Common short-haul jet. Window seats get a noticeable sidewall nook; windows sit low. On the American Airlines Boeing 737-800, economy seating runs from row 7 to row 31.
Score your exact flight →Exit rows — usually the most legroom in economy — are rows 16–17 on this layout. Rows 7–12 are sold as extra-legroom seats. The forward rows feel widest; rows toward the tail narrow and often sit near galleys and lavatories.
Window seats sit in a noticeable sidewall recess, so a seat lined up with a window gains a few extra inches of shoulder room. The windows sit low on this aircraft, so taller passengers often lean down to look out. On this American Airlines layout, watch for 12A — window seats with no window or a misaligned one.
SeatScore scores all three seat types for the American Airlines Boeing 737-800. Aisle seats give the most freedom; window seats give a wall to lean on and the added recess; middle seats have the least space. Enter your flight on SeatScore for a seat-by-seat heat map.
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