Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 8, 9, 16, 17. Watch rows: 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 31, 32, 33 because of bulkhead clearance, missing or misaligned windows, limited recline, lavatories, narrower seat, and galley noise.
- 8 — Bulkhead row: Main Cabin Extra (33" pitch)
- 9 — Main Cabin Extra (33" pitch)
- 16, 17 — Exit row: Main Cabin Extra (39" pitch)
American Airlines's Boeing 737-800 seats 172 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 37 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
Seat map
Verified layout · 172 seats · 16F / 156Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
172 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 37" | 20" | 16 |
| Main Cabin | 30" | 17" | 156 |
Cabin guide
- First: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), 37" pitch, 20" wide.
- Main Cabin: 156 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 8-33), 30" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 8 — Bulkhead row: Main Cabin Extra (33" pitch)
- 9 — Main Cabin Extra (33" pitch)
- 16, 17 — Exit row: Main Cabin Extra (39" pitch)
Seats to avoid
- 8 — Bulkhead: tight footwell, tray in armrest, no floor storage
- 12 — Missing window at A
- 13 — Misaligned/missing window at A and F
- 15 — Limited recline ahead of overwing exit
- 16 — Limited recline at exit row window pairs
- 31 — Aft lavatory queue traffic
- 32 — Adjacent to lavatory doors; slightly narrow seats
- 33 — Last row: lavatories 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 33: 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
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified American Airlines Boeing 737-800 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 First reviews
16 seats · 37" pitch · 20" width
Cabin reviews
- American Airlines 737-800 First Class review
SANspotter · Same product match
737-800 domestic First Class review; shown for selected First seats.
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Main Cabin photos and reviews
156 seats · 30" pitch · 17" width
Seat photos
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Cabin reviews
- American Airlines 737-800 Economy review
Traveling Companion · Same product match
737-800 economy review; shown for selected Main Cabin seats.
Variant identity
American Airlines uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 16F / 156Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16F / 156Y
- 172 seats as drawn
- 16 First, 156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A | Main Cabin | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 13A, 13F | 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 | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 16C, 16D | Main Cabin | Best | extra legroom |
| 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 17E, 17F | Main Cabin | Best | extra legroom |
| 31A, 31B, 31C, 31D, 31E, 31F | Main Cabin | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E, 32F | Main Cabin | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and right beside a lavatory |
| 33A, 33F | Main Cabin | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat and right beside a lavatory |
| 33B, 33C, 33D, 33E | Main Cabin | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat, 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
- 172
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the American Airlines Boeing 737-800 have?
- This American Airlines Boeing 737-800 configuration (16F / 156Y) has 172 seats: 16 First, 156 Main Cabin.
- What are the best seats on the American Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 8 (bulkhead row); 9 (main cabin extra (33" pitch)); 16, 17 (exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the American Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 8; 12; 13; 15; 16; 31; 32; 33 — 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 American Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 37" pitch, 20" wide; Main Cabin 30" pitch, 17" wide.
- Which seats have no window on the American Airlines Boeing 737-800?
- Window seats are missing or misaligned around rows 12, 13, 16. Tap any seat on the map for the exact note.
- Does the American Airlines Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this American Airlines Boeing 737-800 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.