Boeing 737 MAX 9
Best rows: 6, 7, 8, 9, 16. Watch rows: 11, 12, 15, 16, 31, 32, 33, 34 because of missing or misaligned windows, limited recline, lavatories, and galley noise.
- 6 — Bulkhead row, Premium Class: extra legroom
- 7, 8, 9 — Premium Class (24 seats published; rows 6-9 inferred from count)
- 16 — Over-wing exit row: extra legroom
Alaska Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 9 seats 178 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 41 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 30 inches.
Seat map
Verified layout · 178 seats · 7M9 (45 aircraft), 16F 162Y; 24 Premium Class seats · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
178 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 41" | 21.3" | 16 |
| Main Cabin | 30" to 34" | 17" | 162 |
Cabin guide
- First Class: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), 41" pitch, 21.3" wide.
- Main Cabin: 162 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-34), 30" to 34" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 6 — Bulkhead row, Premium Class: extra legroom
- 7, 8, 9 — Premium Class (24 seats published; rows 6-9 inferred from count)
- 16 — Over-wing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 12 — No window at 11A/12A/12F
- 15 — Limited recline: exit row behind (15A/B/D/E/F)
- 16 — Limited recline: second exit row behind (16A/B/D/E/F)
- 32 — Lavatories behind on left; 32D/E/F near lavatory
- 34 — Last row (DEF only): lavatory and galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 34: 3 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Photos and reviews
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 First reviews
16 seats · 41" pitch · 21.3" width
Cabin reviews
- Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX First Class review
Live and Let's Fly · Matthew Klint · Same product match
737-9 MAX First Class review; shown for selected First seats.
Variant identity
Alaska Airlines uses this Boeing 737 MAX 9 page for 7M9 (45 aircraft), 16F 162Y; 24 Premium Class seats. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 7M9 (45 aircraft), 16F 162Y; 24 Premium Class seats
- 178 seats as drawn
- 16 First Class, 162 Main Cabin
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A | Main Cabin | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 12A, 12F | Main Cabin | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 15A, 15B, 15D, 15E, 15F | Main Cabin | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 16A, 16B, 16D, 16E, 16F | Main Cabin | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 16C | Main Cabin | Best | extra legroom |
| 30B | Main Cabin | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A, 31B, 31C | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 32A, 32B, 32C | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 32D, 32E, 32F | Main Cabin | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 33D, 33E, 33F | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 34D, 34E | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 34F | Main Cabin | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 178
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 have?
- This Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 configuration (7M9 (45 aircraft)) has 178 seats: 16 First Class, 162 Main Cabin.
- What are the best seats on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6 (bulkhead row, premium class); 7, 8, 9 (premium class (24 seats published; rows 6-9 inferred from count)); 16 (over-wing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 12; 15; 16; 32; 34 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- Does the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737 MAX 9 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.