Air Seychelles · Boeing
Air Seychelles Business Class on the 787-9
From $1,800 · save 54% · a320neo (regional): recliner, generous pitch, blocked middle seat. paris route only: fully lie-flat seats on the wet-leased etihad 787-9 (28 business class seats).
Quick answers
At a glance
Does Air Seychelles fly the 787-9?
Yes — the Boeing 787-9 is part of Air Seychelles's fleet. Air Seychelles Business Class on this aircraft delivers a320neo (regional): recliner, generous pitch, blocked middle seat. paris route only: fully lie-flat seats on the wet-leased etihad 787-9 (28 business class seats), with seat width 21 inches (A320neo) and length 42 inch pitch (A320neo); fully lie-flat on the Paris 787-9.
What is Air Seychelles business class like on the 787-9?
Air Seychelles Business Class: A320neo (regional): recliner, generous pitch, blocked middle seat. Paris route only: fully lie-flat seats on the wet-leased Etihad 787-9 (28 Business Class seats). The most-deployed long-haul widebody in current production. Cabin pressurization (~6,000 ft) and humidity (10-15%) better than older 777 metal. Composite fuselage allows larger windows.
How much can I save flying Air Seychelles on the 787-9?
Consolidator fares from $1,800 — about 54% below published retail. You earn full Etihad Guest (partner) miles.
At a glance
Air Seychelles 787-9 — quick reference
| Aircraft | Boeing Boeing 787-9 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Twin-aisle widebody |
| Cabin product | Air Seychelles Business Class — a320neo (regional): recliner, generous pitch, blocked middle seat. paris route only: fully lie-flat seats on the wet-leased etihad 787-9 (28 business class seats) |
| Seat dimensions | Width 21 inches (A320neo) · length 42 inch pitch (A320neo); fully lie-flat on the Paris 787-9 |
| Consolidator fare from | $1,800 (about 54% below published) |
| Loyalty program | Etihad Guest (partner) |
| Last verified | 2026-05-03 |
Cabin product
Air Seychelles air seychelles business class on the 787-9
Air Seychelles is wholly government-owned and, after retiring its Airbus A330 widebodies in a 2018 restructuring and ending long-haul European service entirely, returned to widebody long-haul in March 2026 with a wet-leased Etihad 787-9 flying nonstop to Paris CDG (3x weekly, 28 lie-flat Business seats) — explicitly framed by the airline as a response to Gulf-region airspace disruptions affecting traditional transit routing. A parallel Rome route launched the same month on A320neo equipment via a technical stop in Hurghada, Egypt (aircraft range limitation). The core regional network — Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Mauritius — still runs on A320neo with a 12-seat recliner business cabin.
About the 787-9: The most-deployed long-haul widebody in current production. Cabin pressurization (~6,000 ft) and humidity (10-15%) better than older 777 metal. Composite fuselage allows larger windows.
787-9 strengths
Why the 787-9 works for premium cabin
- Lower cabin altitude than older Boeing aircraft — measurably less fatigue on long-haul
- Larger windows (no manual blinds — electronically dimmable) than any other widebody
- Quiet, efficient — rolling out to most major carriers worldwide
- Modern Business cabins on most operators (Polaris with sliding door, JAL Sky Suite III, Delta One Suite)
Caveats
Things to verify before booking 787-9
- Older 787-9 deliveries (pre-2018) on some carriers carry legacy 2-2-2 or recliner Business cabins — verify cabin generation
- Narrower cabin than 777 — Business seat width can feel slightly tighter on dense configurations
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Booking strategy
How to book Air Seychelles on the 787-9
Verify the actual aircraft on your flight
Aircraft type is shown on your booking confirmation but operational substitutions happen — older or newer metal sometimes replaces the scheduled aircraft. Confirm the assigned aircraft 24-48 hours before departure via the airline app or operational status page; if the substitution downgrades cabin product, we can request reseat or recompensation.
Pick the right route for this aircraft
Widebody 787-9 routes are typically the long-haul flagships — that's where Air Seychelles concentrates its newest cabin product. The shorter routes within the fleet may use older retrofit configs with smaller seats and fewer amenities.
Time-of-day matters
On overnight long-haul flights, the 787-9 cabin product directly affects sleep quality. Widebody humidity and noise levels at cruise are notably better than narrow-body equivalents. Departure-time selection (avoiding 4-6am arrivals) compounds the cabin investment.
Loyalty earning
All consolidator fares are regular Air Seychelles tickets booked under your name — you earn full Etihad Guest (partner) miles, status credits, and elite-tier benefits. Business class typically earns 100-125% of distance flown.
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Or browse the standard Air Seychelles page
For the full airline guide — cabin details across all fleet types, top routes, lounges, and ratings sources — see the standard Air Seychelles page. The pricing and consolidator inventory is the same; this page focuses on the 787-9-specific cabin context.
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