May 10, 2016, 1:15 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
AA Boeing 737-823 airframes are currently configured 16F, 144Y (including 30 MCE), but a Cabin refit has begun.
NOTE: in accordance with AA “Project Oasis” all Boeing 737-800 aircraft are being retrofitted between 2018 and 2021. The first refitted aircraft of 304 738 airframes, N979AN, re-entered Service 13 May 2018.
Business / First cabins use 16 seats like those found today in the AA A319, with reduced seat pitch and recline. Lavatories are ultra-slim Rockwell Collins Spacewall lavs. See Oasis: New seats & less pitch, WiFi IFE & power all 737 and A321 2019-21 for further information.
As conversion has begun we have started a new thread at https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/1912327-aircraft-guide-738-737-800-oasis-reconfigured-first-business-seat.html for Business / First (A319 Seat with reduced pitch and recline) seating in the new Project Oasis
You should be able to see which configuration a particular aircraft has by referencing the (unofficial) American Airlines Fleet Site here.
Pre-Oasis 737-800 / 738 First / Business Cabin Seating
All 738s delivered prior to 10 Dec 2013 are equipped with center ceiling mounted drop down screens. N939NN and N941NN and others delivered on or after 10 Dec 2013 have seat-back AVOD and 110 VAC plus 5 VDC USB seat power.
Please refer to the (unofficial) AA 737-800 Fleet Page Link for 737-800 configuration information by registration ("tail") numbers.
NOTE: in accordance with AA “Project Oasis” all Boeing 737-800 aircraft are being retrofitted between 2018 and 2021. The first refitted aircraft of 304 738 airframes, N979AN, re-entered Service 13 May 2018.
Business / First cabins use 16 seats like those found today in the AA A319, with reduced seat pitch and recline. Lavatories are ultra-slim Rockwell Collins Spacewall lavs. See Oasis: New seats & less pitch, WiFi IFE & power all 737 and A321 2019-21 for further information.
As conversion has begun we have started a new thread at https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/1912327-aircraft-guide-738-737-800-oasis-reconfigured-first-business-seat.html for Business / First (A319 Seat with reduced pitch and recline) seating in the new Project Oasis
You should be able to see which configuration a particular aircraft has by referencing the (unofficial) American Airlines Fleet Site here.
Pre-Oasis 737-800 / 738 First / Business Cabin Seating
All 738s delivered prior to 10 Dec 2013 are equipped with center ceiling mounted drop down screens. N939NN and N941NN and others delivered on or after 10 Dec 2013 have seat-back AVOD and 110 VAC plus 5 VDC USB seat power.
Please refer to the (unofficial) AA 737-800 Fleet Page Link for 737-800 configuration information by registration ("tail") numbers.
Unrefitted Boeing 738 / 737-800 First / Business seat (not 7M8 or Oasis)
Jan 15, 2016, 12:43 am
#121
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Great service on the ord pdx leg tonight in F on the 737 800. AVOD great. Crew great. Seats great. I love the warm nuts and the ice cream sundaes. Havent had those in years. Took me back to the american of old. I could have done without the LUS priority check in agent who wanted to do everything but her job and no first class line where i began my journey but had a great last leg and end to my day.☺
Feb 20, 2016, 6:25 am
#122
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 49
738 (old config)/row 6 recline
Hi. I'll be traveling on a 738--the old version--from EWR to DFW. I prefer an aisle seat, and only 3E and 6E are open.
Seatguru says 6EF do not recline, while all other sites say they are regular first class seats and, in fact, some reviewers say they like 6EF. And 3E seems to have mixed reviews, as well. Any insight as to which might be a better pick would be much appreciated!
Seatguru says 6EF do not recline, while all other sites say they are regular first class seats and, in fact, some reviewers say they like 6EF. And 3E seems to have mixed reviews, as well. Any insight as to which might be a better pick would be much appreciated!
Feb 20, 2016, 9:27 am
#123
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Hi. I'll be traveling on a 738--the old version--from EWR to DFW. I prefer an aisle seat, and only 3E and 6E are open.
Seatguru says 6EF do not recline, while all other sites say they are regular first class seats and, in fact, some reviewers say they like 6EF. And 3E seems to have mixed reviews, as well. Any insight as to which might be a better pick would be much appreciated!
Seatguru says 6EF do not recline, while all other sites say they are regular first class seats and, in fact, some reviewers say they like 6EF. And 3E seems to have mixed reviews, as well. Any insight as to which might be a better pick would be much appreciated!
Row 6 has good (feels like full) recline, even in the 160 seat config with the bulkhead divider moved forward. So no worries. Row 3 has good knee room, but worse legroom. Generally, people don't like row 3, but it depends what you're looking for.
Feb 20, 2016, 4:12 pm
#124
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Hi. I'll be traveling on a 738--the old version--from EWR to DFW. I prefer an aisle seat, and only 3E and 6E are open.
