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How To Choose the Best Economy Seat on American Airlines

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Key Takeaways

  • American Airlines offers several economy seating options, including Main Cabin Extra, Preferred Seats, and standard Main Cabin, each with varying levels of comfort and amenities.
  • Main Cabin Extra provides extra legroom, earlier boarding than other economy passengers, and a complimentary alcoholic beverage.
  • Preferred Seats offer a better location within the cabin, such as closer to the front, providing convenience without the added legroom of Main Cabin Extra.

No one likes to fly in the back of the plane, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. And when you do fly in economy class, it’s important to understand that not every seat is created equal. There are indeed differences among the seats in the cabin.

Today, we’ll take a look at American Airlines, which operates a very large domestic and international fleet. We’ll break down each of the economy seat options and tell you how to book them so that you’re prepared going into your next AA flight.

American Airlines’ Economy Seats

For the most part, American’s economy seats have the same physical attributes, so there’s no reason to necessarily book one aircraft over another in hopes of encountering a better product. Simply put, an economy seat is an economy seat when it comes to comfort.

That said, we can group the economy seats offered into different categories, each with pros and cons:

  • Regional aircraft (such as an Embraer ERJ-145) tend to have cramped seat configurations, but also have a favorable 2-2 configuration where everyone has a window or aisle seat.
  • On domestic aircraft (such as a Boeing 737-800), you’ll find economy class seats laid out in a 3-3 configuration, where seats in the bulkhead and exit rows are the best picks. Unfortunately, almost a third of the plane is stuck in a middle seat.
  • American’s international planes (such as a Boeing 777-300ER) are laid out in a 3-4-3 configuration in economy, which is especially tight and not great for long flights. Fortunately, these planes have plenty of extra-legroom economy seats, making snagging one of these preferred locations very important for a long journey.

When it comes to selecting seats, not everything is equal, but we can generally place seats in the following categories:

  • Some economy class seats you can select for free, with no strings attached. These tend to be the most unfavorable selections, including seats at the back of the plane or in the middle.
  • Some seats are located in a better section of the aircraft and require a nominal fee to reserve them.
  • Some seats include extra legroom and are offered for free to passengers with elite status.
  • Some seats are located along bulkhead walls or feature extra legroom, and you’re able to pay a significant fee to select them.

Basic Economy

While not physically limited to a specific section of the aircraft, Basic Economy fares are the most bare-bones tickets you can buy. While you can bring your carry-on on board, you’re not given an assigned seat until check-in. This effectively guarantees you the “leftovers” — usually the seats no one else wants to sit in.

If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want the uncertainty of a free-for-all seat selection or wants less stress on the day of departure, don’t choose a Basic Economy seat.

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of Basic Economy seats:

Pros

  • Attractive fares

Cons

  • You won’t be able to choose your seat
  • You won’t be able to guarantee sitting next to a companion or with your family
  • Group 9 boarding; the very last group to board

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Standard Economy (Main Cabin) Seats

AA Economy Class
Standard economy seats on an American Airlines wide-body jet. Image Credit: American Airlines

Seats that are not designated as Main Cabin Extra, exit row, Preferred seats, or Premium Economy are considered standard economy seats — these are the most ubiquitous seats you’ll find on the aircraft and are also the least desirable.

For the most part, there is no fee to select these seats.

Regular Main Cabin seats are highlighted in blue on the seat map and are free to select.

American Airlines Main Cabin Regular Seats on Seat Map
Regular Main Cabin seats shown on seat map. Image Credit: American Airlines

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of standard economy seats:

Pros

  • These seats are free to select

Cons

  • These seats do not provide any additional marginal benefit — they have standard legroom and no additional perks

Preferred Seats

A Preferred seat does not necessarily have extra legroom but is located in a part of the plane that is more desirable. You might have a Preferred seat that’s located toward the front of the aircraft, for example. If you can’t snag a Main Cabin Extra seat, a Preferred seat is likely the next best thing.

