Continental Airlines Boeing 737-900 (739)

Continental designates this aircraft type as 739. Row numbering is not sequential aboard all of Continental's 737 fleet in order to standardize the exit rows as 20 and 21. Exit rows and seats with more space are designated as Extra Legroom seats and may be reserved for a fee, depending on duration of flight. Continental OnePass Elite frequent flyers may reserve these seats at no extra cost. Continental reserves Economy rows located before the emergency exit for Elite level frequent flyers. These seats will not appear available for any other passengers at time of booking or at online check-in.

Continental is in the process of retrofitting these aircraft with updated audio and video, so some aircraft have overhead TVs and some have in-seat TVs with DIRECTV.

On select 737-900s, every seat in First class and some rows (7-21) in Economy have regular 110v AC power ports located just below the seat cushion. Click on the Amenity icons below to find out more.

	pitch	width	seating details
First Class:	38.0"	21.0"	20 seats with 7.5 inches recline More Info
Economy Class:	31.0"	17.2"	153 seats with 3 inches recline 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 nine channels of audio entertainment on this plane available in all classes.
Audio Listings
Continental Airlines is in the process of adding 8" personal TVs with DirecTV, which will offer more than 75 channels of live television programming and eight channels of previously recorded programming such as premium movies, sitcoms, dramas, and more. The service is complimentary in First Class and is available at each seat in Economy Class for $6 per flight.
More Information
DIRECTV channel listing
Continental began offering complimentary Wi-Fi on this aircraft in January 2009. Passengers have access to Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Messenger and BlackBerry e-mail and BlackBerry Messenger services.
There is power for all First class seats. In Economy, only rows 7-21 are equipped with power. There are two units per row which are located between each power-enabled seat just below the seat cushion. No adapter is required. The power unit accepts plugs from the U.S. and other select countries.
Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased for $5 in Economy and are free of charge in First Class.
- Flights 1-1.5 hours: In First, munchies are offered on flights before 10am and in both classes after 10 am.
- Flights 2-3 plus hours: Economy passengers are offered a cold snack and light fare is offered in First Class during traditional meal times.
- Flights over 3.5 hours: Economy passengers are offered a hot sandwich and snack (or cold breakfast). First Class passengers are offered a hot entree and snack.
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Continental Airlines Boeing 737-900 (739) Seat Map

Seat(s)

Class

Seat Type

Power

Video

Review

8 D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 8 D,E,F are standard Economy seats. Seats 8 D,E,F are reserved for Continental OnePass Elite members or for passengers purchasing an eligible economy class ticket (usually fare classes Y and B). These seats normally become available to all passengers during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure.

2-4 A,B,E,F

First

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 2-4 A,B,E,F are standard domestic First Class seats.

38 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 38 A,B,C,D,E,F have limited recline and slightly reduced seat width due to the curvature of the plane. Seat 38 C,D do NOT have moveable armrests. The seats in this row have 1 inch less width than all other seats. The proximity of the lavatories and galley may be bothersome. Passengers often congregate in this area during flight.

5 E,F

First

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 5 E,F have full recline because the bulkhead behind is curved. The proximity of the lavatory may be bothersome.

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

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 20 A,B,C,D,E,F have extra legroom due to the emergency row but do not recline because of the exit behind. The tray tables are on the seat backs. Seats 20 C,D do NOT have moveable armrests. It can get very cold by the exits during flight. Seats 20 A,B,C,D,E,F are designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time. Rows 20 and 21 are standardized as exit rows across Continental's 737 fleet.

7 E,F

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 7 E,F have extra legroom due to the large cutouts in the bulkhead that can be used to stow a small bag. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. Seats 7 E,F are designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

1 A,B

First

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 1 A,B are standard bulkhead seats and some will find legroom to be restricted. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. There is only one window at this row.

21 A

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 21 A has extra legroom due to the exit row and full recline. The window-side armrest is smaller than standard and attached to the door, which can be uncomfortable. The seat cushion is less padded than standard. The tray table is on the seat back from the row ahead. It can get very cold by the exits during flight. Seats 21 A are designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time. Rows 20 and 21 are standardized as exit rows across Continental's 737 fleet.

