Boeing 787
Best Seats on the British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
BA's smallest long-haul aircraft, the 787-8, runs thinner routes from London. Earlier plans to retire these with the legacy cabin were dropped: the retrofit completed in early 2026 and all 12 aircraft now have Club Suite. Several also carry Starlink wi-fi.
By
SeatRadar Editorial · Last reviewed 2026-07-25Key facts
- Airline
- British Airways
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Family
- Boeing 787
- Business cabins
- Club Suite
- Best seats
- 1A, 1K, 6A, 6K
- Avoid
- 4E, 4F
- Last updated
- 2026-07-25
Club Suite — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Fleet-wide (all 12 aircraft)
The smallest Club Suite cabin in the fleet at 31 seats, which makes it feel notably more intimate than the 787-9 or 787-10. Solo travellers should take the A and K window suites.
Best seats: 1A, 1K, 6A, 6K
Avoid: 4E, 4F
Routes this aircraft flies
- London Heathrow to Muscat (BA071/BA070)
- London Heathrow to Calgary (BA103/BA102)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Club Suite on the British Airways 787-8?
The best Club Suite seats on the British Airways 787-8 are 1A, 1K, 6A, 6K. The configuration is 1-2-1. The smallest Club Suite cabin in the fleet at 31 seats, which makes it feel notably more intimate than the 787-9 or 787-10. Solo travellers should take the A and K window suites.
Which seats should I avoid in Club Suite on the British Airways 787-8?
Avoid seats 4E, 4F in Club Suite on the British Airways 787-8.
What is the business class configuration on the British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner?
The British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has a 1-2-1 business class layout in the Club Suite cabin.
What routes does the British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fly?
Typical routes include London Heathrow to Muscat (BA071/BA070); London Heathrow to Calgary (BA103/BA102).
Check what aircraft will fly your route
Aircraft swaps are real. Enter your flight number to see which aircraft variants have actually operated the route recently.