While these seats don’t have extra legroom, they are far better than a middle seat or one near the rear of the aircraft.

Preferred seats are highlighted in green on the seat map. These seats have a better location, but otherwise don’t provide better comfort.

American Airlines Preferred Seats on Seat Map
Preferred seats shown on seat map. Image Credit: American Airlines

Here’s a look at what you could expect to pay as an additional charge to secure a Preferred seat on a variety of routes (prices are for July 1, 2022):

  • Chicago (ORD) – Cancún (CUN): $36 to $43
  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago (SCL): $93
  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Tulsa (TUL): $13 to $20
  • Los Angeles (LAX) – Phoenix (PHX): $13 to $20
  • Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD): $93
  • New York (JFK) – London (LHR): $69 to $75
  • New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX): $63
  • Washington, D.C. (DCA) – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW): $29 to $35

Pros and Cons

Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Preferred seats:

Pros

  • They tend to be located in more desirable areas of the plane

Cons

  • For non-elites, there’s usually an additional charge for these seats, which is hard to justify since there’s no extra legroom or recline

Preferred Seats by Aircraft

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Preferred Seats by Aircraft

Aircraft

Rows

Seats

Airbus A319 (319)

Rows 11 to 12; 15 to 17

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A320 (320)

Rows 13 to 18

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (321) Layout 1

Rows 13 to 18

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (321) Layout 2

Rows 11 to 17

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (32B) Layout 3

Rows 17 to 19

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321neo

Rows 11 to 15; 18 and 19; 28

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8)

Rows 11 to 14; 18 to 20

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737-800 (738) Layout 1

Rows 10 to 14; 18 to 21

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737-800 (738) Layout 2

Rows 10 to 12; 14; 18 to 21

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 777-200 (777) Layout 1

Rows 21 to 23

A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L

Boeing 777-200 (777) Layout 2

Rows 21 to 23

A, B, D, E, G, H, K, L

Boeing 777-300ER (77W)

Rows 20 to 25; 29

A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L

Boeing 787-8 (788) Layout 1

Rows 21 to 26

A, B, C, J, K, L

Boeing 787-8 (788) Layout 2

Rows 21 to 26

A, B, C, J, K, L

Boeing 787-9 (789)

Rows 15 to 20; 25 to 28

A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L

Bombardier CRJ-700 (CR7) Layout 1

Rows 6 to 8

A, B, C, D

Bombardier CRJ-700 (CR7) Layout 2

Rows 6 to 8

A, B, C, D

Bombardier CRJ-900 (CR9) Layout 3

Rows 14 to 16

A, D, F

Embraer ERJ-140 (ERD)

Rows 4 to 6

A, B, C

Embraer ERJ-145 (ER4)

Rows 4 to 6

A, B, C

Embraer ERJ-175 (E75) Layout 1

Rows 6 and 7; 11 and 12

A, C, D, F

Embraer ERJ-175 (E75) Layout 2

Rows 6 and 7; 11 and 12

A, C, D, F

Preferred Seat Stats

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Preferred Seat Stats

 

Number of Main Cabin Preferred Seats

Seat Pitch

Seat Width

Airbus A319

30

34″

17.7″

Airbus A320

28

31″ to 32″

16.5″ to 18″

Airbus A321 (legacy American Airlines version)

28

31″ to 32″

18″

Airbus A321 (legacy US Airways version)

24

31″ to 32″

17″ to 18.1″

Airbus A321 (transcontinental)

14

31″

17.3″ to 17.7″

Airbus A321neo

28

30″

17″ to 18″

Boeing 737 MAX

26

30″

16.6″ to 17.8″

Boeing 737-800 (non-Oasis)

24

31″

16.9″ to 17.3″

Boeing 737-800 (Oasis)

48

30″

16.6″ to 17.8″

Boeing 777-200

30

31″ to 32″

17″

Boeing 777-300 ER

37

31″ to 32″

16.2″ to 17.1″

Boeing 787-8 (original)