21 F

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 21 F has extra legroom due to the exit row and full recline. The window-side armrest is smaller than standard and attached to the door, which can be uncomfortable. The seat cushion is less padded than standard. The tray table is on the seat back from the row ahead. It can get very cold by the exits during flight. Seats 21 F are designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time. Rows 20 and 21 are standardized as exit rows across Continental's 737 fleet.

7 D

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 7 D has extra legroom due to a large cutout in the bulkhead that can also used to stow a small bag. However, the proximity of the lavatory can be bothersome. The tray table is in the armrest, making the armrest immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. The armrests in this seat are NOT moveable. Seats 7 D are designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

22-35 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 22-35 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats. Seats 22-35 C,D have moveable armrests.

5 A,B

First

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 5 A,B have limited recline due to the lavatory behind. The proximity of the lavatory may be bothersome.

11 F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 11 F has a misaligned window. Seats 11 F are reserved for Continental OnePass Elite members or for passengers purchasing an eligible economy class ticket (usually fare classes Y and B). These seats normally become available to all passengers during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure.

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

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 15 A,B,C,D,E,F do not recline due to the emergency exit behind. Seats 15 C,D have moveable armrests. Seats 15 A,B,C,D,E,F are reserved for Continental OnePass Elite members or for passengers purchasing an eligible economy class ticket (usually fare classes Y and B). These seats normally become available to all passengers during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure.

11 A

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seat 11 A has a misaligned window. Seats 11 A are reserved for Continental OnePass Elite members or for passengers purchasing an eligible economy class ticket (usually fare classes Y and B). These seats normally become available to all passengers during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure.

21 B,C,D,E

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 21 B,C,D,E have extra legroom due to the emergency exit and full recline. The tray tables are on the seat backs. It can get very cold by the exits during flight. Seats 21 C,D do NOT have moveable armrests. Seats 21 B,C,D,E are designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.Rows 20 and 21 are standardized as exit rows across Continental's 737 fleet.

8 A,B,C

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 8 A,B,C are standard bulkhead seats and some will find legroom to be restricted. The proximity of the lavatory can be bothersome. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. The armrests for 8C are not moveable. There is no floor storage for these seats during take-off and landing. Seats 8 A,B,C are reserved for Continental OnePass Elite members or for passengers purchasing an eligible economy class ticket (usually fare classes Y and B). These seats normally become available to all passengers during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure.

1 E,F

First

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 1 E,F are standard bulkhead seats and some will find legroom to be restricted. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. There is only one window at this row.

12-14 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 12-14 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard economy seats. Seats 9-15 C,D have moveable armrests. Seats 12-14 A,B,C,D,E,F are reserved for Continental OnePass Elite members or for passengers purchasing an eligible economy class ticket (usually fare classes Y and B). These seats normally become available to all passengers during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure.

9-10 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 9-10 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats. Row 8 is missing a window. Seats 9-15 C,D have moveable armrests. Seats 9-10 A,B,C,D,E,F are reserved for Continental OnePass Elite members or for passengers purchasing an eligible economy class ticket (usually fare classes Y and B). These seats normally become available to all passengers during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure.

37 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 37 A,B,C,D,E,F have slightly reduced seat width due to the curvature of the plane and the proximity of the lavatories and galley may be bothersome. Seats 37 C,D have moveable armrests.

11 B,C,D,E

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 11 B,C,D,E are standard Economy seats. Seats 11 B,C,D,E are reserved for Continental OnePass Elite members or for passengers purchasing an eligible economy class ticket (usually fare classes Y and B). These seats normally become available to all passengers during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure.

36 A,B

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 36 A,B are standard Economy seats.

36 E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 36 E,F are standard Economy seats.

36 C,D

Economy

Standard

No Power

Personal TV

Seats 36 C,D are standard Economy seats, however proximity to the lavatories may be bothersome.

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