Airbus A350-900
China Eastern Airlines's Airbus A350-900 seats 288 passengers across 4 cabin classes. First class offers 83 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
China Eastern Airlines flies the Airbus A350-900 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 288 seats · 4F / 36J / 32W / 216Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
288 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 83" | 22" | 4 |
| Business | 44" | 22" | 36 |
| Premium Economy | 37" | 18.5" | 32 |
| Economy | 31-32" | 18" | 216 |
Cabin guide
- First: 4 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (row 1), business plus, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 83" pitch, 22" wide.
- Business: 36 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 3-11), thompson vantage xl+, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 44" pitch, 22" wide.
- Premium Economy: 32 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 13-16), 37" pitch, 18.5" wide.
- Economy: 216 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 18-41), 31-32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 13 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 18 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 13 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 18 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 41 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
The same seat on other airlines
Thompson Vantage XL also flies with Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Mauritius, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas and South African Airways.
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 1 and 3: 2 lavatories 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 11 and 13: 2 lavatories 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 16 and 18: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 41: 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.
Photos and reviews
China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 seat photos and reviews
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China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 Business reviews
36 seats · Thompson Vantage XL+ · 44" pitch · 22" width
Cabin reviews
- China Eastern's New A350s Have Business Class Seats With Doors And An 'Air Living Room'
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
Detailed analysis of China Eastern A350-900 business class (Thompson Vantage XL doored suites + 'Air Living Room'). On-topic for exact product/aircraft; preview/analysis rather than flown trip report.
Variant identity
China Eastern Airlines uses this Airbus A350-900 page for 4F / 36J / 32W / 216Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 4F / 36J / 32W / 216Y
- 288 seats as drawn
- 4 First, 36 Business, 32 Premium Economy, 216 Economy
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-16. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Published cabin counts + standard cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier B
- Validated seats
- 288
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 have?
- This China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 configuration (4F / 36J / 32W / 216Y) has 288 seats: 4 First, 36 Business, 32 Premium Economy, 216 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 13, 18 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 13, 18; 41 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 have?
- Thompson Vantage XL+ — 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 China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 83" pitch, 22" wide; Business 44" pitch, 22" wide; Premium Economy 37" pitch, 18.5" wide; Economy 31-32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 have premium economy?
- Yes - 32 Premium Economy seats in a 2-4-2 layout.
- How accurate is this China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-16.