Best-seats guide · Boeing 737-800
The best seats on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800.
The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 seats 161 passengers across 2 cabins. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
The 737-800 is a core part of the Alaska Airlines mainline fleet, running the same cabin structure as the MAX 8: two-two First at the front and three-three Economy behind, with extra-legroom rows and exit rows within Economy. It is used across Alaska's domestic and short-haul network.
Exit rows are the legroom highlight in Economy; the extra-legroom designated rows are the reliable secondary option. On a medium-haul sector, claiming one of those rows at check-in is the most practical Economy upgrade available. The front of Economy clears quickly; the rear sits near the galley. First at the front is a solid domestic recliner with two-two seating and no middle seat.
First Class
rows 1–4 · 16 seatsEconomy
rows 6–33 · 145 seatsFrequently asked
Very similar — both run two-two First and three-three Economy with comparable legroom rows and exit rows. The MAX 8 is the newer aircraft with updated engines and slightly different interior touches, but the cabin structure and seat products are essentially the same.
Exit rows first, then the designated extra-legroom rows. The front of Economy boards and deplanes fastest. The rear rows sit near the galley, which brings more through-traffic during service.
Yes — First is two-two, so every seat is either a window or an aisle. There is no middle seat in the cabin. That makes it a practical choice for both solo travellers and pairs.
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Every seat is sourced from the airline's own diagram, cross-checked against independent references, and reviewed by hand — last updated June 2026. Ratings weigh legroom, recline, window alignment, and distance from galleys and lavatories.
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