Hawaiian Airlines unveils stunning business-class, economy cabins on the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner - The Points Guy (2023)

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What is the best business class seat on 787 Dreamliner? ›

I think Seats 6A and 6K, and 7L are the best Business Class seats on the British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner if you like a view, although it is worth noting that all window A and K business class seats face backward.

As a general rule, most airlines install business class lie-flat seats on larger, twin-aisle aircraft — such as Airbus A330, A350 and A380, and Boeing 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

This is the seat map for the 246-seat B787-9. There are 40 Business Class, 14 Premium Economy, and 192 Economy Class seats.

Hawaiian's 300-seat 787 features its newest premium product, Leihōkū (garland of stars): 34 suites that envelop guests in a tranquil, elegant space with fully lie-flat seating, an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen, personal outlets, wireless charging and direct aisle access.

The best seats in Business Class

In Business Class, I'll always book a window seat (with the seat next to the window) at least one row away from the galley and lavatories. Bulkhead seats offer more room but I would only choose these if they're not near the galley/lavatories, or if they have doors.

The best seats are the window seats in a mini-cabin, so 6A, 7A, 6L, and 7L. Also, we recommend the last row of the main cabin, so the window seats 5A, and 5L. Read our American Airlines 777-200 business class flight review.

This high aspect ratio wing design combined with efficiency enhancing raked wing tips allow the 787 to be one of the fastest commercial aircraft (Mach 0.85 cruise speed) while consuming less fuel than today's comparably sized aircraft.

How much is business class on the Dreamliner? ›

We found pricing of $5813 for Premium Economy and a whopping $12,551 for Qantas Dreamliner business class. Of course, for shorter routes, you'd be looking at considerably cheaper fares.

The Boeing 777 series is larger than the 787 and thus can carry more passengers. The 787-10 has a higher capacity than the smaller 777-200 series. However, it falls short of the larger 777-300 models by 66 passengers in a typical two-class configuration.

General. What is Bid Up? Bid Up gives you the opportunity to upgrade to our First Class (North America routes only) or Business Class (International routes only) by making an offer online. You can make an offer up to 28 hours before departure on eligible flights operated by Hawaiian Airlines.

Revenue tickets (all Main Cabin fare classes, excluding Main Cabin Basic) and flight award tickets are eligible for the complimentary upgrade, subject to seat availability.

Upgrade your existing reservation to First/Business Class within 24 hours up until the minimum check-in time prior to departure via a guest services agent at the airport. Please note that an upgrade fee will apply. Day of Departure upgrades are offered on a space-available basis.

The 787 promised passenger comfort

One of the promises of the 787 was improved passenger comfort. There are several improvements in this area, including higher cabin air pressure. The cabin is pressurized at 6,000 feet, as opposed to 8,000 feet on most other aircraft, including the 777.

Generally speaking, the Boeing 777 offers a more comfortable passenger experience. This is because it is somewhat larger than the 787 and has higher capacity, leading to more room in terms of seating comfort.

The best seats, without question, are on the A side – where passengers face a wall, rather than facing other passengers.

Best United Economy Class Seats to pick on Boeing 787s. By far, the best seats to pick on United's Boeing 787 fleet (both the 787-8 and the 787-9) are seats 27A and 27L. Row 27 is the emergency exit row for the economy class cabin.

The Boeing 787, for comparison, was quoted as 72.7 dB and the Airbus A350 at 74.9 dB. Internal noise is not something that is extensively measured or studied.

Do pilots like the 787? ›

From a pilot's perspective, the Dreamliner is the most comfortable Boeing ever designed. It is very spacious, with several environmental improvements that make it quiet enough to occasionally hear another plane passing by 3000 feet below on a dark night over the ocean.

The general rule of thumb when it comes to the business class dress code for most is smart casual, so you can still get away with your comfy flying pants however thongs (flip-flops), beachwear or clothing with offensive images or slogans are not permitted.

OPTIMA is the most space efficient direct aisles access high-end business class solution. It offers a unique balance between passenger comfort and airlines revenue efficiency.

Yes, international and domestic business class receive complimentary drinks — including a variety of beers, wines and spirits to complement the food menu. Note that short flights might not offer a full drink service.

From personal observation, at least half of all business class passengers who are given pyjamas don't change into them. Might be because they're already wearing tracky-dacks and a T-shirt, and for those who don't know, the dress standard among business-class travellers is not as high as you might expect.

More Space. On a short daytime flight, it's nice to have extra space, though not completely necessary. On an overnight flight, however, extra legroom is a necessity, especially if you're hoping to get some sleep. Most business class seats can be fully reclined to a flat, bed position.

The 192 seats on the 787-9 are arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration, with the best seats being in rows 20 or 28. This is due to the extra legroom from the exit row or bassinet.

Are premium seats on Dreamliner worth it? ›

With Tui Dreamliner premium seats, these queues become a thing of the past. Fast-track security means that you get to skip the long lines and get to your boarding gate as quickly as possible. If long queues don't really figure in your holiday plans, then opting for premium is certainly the answer.

KLM's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner offers 30 lie-flat seats in Business Class, 48 recliner seats in Premium Economy Class, and 216 seats in Economy Class. Located in one cabin in the front section of the plane, the 30 Business Class seats are spread over 8 rows and arranged in an excellent 1-2-1 reverse herringbone layout.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is one of the most popular models of the Boeing 787. It features a stretched fuselage design that makes it incredibly efficient and able to produce improved fuel economy than other aircraft in its class.

Best United Economy Class Seats to pick on Boeing 787s. By far, the best seats to pick on United's Boeing 787 fleet (both the 787-8 and the 787-9) are seats 27A and 27L. Row 27 is the emergency exit row for the economy class cabin.

The best seats in Business Class

In Business Class, I'll always book a window seat (with the seat next to the window) at least one row away from the galley and lavatories. Bulkhead seats offer more room but I would only choose these if they're not near the galley/lavatories, or if they have doors.

Business class on the AA 787-9 is in one large cabin featuring eight rows of seats (seven in the center section) in a 1-2-1 configuration, for a total of 30 seats. American uses the Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats, a reverse-herringbone seats which provides excellent levels of comfort and privacy.

On all our long-haul flights - that's flights over seven hours - we provide complimentary meals, which are accompanied by your choice of wine. When your inflight meal is served, you'll get a water cuplet on the tray, and the Cabin Crew will serve your choice of red, white or rose wine.

The 787 family reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions by 20-30% and has a 60% smaller noise footprint than the models they replace. Because of its fuel efficiency, the 787 can fly further than its predecessors and has opened more than 50 new non-stop routes around the world.

On a Dreamliner flight your meals and drinks are all complimentary, so you don't have to worry about spending a small fortune on plane snacks if you don't want to! The type of meal you get will depend upon your flight times, so you'll likely be served breakfast or an evening meal.

Answer: Yes, the 787 is a safe airplane. The design has been tested and certified.

How much do 787 Dreamliner pilots make? ›