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. This is the aircraft to check most carefully in the BA long-haul fleet: only 4 of the 18 have been retrofitted with Club Suite, and the programme is not due to finish until 2027. Check the seat map before you book — 38 business seats means Club Suite, 42 means the legacy cabin.

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· Last reviewed 2026-05-01

Key facts

Airline
British Airways
Aircraft
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Family
Boeing 787
Business cabins
Club Suite, Legacy Club World
First class
First
Best seats
1A, 1K, 7A, 7K, 1A, 1K
Avoid
4E, 4F, 7E, 7F, 1E, 4D
Last updated
2026-05-01

Club Suite — Business Class

Configuration: 1-2-1 · 4 of 18 aircraft (G-ZBKA, F, R, S)

The retrofitted 787-9 has a 38-seat Club Suite cabin. 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

Legacy Club World — Business Class

Configuration: 2-3-2 · 14 of 18 aircraft

Still the large majority of the 787-9 fleet — 42 seats in a 2-3-2 yin-yang layout. Window seats face backwards but have direct aisle access; the middle seat in each row is the one to avoid.

Best seats: 1A, 1K, 6A, 6K

Avoid: 1E, 4D, 4E, 4F

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 retrofitted 787-9 has a 38-seat Club Suite cabin. 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 Legacy Club World on the British Airways 787-9?

The best Legacy Club World seats on the British Airways 787-9 are 1A, 1K, 6A, 6K. The configuration is 2-3-2. Still the large majority of the 787-9 fleet — 42 seats in a 2-3-2 yin-yang layout. Window seats face backwards but have direct aisle access; the middle seat in each row is the one to avoid.

Which seats should I avoid in Legacy Club World on the British Airways 787-9?

Avoid seats 1E, 4D, 4E, 4F in Legacy Club World 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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