EgyptAir A350: Seat Map, Fleet Details and Fees

EgyptAir’s A350-900 seats 340 passengers (30 Business, 310 Economy) across 16 aircraft on order. Standard seat selection costs 10–200 depending on seat type and route, though it’s free on Fully Flex fares, international Business Class, for Platinum members, and at check-in. The aircraft flies up to 9,700 nautical miles non-stop, per Airbus.

EgyptAir became the launch operator of the Airbus A350-900 in North Africa when it took delivery of its first aircraft on February 9, 2026 (Airbus, 2026). That delivery kicked off a fleet renewal that’s reshaping how the airline flies long-haul  and how much passengers pay to pick a seat. Below, we break down the seat map, the fee schedule, and the fleet context so you can book smarter.

How does EgyptAir seat selection work on the A350?

EgyptAir seat selection on the A350-900 follows a tiered fee system based on seat location, cabin, destination, and fare type. Selection is free on Fully Flex Economy fares, all international Business Class tickets, for Platinum Frequent Flyer members, and during online check-in. Everyone else pays per seat, per flight segment.

According to EgyptAir’s official seat reservation page, fees scale by both seat category and route group. On the A350-900 (listed as “359” in EgyptAir’s fee table), premium seats cost noticeably more than on the airline’s other widebodies:

For comparison, the Boeing 787-9 (“789”) charges $125 for first row and $180 for exit row to Toronto, dropping to $75 and $85 respectively elsewhere. This means A350 exit-row seats to most destinations actually cost more than the equivalent seat on the 787-9  worth knowing if you’re flexible on aircraft type.

Illustrative calculation: A family of four flying Cairo–Los Angeles round trip, each choosing a window or aisle seat on the A350, would pay 4 × $20 = $80 per flight, or $160 round trip. Swap two of those for exit-row seats instead, and the cost jumps to (2 × $20) + (2 × $100) = $240 per flight, or $480 round trip. These figures are based on EgyptAir’s published rates as of this writing and should be verified on egyptair.com, since airline fees change frequently.

A few rules catch travelers off guard:

• Seats are randomly assigned starting 48 hours before departure if you haven’t checked in, and changing that assignment may carry a fee.
• You can upgrade to a higher-value seat in the same cabin before the 48-hour window by paying the difference, but downgrades don’t trigger a refund.
• Seat fees are generally non-refundable unless EgyptAir changes your seat for operational or safety reasons, or an irregular operation (IROP) reroutes you.
• If your aircraft type changes, your seat selection resets and EgyptAir will either reassign a similar seat or refund the service.
• Separate bookings (even for traveling companions) can’t be coordinated by EgyptAir  each passenger must select seats independently.

What does the EgyptAir A350 seat map look like?

The EgyptAir A350-900 seat map shows 30 Business Class suites in rows 8–16 and 310 Economy seats in rows 20–54, totaling 340 seats across the aircraft. Business uses a 1-2-1 layout giving every passenger direct aisle access; Economy is a standard 3-3-3 configuration.

In Business, seats are lettered B, E/G, and K, with no row 13 (per third-party seat-mapping site SeatCompare). Every suite has aisle access, but not every seat is equal:

• Best window alignment: 8B, 8K, 12B, 12K
• Worst window alignment: Row 10
• Private pair: 16E/16G, the only seats in the last Business row, popular with couples wanting separation from the rest of the cabin

Economy is lettered A, B, C / D, E, G / H, J, K, skipping rows 17–19. Only window and aisle seats have direct aisle access; middle seats in each triple do not.

Table: Economy seats to know

Windowless seats include 28A, 28K, 34A, and 34K. Misaligned windows appear at 23A/K, 29A/K, 35A/K, 39A/K, 43A/K, 47A/K, and 51A/K  something to check before booking a window seat specifically for the view.

One important caveat: seat-letter conventions differ slightly between sources. A review of EgyptAir’s inaugural Cairo–Los Angeles flight referenced seat “8A” as a window suite (The Aircraft King, 2026), while SeatCompare’s guide lists window seats as B and K. Always confirm your exact seat location through EgyptAir’s official manage-booking tool before paying for a specific spot.

What is in the EgyptAir fleet in 2026?

The EgyptAir fleet in 2026 includes A320neo, A321neo, A330 Family, 737-800, 777-300ER, 787-9, and the new A350-900, with reported mainline totals ranging from roughly 70 to 71 aircraft depending on the source and date. EgyptAir has 16 A350-900s on order, with 3–4 in active service as of mid-2026.

Per Airbus’s own February 2026 delivery announcement, EgyptAir’s Airbus-specific fleet at that point stood at 8 A320neo, 7 A321neo, and 11 A330 Family aircraft (including 5 A330-200P2F freighters). A separate industry tracker (FlightQ, July 2026) put total mainline count at 71 aircraft: 30 Boeing 737-800s, 8 A320neos, 8 Boeing 787-9s, 7 A321neos, 5 Boeing 777-300ERs, 4 A330-300s, 3 A330-200s, 3 A350-900s in service, and 3 737 MAX 8s. SeatCompare’s guide instead reports 4 A350s active by mid-2026. Planespotters lists 70 total aircraft. These figures don’t fully reconcile  not unusual for fast-moving fleet rollouts  so treat any single number as a snapshot rather than gospel.

