"Boeing 737-800" started flying in 1997. This is a medium-sized, narrow-body aircraft with a capacity of up to 189 passengers. It entered the 737 NG (Next Generation) series of aircraft and replaced the out-of-production 737-400.
Options "Boeing 737-800"
- Length– 39.5 meters.
- Wingspan– 34.3 meters.
- Height– 12.5 meters.
- Maximum flight range – 5,400 kilometers.
- Maximum speed – 850 km/h.
- Empty weight – 41,140 kg, with maximum load – 61,680 kg.
- Takeoff weight– 79,000 kg, landing weight – 63,320 kg.
- Fuel volume– 26,020 liters.
"Boeing 737-800" can accommodate passengers of one - economy class or two - economy and business classes. Passenger seating varies by airline. Most often, the first 3-5 rows of the cabin are reserved for seats increased comfort. The rest of the space is occupied by ordinary chairs. The distance between the backs of the seats is 72-80 cm. The rows of seats are separated by 2 emergency exits on each side. The chairs that surround them have their own characteristics. We'll talk about this below.
Kitchens are located at the beginning and end of the salon. There are two toilets at the rear of the plane and one next to the cockpit. It is usually used only for business class.
Majority Russian airlines have in their park "Boeing 737-800". We will talk about three of them: Aeroflot , "Siberia (S7)" And "Victory" .
Aeroflot considered the flagship Russian aviation. It has the newest aircraft and excellent service on board. Its seating scheme in the cabin is the most optimal for passengers, taking into account all the design features of the aircraft.
Rows 1 to 5 are occupied by business class seats. They are installed 2 pieces on each side of the passage. There are 20 seats in total. They are distinguished by more comfortable seats and increased distance between rows. The compartment has its own toilet room and kitchen.
Aeroflot has 138 seats in economy class. From 6 to 28 rows. They are located in two rows of 3 chairs each.
The most convenient places
U Aeroflot there is a service "Space+". These are 4 seats that are located in the 13th row. 2 aisle chairs on each side. What are they good for? Due to their location next to the emergency exit, they have a large distance between the seats. These seats are sold at an additional cost.
The 12th row seats, also in a more advantageous position due to the large distance between the seats, have 2 disadvantages: immobile armrests and a backrest with a smaller angle of inclination. If this is not a problem for you, choose them.
The most uncomfortable places
Perhaps they can be called the seats in the 27-28th row - near the toilet. Firstly, the neighborhood itself is not very pleasant. Secondly, a constant queue does not add positivity.
Passengers in row 11 and row 12, which we have already discussed, will also not feel very comfortable. The backs of these seats will be in an almost vertical position throughout the flight.
The seating arrangement of this airline is similar to the previous one, but with its own characteristics.
Business class here occupies only 12 seats in the bow of the plane. They are arranged in 3 rows of 4 chairs each. The compartment has a separate toilet and kitchen.
The remaining 154 seats - from rows 4 to 29 - are economy class. The cabin has 2 rows of seats, 3 on each side. Row 13 also has a special status here. Due to the fact that there are emergency exits nearby, there are only 4 seats. The airline removed one seat against the wall. Seats with their backs to the emergency aisle have a limited reclining angle. Therefore, despite the convenient long distance, these places are not very comfortable.
The airline does not list luxury seats on its website, but you will be charged a fee when purchasing a ticket or at check-in if you choose to sit in them.
In some Boeing 737-800s the ratio of business and economy classes is 8/168 seats.
The fleet of this airline consists of Boeing 737-800 aircraft produced in 2014-2015. This is an excellent indicator, despite the fact that it is considered budget. U "Victory" There is no business class, but it is possible to purchase tickets for an additional fee for XL seats, namely those in the middle, at the emergency exit and in the first row. But there are some restrictions; they apply to all airlines. They won't put you here:
- a pregnant woman;
- passenger under 18 years of age;
- a passenger with a child;
- passenger with disabilities.
It will be inconvenient for people who bought seats at the very end - near the toilets and for those whose backrests do not recline at a large angle. For example, those sitting with their backs to emergency exits.
You can choose a decent seat on the plane a day before your flight by making an online reservation.
Pleasant flight!
The Boeing 737 800 Wingle is a medium-range passenger aircraft. This is the most popular American airliner, which is used by Russian airlines when purchasing it for their fleet. It has been produced by Boeing corporation of the same name since the late nineties.
