American Boeing 787-8 seat map
American flies the Boeing 787-8 (ICAO type B788) in one cabin layout. The 787-8 seats 234: 20 Flagship Business (business) seats 1-2-1 across, 28 Premium Economy (premium economy) seats 2-3-2 across at 38″ pitch, 186 Main Cabin Extra (economy) seats 3-3-3 across.
787-8 · 234 seats
| Cabin | Product | Seats | Layout | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Flagship Business | 20 | 1-2-1 | — |
| Premium Economy | Premium Economy | 28 | 2-3-2 | 38″ |
| Economy | Main Cabin Extra | 48 | 3-3-3 | — |
| Economy | Main Cabin | 138 | 3-3-3 | 31″ |
No First Class. Flagship Business uses American's bespoke 'Concept D' reverse-herringbone suite (1-2-1).
How it compares: other airlines' Boeing 787-8
Same aircraft, different choices — more premium seats usually means fewer economy rows.
| Airline | Layout | Total | Business | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | 787-8 | 234 | 20 | 3-3-3/3-3-3 |
| Qatar Airways | 787-8 | 254 | 22 | 3-3-3 · 31″ |
About the Boeing 787-8
The Boeing 787-8 is a Boeing widebody with a typical two-class capacity of 248 and a range of about 7,305 nautical miles. The original Dreamliner and the first airliner with a composite fuselage and wings, which cut weight and allowed a lower cabin altitude. Full Boeing 787-8 guide →
Notable American flights we track
Schematic layout compiled from public airline information, last checked 2026-07-09. Airlines change cabins with retrofits; confirm on the airline's own seat map before choosing a seat. See our editorial policy.