Dec 24, 2012, 1:34 am
Last edit by: Prospero
AA Boeing 737-800, type 738D
(configured 16F, 144Y, including 30 MCE - including Exit rows). Current seats seem to be Zodiac 5751 slimline seats.
All aircraft have been converted to the type 738K Oasis/Kodiak configuration
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Under “Project Oasis” this type will ultimately be refitted to 737 MAX 8 “Project Oasis” standards, with 170 seats: 16 F / J seats with reduced pitch and recline, and 156 ultra-slimline Rockwell Collins (previously B/E Aerospace) Meridian seats with 30” pitch in Main Cabin, 33”pitch in Main Cabin Extra and ultra-slimline lavs, onboard served WiFi IFE (no seatback) IFE, etc.
All 738s delivered prior to 10 Dec 2013 are equipped with center ceiling mounted drop down screens;
738s delivered on or after 10 Dec 2013 currently have seat-back AVOD and 110 VAC plus USB seat power. The IFE will ultimately be replaced by WiFi served IFE.
Link to AA fleet list - 737-800 configuration information by registration ("tail") numbers.
738s (until modified to 7M8 standards) are laid out:
First / Business rows 3-6 (no rows 1 or 2)
Economy from rows 7-30; MCE from rows 7-9, and MCE exit rows 14 and 15. Row 15 has full recline.
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(configured 16F, 144Y, including 30 MCE - including Exit rows). Current seats seem to be Zodiac 5751 slimline seats.
All aircraft have been converted to the type 738K Oasis/Kodiak configuration
Archived content
Under “Project Oasis” this type will ultimately be refitted to 737 MAX 8 “Project Oasis” standards, with 170 seats: 16 F / J seats with reduced pitch and recline, and 156 ultra-slimline Rockwell Collins (previously B/E Aerospace) Meridian seats with 30” pitch in Main Cabin, 33”pitch in Main Cabin Extra and ultra-slimline lavs, onboard served WiFi IFE (no seatback) IFE, etc.
All 738s delivered prior to 10 Dec 2013 are equipped with center ceiling mounted drop down screens;
738s delivered on or after 10 Dec 2013 currently have seat-back AVOD and 110 VAC plus USB seat power. The IFE will ultimately be replaced by WiFi served IFE.
Link to AA fleet list - 737-800 configuration information by registration ("tail") numbers.
738s (until modified to 7M8 standards) are laid out:
First / Business rows 3-6 (no rows 1 or 2)
Economy from rows 7-30; MCE from rows 7-9, and MCE exit rows 14 and 15. Row 15 has full recline.
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Unrefitted 738 / 737 pre-Oasis, non-MAX MCE / Main Cabin + Extra Seats
Jan 25, 2017, 7:38 am
#466
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: DCA
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Thanks. I prefer the window myself. I think I'll go ahead and take the MCE seat. Middle is going to Middle no matter where I am. On another note, what are the odds of some seats opening up as upgrades process? Any thoughts on the best times to check?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Jan 25, 2017, 7:51 am
#467
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BMI
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If I was going to be stuck in a middle seat I might take the exit row. The exit row seats have hard dividers between the seats (where the tray table is stored), so they are slightly skinnier. However, those hard dividers also keep the window and aisle passengers in their place.
The only drawback to the exit row is that bigger people (myself included) tend to want an exit row if they can get it, so it is more likely you will be in a row with some big folks. The 737-800 seats are already pretty skinny, so you will likely be fighting for shoulder room.
Keep an eye on the seat map as the flight gets closer. As some of the elites get upgraded to first class, better seats may come available. I would definitely pay $30-$50 for an MCE aisle or window seat over any middle seat.
The only drawback to the exit row is that bigger people (myself included) tend to want an exit row if they can get it, so it is more likely you will be in a row with some big folks. The 737-800 seats are already pretty skinny, so you will likely be fighting for shoulder room.
Keep an eye on the seat map as the flight gets closer. As some of the elites get upgraded to first class, better seats may come available. I would definitely pay $30-$50 for an MCE aisle or window seat over any middle seat.
Jan 25, 2017, 8:10 am
#468
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 5,270
It's not just upgrades, but some economy aisle/window seats are held for elites and then made available to all passengers close to departure. I'd take a look at the seat map 2-3 days out, and if not, try to check-in online right at the 24-hour mark to see if any better seats have opened up.
Jan 25, 2017, 8:21 am
#469
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Good luck
Jan 25, 2017, 8:54 am
#470
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Hello all,
I have a long flight coming up on a 737-800 and am struggling with seats. Right now all that's available are middle seats so I'm wondering if it's worth the extra money to get either a middle exit row, or a middle in the 3rd row of economy. I'm currently in 10E (free) but the rows in front of me are $36. I guess my question is is there any difference between 9E and 10?E I don't mind paying the extra for such a long flight but don't feel the need if it only moves me up one row.
Thanks!
I have a long flight coming up on a 737-800 and am struggling with seats. Right now all that's available are middle seats so I'm wondering if it's worth the extra money to get either a middle exit row, or a middle in the 3rd row of economy. I'm currently in 10E (free) but the rows in front of me are $36. I guess my question is is there any difference between 9E and 10?E I don't mind paying the extra for such a long flight but don't feel the need if it only moves me up one row.
Thanks!
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Feb 21, 2017, 5:28 pm
#471
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: ONT/LAX/SNA
Posts: 410
How to tell if your 738 will have seatback IFE?
I may have missed it, but is there a way to tell (in advance, for example at booking) if your 738 will have seatback IFE? I recently had two 738 transcons (LAX-DCA and return) that didn't have IFE, which surprised me.
Feb 21, 2017, 5:51 pm
#472
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CUR
Posts: 2,170
There is no way to tell at booking. It shouldn't surprise you that it didn't have AVOD, though; only about 23% of the 738s have AVOD.
Feb 21, 2017, 5:53 pm
#473
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: ONT/LAX/SNA
Posts: 410
Feb 21, 2017, 6:04 pm
#474
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CUR
Posts: 2,170
All further 738s (NG) on order will be delivered with AVOD, so the percentage will still go up a little bit. Once the last one is delivered, it'll be done. The 737-8 (MAX) will be delivered without in seat AVOD.
Jul 17, 2017, 2:34 pm
#476
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 812
So per this thread exit row 15 DOES recline, correct? Is it the full standard seat recline, or limited? Seat Guru shows limited recline.
I have 9A booked currently, but 15A is available, and I'm thinking about switching. Planning to sleep on the flight so recline is more important than leg room.
I have 9A booked currently, but 15A is available, and I'm thinking about switching. Planning to sleep on the flight so recline is more important than leg room.
Jul 18, 2017, 9:19 am
#477
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CUR
Posts: 2,170
So per this thread exit row 15 DOES recline, correct? Is it the full standard seat recline, or limited? Seat Guru shows limited recline.
I have 9A booked currently, but 15A is available, and I'm thinking about switching. Planning to sleep on the flight so recline is more important than leg room.
I have 9A booked currently, but 15A is available, and I'm thinking about switching. Planning to sleep on the flight so recline is more important than leg room.
Nov 5, 2017, 10:16 am
#479
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7 is a bulkhead row, so no underseat storage but it is closer to the door for a quicker exit.
14F is an exit row, it has more legroom than non exit rows MCE seats, however, the seat doesn't recline.
Nov 5, 2017, 2:15 pm
#480
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