Qantas Embraer E190
QantasLink E190 (97-seat) · 97 seats · Business / Economy
QantasLink Embraer E190 (97 seats)
The 97-seat E190 variant has an expanded Business Class (up to 14 seats) at the expense of some economy capacity. It's deployed on regional routes with strong business travel demand, like Sydney-Adelaide and Melbourne-Hobart, where the premium cabin sees heavy use from frequent flyers. Same 2-2 layout, same regional jet comfort, slightly tighter economy spacing to accommodate the bigger business section.
Best Seats on the Qantas E190
Business rows 1-5 in the expanded premium cabin give you more chance of snagging an upgrade or a reasonable business fare. Exit rows 11-12 are the economy legroom option. Rows 6-10 behind business get the halo effect of better service proximity. Aisle seats throughout make short regional flights more convenient.
Seats to Avoid
Rows 22-32 at the back have the same engine noise issue as the 94-seat variant, plus the tighter economy spacing makes them feel more cramped. The small rear section gets congested on full flights.
Cabin Specifications
This Qantas Embraer E190 features 97 seats in a Business / Economy configuration. Our analysis has identified 20 seats rated as "Best" or "Good" for comfort and convenience.
Business class offers 14 seats with 36" seat pitch and 18.5" width. Economy class offers 83 seats with 31" seat pitch and 18" width.