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. The fleet still operates the legacy Club World — the 787-8 has not received the Club Suite retrofit and is unlikely to before retirement.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- British Airways
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Family
- Boeing 787
- Business cabins
- Legacy Club World
- Best seats
- 10A, 10K, 11A, 11K
- Avoid
- 10E, 11E
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Legacy Club World — Business Class
Configuration: 2-3-2 · Fleet-wide
The 787-8 has the older 2-3-2 Club World, slightly less awful than 2-4-2 because there's only one middle seat. Window seats still strongly preferred.
Best seats: 10A, 10K, 11A, 11K
Avoid: 10E, 11E
Routes this aircraft flies
- London Heathrow to Muscat (BA071/BA070)
- London Heathrow to Tehran (historical)
- London Heathrow to Calgary (BA103/BA102)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Legacy Club World on the British Airways 787-8?
The best Legacy Club World seats on the British Airways 787-8 are 10A, 10K, 11A, 11K. The configuration is 2-3-2. The 787-8 has the older 2-3-2 Club World, slightly less awful than 2-4-2 because there's only one middle seat. Window seats still strongly preferred.
Which seats should I avoid in Legacy Club World on the British Airways 787-8?
Avoid seats 10E, 11E in Legacy Club World 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 2-3-2 business class layout in the Legacy Club World cabin.
What routes does the British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fly?
Typical routes include London Heathrow to Muscat (BA071/BA070); London Heathrow to Tehran (historical); London Heathrow to Calgary (BA103/BA102).
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