Boeing 737 MAX 8
Best rows: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Watch rows: 12, 18, 19, 36, 37 because of bulkhead clearance, limited recline, galleys, lavatories, no under-seat storage, tight bulkhead clearance, and galley noise.
- 12 — Bulkhead row, 34" pitch (rows 12-18)
- 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 — 34" pitch (rows 12-18)
- 19, 20 — Overwing exit row: 39" pitch
Air Canada's Boeing 737 MAX 8 seats 169 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 38 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
Air Canada flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 169 seats · 16J / 153Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
169 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class | 38" | 20" | 16 |
| Economy | 30" | 17" | 153 |
Cabin guide
- Business Class: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), 38" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 153 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 12-37), 30" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 12 — Bulkhead row, 34" pitch (rows 12-18)
- 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 — 34" pitch (rows 12-18)
- 19, 20 — Overwing exit row: 39" pitch
Seats to avoid
- 12 — Bulkhead: tray in armrest, no underseat storage, wall close
- 18 — Limited recline: overwing exit row behind
- 19 — Limited recline: second overwing exit row behind
- 36 — Galley behind on right side
- 37 — Last row (ABC only): lavatories behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 37: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Photos and reviews
Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 Business reviews
16 seats · 38" pitch · 20" width
Cabin reviews
- Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Business Class review
This Life in Trips · Same product match
737 MAX 8 Business Class review; shown for selected Air Canada MAX business seats.
Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 Economy reviews
153 seats · 30" pitch · 17" width
Cabin reviews
- Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Economy Class review
SANspotter · Same product match
737 MAX 8 Economy review; shown for selected Air Canada MAX Economy seats.
Variant identity
Air Canada uses this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for 16J / 153Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16J / 153Y
- 169 seats as drawn
- 16 Business Class, 153 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A, 12B, 12E, 12F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 12C, 12D | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tight bulkhead clearance, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 18A, 18B, 18E, 18F | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 19A, 19B, 19E, 19F | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 19C, 19D | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, 20F | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 36D, 36E, 36F | Economy | Avoid | near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 37A, 37B | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 37C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 169
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- This Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration (16J / 153Y) has 169 seats: 16 Business Class, 153 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 12 (bulkhead row, 34" pitch (rows 12-18)); 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (34" pitch (rows 12-18)); 19, 20 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 12; 18; 19; 36; 37 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business Class 38" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 30" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.