Bombardier CRJ900
Trade-off rows: 5, 9 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 23 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
American Airlines flies the Bombardier CRJ900 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows run up to 23 on this version — if your boarding pass shows a row above 22, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no Premium Economy cabin — a Premium Economy ticket means you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 79 seats · 9F / 70Y / 70Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
79 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 37-38" | 19.7" | 9 |
| Economy | 31" | 16.55-17.33" | 70 |
Cabin guide
- First: 9 seats in a 1-2 layout (rows 1-3), angled recliner seats, 37-38" pitch, 19.7" wide.
- Economy: 70 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 5-23), 31" pitch, 16.55-17.33" wide.
Best seats
- 5, 9 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 5, 9 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 23 — 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 3 and 5: 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 7 and 9: 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 23: 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.
Bombardier CRJ900 on other airlines
American Airlines's Bombardier CRJ900 seats 79 passengers across 2 cabin classes. First class offers 37 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
American Airlines uses this CRJ-900 page for 9F / 70Y / 70Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 9F / 70Y / 70Y
- 79 seats as drawn
- 9 First, 70 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 (9F + 70Y = 79 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 9F + 70Y = 79
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the American Airlines CRJ-900 have?
- This American Airlines CRJ-900 configuration (9F / 70Y / 70Y) has 79 seats: 9 First, 70 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the American Airlines CRJ-900?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5, 9 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the American Airlines CRJ-900?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 23 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 5, 9 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 CRJ-900?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 37-38" pitch, 19.7" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 16.55-17.33" wide.
- Does the American Airlines CRJ-900 have premium economy?
- No, this CRJ-900 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this American Airlines CRJ-900 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.