Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft Configurations

Compare how top airlines lay out the Boeing 737 MAX 9, cabin by cabin, and which seats are worth targeting.

Overview

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is a single-aisle jet with 178–179 seats depending on the airline. Airlines fly it mainly on domestic and short international routes. It is longer than the 737 MAX 8, and each airline fits its cabins differently.

Configuration by cabin

Boeing 737 MAX 9 seat layouts by airline
UnitedTotal seats179FirstN/ABusiness20 seatsPremium EconomyN/AEconomy159 seats
Alaska AirlinesTotal seats178FirstN/ABusiness16 seatsPremium EconomyN/AEconomy162 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.

United

The United Boeing 737 MAX 9 has two cabins: business and economy.

179 seats

  • Business

    20 seats · Rows 1–5

    Layout
    2-2
    Pitch
    37"
    Width
    20.5"
    Recline
    5"
  • Economy

    159 seats · Rows 7–39

    Layout
    3-3
    Pitch
    30"
    Width
    17"
    Recline
    2"

Not every seat on the United Boeing 737 MAX 9 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 United seat maps

Alaska Airlines

The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 has two cabins: business and economy.

178 seats

  • Business

    16 seats · Rows 1–4

    Layout
    2-2
    Pitch
    41"
    Width
    21.3"
    Recline
    5"
  • Economy

    162 seats · Rows 6–34

    Layout
    3-3
    Pitch
    30"–34"
    Width
    17"
    Recline
    3"

Not every seat on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 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 Alaska Airlines seat maps

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