Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Trade-off rows: 6, 11 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 41 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
WestJet flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows run up to 41 on this version — if your boarding pass shows a row above 40, this is your aircraft.
- Seat letter G exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no J seats — if your seat letter is J, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 320 seats · 16J / 28W / 276Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
320 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 46" | 22" | 16 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 20" | 28 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.5" | 276 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 16 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-4), Collins Super Diamond, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access, 46" pitch, 22" wide.
- Premium Economy: 28 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 6-9), 38" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 276 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 11-41), 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
Best seats
- 6 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 11 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 6 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 11 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 41 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
The same seat on other airlines
Collins Super Diamond also flies with Air Canada, Air China, American Airlines, China Airlines, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia and Virgin Australia.
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 4 and 6: 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 9 and 11: 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.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on other airlines
WestJet's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 320 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 46 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
WestJet uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 16J / 28W / 276Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16J / 28W / 276Y
- 320 seats as drawn
- 16 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 276 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against WestJet's published configuration; seat positions within partial rows are approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (16J + 28W + 276Y = 320 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 16J + 28W + 276Y = 320
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the WestJet Boeing 787-9 have?
- This WestJet Boeing 787-9 configuration (16J / 28W / 276Y) has 320 seats: 16 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 276 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the WestJet Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6, 11 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the WestJet Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 41 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 6, 11 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 WestJet Boeing 787-9 have?
- Collins Super Diamond — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the WestJet Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 46" pitch, 22" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
- Does the WestJet Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- Yes - 28 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this WestJet Boeing 787-9 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.