Boeing 757-200
Best rows: 5, 13. Watch rows: 1, 5, 13, 35 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 5, 13 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
American Airlines's Boeing 757-200 seats 188 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 38 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 35 inches.
American Airlines flies the Boeing 757-200 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified configuration · 188 seats · 12F / 176Y / 176Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
188 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 38" | 21" | 12 |
| Economy | 35" | 17" | 176 |
Cabin guide
- First: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-3), 38" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 176 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 5-35), 35" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 5, 13 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 5, 13 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 35 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
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, between rows 3 and 5: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 11 and 13: 2 lavatories 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 35: 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.
Variant identity
American Airlines uses this Boeing 757-200 page for 12F / 176Y / 176Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12F / 176Y / 176Y
- 188 seats as drawn
- 12 First, 176 Economy
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-16. 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
- Published cabin counts + standard cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier B
- Validated seats
- 188
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the American Airlines Boeing 757-200 have?
- This American Airlines Boeing 757-200 configuration (12F / 176Y / 176Y) has 188 seats: 12 First, 176 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the American Airlines Boeing 757-200?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5, 13 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the American Airlines Boeing 757-200?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 5, 13; 35 — 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 757-200?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 38" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 35" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the American Airlines Boeing 757-200 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 757-200 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this American Airlines Boeing 757-200 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 2026-06-16.