British Airways Boeing 787-9 seat map
Typical layout. About 215 seats. Economy style layout 1-1-2. Exit rows 25, 26. Cabins: First, Club World, Club World, World Traveller Plus, World Traveller Plus, World Traveller, World Traveller.
Illustrative schematic built from public seat count facts for the version named here. Row numbers are simplified and exit rows are approximate; actual layouts vary by registration and retrofit. Check the airline seat map before you choose.
Green highlighted seats are sample editorial picks (25A, 25K, 26A, 26K, 25C). Full rankings and caution seats are below.
Overhead cabin view
A top down view of the same layout, nose on the left. Colours follow our editorial seat scores.
- Good
- Caution
- Exit row
- Standard
- WC lav
- G galley
Top ranked seats on this Boeing 787-9 (editorial)
| Seat | Score | Tags | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25A | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 25K | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 26A | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 26K | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 25C | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 25D | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 25G | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 25H | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 26C | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 26D | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. |
Caution seats on this Boeing 787-9
| Seat | Score | Tags | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38B | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 38E | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 38J | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 38C | 3 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 38D | 3 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 38G | 3 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. |
Cabin sections
- First (first): rows 1 to 2, layout 1-2-1 (A | EF | K)
- Club World (business): rows 5 to 13, layout 1-2-1 (A | EF | K)
- Club World (business): rows 14 to 14, layout 1-1 (A | K)
- World Traveller Plus (premium): rows 17 to 21, layout 2-3-2 (AC | DEG | HK)
- World Traveller Plus (premium): rows 22 to 22, layout 1-1-2 (A | D | HK)
- World Traveller (economy): rows 25 to 38, layout 3-3-3 (ABC | DEG | HJK)
- World Traveller (economy): rows 39 to 39, layout 1-1-2 (A | D | HK)
Notes
- Typical BA 787-9 economy is often published as 3-3-3.
- Club World seat products vary by aircraft and route.
- Schematic only, confirm your flight's registration with BA.
- Seat counts follow the public fleet figures: 787-9 8 first, 38 Club, 39 World Traveller Plus, 130 economy, 215 total.
Trust signals
- Original SVG schematics only. Never scraped competitor maps.
- Methodology explains editorial scores versus regulatory facts.
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Seat map FAQ
How do I read this British Airways Boeing 787-9 seat map?
Read rows from the nose toward the tail. Seat letters sit in blocks, and the gaps between blocks are aisles. On this British Airways Boeing 787-9 schematic the economy style layout is 1-1-2. Cabins shown: First, Club World, Club World, World Traveller Plus, World Traveller Plus, World Traveller, World Traveller. About 215 seats are drawn. Green seats (25A, 25K, 26A, 26K, 25C) are sample editorial picks, not a held reservation. Match the row on your boarding pass to this drawing, then confirm the live map with the airline.
Is this the official British Airways seat map?
No. This is an original illustrative schematic, not the official British Airways diagram. Pick Your Row is not affiliated with British Airways. The drawing uses publicly known typical configuration facts so you can see cabin shape before you book. If the airline map and this page disagree, trust the airline. How scores differ from regulatory facts is explained in the methodology.
Do all Boeing 787-9 aircraft use this layout?
Illustrative schematic built from public seat count facts for the version named here. Row numbers are simplified and exit rows are approximate; actual layouts vary by registration and retrofit. Check the airline seat map before you choose. Exit rows marked here: 25, 26. Treat this British Airways Boeing 787-9 map as one typical example. Another registration can move galleys, lavatories, or row counts.
Which seats are highlighted and why?
Green seats on this schematic are sample editorial picks: 25A, 25K, 26A, 26K, 25C. The highlight flags seats our heuristic ranks highly for space or position on this drawing, often an exit row, a bulkhead, a window, or an aisle. It is an opinion for planning, not an airline assignment. Full rationale is on the best seats page for this British Airways Boeing 787-9.
Where are the exit rows on this schematic?
Exit rows drawn on this British Airways Boeing 787-9 seat map: 25, 26. They show where extra space often sits on this typical layout. Carriers set their own exit seat rules. If you cannot assist in an evacuation, pick a different row. Context for those rules is in the methodology and on the best seats page.
How do I confirm my aircraft before flying?
After you book, the ticket or the British Airways app usually names the aircraft type, and that type can still change. Match it to this Boeing 787-9 page, then open the airline seat map for your flight. A checklist lives in the guide on how to verify your aircraft type. If that airline map disagrees with this schematic, trust the airline. Configurations vary by registration.
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