38

31″

16.2″ to 18.1″

Boeing 787-8 (retrofitted)

32

35″ to 36″

17.2″

Boeing 787-9

58

30″

16.2″ to 17.2″

Bombardier CRJ-700

10

31″

17.3″

Bombardier CRJ-900

10

31″

16.55″ to 17.33″

Embraer ERJ-140

5

31″

17″

Embraer ERJ-145

5

31″

17″

Embraer ERJ-175

14

30″

18.2″ to 19.3″

Hot Tip: To learn how to find the best seat on the plane, check out our ultimate guide to SeatGuru, where we guide you through how to use the site to view seat maps, specific dimensions, and aircraft types for nearly every airline worldwide.

Main Cabin Extra

AA Main Cabin Extra
Main Cabin Extra seats have extra legroom, making them much better for relaxing or working. Image Credit: American Airlines

If you’re going to sit in economy, you want to be sure you select a Main Cabin Extra seat. These are the best seats you’ll find in the rear section of the plane.

What makes these seats special is that they have extra pitch — that is, the distance between the seat back of one seat to the seatback of the seat in front. Simply put, these seats have far more legroom than their counterparts in regular coach.

When looking on AA.com, Main Cabin Extra seats are highlighted in orange.

American Airlines Main Cabin Extra Seat Map
Main Cabin Extra seats shown on seat map. Image Credit: American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra tends to be located in the first several rows of the economy cabin, though there are some notable exceptions, including rear bulkhead seats or a wide-body aircraft with multiple sections of economy seats.

In addition to extra legroom, there are also a few other perks you’ll get in Main Cabin Extra:

  • Group 5 boarding, which is the first group of economy passengers to board the aircraft; keep in mind that if you have elite status or another qualifier that would allow you to board early, you board with the earliest possible group
  • A single, complimentary alcoholic drink
  • “Dedicated” overhead bin storage space, though this tends to be a hit or miss perk since there’s rarely any enforcement to prevent other passengers from storing their luggage in the dedicated space

Here are the various ways through which you can select a Main Cabin Extra seat:

Hot Tip: You may want to take a look at what it would take to achieve American AAdvantage elite status or Alaska MVP elite status if you fly American frequently. Elite status often provides Main Cabin Extra seats for free, so the cost of pursuing status may outweigh the cost of purchasing these seats each time you fly.

Here’s a look at what it typically costs to upgrade to a Main Cabin Extra seat on a variety of routes (prices are for July 1, 2022):

  • Chicago (ORD) – Cancún (CUN): $99
  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago (SCL): $107 to $123
  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Tulsa (TUL): $22 to $24
  • Los Angeles (LAX) – Phoenix (PHX): $22 to $25
  • Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD): $166
  • New York (JFK) – London (LHR): $76 to $113
  • New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX): $109
  • Washington, D.C. (DCA) – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW): $70 to $77

Pros and Cons

Here’s a look at the pros and cons of Main Cabin Extra seats:

Pros

  • They have far more legroom than traditional economy seats
  • They’re usually located in the forward portion of the aircraft, allowing you to get off the plane more quickly

Cons

  • If you don’t have elite status, purchasing these tickets can be costly
  • Middle seats are not blocked, so you may need to sit in a middle seat if there are no aisle or window seats available
  • The seats don’t offer any additional recline

Main Cabin Extra Seats by Aircraft

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Main Cabin Extra Seats by Aircraft

Aircraft

Rows

Seats

Airbus A319 (319)

Rows 8 to 10; 14

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A320 (320)

Row 4; 10 to 11

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (321) Layout 1

Rows 8 to 12

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (321) Layout 2

Row 5

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (32B) Layout 3

Rows 11 to 16

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321neo

Rows 8 to 11; 17 to 21; 27

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8)

Rows 8 to 10; 16 to 17

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737-800 (738) Layout 1

Rows 7 to 9; 14 to 15

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737-800 (738) Layout 2

Rows 8 to 10

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 777-200 (777) Layout 1

Rows 13 to 17; 26

A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L

Boeing 777-200 (777) Layout 2

Rows 17 to 20; 26 to 29

A, B, D, E, G, H, K, L

Boeing 777-300ER (77W)

