Qantas Boeing 737-800
Qantas 737-800 Plus · 168 seats · Business / Economy
Qantas Boeing 737-800 (Higher Density)
This is the 737-800 variant with an expanded Business Class section -- 24 business seats instead of the standard 12, bringing the total to 168 passengers. Qantas deploys this on premium domestic trunk routes where business travel demand is higher, like Sydney-Melbourne and Sydney-Canberra. The trade-off is fewer economy seats, which can mean higher economy fares on these routes. Business pitch is 37 inches in a 2-2 layout. Economy remains at the same 30-inch pitch.
Best Seats on the Qantas 737-800
Business rows 1-6 give you the expanded premium cabin. More business seats means more availability for upgrades, which is good news for Frequent Flyer members. Economy exit rows 16-17 are the legroom pick. Rows 7-15 behind business are close to the forward galley and lavatories. Window seats on coastal routes (Sydney-Melbourne, Sydney-Brisbane) give you reliable water views.
Seats to Avoid
Rows 24-30 at the rear get engine noise and galley activity. The cabin is shorter than the standard 737-800 layout (fewer economy rows), so the back feels closer to the engines. Middle seats have the same 17.2-inch width problem as the standard variant.
Cabin Specifications
This Qantas Boeing 737-800 features 168 seats in a Business / Economy configuration. Our analysis has identified 48 seats rated as "Best" or "Good" for comfort and convenience.
Business class offers 24 seats with 38" seat pitch and 21" width. Economy class offers 144 seats with 31" seat pitch and 17.2" width.