United Airlines 787-9
Overview
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the core long-haul international aircraft with 48 aircraft and 48 Polaris lie-flat seats. The most numerous Dreamliner variant, it serves United's global network from major hubs.
Seat Configuration
| Cabin | Seats | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| Polaris Business | 48 | 1-2-1 |
| Premium Plus | 21 | 2-3-2 |
| Economy Plus | 39 | 3-3-3 |
| Economy | 149 | 3-3-3 |
WiFi & In-Flight Entertainment
All 48 have Ku-band satellite WiFi, AVOD + PDE, and 110V AC power. The Dreamliner cabin features larger windows, higher humidity, and lower cabin altitude for reduced jet lag.
Routes & Hubs
- Newark (EWR) — Europe, Middle East, India
- San Francisco (SFO) — Asia-Pacific, Australia
- Los Angeles (LAX) — Australia, Asia
- Houston (IAH) — South America, Europe
Related Dreamliners
Aircraft Registry — All 48 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Complete list of every United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with registration, delivery year, seat configuration, WiFi, IFE, and current status. Data updated daily from public aviation records.
| Reg | AC# | Config | WiFi | IFE | Power | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N13954 | 3954 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl Ku | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N15969 | 3969 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2017 | Active |
| N17963 | 3963 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2016 | Active |
| N19951 | 3951 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl Ku | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2014 | Active |
| N19986 | 3986 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2021 | Active |
| N22992 | 3992 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2025 | Active |
| N22995 | 3995 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2025 | Active |
| N23983 | 3983 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N23994 | 3994 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2025 | Active |
| N24972 | 3972 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2018 | Active |
| N24973 | 3973 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2018 | Active |
| N24974 | 3974 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2018 | Active |
| N24976 | 3976 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N24979 | 3979 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N24980 | 3980 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N24988 | 3988 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2024 | Active |
| N24990 | 3990 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2024 | Active |
| N24993 | 3993 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2025 | Active |
| N25982 | 3982 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N26952 | 3952 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl Ku | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N26960 | 3960 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N26966 | 3966 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl Ku | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2016 | Active |
| N26967 | 3967 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2016 | Active |
| N26970 | 3970 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2017 | Active |
| N26996 | 3996 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2025 | Active |
| N27957 | 3957 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N27958 | 3958 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N27959 | 3959 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N27964 | 3964 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2016 | Active |
| N27965 | 3965 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2016 | Active |
| N27997 | 3996 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2025 | XMN Maint 2/4/26 |
| N28987 | 3987 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2021 | Active |
| N29961 | 3961 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N29968 | 3968 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2017 | Active |
| N29971 | 3971 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2018 | Active |
| N29975 | 3975 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N29977 | 3977 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | XMN Maint 2/4/26 |
| N29978 | 3978 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N29981 | 3981 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N29984 | 3984 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2020 | Active |
| N29985 | 3985 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2021 | Active |
| N29989 | 3989 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2024 | Active |
| N29991 | 3991 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2025 | Active |
| N35953 | 3953 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl Ku | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N36962 | 3962 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N38950 | 3950 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl Ku | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2014 | Active |
| N38955 | 3955 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
| N45956 | 3956 | 48J/21PE/39E+/149Y | Satl KU | AVOD/PDE | 110 V | 2015 | Active |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners does United Airlines have?
48 aircraft, delivered 2014–2025. The core long-haul Dreamliner variant and the most numerous 787 in the fleet.
Does the United 787-9 have Polaris business class?
Yes. 48 Polaris lie-flat seats in 1-2-1 configuration with direct aisle access at every seat.
What is the seat configuration on United's 787-9?
257 passengers: 48 Polaris (1-2-1), 21 Premium Plus (2-3-2), 39 Economy Plus (3-3-3), 149 Economy (3-3-3).
Does the United 787-9 have WiFi?
Yes. All 48 have Ku-band satellite WiFi, gate-to-gate on international flights.
What routes does United fly the 787-9 on?
Long-haul international from Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), and Houston (IAH) to Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia.
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