Row 20

A, B, D, E, G, H, K, L

 

Rows 31 to 32

A, C, J, L

Boeing 787-8 (788) Layout 1

Rows 8 to 13; 19

A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L

Boeing 787-8 (788) Layout 2

Rows 10 to 17; 20

A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L

 

Row 19

A, B, K, L

Boeing 787-9 (789)

Rows 12 to 14

A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L

Bombardier CRJ-700 (CR7) Layout 1

Rows 5 and 13

A, B, C, D

Bombardier CRJ-700 (CR7) Layout 2

Rows 8 to 10; 18

A, B, C, D

Bombardier CRJ-900 (CR9) Layout 3

Row 4

A, D, F

 

Rows 5 to 8; 12 to 13

A, C, D, F

Embraer ERJ-140 (ERD)

Row 11

A, B, C

Embraer ERJ-145 (ER4)

Row 12

A, B, C

Embraer ERJ-175 (E75) Layout 1

Rows 8 to 12

A, C, D, F

Embraer ERJ-175 (E75) Layout 2

Row 4

A, C, D, F

Main Cabin Extra Seat Stats by Aircraft

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Main Cabin Extra Seat Stats

 

Number of Main Cabin Extra Seats

Seat Pitch

Seat Width

Airbus A319

24

34″

17.7″

Airbus A320

18

N/A — all located at bulkheads and exit rows with no seat in front

16.5″

Airbus A321 (legacy American Airlines version)

36

34″ to 35″

17.7″

Airbus A321 (legacy US Airways version)

15

N/A — all located at bulkheads and exit rows with no seat in front

17″ to 18.1″

Airbus A321 (transcontinental)

36

35″

17.3″ to 17.7″

Airbus A321neo

47

33″ to 39″

16.6″ to 18.4″

Boeing 737 MAX

30

33″ (some bulkhead and exit rows)

16.6″ to 17.8″

Boeing 737-800 (non-Oasis)

30

34″

15.9″ to 17.3″

Boeing 737-800 (Oasis)

30

33″ pitch at the bulkhead (rows 8 to 10) and 38″ pitch at the exit rows

16.6″ to 17.8″

Boeing 777-200

66

35″ to 36″

17.1″ to 18.1″

Boeing 777-300ER

28

36″

17.1″ to 18.1″

Boeing 787-8 (original)

55

35″ to 36″

17.2″

Boeing 787-8 (retrofitted)

48

35″ to 36″

17.2″

Boeing 787-9

34

35″

17.2″

Bombardier CRJ-700

8 to 16

N/A — all located at bulkheads and exit rows with no seat in front

16.75″ to 17.25″

Bombardier CRJ-900

11 to 24

34″ to 35″

16.55″ to 17.33″

Embraer ERJ-140

3

N/A — all located at exit row with no seat in front

17″

Embraer ERJ-145

3

N/A — all located at exit row with no seat in front

17″

Embraer ERJ-175

20

34″

18.2″ to 19.3″

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Exit Rows

While seats in the exit rows are sold as Main Cabin Extra seats, they come with a unique set of pros and cons that’s worth talking about separately.

First of all, it’s important to note that you must be at least 15 years old to sit in one of these seats and you must be “willing, ready, and able to assist in the event of an emergency.” You can’t sit in an exit row seat if you don’t meet all of those criteria, and selecting one of those seats without being able to perform the duties expected of you will result in you being moved — likely to a less-than-ideal seat since this will be done right before takeoff.

Exit rows are always highlighted in orange on the seat map, but also contain a specific designation of the exit row, so you know you’ll be seated there.

American Airlines Exit Rows on Seat Map
Exit row seats shown on seat map. Image Credit: American Airlines

Exit row seats, in most circumstances, can be selected in the same manner as you would for a Main Cabin Extra seat. On some aircraft, there are multiple exit rows, so you’ll have more opportunities to select these seats.

