Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best rows: 1, 5, 9. Watch rows: 40 because of lavatories.
WestJet flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 40 on this version — if your row is above 40, you're on the 320-seat (16J · 28W · 276Y) version instead.
- Seat letter J exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no G seats — if your seat letter is G, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Coordinate-verified· checked June 2026Verified layout · 320 seats · 16 Business 1-2-1 (rows 1-4), 28 Premium Economy 2-3-2 (rows 5-8), 276 Economy 3-3-3 (rows 9-40). 320 seats total. Rows 25 and 40 are tail/galley rows with centre block (D/E/F) only. · Verified 2026-06-14
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 5-8), 38" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 276 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 9-40), 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Business bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 5 — Premium Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 9 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 40 — Last row: only centre D/E/F; lavatories and galley behind
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 5: 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, behind row 40: 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 layoutCoordinate-verified · checked 2026-06-14
Variant identity
WestJet uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 16 Business 1-2-1 (rows 1-4), 28 Premium Economy 2-3-2 (rows 5-8), 276 Economy 3-3-3 (rows 9-40). 320 seats total. Rows 25 and 40 are tail/galley rows with centre block (D/E/F) only.. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16 Business 1-2-1 (rows 1-4), 28 Premium Economy 2-3-2 (rows 5-8), 276 Economy 3-3-3 (rows 9-40). 320 seats total. Rows 25 and 40 are tail/galley rows with centre block (D/E/F) only.
- 320 seats as drawn
- 16 Business, 28 Premium Economy, 276 Economy
Drawn from per-seat coordinate data and validated seat-by-seat against WestJet's published cabin totals. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (16J + 28W + 276Y = 320 on this aircraft).
- Method
- Coordinate-verified
- Last checked
- 2026-06-14
- 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 (16 Business 1-2-1 (rows 1-4)) 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: 1 (business bulkhead row); 5 (premium economy bulkhead row); 9 (economy bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the WestJet Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 40 — 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 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 2026-06-14.