American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Seat Map
234 seats · 20 Flagship Business · 28 Premium Economy · 186 Main Cabin
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Strong optionsrows 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16Extra roomrows 10, 17, 18, 20Check firstrows 19, 30, 31
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Compare layouts →- Configuration label: 20J / 28W / 186Y
- 234 seats total
- Cabin split: 20J · 28W · 186Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–31
- Flagship Business: 1-2-1 across rows 1–5
- Premium Economy: 2-3-2 across rows 6–9
- Main Cabin: 3-3-3 across rows 10–18, 19, 20–29, 30, 31
If the total, cabin split, row numbers, or seats abreast do not match, return to the American Airlines configuration list instead of relying on this map.
Aircraft and comparisons↓
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Collins Super Diamond also flies with Air Canada, Air China, China Airlines, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia and WestJet.
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 5 and 6: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, between rows 19 and 20: 4 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 31: galley and exit door area - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Boeing 787-8 on other airlines
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Photos and reviews
American Airlines Boeing 787-8 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this American Airlines Boeing 787-8 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Flagship Business photos and reviews
20 seats · Collins Aerospace Super Diamond · 46" pitch · 21" width
Seat photos
Cabin reviews
- American Airlines 787 Business Class review
Turning Left For Less · Similar cabin match
American 787 business review; shown as similar-cabin context because 787-8 subfleets use different business seats.
American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Premium Economy reviews
28 seats · 38" pitch · 19" width
Cabin reviews
- American Airlines 787 Premium Economy review
Cranky Flier · Brett Snyder · Same product match
American 787 Premium Economy trip report; mapped to 787-family Premium Economy layouts.
American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Main Cabin reviews
186 seats · 31-35" pitch · 17.1" width
Cabin reviews
- American Airlines 787-8 Economy review
Moore With Miles · Same product match
787-8 economy review; shown for selected Economy seats on 787-8 layouts.
Seat map data and methodologyPer-seat geometry↓
Variant identity
American Airlines uses this Boeing 787-8 page for 20J / 28W / 186Y. The seat counts below come from this airline-aircraft layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 20J / 28W / 186Y
- 234 seats as drawn
- 20 Flagship Business, 28 Premium Economy, 186 Main Cabin
Seat-map fields were independently confirmed against recorded evidence for American Airlines. Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (20J + 28W + 186Y = 234 on this aircraft). Per-seat notes are rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Method
- Per-seat geometry
- Layout updated
- 2026-08-12
- Public source reviewed
- 2026-08-27
- Published seat count
- 20J + 28W + 186Y = 234
Seat-by-seat notes15 reviewed rows↓
Every annotated seat on this layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A, 10B, 10K | Main Cabin | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 10C, 10J | Main Cabin | Best | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 10D | Main Cabin | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and bassinet can be fitted here |
| 10E, 10H | Main Cabin | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 17C, 17E, 17J | Main Cabin | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 17D, 17H | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, 18H, 18J, 18K | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 19A, 19C, 19J | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 20A | Main Cabin | Avoid | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 20B, 20J, 20K | Main Cabin | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 20C | Main Cabin | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 20D | Main Cabin | Best | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and bassinet can be fitted here |
| 20E | Main Cabin | Best | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 20H | Main Cabin | Best | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 21C | Main Cabin | Mixed | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 have?
- This American Airlines Boeing 787-8 configuration (20J / 28W / 186Y) has 234 seats: 20 Flagship Business, 28 Premium Economy, 186 Main Cabin.
- What are the best seats on the American Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 10C, 10J (main cabin bulkhead row); 20D, 20E, 20H (bulkhead row behind door 3 lavatories/galley); 6 (premium economy bulkhead row); 11 (main cabin extra); 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (main cabin extra center section).
- Which seats should you avoid on the American Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 19; 30; 31 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 17, 18, 20 trade extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 have?
- Collins Aerospace Super Diamond — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the American Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Flagship Business 46" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19" wide; Main Cabin 31-35" pitch, 17.1" wide.
- Which seats have no window on the American Airlines Boeing 787-8?
- Window seats are missing or misaligned around rows 30. Tap any seat on the map for the exact note.
- Does the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 have premium economy?
- Yes - 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this American Airlines Boeing 787-8 seat map?
- Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Public source reviewed 2026-08-27.