Boeing 787
Best Seats on the British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
BA's 787-9 fleet runs long-haul routes including Asia and the Americas. The cabin is almost entirely Club Suite, making this one of the more predictable BA aircraft to fly for business class travellers.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- British Airways
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Family
- Boeing 787
- Business cabins
- Club Suite
- First class
- First
- Best seats
- 1A, 1K, 7A, 7K, 1A, 1K
- Avoid
- 4E, 4F, 7E, 7F, 2E, 2F
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Club Suite — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Fleet-wide
The 787-9 has a smaller Club Suite cabin (~42 seats). Front-row solo window seats book out first. The mini-cabin behind the galley is the quietest section.
Best seats: 1A, 1K, 7A, 7K
Avoid: 4E, 4F, 7E, 7F
First — First Class
Configuration: 1-2-1
Only 8 First seats on the 787-9 — book early or use Avios.
Best seats: 1A, 1K
Avoid: 2E, 2F
Routes this aircraft flies
- London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda (BA5/BA6)
- London Heathrow to Austin (BA191/BA192)
- London Heathrow to Seoul (BA17/BA18)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Club Suite on the British Airways 787-9?
The best Club Suite seats on the British Airways 787-9 are 1A, 1K, 7A, 7K. The configuration is 1-2-1. The 787-9 has a smaller Club Suite cabin (~42 seats). Front-row solo window seats book out first. The mini-cabin behind the galley is the quietest section.
Which seats should I avoid in Club Suite on the British Airways 787-9?
Avoid seats 4E, 4F, 7E, 7F in Club Suite on the British Airways 787-9.
What are the best seats in First on the British Airways 787-9?
The best First seats on the British Airways 787-9 are 1A, 1K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Only 8 First seats on the 787-9 — book early or use Avios.
Which seats should I avoid in First on the British Airways 787-9?
Avoid seats 2E, 2F in First on the British Airways 787-9.
What is the business class configuration on the British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner?
The British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has a 1-2-1 business class layout in the Club Suite cabin.
What routes does the British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
Typical routes include London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda (BA5/BA6); London Heathrow to Austin (BA191/BA192); London Heathrow to Seoul (BA17/BA18).
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