Air Austral Boeing 787-8 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

Air Austral Boeing 787-8 cabin layout and seating plan

18J · 244Y262 seats
Air Austral Boeing 787-8 seat map
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Boeing 787-8

The Air Austral Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner holds 18 business and 244 economy seats

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

18J · 244Y
262seats
Business 18
Economy 244
Entertainment
Panasonic eX3 carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Club Austral
18 seats
Rows1 to 3
Loisires
244 seats
Rows11 to 39

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Best seats on the Air Austral Boeing 787-8

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Air Austral Boeing 787-8 seat map.

The best seat on the Air Austral Boeing 787-8 is 01A. In Business, go for 01A or 01L; in Economy, 12A and 12L are recommended for a good window.

Cabin
Position
  • 12A

    Window·Recommended

  • 12L

    Window·Recommended

  • 01A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01L

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01J

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 02D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 02G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 03D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 03G

    Aisle·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

SpecClub AustralLoisires
Seats18244

Boeing 787-8 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

  • Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest
  • Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrest
  • Air ventAir vent
  • Seatback screenSeatback screen
  • Streaming to deviceStreaming to device
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • Power outletPower outlet
  • USB portUSB port
  • Wireless chargingWireless charging
  • Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio
  • Privacy doorPrivacy door

Cabin features

  • GalleyGalley
  • LavatoryLavatory
  • Accessible lavatoryAccessible lavatory
  • Washlet lavatoryWashlet lavatory
  • Bar or loungeBar or lounge
  • Bassinet positionBassinet position
  • Prayer areaPrayer area
  • Snack stationSnack station
  • Service animal seatingService animal seating
  • Peanut-allergy seatingPeanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

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FAQ

Air Austral Boeing 787-8 seat map questions

How to read the map, what the ratings mean, and what you need to get started.

The map is drawn to scale from real cabin data, including window alignment, galleys, lavatories, and exit rows. Airlines can swap aircraft, so always confirm your seat at check-in.

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