What’s consistent across sources: EgyptAir ordered 16 A350-900s total, after disclosing an additional 6-aircraft order in June 2025 on top of 10 already committed. Simple Flying also reported that EgyptAir plans to grow its overall fleet toward 97 aircraft by the end of its 2026–27 fiscal year, though that figure comes from a single secondary report and should be treated as directional.

Which EgyptAir aircraft fly long-haul?

EgyptAir’s long-haul aircraft fleet includes the Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330 Family, and the newly added Airbus A350-900. The A350-900 is now the flagship for the airline’s longest routes, including the nonstop Cairo–Los Angeles service, with additional A350 expansion planned toward North Asia and the US West Coast.

Before the A350 arrived, EgyptAir relied on its 777-300ER, 787-9, and A330 fleet to cover long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes. The A350 doesn’t replace these outright but adds capacity and range for the airline’s most ambitious expansion, including crew-familiarization flights on trunk routes like London and Paris ahead of full commercial rollout (Simple Flying).

What is the A350-900’s range and fuel efficiency?

The Airbus A350-900 is designed to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles (18,000 km) non-stop, according to Airbus. Its Rolls-Royce engines and lightweight composite materials give it a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs, and CO2 emissions compared with previous-generation competitor aircraft, per Airbus’s own figures.

This range and efficiency is what enabled EgyptAir’s inaugural nonstop Cairo–Los Angeles flight (MS983) on May 23, 2026  a roughly 7,600-mile journey and the longest route in the airline’s network at launch, operating three times weekly (The Aircraft King, 2026). The aircraft can also run on up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel today, with Airbus targeting 100% SAF capability across its aircraft by 2030.

What is EgyptAir’s A350 business class like?

EgyptAir’s A350-900 Business Class features 30 suites in a 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access, sliding privacy doors, and seats that convert to fully flat beds. The cabin includes a “Dine As You Like” flexible meal service, large entertainment screens, amenity kits, and Wi-Fi, though EgyptAir remains a dry airline with no alcohol served.

A firsthand review of the inaugural Cairo–Los Angeles flight praised the suite’s privacy and flat-bed comfort but noted the absence of an Egyptian main course on the menu  appetizers and desserts leaned regional, but entrées didn’t (The Aircraft King, 2026). Wi-Fi on that flight offered free messaging for the full journey, 2 hours of free browsing, calls, and email, with paid data packages at $16 for 300 MB and $26 for 500 MB.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seats does the EgyptAir A350-900 have?
The EgyptAir A350-900 seats 340 passengers total: 30 in Business Class and 310 in Economy Class, confirmed by both Airbus’s delivery announcement and third-party seat-mapping sites.

Is seat selection free on EgyptAir?
Yes, but only in specific cases: Fully Flex Economy fares, all international Business Class tickets, Platinum Frequent Flyer members, and seats assigned during online check-in. Other Economy passengers pay 10–200 depending on seat type and route.

How much does an exit row seat cost on the EgyptAir A350?
Exit row seats on the A350 (359) cost $100 to most destinations and $200 specifically on Cairo–Toronto routes, per EgyptAir’s published fee table  notably higher than exit rows on other EgyptAir aircraft types.

Can I select a specific seat on EgyptAir after booking?
Yes. Seat selection can be made during booking or afterward through My Booking, the EgyptAir app, the call center, or a travel agent, provided it’s before the 48-hour pre-departure cutoff.

Who can sit in the EgyptAir A350 exit row?
Only able-bodied passengers aged 15 and older qualify. EgyptAir excludes passengers with reduced mobility, pregnant travelers, those with infants or unaccompanied minors, and anyone who can’t understand safety instructions in English.

What happens to my paid seat if EgyptAir changes the aircraft?
If the aircraft type changes, your seat selection resets. EgyptAir will either reassign a similar seat or issue a full refund for the seat selection service.

Are EgyptAir seat selection fees refundable?
Generally no, unless EgyptAir itself changes your seat for operational, safety, or security reasons and can’t offer a comparable alternative, or an irregular operation reroutes you to a different flight.

How many A350-900s does EgyptAir have in 2026?
EgyptAir ordered 16 A350-900 aircraft total. As of mid-2026, third-party trackers report 3 to 4 aircraft in active service, with deliveries continuing.

What is the range of the EgyptAir A350-900?
Per Airbus, the A350-900 is designed for up to 9,700 nautical miles (18,000 km) non-stop  enough to support EgyptAir’s nonstop Cairo–Los Angeles route, a roughly 7,600-mile journey.

Does EgyptAir serve alcohol on the A350?
No. EgyptAir operates as a dry airline across its fleet, including the A350-900, meaning no alcoholic beverages are served on any flight regardless of cabin class.