Which seats should you avoid on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9?

On the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9: 7A, 7K: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. Row 26, 23H-K, 24H-K, 25B-E, 25G, 39A-C, 39H-K, 40B, 40C, 40H, 40J, 41D, 41G: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. Row 42, 27C-E, 27G, 27H: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing. In all, 38 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 have?

The Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 has 294 seats on this layout: 26 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 247 Economy.

What is the economy seat pitch on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9?

Economy seat pitch on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 is 31 inches, and seats are 17.1 inches wide.

Which seats on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 have no window?

On the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9, 26A, 38A, 38K sit at the window position with no window.

Is there Wi-Fi on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9?

Yes, the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 has Wi-Fi: Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi.

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Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat map

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Boeing 787-9

The Austrian Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 26 business, 21 premium economy and 247 economy seats

Updated October 30, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Long Haul

Configuration

26J · 21W · 247Y

294seats

Business 26

Premium Economy 21

Economy 247

Wi-Fi

Better

Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi

Entertainment

Panasonic eX3 carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Business

26 seats

Rows1 to 7

Width21"

Recline180°

In-seat amenities

PowerUniversal AC

USBUSB-A

ScreenStatic 17.5" HD touchscreen display

Wi-FiPanasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi

Adjustable armrest

Twenty-six Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats in a reverse-herringbone layout. Every seat has an adjustable head rest and converts to a fully-flat bed. Secure low level storage beneath the aisle side armrest plus two additional secure storage compartments integrated into the console for small personal items The tray table locks part-way up, leaving more knee room when stowed.

Premium Economy

21 seats

Rows8 to 10

Pitch38"

Width18.7"

Recline7"

In-seat amenities

PowerUniversal AC

USBUSB-A

Screen13" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiPanasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

Twenty-one Collins Aerospace MiQ seats in a 2-3-2 layout featuring a ladder style foot rest. Front row seats are, each with an integrated leg-rest and foot-rest.

Economy

247 seats

Rows11 to 42

Pitch31"

Width17.1"

Recline4"

In-seat amenities

USBUSB-A

Screen9" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiPanasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

247 Recaro CL3710 seats in a 3-3-3 layout.

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Best seats on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 seat map.

The best seat on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 is 2A. In Premium Economy, go for 9K; in Economy, 28A and 28K are recommended for a good window.

2A 2K 1A 1K 3A 3K
Business: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.
9K
Premium Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers.
28A 28K
Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

Every seat on the Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9, row by row

Business
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
1	A K	1A, 1K
2	A D G K	2A, 2D, 2G, 2K
3	A D G K	3A, 3D, 3G, 3K
4	A D G K	4A, 4D, 4G, 4K
5	A D G K	5A, 5D, 5G, 5K
6	A D G K	6D, 6G
7	A D G K	7D, 7G	7A, 7K

Premium Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
8	A C D E G H K
9	A C D E G H K	9K
10	A C D E G H K

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
11	A B C D E G H J K
12	A B C D E G H J K
14	A B C D E G H J K
15	A B C D E G H J K
16	A B C D E G H J K
18	A B C D E G H J K
19	A B C D E G H J K
20	A B C D E G H J K
21	A B C D E G H J K
22	A B C D E G H J K
23	A B C D E G H J K		23H, 23J, 23K
24	A B C D E G H J K		24H, 24J, 24K
25	A B C D E G		25B, 25C, 25D, 25E, 25G
26	A B C		26A, 26B, 26C
27	A B C D E G H J K		27C, 27D, 27E, 27G, 27H
28	A B C D E G H J K	28A, 28K
29	A B C D E G H J K
30	A B C D E G H J K
31	A B C D E G H J K
32	A B C D E G H J K
33	A B C D E G H J K
34	A B C D E G H J K
35	A B C D E G H J K
36	A B C D E G H J K
37	A B C D E G H J K
38	A B C D E G H J K		38A, 38K
39	A B C D E G H J K		39A, 39B, 39C, 39H, 39J, 39K
40	B C D E G H J		40B, 40C, 40H, 40J
41	D E G		41D, 41G
42	D E G		42D, 42E, 42G

