Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best rows: 1, 5, 9. Watch rows: 40 because of lavatories.
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 5 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 9 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
WestJet's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 320 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 46 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
WestJet flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 320 seats · 16 Business 1-2-1 (rows 1-4), 28 Premium Economy 2-3-2 (rows 5-8), 276 Economy 3-3-3 (rows 9-40). 320 seats total. Rows 25 and 40 are tail/galley rows with centre block (D/E/F) only. · Verified 2026-06-14
Cabin
320 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 46" | 22" | 16 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 20" | 28 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.5" | 276 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 16 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-4), collins super diamond, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access, 46" pitch, 22" wide.
- Premium Economy: 28 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 5-8), 38" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 276 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 9-40), 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 5 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 9 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 40 — Last row: only centre D/E/F; lavatories and galley behind
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 4 and 5: 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 40: 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
WestJet uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 16 Business 1-2-1 (rows 1-4), 28 Premium Economy 2-3-2 (rows 5-8), 276 Economy 3-3-3 (rows 9-40). 320 seats total. Rows 25 and 40 are tail/galley rows with centre block (D/E/F) only.. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16 Business 1-2-1 (rows 1-4), 28 Premium Economy 2-3-2 (rows 5-8), 276 Economy 3-3-3 (rows 9-40). 320 seats total. Rows 25 and 40 are tail/galley rows with centre block (D/E/F) only.
- 320 seats as drawn
- 16 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 276 Economy
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-14. 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.
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 320
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the WestJet Boeing 787-9 have?
- This WestJet Boeing 787-9 configuration (16 Business 1-2-1 (rows 1-4)) has 320 seats: 16 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 276 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the WestJet Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (business bulkhead row); 5 (premium economy bulkhead row); 9 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the WestJet Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 40 — 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 WestJet Boeing 787-9 have?
- Collins Super Diamond — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the WestJet Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 46" pitch, 22" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
- Does the WestJet Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this WestJet 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 2026-06-14.