American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Vers. 1 (738)

American operates 133 of this aircraft type in its fleet, with 73 on order. The aircraft is slowly replacing American's older MD80 fleet.

The 737-800 is used for both short and longer haul flights, including routes to the Caribbean.

These aircraft are not equipped with individual inflight entertainment. Overhead TV's are located in the cabin and it is difficult to view them from the window seats in Economy. The aisle seat is recommended for passengers wishing to watch inflight programming. In First Class, the FEBO (Front on Even Numbers flights and Back on Odd numbered flights) service pattern is used. This means that on flights with an even number, service begins from the front and vice versa. Being served first usually means choice of meals.

	pitch	width	seating details
First Class:	40.0"	21.0"	16 seats More Info
Economy Class:	31-32.0"	17.2"	132 seats More Info

In-flight Amenities (click icon for more information)

The above amenity icons represent the services that are available on this aircraft. Click on the individual icons for more detailed information. If an icon is not pictured, that service is not offered on this aircraft.
There are 12 channels of audio entertainment on this aircraft for all classes. In Economy, personal earphones may be used instead of purchasing them onboard for $2 USD.
Twenty inch LDC monitors are located above the aisles at Rows 3,6,7,11,15 and 23. personal earphones may be used instead of purchasing them onboard for $2 USD.
American Airlines offers internet service for select domestic US flights using AirCell's Gogo service. Connectivity is available for laptops or mobile devices starting from $4.95. The service is available once the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet cruising altitude. More information on the service and its pricing options is listed here.

To get online faster, register for a free Gogo account at gogoair.com before you fly.
DC power ports (cigarette lighter-style) are located at every First Class seat. Power ports are located at select economy seats; consult the seat map for exact locations. Read more at aa.com.

Read our guide to in-seat laptop power for more information.
Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary; alcoholic beverages may be purchased in Economy for $6 and are free of charge in First Class.
- Economy Class On U.S. and Canada flights more than 3 hours and depart between 5am and 9pm snack boxes may be purchased for $4 USD each. On transcontinental, Alaska and Hawaii flights, a sandwich or wrap is also available for $5 USD. Snack Boxes and Sandwiches
- First Class: Complimentary food service is offered on all flights over two hours that operate within a traditional meal time.
First and Business Class Menus
Baby changers: A baby changer is located at the back of this aircraft.

For seat specific comments on this aircraft, mouse over the plane illustration below.
View our Seat Map Key below or visit the FAQ page for further assistance and explanations.

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Vers. 1 (738) Seat Map

Seat(s)

Class

Seat Type

Power

Video

Review

17 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 17 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats.

13 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 13 A,B,C,D,E,F do not recline but do have some extra legroom. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. The outer armrest for the the window seats are on the exit doors, which many flyers find bothersome. The seat cushions are not as long as the other seats on this aircraft, which may be uncomfortable. It can get very cold by the exits during flight.

21-22 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 21-22 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats.

6 A,B,E,F

First

Recliner

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 6 A,B,E,F are standard domestic First class seats. American uses the F-E-B-O system for meal service, they start at the Front on Even numbered flights, Back on Odd numbered ones. This row has more elbow room due to the width of the armrests and the curvature of the plane.

18-19 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 18-19 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats.

20 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 20 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats.

7 C,D

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 7 C,D have some extra legroom because the bulkhead does not extend all the way to the aisle. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and reducing the already tight seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. The view of the overhead monitor is very good at this row. The overhead bin above 7 D,E,F is used to store emergency equipment.

14 B,C,D,E

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 14 B,C,D,E have extra legroom. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and reducing the already reduced seat width. The seat cushions are not as long as most, which may also be uncomfortable.

9 B,C,D,E

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 9 B,C,D,E are standard Economy seats.

23 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 23 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats.

12 B,C,D,E

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 12 B,C,D,E are standard Economy seats.