Seat notes

1A, 1K, 2A, 2D, 2G, 2K, 3A, 3D, 3G, 3K +16 more: Single seat with its own aisle access.
1A, 1K, 8E, 11E, 27E: Bassinet position.
1A, 1K, 2A, 2K, 3A, 3K, 4A, 4K, 5A, 5K +4 more: Turned towards the windows.
7A, 7K, 23H, 23J, 23K, 24H, 24J, 24K, 25B, 25C +18 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
8A, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8G, 8H, 8K, 11A, 11B, 11C +15 more: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
8A: Tight bulkhead, wall only 57cm (22in) away.
8C: Tight bulkhead, wall only 56cm (22in) away.
8C: Partial bulkhead (85%). Extra legroom on the right.
8D, 8G: Tight bulkhead, wall only 64cm (25in) away.
8D: Partial bulkhead (95%). Extra legroom on the left.
8D, 8G, 11D, 11G, 12E, 27D, 27G, 28D, 28E, 28G: Bassinet position in front. Possible infant noise.
8E: Tight bulkhead, wall only 63cm (25in) away.
8H, 8K: Tight bulkhead, wall only 61cm (24in) away.
8H: Partial bulkhead (90%). Extra legroom on the left.
8K, 27J, 27K: Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
10A, 10K, 11A, 11K, 12A, 12K, 14A, 14K, 15A, 15K +17 more: Above the wing, so little of the ground is in view.
10D, 10E, 10G: Bassinet position behind. Possible infant noise.
10K, 11A, 14K, 16A, 18K, 21K, 24A, 27A, 27K, 37A +1 more: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11G, 11H, 11J, 11K, 27A +8 more: Extra legroom.
11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11G, 11H, 11J, 11K, 27D +2 more: Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
11C: Partial bulkhead (25%). Extra legroom on the right.
11H: Partial bulkhead (25%). Extra legroom on the left.
24D, 24E, 24G, 25A, 25B, 26A, 40D, 40G, 41E: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
26A, 38A, 38K: No window. Cabin wall only.
27A, 27B, 27C, 27H, 27J, 27K: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
27A: Exit door L3 takes about some% of the seat width, starting 35cm (14in) in front.
27B, 27H, 27J, 28D, 28E, 28G: Near the lavatory in front. Some noise and passing traffic.
27C, 27D, 27E, 27G, 27H, 42D, 42E, 42G: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing.
27K: Exit door R3 takes about some% of the seat width, starting 35cm (14in) in front.
40B, 40J: No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.

Things to know before you pick

10K 11A 14K 16A 18K 20A+6 more
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
24D 24E 24G 25A 27B 27J+6 more
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.
27A 27K
Travelers report a door cutting into the seat space.

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.

Spec	Business	Premium Economy	Economy
Seats	26	21	247
Pitch	Not listed	38"	31"
Width	Measured between armrests	18.7"	17.1"
Recline	Converts into a fully-flat bed	7"	4"
Power	Universal AC	Universal AC	USB-A
Screen	Static 17.5" HD touchscreen display	13" HD touch screen display	9" HD touch screen display
Wi-Fi	Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi	Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi	Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi

How the Boeing 787-9 compares with other airlines

How much legroom and seat width you get in economy here, next to other airlines that fly the same plane. Bigger numbers mean more room.

Legroom

Tied with others

Economy seat pitch: the gap from your seat to the one in front.

31 in

Austrian Airlines matches at least one of the 35 other airlines we can compare on the Boeing 787-9. They list 31 to 35 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Air Premia (309 seats)35 in
ANA (215 seats)34 in
ANA (246 seats)34 in
Air Premia (320 seats)33 in
American Airlines (285 seats)32.5 in
Aeroméxico32 in
Austrian Airlines31 in

