Air India Boeing 787-9 seat map
Air India's 787-9 seats 296: 30 in Business (1-2-1, rows 1-8), 28 in Premium Economy (2-3-2, rows 15-18) and 238 in Economy (3-3-3, rows 25-52). Business seats are Elevate Ascent flat beds at a 42-inch pitch; Premium Economy has a 38-inch pitch and 7 inches of recline. Row 36 has only the H, J and K seats, and row 37 is a short row beside the door.
AI-generated illustration by Seats Frog. Representative aircraft profile; details may vary.
Cabins at a glance
Business
Business Class
30seats · 1-2-1
Lie-flat bed · 42" pitch · rows 1–8
Best pick: row 1, seat AFront-row Business window seat.
Premium Economy
Premium Economy
28seats · 2-3-2
Recliner · 38" pitch · rows 15–18
Best pick: row 15, seat AFront-row Premium Economy window pair.
Economy
Economy Class
238seats · 3-3-3
Standard seat · rows 25–52
Best pick: row 37, seat BShort door row with open space in front.
Seat map
Green seats are good, amber are a trade-off, red are best avoided. Hover over or tap a seat to see why.
Window spacing is illustrative; marked gaps and misalignments come from the seat notes.
No window warnings recorded for this layout.
↑ Front of aircraft
Business Class
1-2-1 · 42″ pitch
Premium Economy
2-3-2 · 38″ pitch
Economy Class
3-3-3 ·
Back of aircraft
787-9 proportions · 62.81 m long × 5.77 m wide. Nose and tail shortened for display; cabin and window positions are schematic.
Seat map updated October 2026. Rows and seats are as Air India's own seat map shows them. Airlines change layouts and swap aircraft, so check the seat map in your booking too.
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How it worksCabins
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Recline | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Class | 30 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | 42 in | — | 17 in |
Premium Economy | 28 | 15–18 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 7 in | 13.3 in |
Economy Class | 238 | 25–52 | 3-3-3 | Standard seat | — | 5 in | 11.6 in |
Best and worst seats
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A · Business Class
Front-row Business window seat.
- Row 4, seat D · Business Class
Business centre pair, good for two travelling together.
- Row 15, seat A · Premium Economy
Front-row Premium Economy window pair.
- Row 37, seat B · Economy Class
Short door row with open space in front.
Trade-offs
- Row 1, seats D, G and K · Business Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 15, seats C, D, E, F, H and K · Premium Economy
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 25, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J and K · Economy Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
- Row 36, seat K · Economy Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 37, seats C, D, E, F, H and J · Economy Class
Bulkhead row, so nobody reclines into you
Seats to avoid
- Row 35, seat A · Economy Class
Directly in front of the mid-cabin lavatories.
- Row 35, seats B, C, D, E and F · Economy Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 36, seats H and J · Economy Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 51, seat A · Economy Class
Last row, in front of the rear lavatories.
- Row 51, seats B, C, H, J and K · Economy Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 52, seats D, E and F · Economy Class
Next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Quick answers
How many seats does Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy) have?
Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy) has 296 seats: 30 in Business Class, 28 in Premium Economy and 238 in Economy Class.
What are the best Economy seats on Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy)?
On Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy), the best Economy seats are row 37, seat B (short door row with open space in front.).
Which seats should I avoid on Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy)?
On Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy), avoid row 35, seat A (directly in front of the mid-cabin lavatories.), row 35, seats B, C, D, E and F (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing) and row 36, seats H and J (next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing).
What is Business Class (rows 1–8) like on Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy)?
Business Class on Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy) has 30 seats, rows 1 to 8, in a 1-2-1 layout, 42-inch pitch (lie-flat bed). The pick: row 1, seat A (front-row Business window seat.).
What is Premium Economy (rows 15–18) like on Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy)?
Premium Economy on Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy) has 28 seats, rows 15 to 18, in a 2-3-2 layout, 38-inch pitch (recliner). The pick: row 15, seat A (front-row Premium Economy window pair.).
How much legroom is there in Economy on Air India's Boeing 787-9 (30 Business · 28 Premium Economy · 238 Economy)?
A verified Economy seat pitch is not recorded for this layout. Check Air India's seat specifications and the seat map in your booking.
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