7 E

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 7 E is a standard Economy bulkhead seat and some will find legroom restricted. The tray table is in the armrest, making the armrest immovable and reducing the already tight seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. The view of the overhead monitor is very good at this row. The overhead bin above 7 D,E,F is used to store emergency equipment.

4-5 A,B,E,F

First

Recliner

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 4-5 A,B,E,F are standard domestic First class seats. American uses the F-E-B-O for meal service in First Class, they start at the Front on Even numbered flights, Back on Odd numbered ones. Row 5 has more elbow room due to the width of the armrests and the curvature of the plane.

28 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 28 A,B,C,D,E,F receive complaints about reduced shoulder and hip room due to the fuselage curving at the back of the plane as well as noise from the galley and lavatories.

26 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 26 A,B,C,D,E,F receive complaints about reduced shoulder and hip room due to the fuselage curving at the back of the plane as well as noise from the galley and lavatories.

27 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 27 A,B,C,D,E,F receive complaints about reduced shoulder and hip room due to the fuselage curving at the back of the plane as well as noise from the galley and lavatories.

7 F

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 7 F is a standard Economy bulkhead with slightly restricted legroom. The tray table is in the armrest, making the armrest immovable and reducing the already tight seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. There is a misaligned window at this row however the view of the monitor is very good at this row. The overhead bin above 7 D,E,F is used to store emergency equipment.

12 F

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 12 F has limited recline and the view is obstructed by the engine.

12 A

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 12 A has limited recline and the view is obstructed by the engine.

7 A

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 7 A is a standard Economy bulkhead seat and some will find legroom restricted. The tray table is in the armrest, making the armrest immovable and reducing the already tight seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. There is a misaligned window at this row.

7 B

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 7 B is a standard Economy bulkhead seat and some will find legroom restricted. The tray table is in the armrest, making the armrest immovable and reducing the already tight seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during take-off and landing. The view of the overhead monitor is very good at this row.

11 F

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 11 F has a misaligned window.

24-25 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 24-25 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats.

11 A

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 11 A has a misaligned window.

15-16 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 15-16 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats.

8 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 8 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats. The movie screens are in good view from this row.

9 A

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 9 A has a misaligned window. This seat also has an air duct next to it that is quite noisy when the plane is not in-flight.

9 F

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 9 F is a standard Economy seat.

3 A

First

Recliner & Bulkhead

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 3 A has less legroom than any other First class seat. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. In First Class, American uses the F-E-B-O system for meal service, they start at the Front on Even numbered flights, Back on Odd numbered ones.

3 B

First

Recliner & Bulkhead

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 3 B has some extra legroom because the bulkhead does not extend all the way to the aisle. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. American uses the F-E-B-O for meal service in First Class, they start at the Front on Even numbered flights, Back on Odd numbered ones.

3 E

First

Recliner & Bulkhead

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 3 E has less legroom than the other First class seats but more than 3A. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. American uses the F-E-B-O system for meal service in First Class, they start at the Front on Even numbered flights, Back on Odd numbered ones.

3 F

First

Recliner

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 3 F has less legroom than the other First class seats but more than 3A. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. American uses the F-E-B-O for meal service in First Class, they start at the Front on Even numbered flights, Back on Odd numbered ones.

10 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 10 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats.

14 A

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 14 A has extra legroom due to the emergency exit. The window-side armrest is attached to the wall and is in two pieces; some flyers like this because it provides extra seat width, but others find it uncomfortable. The seat cushion is not as long as most which may also be bothersome. The tray table is in the other armrest, making it immovable. It can get very cold by the exits during flight.

11 B,C,D,E

Economy

Standard

DC Power

Shared TV

Seats 11 B,C,D,E are standard Economy seats.

14 F

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

DC Power

Shared TV

Seat 14 F has extra legroom due to the emergency exit. The window-side armrest is attached to the wall and is in two pieces; some flyers like this because it provides extra seat width, but others find it uncomfortable. The seat cushion is not as long as most which can also be bothersome. The tray table is in the other armrest, making it immovable. It can get very cold by the exits during flight.

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