Show 29 more airlines

Air New Zealand (302 seats)32 in
Air New Zealand (275 seats)32 in
China Southern (297 seats)32 in
China Southern (297 seats)32 in
China Southern (276 seats)32 in
Air India (296 seats)31.5 in
ANA (395 seats)31 in
ANA (375 seats)31 in
Air Canada31 in
Air China31 in
Air Europa (333 seats)31 in
Air Europa (339 seats)31 in
Air France31 in
Air India (299 seats)31 in
Air New Zealand (272 seats)31 in
Air New Zealand (214 seats)31 in
Alaska Airlines31 in
American Airlines (244 seats)31 in
British Airways (216 seats)31 in
British Airways (215 seats)31 in
China Eastern31 in
EVA Air (304 seats)31 in
EVA Air (278 seats)31 in
El Al (271 seats)31 in
El Al (293 seats)31 in
Ethiopian (315 seats)31 in
Ethiopian (315 seats)31 in
Etihad Airways (226 seats)31 in
Etihad Airways (290 seats)31 in

Not published by ANA, Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Egyptair, so they are not in the list.

Seat width

Tied with others

Economy seat width: the space between the armrests.

17.1 in

Austrian Airlines matches at least one of the 35 other airlines we can compare on the Boeing 787-9. They list 17 to 18 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

China Southern (297 seats)18 in
China Southern (297 seats)18 in
China Southern (276 seats)18 in
Air France17.3 in
Austrian Airlines17.1 in
ANA (395 seats)17.1 in

Show 30 more airlines

ANA (375 seats)17.1 in
Aeroméxico17.1 in
Air Canada17.1 in
Air China17.1 in
Air Europa (333 seats)17.1 in
Air Europa (339 seats)17.1 in
Air India (299 seats)17.1 in
Air New Zealand (302 seats)17.1 in
Air New Zealand (275 seats)17.1 in
Air New Zealand (272 seats)17.1 in
Air New Zealand (214 seats)17.1 in
Air Premia (309 seats)17.1 in
Air Premia (320 seats)17.1 in
Alaska Airlines17.1 in
American Airlines (285 seats)17.1 in
American Airlines (244 seats)17.1 in
British Airways (216 seats)17.1 in
British Airways (215 seats)17.1 in
China Eastern17.1 in
EVA Air (304 seats)17.1 in
EVA Air (278 seats)17.1 in
El Al (271 seats)17.1 in
El Al (293 seats)17.1 in
Ethiopian (315 seats)17.1 in
Ethiopian (315 seats)17.1 in
Etihad Airways (226 seats)17.1 in
Etihad Airways (290 seats)17.1 in
ANA (215 seats)17 in
ANA (246 seats)17 in
Air India (296 seats)17 in

Not published by ANA, Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Egyptair, so they are not in the list.

Other Boeing 787-9 seat maps

Fitted differently by 52 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
Austrian AirlinesThis page OS · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 294 seats · 17.1" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat Business 26 · Premium 21 · Economy 247	31"	17.1"	4"	294
Aeroméxico AM · Lie-flat Business, Economy 274 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline	Lie-flat Business 36 · Economy 238	32"+1"+1" more	17.1"	3"	274
Air Canada AC · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 298 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Premium 21 · Economy 247	31"	17.1"	5"	298
Air China CA · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 293 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Premium 34 · Economy 229	31"	17.1"	5"	293
Air Europa UX · Lie-flat Business, Economy 333 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Economy 303	31"	17.1"	5"	333
Air Europa UX · Lie-flat Business, Economy 339 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 32 · Economy 307	31"	17.1"	5"	339
Air France AF · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 279 seats · 17.3" wide · 118" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Premium 21 · Economy 228	31"	17.3"	118"	279
Air India AI · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 299 seats · 17.1" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 30 · Premium 21 · Economy 248	31"	17.1"	5"	299
ANA NH · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 215 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 48 · Premium 21 · Economy 146	34"+3"+3" more	17"	5"	215
ANA NH · Lie-flat Business, Premium, Economy 246 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Lie-flat Business 40 · Premium 14 · Economy 192	34"+3"+3" more	17"	5"	246
ANA NH · Business, Economy 395 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline	Business 18 · Economy 377	31"	17.1"	3"	395
ANA NH · Business, Premium, Economy 206 seats	Business 48 · Premium 21 · Economy 137	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	206
ANA NH · Business, Economy 375 seats · 17.1" wide · 3" recline	Business 28 · Economy 347	31"	17.1"	3"	375