 25B, 25J, 25K | 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 |
| 25C, 25H | 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, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 25D, 25G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 25E | 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) |
| 26D, 26G | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34A, 34B, 34C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 34D, 34E, 34G, 34H | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E, 35G, 35H, 35J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 35K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 36H, 36J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 36K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 37B, 37C, 37H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 37D, 37G | 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 |
| 37E | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and right beside a lavatory |
| 37J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 38A, 38K | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 49A, 49K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 50A, 50B, 50C, 50H, 50J, 50K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 50D, 50G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51G, 51H, 51J, 51K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 51E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 52D, 52E, 52G | 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 B
- Validated seats
- 296
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air India Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Air India Boeing 787-9 configuration (30J / 28W / 238Y) has 296 seats: 30 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 238 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air India Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 15 (premium economy bulkhead row); 25 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air India Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 8; 36; 52 — 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 India Boeing 787-9 have?
- Stelia Symphony (ex-Vistara) — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the Air India Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 44" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Air India Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Air India Boeing 787-9 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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