McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Best rows: 6, 14. Watch rows: 1, 6, 14, 31 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 6, 14 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
American Airlines's McDonnell Douglas MD-80 seats 140 passengers across 3 cabin classes. First class offers 37 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Seat map
Verified configuration · 140 seats · 16F / 35W / 89Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
140 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 37" | 21" | 16 |
| Premium Economy | — | — | 35 |
| Economy | 31-32" | 17" | 89 |
Cabin guide
- First: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), 37" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 35 seats in a 2-3 layout (rows 6-12).
- Economy: 89 seats in a 2-3 layout (rows 14-31), 31-32" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 6, 14 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 6, 14 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 31 — 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 4 and 6: 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 12 and 14: 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 31: 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 MD-80 page for 16F / 35W / 89Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16F / 35W / 89Y
- 140 seats as drawn
- 16 First, 35 Premium Economy, 89 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
- 140
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the American Airlines MD-80 have?
- This American Airlines MD-80 configuration (16F / 35W / 89Y) has 140 seats: 16 First, 35 Premium Economy, 89 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the American Airlines MD-80?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6, 14 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the American Airlines MD-80?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 6, 14; 31 — 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 MD-80?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 37" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 31-32" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the American Airlines MD-80 have premium economy?
- Yes - 35 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3 layout.
- How accurate is this American Airlines MD-80 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.