The Boeing 787-9 is a mid-size, dual aisle, twin engine jet and Boeing’s most fuel efficient aircraft to date - 20% more fuel efficient than the similar sized commercial jets it is designed to replace. Composite materials make up 50% of the primary structure, including the fuselage and wings.

British Airways 787-8 services long-haul routes from London to Toronto and Newark, as well as short haul routes to Stockholm. This aircraft operates in a three class configuration carrying a total of 214 passengers. British Airways offers 35 Club World Business Class flat bed seats.

Apr 12, 2025 · I wrote last month that the first route to get the new planes was likely to be Chicago O’Hare – London Heathrow after first operating domestically Chicago – Los Angeles. In fact, the plan appears to be add new configuration 787-9s to the route so that all 3 flights are operated by this aircraft and place the aircraft on Philadelphia – London as well by late summer.

A total of 42 Boeing 787 aircraft are set to join British Airways, becoming the mainstay of the airline's long-haul fleet. British Airways operate all three variants of the 787 Dreamliner, the 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an American wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After dropping its unconventional Sonic Cruiser project, Boeing announced the conventional 7E7 on January 29, 2003, which focused largely on efficiency.

Jan 6, 2024 · Interestingly, British Airways’ 787-9s are very premium-heavy, with First, Business, and Premium Economy making up approximately 75% of the aircraft’s cabin space. The decision to go with a low-density product appears to have paid off, especially considering the rapid increase in popularity of Premium Economy in recent years.

Jun 29, 2020 · British Airways will begin flying the 787-10 daily between London Heathrow and Atlanta as of August 1, 2020. This route had been suspended for a while, but was previously operated by a 787-9. The route will operate with the following schedule: BA227 London to Atlanta departing 4:00PM arriving 8:15PM BA226 Atlanta to London departing 10:20PM ...

Jan 2, 2023 · Between January and September, BA's 18-strong 787-9s will operate 34 routes involving 17 countries, according to the latest OAG data. BA has scheduled 3,159 flights by the variant from London Heathrow (LHR) in the nine months, with up to 13 departures daily.

Aug 16, 2020 · This is our detailed guide to the best seats on a British Airways Boeing 787-9. We look at First Class, Club World, World Traveller Plus and Economy / World Traveller. Maximise your Avios, air miles and hotel points