American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Vers. 2 (738)
This version of AA's 737-800 has 12 additional economy seats, reduced seat pitch, thinner seats, a smaller bulkhead divider between the two cabins, and two less service-cart storage cabinets behind the last row. The one inch seat pitch loss is mitigated by seat bottoms that slide forward and back, so that when a passenger reclines, the seat gives more knee room to the person seated directly behind.
American Airlines is starting to phase out the MD-80s and is replacing them with these 737-800s.
First class passengers, remember the acronym FEBO for food service. American Airlines serves first class from the Front on Even numbered flights and the Back on Odd numbered flights. Being served first usually results in getting your first choice of meals.
| pitch | width | seating details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class: | 40.0" | 21.0" | 16 seats More Info |
| Economy Class: | 31.0" | 17.2" | 144 seats with bottoms that slide forward and back |
- In-flight Amenities (click icon for more information)
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This aircraft features 12 audio channels. In economy, you can bring standard headphones from home and listen for free, or you can buy headphones to keep for $2 on the plane.
Audio Listings
Twenty drop-down LCD monitors are mounted throughout the cabin under the overhead storage bins. In economy, you can bring standard headphones from home and listen for free, or you can buy headphones to keep for $2 on the plane.
Movie Listings
Both classes feature 110V AC power ports that are US- and EU-compatible. Each seat in first class and two per three seats in coach have a port. The ports in economy class are located near your knees on the armrests on each side of the middle (B and E) seat.
Read our guide to in-seat laptop power for more information.
Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary; alcoholic beverages can be purchased in Economy for $6 and are free of charge in First Class.- Economy Class On U.S. and Canada flights that are 3+ hours and depart between 5am and 9pm snack boxes can be purchased for $4 each. On transcontinental, Alaska and Hawaii flights, a sandwich or wrap is also available for $5. 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 class passengers, remember the acronym FEBO for food service. American Airlines serves first class from the Front on Even numbered flights and the Back on Odd numbered flights. Being served first usually results in getting your first choice of meals.
Baby changers: A baby changer is present at the back of this aircraft.
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