Cabin layout
This version of the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner holds 20 business, 28 premium economy and 186 economy seats and features AA's bespoke Concept D seats in Business.
Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge
Power110V universal AC
USBUSB-A (5V)
Screen15.4" HD touch screen screen
Wi-FiPanasonic high speed satellite wifi
Air vent
Adjustable armrestTwenty Safran (formerly Zodiac) Concept D seats in a 1-2-1 layout with alternating forward/backward facing seats.
Power110V universal ACUSBUSB-A (5V)Screen11.5" HD touch screen displayWi-FiPanasonic high speed satellite wifiAir vent
Adjustable headrestAdjustable armrestTwenty-eight Collins Aerospace MiQ seats in a 2-3-2 layout. Every seat has a narrow pocket at the side of the seat cushion. Row 6 has an adjustable foot and calf rest. The other rows have pedal-style footrests.
Power110V universal ACUSBUSB-A (5V)Screen9" HD touch screen displayWi-FiPanasonic high speed satellite wifiAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestSafran 5751 slimline seats in a 3-3-3 layout. Main Cabin Extra seat are shown with orange accents and Main Cabin with red accents.
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Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 seat map.
The best seat on the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 is 01A. In Business, go for 01A or 01L; in Economy, 22A and 22L are recommended for a good window.
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Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.
| Spec | Flagship Business | Premium Economy | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 20 | 28 | 186 |
| Pitch | 48" | 38" | Main Cabin Extra: 34" |
| Width | 20" | 18.5" | 17.1" |
| Recline | Converts into a 78" long flat bed | 8" | Main Cabin Extra: 4" |
| Power | 110V universal AC | 110V universal AC | 110V universal AC |
| Screen | 15.4" HD touch screen screen | 11.5" HD touch screen display | 9" HD touch screen display |
| Wi-Fi | Panasonic high speed satellite wifi | Panasonic high speed satellite wifi | Panasonic high speed satellite wifi |
What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.
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
Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.
Seat recline
How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.
Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door
Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-allergy seatingGood
Steady enough for messaging and email.
Better
Comfortable browsing and light streaming.
Best
Fast enough for video calls and streaming.
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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This version of the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner holds 20 business, 28 premium economy and 186 economy seats and features AA's bespoke Concept D seats in Business.
This version of the American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner holds 20 business, 28 premium economy and 186 economy seats and features Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats in Business
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Fitted differently by 28 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.
| Cabins | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
American AirlinesThis page AA · Concept D · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 234 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline | Lie-flat Business 20 · Premium 28 · Economy 186 | 31" | ||
Lie-flat Business 32 · Economy 211 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Business 18 · Economy 244 | Not listed | |||
Lie-flat Business 22 · Economy 271 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 241 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 241 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Lie-flat Business 20 · Premium 25 · Economy 205 | 31-32" | |||
Economy 324 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
American Airlines AA · Super Diamond · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 234 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline | Lie-flat Business 20 · Premium 28 · Economy 186 | 31-35" | ||
Lie-flat Business 32 · Premium 14 · Economy 138 | 34"+3"+3" more | |||
Business 42 · Economy 198 | Not listed | |||
Business 12 · Economy 323 | Not listed | |||
Business 20 · Economy 271 | Not listed | |||
Business 24 · Economy 247 | Not listed | |||
Lie-flat Business 31 · Premium 37 · Economy 136 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat Business 20 · Premium 35 · Economy 183 | 31" | |||
Business 24 · Economy 246 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat Business 24 · Economy 246 | 30-31" | |||
Business 36 · Economy 177 | Not listed | |||
Business 30 · Economy 176 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat Business 30 · Economy 156 | 33"+2"+2" more | |||
First 6 · Business 58 · Economy 227 | 31" | |||
Business 21 · Economy 314 | 30" | |||
Business 44 · Economy 281 | 30" | |||
Lie-flat Business 30 · Economy 204 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Lie-flat Business 30 · Economy 217 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat Business 20 · Economy 251 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat Business 18 · Premium 21 · Economy 213 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat Business 22 · Economy 232 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 249 | 34"+3"+3" more | |||
Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 256 | 31" | |||
Lie-flat First 4 · Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 215 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Lie-flat Business 18 · Economy 236 | 33"+2"+2" more | |||
Lie-flat Business 24 · Economy 246 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Premium 21 · Economy 314 | 30" | |||
Premium 18 · Economy 311 | 30" | |||
Lie-flat Business 22 · Economy 234 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Premium 47 · Economy 253 | 32"+1"+1" more | |||
Premium 25 · Economy 280 | 30-33" | |||
Lie-flat Business 28 · Premium 21 · Economy 194 | 31-34" | |||
Lie-flat Business 24 · Economy 222 | 33-34"+2"+2" more |
Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.
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