Boeing 737 MAX 8
Best rows: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17. Watch rows: 6, 10, 11, 15, 16, 30, 31, 32 because of bulkhead clearance, missing or misaligned windows, limited recline, lavatories, and galley noise.
- 6 — Bulkhead row, Premium Class: extra legroom
- 7, 8, 9, 10 — Premium Class (published rows 6-10)
- 16, 17 — Over-wing exit row: more legroom
Alaska Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 8 seats 159 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 41 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Alaska Airlines flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 159 seats · 12F / 147Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
159 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 41" | 21.3" | 12 |
| Main Cabin | 31" | 17" | 147 |
Cabin guide
- First Class: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-3), 41" pitch, 21.3" wide.
- Main Cabin: 147 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-32), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 6 — Bulkhead row, Premium Class: extra legroom
- 7, 8, 9, 10 — Premium Class (published rows 6-10)
- 16, 17 — Over-wing exit row: more legroom
Seats to avoid
- 6 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no underseat storage
- 11 — No window at 10A/11A/11F
- 15 — Limited recline: exit row behind (15A/B/E/F)
- 16 — Limited recline: second exit row behind (16A/B/E/F)
- 31 — Lavatories directly behind
- 32 — Last row (DEF only): lavatory and galley 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 32: 3 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.
Variant identity
Alaska Airlines uses this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for 12F / 147Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12F / 147Y
- 159 seats as drawn
- 12 First Class, 147 Main Cabin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A | Main Cabin | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 11A, 11F | Main Cabin | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 15A, 15B, 15E, 15F | Main Cabin | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 16A, 16B, 16E, 16F | Main Cabin | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 29A, 29B | Main Cabin | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 30A, 30B, 30C | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 30D, 30E, 30F | Main Cabin | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A, 31B, 31C, 31D, 31E, 31F | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 32D, 32E | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 32F | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
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
- 159
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- This Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration (12F / 147Y) has 159 seats: 12 First Class, 147 Main Cabin.
- What are the best seats on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6 (bulkhead row, premium class); 7, 8, 9, 10 (premium class (published rows 6-10)); 16, 17 (over-wing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 6; 11; 15; 16; 31; 32 — 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 Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First Class 41" pitch, 21.3" wide; Main Cabin 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Which seats have no window on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Window seats are missing or misaligned around rows 11. Tap any seat on the map for the exact note.
- Does the Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines 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.