Here’s what you can typically expect to pay for exit row seats on a variety of routes (prices are for July 1, 2022):

  • Chicago (ORD) – Cancún (CUN): $99
  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago (SCL): $123
  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Tulsa (TUL): $24
  • Los Angeles (LAX) – Phoenix (PHX): $25
  • Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD): $129
  • New York (JFK) – London (LHR): $113
  • New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX): $109
  • Washington, D.C. (DCA) – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW): $77

Pros and Cons

Here’s a look at the pros and cons of exit row seats:

Pros

  • They have among the best legroom on the plane
  • There’s ample room to get up and move around the cabin from these seats
  • If you’re the type of person who needs to use the bathroom frequently, you may want to consider a seat in the exit row

Cons

  • You must meet specific criteria to sit in an exit row
  • Not all exit rows are created equal: if there are 2 rows, seats in the first one don’t usually recline to prevent issues with passengers trying to escape in an emergency
  • The inflight entertainment screens are further away since they’re often built into the back of the seat in front of you
  • Most exit rows still consist of 3 seats, so you’ll usually have a person in the middle seat for your journey

Hot Tip: If you have a mobility issue, cannot assist in an emergency, or do not speak fluent English, you will not be eligible to sit in an exit row.

Exit Row Seats by Aircraft

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Exit Row Seats by Aircraft

Aircraft

Rows 

Seats

Airbus A319 (319)

Row 14

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A320 (320)

Rows 10 and 11

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (321) Layout 1

Rows 11 and 24

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (321) Layout 2

Rows 10 and 22

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321 (32B) Layout 3

Row 11

A, B, C, D, E, F

Airbus A321neo

Rows 17 and 27

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8)

Rows 16 and 17

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737-800 (738) Layout 1

Rows 14 and 15

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 737-800 (738) Layout 2

Rows 16 and 17

A, B, C, D, E, F

Boeing 777-200 (777) Layout 1

Row 26

A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L

Boeing 777-200 (777) Layout 2

Row 26

A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L

Boeing 777-300ER (77W)

Rows 31 to 33

A, C, D, E, G, H, J, L

Boeing 787-8 (788) Layout 1

Row 20

A, B, C, J, K, L

Boeing 787-8 (788) Layout 2

Row 20

A, B, C, J, K, L

Boeing 787-9 (789)

Row 24

A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L

Bombardier CRJ-700 (CR7) Layout 1

Row 13

A, B, C, D

Bombardier CRJ-700 (CR7) Layout 2

Row 18

A, B, C, D

Bombardier CRJ-900 (CR9) Layout 3

Rows 12 and 13

A, C, D, F

Embraer ERJ-140 (ERD)

Row 11

A, B, C

Embraer ERJ-145 (ER4)

Row 12

A, B, C

Embraer ERJ-175 (E75) Layout 1

None

N/A

Embraer ERJ-175 (E75) Layout 2

None

N/A

Exit Row Seat Stats by Aircraft

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Exit Row Seat Stats

 

Number of Seats 

Seat Pitch

Seat Width

Airbus A319

6

34″

17.7″

Airbus A320

12

34″ to 39″

16.5″ to 18″

Airbus A321 (legacy American Airlines version)

12

34″ to 35″

18″

Airbus A321 (legacy US Airways version)

10

34″

17″ to 18.1″

Airbus A321 (transcontinental)

6

35″

17.3″ to 17.7″

Airbus A321neo

11

33″ to 38″

17″ to 18″

Boeing 737 MAX

12

33″

16.6″ to 17.8″

Boeing 737-800 (non-Oasis)

12

34″ to 40″

17.1″ to 17.3″

Boeing 737-800 (Oasis)

12

33″

16.6″ to 17.8″

Boeing 777-200

10

35″ to 36″

17.1″ to 18.1″

Boeing 777-300 ER

12

36″

17.1″ to 18.1″

Boeing 787-8 (retrofitted)

