How do I see a live seat map for the Boeing 737 MAX 8?

Search ExpertFlyer's live seat maps with your airline, flight number, and departure date. You'll see the seat map for that exact flight, including which seats are occupied or blocked. ExpertFlyer will notify you when one opens up. See how Seat Alerts work.

Does every airline use the same Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration?

No. Each airline chooses its own cabins, seats, and spacing, and some fly more than one version of the Boeing 737 MAX 8. Check your airline's seat map above, then check your flight's live seat map to see which seats are occupied or blocked on your flight.

Can I set a Seat Alert for a specific seat on the Boeing 737 MAX 8?

Yes. Seat Alerts watch seats that are occupied or blocked and notify you when they open up. You can target a specific seat number, a window or aisle seat, an exit row, or two seats together on your Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight. Learn how to set up a Seat Alert.

What cabins are usually on the Boeing 737 MAX 8?

Every airline on this page flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 with business class and economy class.

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft Configurations

Compare how top airlines lay out the Boeing 737 MAX 8, cabin by cabin, and which seats are worth targeting.

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Overview

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is a single-aisle jet with 154–189 seats depending on the airline. Airlines fly it mainly on domestic and short international routes. It is the newer successor to the 737-800, and cabin sizes and seat counts differ between airlines.

Configuration by cabin

Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat layouts by airline
Airline	Total seats	First	Business	Premium Economy	Economy
American Airlines	Total seats172	FirstN/A	Business16 seats	Premium EconomyN/A	Economy156 seats
United	Total seats166	FirstN/A	Business16 seats	Premium EconomyN/A	Economy150 seats
Alaska Airlines	Total seats159–161	FirstN/A	Business12–16 seats	Premium EconomyN/A	Economy145–147 seats
Air Canada	Total seats169–189	FirstN/A	Business12–16 seatsSome versions	Premium EconomyN/A	Economy153–189 seats
Singapore Airlines	Total seats154	FirstN/A	Business10 seats	Premium EconomyN/A	Economy144 seats

Configuration by Top Airlines

ExpertFlyer shows you how each top airline configures its cabins, so you can compare seats before you book. Every seat map is built from real aircraft layouts and rated seat by seat, highlighting the best seats and the ones to avoid.

Layouts run window to window, so you can see how each cabin is arranged at a glance. In business class, a 1-2-1 layout means one seat at each window and two together in the middle.

Every cabin comes with the specs that shape comfort:

Pitch: the distance in inches from a point on your seat to the same point on the seat in front, a rough guide to legroom.
Width: the space between the armrests.
Recline: how far the seatback tilts back, in inches. For flat-bed seats it's shown in degrees, with 180° meaning fully flat.

American Airlines

The American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 has two cabins: business and economy.

172 seats

Business
16 seats · Rows 1–4
Layout
2-2
Pitch
37"
Width
20"
Recline
5"
Economy
156 seats · Rows 8–33
Layout
3-3
Pitch
30"
Width
17"
Recline
2"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	16Rows 1–4	2-2	37"	20"	5"
Economy	156Rows 8–33	3-3	30"	17"	2"

Not every seat on the American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

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United

The United Boeing 737 MAX 8 has two cabins: business and economy.

166 seats

Business
16 seats · Rows 1–4
Layout
2-2
Pitch
37"
Width
20.4"
Recline
4"
Economy
150 seats · Rows 7–38
Layout
3-3
Pitch
30"
Width
17"
Recline
2"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	16Rows 1–4	2-2	37"	20.4"	4"
Economy	150Rows 7–38	3-3	30"	17"	2"

Not every seat on the United Boeing 737 MAX 8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

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Alaska Airlines

The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 has two cabins: business and economy. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, mainly differing in how many business class seats each has. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.

Business
16 seats · Rows 1–4
Layout
2-2
Pitch
40"
Width
21"
Recline
5"
Economy
145 seats · Rows 6–33
Layout
3-3
Pitch
30"
Width
17"
Recline
3"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	16Rows 1–4	2-2	40"	21"	5"
Economy	145Rows 6–33	3-3	30"	17"	3"

Not every seat on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

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Singapore Airlines

The Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 has two cabins: business and economy.

154 seats

Business
10 seats · Rows 11–14
Layout
2-2
Pitch
44"
Width
21"
Recline
180°
Economy
144 seats · Rows 41–64
Layout
3-3
Pitch
30"
Width
17"
Recline
5"

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Business	10Rows 11–14	2-2	44"	21"	180°
Economy	144Rows 41–64	3-3	30"	17"	5"

Not every seat on the Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

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Air Canada

The Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 has business and economy cabins. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, and not every version has business class. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.

Economy
189 seats · Rows 1–32
Layout
3-3
Pitch
29"
Width
17"
Recline
None

Cabin	Seats	Layout	Pitch	Width	Recline
Economy	189Rows 1–32	3-3	29"	17"	None

Not every seat on the Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.

Seat ratings

Good
Caution
Avoid

Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Air Canada seat maps

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