Boeing 787
Best Seats on the American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
American's 787-9 fleet is the launch platform for the new Flagship Suite — a 1-2-1 business class with privacy door and dine-together feature. Older aircraft still run the legacy Flagship Business reverse herringbone.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- American Airlines
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Family
- Boeing 787
- Business cabins
- Flagship Suite, Flagship Business
- Best seats
- 1A, 1L, 5A, 5L, 1A, 1L
- Avoid
- 1J, 5J, 5D, 5G
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Flagship Suite — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 with door · Newest deliveries (~10 aircraft)
Privacy door, 20" 4K screen, wireless charging, dine-together centre suites. Best AA business product ever.
Best seats: 1A, 1L, 5A, 5L
Avoid: 1J, 5J
Flagship Business — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 reverse herringbone · Most 787-9s
Lie-flat with aisle access. No door. Cabin-by-cabin variability is high.
Best seats: 1A, 1L, 5A, 5L
Avoid: 5D, 5G
Routes this aircraft flies
- Dallas Fort Worth to London Heathrow (AA50/AA20)
- Chicago O'Hare to London Heathrow (AA86)
- New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda (AA167)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Flagship Suite on the American Airlines 787-9?
The best Flagship Suite seats on the American Airlines 787-9 are 1A, 1L, 5A, 5L. The configuration is 1-2-1 with door. Privacy door, 20" 4K screen, wireless charging, dine-together centre suites. Best AA business product ever.
Which seats should I avoid in Flagship Suite on the American Airlines 787-9?
Avoid seats 1J, 5J in Flagship Suite on the American Airlines 787-9.
What are the best seats in Flagship Business on the American Airlines 787-9?
The best Flagship Business seats on the American Airlines 787-9 are 1A, 1L, 5A, 5L. The configuration is 1-2-1 reverse herringbone. Lie-flat with aisle access. No door. Cabin-by-cabin variability is high.
Which seats should I avoid in Flagship Business on the American Airlines 787-9?
Avoid seats 5D, 5G in Flagship Business on the American Airlines 787-9.
What is the business class configuration on the American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner?
The American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has a 1-2-1 with door business class layout in the Flagship Suite cabin.
What routes does the American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
Typical routes include Dallas Fort Worth to London Heathrow (AA50/AA20); Chicago O'Hare to London Heathrow (AA86); New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda (AA167).
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