Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather)
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 31, 34, 48. Watch rows: 19, 31, 34, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 because of galleys, lavatories, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, missing or misaligned windows, and door intrusion.
- 31 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 34 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 48 — Bulkhead row after mid galley: extra legroom
Hainan Airlines's Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) seats 294 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Economy comes in at 32 inches.
Hainan Airlines flies the Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) in 2 layouts — pick yours
294 seats26J · 21W · 247YViewing
292 seats30J · 262YSeat map
Business (Super Diamond)
Premium Economy
Economy
Good seat
Watch out
Avoid
Verified layout · 294 seats · 26J / 21W / 247Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
294 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business (Super Diamond) | — | — | 26 |
| Premium Economy | — | — | 21 |
| Economy | 32" | 17" | 247 |
Cabin guide
- Business (Super Diamond): 26 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 11-19), collins super diamond, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- Premium Economy: 21 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 31-33).
- Economy: 247 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 34-63), 32" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 31 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 34 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 48 — Bulkhead row after mid galley: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 46 — Partial row by mid galley
- 47 — Half row (left side only) by mid galley
- 63 — Last row: lavatories/galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 11: 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 19 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, between rows 47 and 48: 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 63: 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
Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) Business (Super Diamond) reviews
26 seats · Collins Super Diamond
Cabin reviews
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The Points Guy · Javi Rodriguez · Same product match
Flown review of Hainan 787-9 business class (Collins Super Diamond reverse herringbone). Exact product/aircraft.
Variant identity
Hainan Airlines uses this Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) page for 26J / 21W / 247Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 26J / 21W / 247Y
- 294 seats as drawn
- 26 Business (Super Diamond), 21 Premium Economy, 247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A, 11K | Business (Super Diamond) | Good | bassinet can be fitted here |
| 18A, 18K | Business (Super Diamond) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 19A, 19G, 19K | Business (Super Diamond) | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 19D | Business (Super Diamond) | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A, 31E, 31K | 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) |
| 31C, 31D, 31H | 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) |
| 31G | 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) |
| 33A, 33C, 33D, 33E, 33G, 33H, 33K | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34A | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34B | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34C | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 34D, 34K | 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) |
| 34E, 34J | 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) |
| 34G, 34H | 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) |
| 35A, 35B, 35D, 35E, 35G | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 44H, 44J, 44K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 45C, 45E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45D, 45G, 45H, 45J, 45K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 46A | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 46B, 46C, 46D, 46E, 46G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 47A | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside and right beside a lavatory |
| 47B, 47C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 48A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 48B, 48C, 48H, 48J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 48D, 48E, 48G | 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 |
| 48K | 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) |
| 59A, 59K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 60A, 60B, 60C, 60H, 60J, 60K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 61A, 61C, 61H, 61K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 61D, 61G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 62D, 62G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 62E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 63D, 63E, 63G | 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
- 294
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) have?
- This Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) configuration (26J / 21W / 247Y) has 294 seats: 26 Business (Super Diamond), 21 Premium Economy, 247 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather)?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 31 (premium economy bulkhead row); 34 (economy bulkhead row); 48 (bulkhead row after mid galley).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather)?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 46; 47; 63 — 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 Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) have?
- Collins Super Diamond — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather)?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy 32" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) have premium economy?
- Yes - 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Dream Feather) 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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