Boeing 757-200
Trade-off rows: 6, 16 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 33 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
American Airlines flies the Boeing 757-200 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 33 on this version — if your row is above 33, you're on the 188-seat (12F · 176Y) version instead.
- Only this version has a Business cabin — a Business ticket means this is your aircraft.
- This version has no First cabin — a First ticket means you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 176 seats · 16J / 160Y / 160Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.

Cabin
176 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 60" | 20.5" | 16 |
| Economy | 34" | 17" | 160 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), angled recliner seats, 60" pitch, 20.5" wide.
- Economy: 160 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-33), 34" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 6, 16 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 6, 16 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 33 — 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 14 and 16: 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 33: 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.
Boeing 757-200 on other airlines
American Airlines's Boeing 757-200 seats 176 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 60 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 Boeing 757-200 page for 16J / 160Y / 160Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16J / 160Y / 160Y
- 176 seats as drawn
- 16 Business, 160 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 (16J + 160Y = 176 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 16J + 160Y = 176
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the American Airlines Boeing 757-200 have?
- This American Airlines Boeing 757-200 configuration (16J / 160Y / 160Y) has 176 seats: 16 Business, 160 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the American Airlines Boeing 757-200?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6, 16 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the American Airlines Boeing 757-200?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 33 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 6, 16 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 type of business class seat does the American Airlines Boeing 757-200 have?
- angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the American Airlines Boeing 757-200?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 60" pitch, 20.5" wide; Economy 34" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the American Airlines Boeing 757-200 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 757-200 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this American Airlines Boeing 757-200 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.