American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Seat Map
244 seats · 51 Flagship Suite · 32 Premium Economy · 161 Main Cabin
244-seat configurationChange configuration↓
How to identify this version
- Rows only run up to 38 on this version — if your row is above 38, you're on the 285-seat (30J · 21W · 234Y) version instead.
Seat map
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Extra roomrows 15, 20, 21, 23Check firstrows 10, 19, 22, 37, 38
About this layout
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Compare layouts →- Configuration label: 51J / 32W / 161Y
- 244 seats total
- Cabin split: 51J · 32W · 161Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–38
- Flagship Suite: 1-2-1 across rows 1, 2–8, 9, 10, 11–14
- Premium Economy: 2-3-2 across rows 15–18, 19
- Main Cabin: 3-3-3 across rows 20, 21–22, 23–36, 37, 38
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↓
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 9 and 10: 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 22 and 23: 4 lavatories and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 38: 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 787-9 on other airlines
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Photos and reviews
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this American Airlines Boeing 787-9 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Flagship Suite reviews
51 seats · Flagship Suite · 42" pitch · 21" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: American Flagship Suite Business Class Boeing 787 (LHR-ORD)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
AA's new Flagship Suite business class on the 787-9P; matches the 789p Flagship Suite layout. Verified 200, on-topic.
- Review: American Flagship Suite Business Class Boeing 787 (LHR-ORD)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
Exact American 787-9P Flagship Suite review.
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Premium Economy reviews
32 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 787-9 Main Cabin reviews
161 seats · 31" pitch · 17.1" width
Cabin reviews
- American Airlines 787-9 Main Cabin Extra review
The Aircraft King · Same product match
787-9 Main Cabin Extra review; shown for selected Economy seats on 787-9 layouts.
Seat map data and methodologyPer-seat geometry↓
Variant identity
American Airlines uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 51J / 32W / 161Y. The seat counts below come from this airline-aircraft layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 51J / 32W / 161Y
- 244 seats as drawn
- 51 Flagship Suite, 32 Premium Economy, 161 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 (51J + 32W + 161Y = 244 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
- 51J + 32W + 161Y = 244
Seat-by-seat notes11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A, 15C, 15E, 15J | Premium Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 15D, 15H | Premium Economy | Mixed | 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 |
| 20D, 20E, 20H | 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 |
| 21A, 21B, 21K | Main Cabin | Avoid | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 21C, 21J | Main Cabin | Avoid | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and right beside a lavatory |
| 21D, 21E, 21H | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 22H, 22J, 22K | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 23A | Main Cabin | Avoid | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 23B, 23C, 23J, 23K | Main Cabin | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 23D, 23E, 23H | Main Cabin | Avoid | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 24D, 24E, 24H | Main Cabin | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the American Airlines Boeing 787-9 have?
- This American Airlines Boeing 787-9 configuration (51J / 32W / 161Y) has 244 seats: 51 Flagship Suite, 32 Premium Economy, 161 Main Cabin.
- What are the best seats on the American Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 15 (premium economy bulkhead row); 20 (main cabin bulkhead row (center-only)).
- Which seats should you avoid on the American Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 10; 19; 22; 37; 38 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 21, 23 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 787-9 have?
- Flagship Suite — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the American Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Flagship Suite 42" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 19" wide; Main Cabin 31" pitch, 17.1" wide.
- Which seats have no window on the American Airlines Boeing 787-9?
- Window seats are missing or misaligned around rows 37. Tap any seat on the map for the exact note.
- Does the American Airlines Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 32 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this American Airlines Boeing 787-9 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.