Trade-off rows: 6, 12 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 32 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
American Airlines flies the in 5 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows run up to 32 on this version — if your boarding pass shows a row above 18, this is your aircraft.
- Seat letter B/E exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- Only this version has a First cabin — a First ticket means this is your aircraft.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 172 seats · 16F / 156Y / 156Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
172 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 37" | 21" | 16 |
| Economy | 34" | 17" | 156 |
Cabin guide
- First: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), angled recliner seats, 37" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 156 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-32), 34" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 6, 12 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 6, 12 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 32 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
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, between rows 4 and 6: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 10 and 12: 2 lavatories 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 32: 2 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.
American Airlines's seats 172 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 37 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 34 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
American Airlines uses this page for 16F / 156Y / 156Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16F / 156Y / 156Y
- 172 seats as drawn
- 16 First, 156 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against American Airlines's published configuration; seat positions within partial rows are approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (16F + 156Y = 172 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 16F + 156Y = 172
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the American Airlines have?
- This American Airlines configuration (16F / 156Y / 156Y) has 172 seats: 16 First, 156 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the American Airlines ?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6, 12 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the American Airlines ?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 32 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 6, 12 trade extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the American Airlines ?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 37" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 34" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the American Airlines have premium economy?
- No, this configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this American Airlines 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 2026-06-16.