Confusion with Latam 787-9 Seat Configuration ?
Nov 16, 2019, 12:32 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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Confusion with Latam 787-9 Seat Configuration ?
We are booked on a 787-9 from Santiago to LAX in 6C & D. I've never flown this airline before but the seating configuration looks strange. What is the small opening next to Seat 6C ? Does this have a small isle access? I've never seen a configuration like this. Thank you.
Nov 17, 2019, 1:55 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: LATAM Black; AA EXP
Posts: 262
That is the new 787 business class config. be aware that lots of flights have this seat map loaded, although ATM there's only one 789 with this configuration. the space between C and D is the aisle so you won't be sitting close enough to comfortably have a conversation. Only the "center center" seats are properly together (some of the blocked seats will probably be available at the airport). Finally this is the configuration with the Vantage XL seat, providing direct aisle access to all passengers.
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Dec 5, 2019, 9:36 am
#4
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One last question please....
On Our Santiago to LAX flight in Premium Business Class (Seats 6C & 6D), will we have seat back IFE even with the staggered seat configuration on the 787-9 aircraft ?
On the seating map sent to us, (see my top post) it doesn't even appear that we have seats in front of us.
Thank you.
On Our Santiago to LAX flight in Premium Business Class (Seats 6C & 6D), will we have seat back IFE even with the staggered seat configuration on the 787-9 aircraft ?
On the seating map sent to us, (see my top post) it doesn't even appear that we have seats in front of us.
Thank you.
Dec 5, 2019, 6:06 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NT Australia
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(Picture credit business traveller https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...class-seating/)
Dec 8, 2019, 5:12 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: LAX
Programs: AA - EXP, Hyatt - Globalist, Bonvoy - Gold, Hilton - Gold
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Any seating advice for new Business class 787 layout?
Has anyone been on the new layout yet? I am also flying it LAX-SCL and curious which of the window seats are best...
Dec 8, 2019, 5:20 pm
#9
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NT Australia
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I haven’t been on the new layout yet but based on my experience of LATAM service flow I would try for as far forward as possible- as I have never got my first choice of meal further back (plat and then OWE)