best economy seat numbers on Boeing 787-10 dreamliner
47% One Mile at a Time
23% Points with a Crew
19% ATXJetsetter
11% Other
The best economy seats on a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner are typically those with extra legroom, optimal window access, and minimal risk of being seated next to a middle seat. Based on current configurations and passenger strategies, here are the top options:
Best Economy Seat Options on the 787-10
- Seat 32A (window, near rear) — offers a large window, is far from the front, and is often available due to low demand for rear seats.
- Seat 22A (window, in the 2-4-2 Premium Economy configuration) — provides a window seat with a clear view, and is located in a section with better seat pitch and comfort than standard economy.🔗
- Seat 46D or 46J (aisle, rear) — these are the furthest back aisle seats with only one adjacent empty seat, reducing the chance of a middle seat neighbor.🔗
- Seat 33L (window, rear, Economy Plus) — if you have access to extra legroom, this seat maximizes space and privacy, with only one adjacent empty seat.🔗
Key Considerations
- Avoid seats like 47D or 47F, as they are adjacent to middle seats, increasing the risk of a middle seat occupant.
- The 787-10 typically uses a 3-3-3 economy layout, meaning 33% of seats are middle seats, so window or aisle seats are preferred for comfort.🔗
- Airlines like United, Korean Air, and Delta use the 787-10 with 305 total seats, so seat availability varies by airline and route.🔗
For the most consistent experience, book early and select a window or aisle seat in the rear, ideally on the right side, to maximize odds of an empty seat next to you.
2PAXfly 11%
NEW ROUTES 2026 #3: Korean Air’s new Prestige Suites for Sydney
Korean Air has introduced the Prestige Suites 2.0 in Business Class for flights out of Sydney on its 787-10 Dreamliners from November 2025. I’m doing a series of posts on new routes in and out of Australia. Some are actually new routes, and some are new in the sense of having new aircraft, updated interiors, or other innovations. Looks like there will be nine posts in the series. I’ve already covered, and you can read about Turkish Airlines’ soon-to-be nonstop flights between Australia and Europe and Cathay Pacific’s revived route between Adelaide and Hong Kong. Korean Air, a
Points with a Crew 23%
United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Premium Economy Class Review OGG-ORD
I recently flew in United Premium Plus (premium economy) on the United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner OGG-ORD flight from Maui to Chicago. This United Airlines premium economy review will talk about seats, food, amenities and so on. I had booked this flight (along with connecting flights from Honolulu to Maui and from Chicago on to Cincinnati) for only 25,000 United Airlines miles, which I thought was a screaming deal. Our short flight from Honolulu to Maui was a bit delayed, so by the time we made our way to the Gate (Gate 1, the furthest one, of course), we
One Mile at a Time 47%
Sit Next To An Empty Seat On A Plane: Tips & Strategy To Maximize Odds
Perhaps the single thing that can most positively impact your experience on a flight is having an empty seat next to you. That’s especially true in economy, where space very much comes at a premium. I think everyone wants an empty seat next to them, but not many people are actually strategic about assigning their seats in order to maximize these odds. So in this post, I’d like to talk about that in a bit more detail — what’s the best approach to maximizing your odds of having an empty seat next to you? In this post:
ATXJetsetter 19%
Delta Adds Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Widebody Fleet
One of the worst kept secrets in aviation is finally out, Delta is ordering the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of its widebody fleet refresh. Delta Air Lines has just placed an order for 30 Boeing 787 aircraft with options for 30 more. The Atlanta based carrier is purchasing the 787-10, the largest of the 787 variants, to replace some of its aging Boeing 767 fleet. According to the airline, it won’t begin taking delivery of these aircraft until 2031 at the earliest. The 787 will be a new fleet type for Delta and the order marks a