6

35″ to 36″

17.2″

Boeing 787-8 (original)

6

35″ to 36″

17.2″

Boeing 787-9

9

35″

17.2″

Bombardier CRJ-700

4

33″

17.3″

Bombardier CRJ-900

8

34″

16.55″ to 17.33″

Embraer ERJ-140

3

33″

17″

Embraer ERJ-145

3

33″

17″

Embraer ERJ-175

0

34″

18.25″

Premium Economy

AA Premium Economy GIG-MIA
American Airlines Premium Economy. Image Credit: Chris Hassan

Premium Economy can only be found on wide-body aircraft that operate longer international routes, though these seats do show up on the occasional domestic flight.

While Premium Economy seats are much more desirable — and in a different class — than regular economy seats, it’s worth discussing them here as they technically are a subset of the economy cabin on eligible flights.

Premium Economy seats are highlighted in blue on the seat map, and are specifically labeled as Premium Economy. You can only select these if you book a Premium Economy ticket.

American Airlines Premium Economy on Seat Map
Premium Economy seats shown on seat map. Image Credit: American Airlines

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of flying in Premium Economy with American Airlines:

Pros

  • These seats provide far more legroom and width than economy seats
  • Some seats feature a foot or leg rest
  • They’re situated in a separate cabin
  • They provide access to a dedicated lavatory
  • Depending on the route, Premium Economy comes with upgraded meal service

Cons

  • Premium Economy fares can be expensive, depending on the route
  • These cabins do have middle seats, so you may end up in one
  • Bulkhead seats have the inflight entertainment system stowed in the armrest, reducing seat width slightly

Premium Economy Seats by Aircraft

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Premium Economy Seats by Aircraft

Aircraft

Rows 

Seats

Airbus A330-200 (332)

Rows 6 to 8

A, B, C, D, F, G, H

Boeing 777-200 (777)

Rows 13 to 15

A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L

Boeing 777-300ER (77W)

Rows 16 to 19

A, C, D, E, G, H, J, L

Boeing 787-8 (788)

Rows 6 to 9

A, C, D, E, H, J, L

Boeing 787-9 (789)

Rows 9 to 11

A, C, D, E, H, J, L

Premium Economy Seat Stats

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Premium Economy Seat Stats

 

Number of Premium Economy Seats 

Seat Pitch

Seat Width

Airbus A330-200 (332)

21

38″

18.5″

Boeing 777-200 (777)

24

38″

19″

Boeing 777-300ER (77W)

28

38″

18.5″

Boeing 787-8 (788)

28

38″

18.5″

Boeing 787-9 (789)

21

38″

19″

Final Thoughts

There are many different seating types throughout American Airlines’ fleet, and it’s important to know the differences among each of these seat types so you know the best place to sit.

While all seats may look more or less the same, there are marked differences in legroom, location, overhead bin space, and more.

Keep this guide bookmarked so you can choose the best seat possible for your next flight in American Airlines economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Basic Economy and economy on American Airlines?

The difference does not lie in the physical seat, but rather in the fare. Basic Economy tickets may not be able to be changed or refunded and don’t come with advanced seat assignments.

Is Main Cabin better than economy?

On American Airlines, “Main Cabin” is synonymous with economy class.

What is the difference between Main Cabin and Premium Economy on American Airlines?

American’s Main Cabin seats are traditional economy seats, typically tight with limited legroom, while Premium Economy seats are more reminiscent of domestic first class seats, with extra legroom, more recline, and a footrest. Keep in mind, though, that Premium Economy seats can only be found on wide-body aircraft.

What are the best seats on American Airlines?

This varies by aircraft type, but in general, the best seats to select are Main Cabin Extra or exit row seats, as they have the most legroom in economy.

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About James Larounis

James (Jamie) started The Forward Cabin blog to educate readers about points, miles, and loyalty programs. He’s spoken at Princeton University and The New York Times Travel Show and has been quoted in dozens of travel publications.

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