Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 5, 15, 31. Watch rows: 11, 15, 29, 31, 42, 43, 44, 45 because of lavatories, galley noise, no under-seat storage, and missing or misaligned windows.
- 5 — Business bulkhead: first row of Studio cabin
- 15 — Economy bulkhead: extra legroom, bassinet positions, no underseat storage
- 31 — Bulkhead behind mid-cabin galley/lavatory strip: extra legroom
Etihad Airways's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 290 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 73 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Etihad Airways flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 4 layouts — pick yours
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Business Studio
Economy Smart
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Verified layout · 290 seats · 28J / 262Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
290 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studio | 73" | 22" | 28 |
| Economy Smart | 31" | 17" | 262 |
Cabin guide
- Business Studio: 28 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 5-11), etihad, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access, 73" pitch, 22" wide.
- Economy Smart: 262 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 15-45), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 5 — Business bulkhead: first row of Studio cabin
- 15 — Economy bulkhead: extra legroom, bassinet positions, no underseat storage
- 31 — Bulkhead behind mid-cabin galley/lavatory strip: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 29 — Backs onto mid-cabin galley and lavatories: noise and queuing
- 45 — Last row (reduced sides): lavatories and galley behind, no recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 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, between rows 11 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 29 and 31: 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, behind row 45: 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
Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Etihad Airways 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.
Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business Studio reviews
28 seats · Etihad · 73" pitch · 22" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Etihad's 787-9 in Business Class
The Points Guy · The Points Guy · Same product match
Etihad 787-9 Business Studio (staggered 1-2-1). Verified 200, on-topic (AUH-KUL on 5-day-old aircraft).
Variant identity
Etihad Airways uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 28J / 262Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 28J / 262Y
- 290 seats as drawn
- 28 Business Studio, 262 Economy Smart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11E, 11F | Business Studio | Avoid | bassinet can be fitted here, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 15A, 15E, 15K | Economy Smart | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 15B, 15D, 15G, 15J | Economy Smart | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 15C, 15H | Economy Smart | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 28C, 28D, 28E, 28G | Economy Smart | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 29A, 29J | Economy Smart | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29G, 29H | Economy Smart | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 31D, 31G | Economy Smart | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead 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 |
| 31E | Economy Smart | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 42A, 42K | Economy Smart | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 43A, 43B, 43C, 43H, 43J, 43K | Economy Smart | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44A, 44C, 44H, 44K | Economy Smart | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44D, 44E, 44G | Economy Smart | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45D, 45G | Economy Smart | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 45E | Economy Smart | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
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
- 290
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 configuration (28J / 262Y) has 290 seats: 28 Business Studio, 262 Economy Smart.
- What are the best seats on the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5 (business bulkhead); 15 (economy bulkhead); 31 (bulkhead behind mid-cabin galley/lavatory strip).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 29; 45 — 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 Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 have?
- Etihad — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business Studio 73" pitch, 22" wide; Economy Smart 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 787-9 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Etihad Airways 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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