ADVERTISEMENTThe aircraft has a total seating capacity of 296, comprising 30 business class, 28 premium economy and 238 economy class seats. However, 18 economy class seats will not be available for use until approval is granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the sources told PTI. Separately, 18 specific economy class seats have been blocked from sale and are also physically blocked from use. Sources also noted that some global airlines are awaiting similar regulatory approvals for business class seats, including Lufthansa, which is seeking certification for certain business class seats on its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Currently, Air India operates 33 Boeing 787 aircraft — 26 legacy Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s, including six acquired from Vistara and the newly inducted aircraft.

Source: The Telegraph January 24, 2026 06:33 UTC