seat plan for eva air BNE LHR
78% The Bulkhead Seat
22% Other
EVA Air’s long‑haul Boeing 787‑9, which the airline uses on routes such as Brisbane to London, features a three‑cabin layout with a distinct Premium Economy section.
Seat configuration on the Boeing 787‑9
- The aircraft is arranged with 26 Business Class seats, 28 Premium Economy seats and 224 Economy seats. 🔗
- Premium Economy is set up in a 2‑3‑2 configuration, offering 42 inches of seat pitch and 15.6‑inch personal entertainment screens with AC and USB charging ports. 🔗
- While the exact Business Class seat layout isn’t detailed in the sources, the overall cabin plan follows the numbers above, indicating a dedicated Business cabin ahead of Premium Economy.🔗
These specifications reflect the most recent EVA Air cabin update announced in February 2025 and are applicable to the airline’s 787‑9 fleet used on its intercontinental services.
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