Dec 24, 2012, 1:34 am
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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
Feb 21, 2013, 3:15 pm
#121
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Anyone know what the status is of MCE rollout on 738? My trip on Sunday is showing that it starts at row 8, but not showing that the front seats are MCE.
Feb 21, 2013, 4:00 pm
#122
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All 738s that were previously configured at 160 seats have been converted to MCE. There are still some 738s which were originally configured at 148 seats and have yet to be converted. Most of those are used on routes to and from ORD.
Feb 21, 2013, 7:34 pm
#123
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Hmm. This is AA 882 (SFO-DFW) on 2/24, which shows rows 8-30 online (which I think means previous 160 seat config) and yet is still showing rows 8-17 as "Preferred" rather than MCE.
Feb 21, 2013, 9:43 pm
#124
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Just had AA flight 350 ORD-LGA 2 Feb 13. Flight was operated by a 738 (Tail N878NN). The couple of rows right behind first class were marked MCE in aqua blue. This plane was also equipped with Boeing sky interior.
Based in ORD, this is actually the first time I've seen a MCE equipped 738. I either have been on a streak of bad luck or there just weren't that many 738s with MCE. Glad to see some change happening.
Based in ORD, this is actually the first time I've seen a MCE equipped 738. I either have been on a streak of bad luck or there just weren't that many 738s with MCE. Glad to see some change happening.
Mar 7, 2013, 11:36 am
#125
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For rows 16 and 17, which ones have the power ports? From the seat map it looks like 17, but I can't tell if it the plugs are accessible in the front or back of the seat. Do all 738 now have the AC-style plugs?
I have an upcoming flight in May on the 738 and I plan to work, so need to have a power port. Having a blocked middle seat would help me do work.
I have an upcoming flight in May on the 738 and I plan to work, so need to have a power port. Having a blocked middle seat would help me do work.
Mar 7, 2013, 11:50 am
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For rows 16 and 17, which ones have the power ports? From the seat map it looks like 17, but I can't tell if it the plugs are accessible in the front or back of the seat. Do all 738 now have the AC-style plugs?
I have an upcoming flight in May on the 738 and I plan to work, so need to have a power port. Having a blocked middle seat would help me do work.
I have an upcoming flight in May on the 738 and I plan to work, so need to have a power port. Having a blocked middle seat would help me do work.
Mar 12, 2013, 2:03 am
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As stated in the thread - this is now merged into it - the seat blockers are not meant to be removed by passengers; they are installed to reduce the passenger load to 150 and allow one fewer FA to fly in the aircraft. The FAA is (AFAIK) iin the process of deciding whether this blocker will be allowed to be used for the total seat count.
Mar 12, 2013, 9:54 am
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Is there a consensus as to the best Y seats on the MCE 738?
Is the tradeoff 16 or 17 for blocked middle v. MCE for more legroom v. exit row for more legroom but non-moveable armrest and non-reclining 14? Pick 16/17 if you prefer not sitting next to someone and MCE if you prefer more legroom?
Anything different for a couple traveling together?
Is the tradeoff 16 or 17 for blocked middle v. MCE for more legroom v. exit row for more legroom but non-moveable armrest and non-reclining 14? Pick 16/17 if you prefer not sitting next to someone and MCE if you prefer more legroom?
Anything different for a couple traveling together?
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Mar 12, 2013, 12:10 pm
#131
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Is there a consensus as to the best Y seats on the MCE 738?
Is the tradeoff 16 or 17 for blocked middle v. MCE for more legroom v. exit row for more legroom but non-moveable armrest and non-reclining 14? Pick 16/17 if you prefer not sitting next to someone and MCE if you prefer more legroom?
Anything different for a couple traveling together?
Is the tradeoff 16 or 17 for blocked middle v. MCE for more legroom v. exit row for more legroom but non-moveable armrest and non-reclining 14? Pick 16/17 if you prefer not sitting next to someone and MCE if you prefer more legroom?
Anything different for a couple traveling together?
What about 8A or 8C?
Mar 12, 2013, 12:37 pm
#132
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8 is the bulkhead row, which is usually less legroom and often means putting stuff overhead for takeoff and landing.
It seems to be legroom (MCE) v. maybe sitting next to someone (16/17), whether traveling alone or as a couple.
Mar 14, 2013, 1:17 pm
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Which seat now has the missing window? It used to be 10A on the old config. Flying an MCE 738 for the first time and am in 9A (unless my UG clears)