Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 21, 31, 43, 44. Watch rows: 8, 21, 31, 41, 42, 43, 44, 59 because of business last row, door intrusion, lavatories, no under-seat storage, and galley noise.
- 21 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Air India's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 299 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 · 248YViewing
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Business
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Economy
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Avoid
Verified configuration · 299 seats · 30J / 21W / 248Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
299 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 44" | 21" | 30 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 19" | 21 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 248 |
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: 21 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 21-23), 38" pitch, 19" wide.
- Economy: 248 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 31-59), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 21 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 31 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 8 — Business last row: solo throne seats AK only (no center)
- 43 — Mid-cabin door zone: center DEG block absent (ABCHJK only)
- 59 — 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 21: 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 23 and 31: 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 59: 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 / 21W / 248Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 30J / 21W / 248Y
- 299 seats as drawn
- 30 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21A, 21H, 21K | 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 |
| 21C | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 21D, 21G | 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 near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 21E | 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 near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 23C, 23D, 23E, 23G, 23H | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 31A, 31B, 31J, 31K | 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 |
| 31C, 31H | 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) |
| 31D, 31G | 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) |
| 31E | 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) |
| 32D, 32G | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 41A, 41B, 41C, 41D, 41G, 41H, 41J, 41K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 41E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 42A, 42B, 42C, 42D, 42E, 42G, 42H, 42J, 42K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 43A, 43K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 43B, 43J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 43C, 43H | 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 |
| 44B, 44C, 44H, 44J | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 44D, 44G | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 44E | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 45D, 45G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45E | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 59D, 59E, 59G | Economy | Avoid | near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
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
- 299
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air India Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Air India Boeing 787-9 configuration (30J / 21W / 248Y) has 299 seats: 30 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 248 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air India Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 21 (premium economy bulkhead row); 31 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air India Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 8; 43; 59 — 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 - 21 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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