Seatguru says 6EF do not recline, while all other sites say they are regular first class seats and, in fact, some reviewers say they like 6EF. And 3E seems to have mixed reviews, as well. Any insight as to which might be a better pick would be much appreciated!
Seatguru says 6EF do not recline, while all other sites say they are regular first class seats and, in fact, some reviewers say they like 6EF. And 3E seems to have mixed reviews, as well. Any insight as to which might be a better pick would be much appreciated!
Feb 20, 2016, 6:08 pm
#125
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Same experience. To be fair though, the recline is equally bad throughout the F cabin on this aircraft. The seat bottom slides forward while the seatback slides down giving the illusion of recline without actually having much. It isn't pleasant, and I personally will not fly this aircraft on flights longer than 2-2.5 hours.
Jun 1, 2016, 3:47 am
#126
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Here
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Posts: 98
Hello!
I'm booked onto MIA-PTY in business class on a 738 but I can't find any information about this cabin being sold as 'business'. All I find is information about First.
Am I losing the plot?
Thanks!
I'm booked onto MIA-PTY in business class on a 738 but I can't find any information about this cabin being sold as 'business'. All I find is information about First.
Am I losing the plot?
Thanks!
Jul 5, 2016, 10:28 am
#128
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: JFK
Posts: 382
Hello,
Trying to decide on bulkhead vs. row 4 for some flights coming up. If the person in front of you feels the need to recline all the way, can you still use a laptop on your lap? Or does the back of the chair get in the way?
Trying to decide on bulkhead vs. row 4 for some flights coming up. If the person in front of you feels the need to recline all the way, can you still use a laptop on your lap? Or does the back of the chair get in the way?
Jul 5, 2016, 10:30 am
#129
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The seats articulate, so when the person in front reclines, that person's seat cushion also slides forward. There should be no problem using your laptop if the person in front reclines.
Aug 27, 2016, 9:46 pm
#131
Join Date: Jul 2016
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737-800 (738) First Row (3F) Seating Window Configuration
American 737-800 Seating configuration question
I am due to take an AA flight SFO to DFW and the ticketing agent believed that Seat 3F (Very front window seat) had either a partially obstructed window or was missing a window.
AA 1020 October 2016 DFW/PHL
Can anyone enlighten me? I would be okay with having a partial view of window than someone leaning a seat back in front of me, no matter the class of service. Not so sure about a totally missing window, however.
I am due to take an AA flight SFO to DFW and the ticketing agent believed that Seat 3F (Very front window seat) had either a partially obstructed window or was missing a window.
AA 1020 October 2016 DFW/PHL
Can anyone enlighten me? I would be okay with having a partial view of window than someone leaning a seat back in front of me, no matter the class of service. Not so sure about a totally missing window, however.
Last edited by JMGPhila; Aug 28, 2016 at 12:18 am
Aug 28, 2016, 1:25 am
#132
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Aug 28, 2016, 2:20 pm
#133
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American 737-800 Seating configuration question
I am due to take an AA flight SFO to DFW and the ticketing agent believed that Seat 3F (Very front window seat) had either a partially obstructed window or was missing a window.
AA 1020 October 2016 DFW/PHL
Can anyone enlighten me? I would be okay with having a partial view of window than someone leaning a seat back in front of me, no matter the class of service. Not so sure about a totally missing window, however.
I am due to take an AA flight SFO to DFW and the ticketing agent believed that Seat 3F (Very front window seat) had either a partially obstructed window or was missing a window.
AA 1020 October 2016 DFW/PHL
Can anyone enlighten me? I would be okay with having a partial view of window than someone leaning a seat back in front of me, no matter the class of service. Not so sure about a totally missing window, however.
Dec 29, 2016, 9:34 am
#134
Join Date: May 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PLT, Marriott LTP
Posts: 493
I have an upcoming Flight this weekend BOS-LAX. How do you determine if you're flying a 'new' version with AVOD or an 'old' version with the drop down monitors?
The seat map on AA shows the rows as FC 3-6 then Y starting row 7. According to seat guru, versions with Y starting row 7 look to be the old version while Y starting with row 8 are the new ones. I know seat guru isn't always correct.
Thanks
The seat map on AA shows the rows as FC 3-6 then Y starting row 7. According to seat guru, versions with Y starting row 7 look to be the old version while Y starting with row 8 are the new ones. I know seat guru isn't always correct.
Thanks
Dec 29, 2016, 11:31 am
#135
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I have an upcoming Flight this weekend BOS-LAX. How do you determine if you're flying a 'new' version with AVOD or an 'old' version with the drop down monitors?
The seat map on AA shows the rows as FC 3-6 then Y starting row 7. According to seat guru, versions with Y starting row 7 look to be the old version while Y starting with row 8 are the new ones. I know seat guru isn't always correct.
Thanks
The seat map on AA shows the rows as FC 3-6 then Y starting row 7. According to seat guru, versions with Y starting row 7 look to be the old version while Y starting with row 8 are the new ones. I know seat guru isn't always correct.
Thanks