Technical parameters of the liner:
- It is 39.5 meters long;
- The wingspan is 35.8 meters;
- The plane reaches a height of 12.55 meters;
- The width of the cabin is 3.5 meters;
- The load can be a maximum of 12,394 kilograms;
- Fuel tanks hold a maximum of 26,035 liters;
- To take off, the aircraft must not weigh more than 79,015 kilograms;
- The airliner flies at a distance of no more than 5,449 kilometers.
This model is also called the Boeing 738. This is the same 737.
It began to be designed in 1994. Airplanes have winglets - vertical tips on the wings, so they have the additional marking “wl”.
Not only flies around Russian Federation, but also abroad. Moreover, these are usually inexpensive flights, so the urgent question is to know what cabin layout for the Boeing 737 800 to choose best places even in economy class. This question is relevant not only for those who are flying for the first time, but also for avid travelers.
What is the seating arrangement in the Boeing cabin in different airlines?
Each airline is responsible for its own seating arrangement on the aircraft. Therefore, the salon layout varies from company to company. But the location of the toilets remains unchanged. There are three of them in total. The first is located at the front left, the other two are at the rear of the aircraft.
Aeroflot
Here, all flights have the same layout, and each ship is named after a famous artist, poet, writer and people's artist.
The last time the company purchased Boeing was in 2013. Aeroflot only has a new one aviation technology. This liner named Obraztsov, in honor of Sergei Obraztsov, who is a famous Russian theater figure, actor and director. The airline has a total of 38 Airbuses.
The interior layout for the Boeing 737 800, the layout of which is always the same, is as follows. In total, Boeing has 28 rows and 138 seats. In business class there are five on each side (a total of ten seats). The rest are in economy class. Comfortable seats are located in the thirteenth, these are B, C, D and E. The eleventh and twelfth have limited seat recline.
Airplane plan
The sixth is the beginning of economy class. A plus is that there are no seats in the front, which means no one can recline the back of the chair onto their knees, and besides, there is free space for the legs.
The eighth wall for seats A and F is not equipped with windows, which will not allow you to observe the scenery outside the window during the flight. For some, this may be unpleasant news. It is better to know about this at the stage of choosing a place.
On the ninth, for the same seats as on the eighth, the porthole is located inconveniently; it is practically located behind the seat of the eighth, which does not allow you to easily look out the window.
Behind the eleventh seat there is an emergency hatch, so the seat backs do not recline. True, the airline is silent about this on its official website, so it’s worth checking this point when purchasing tickets.
There are positive and negative aspects to the twelfth. The bad thing is that it is located between the emergency exits that open onto the wings, so the backs of the seats do not recline clearly, and besides, they have practically no tilt, which leads to many hours of vertical sitting, which then causes a lot of back pain. But there is one significant plus: there is a decent distance to the eleventh, so you can stretch your legs and sit comfortably.
Most best row in economy class it is the thirteenth.
Here the seat is standard, with a reclining back, there is a decent distance to the twelfth seat, so you can stretch your legs. The only downside is that these places sell out quickly, and booking may cost an additional amount.
Also, on this and on the thirteenth, the elderly, pregnant women, parents with children, passengers with animals and disabled people are not allowed to fly. Since mentally and physically healthy people should be here to help open emergency hatches and evacuate people during a disaster.
27 for aisle seats is inconvenient because there is a toilet nearby, which means passengers will touch those sitting here. As for the last 28, it is inconvenient not only because there is a toilet behind the back of the seat, but also because the backs of the seats may not recline. But it is better to clarify this when purchasing a ticket. Aeroflot airline reports that the seats here are the same standard as the others. But still, the constant presence of people, slamming doors, flushing the tank, and unpleasant odors will accompany the entire flight.
S7
The company has a uniform set of aircraft. The design of a Boeing 737 800 aircraft differs from that of the Aeroflot airliner. There are thirty here. There are only two, in other words eight, seats in business class. Economy class has 168 seats, that is, three seats together, for a total of thirty rows. There are three rows near the emergency exits, the twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth for two seats A and F.
The number of seats here is greater than in Aeroflot airliners. The cockpit is conveniently designed, there are many levers and buttons that every pilot should know about. To fly airplanes different airlines no need to relearn. The cabin remains unchanged.
Russia
In total, the airline has 17 aircraft of this brand. There are four types of salons used here. They differ in the arrangement of business class, therefore, when answering the question of how many seats are in business class, it is better to ask a company representative. In total there can be from 29 to 32.
Comfortable seats are located at the front of the plane. This can be numbered twelve seats in three rows or 21 in four. In economy class, 16 has plenty of legroom. The distance to the next place is greater due to the emergency hatch.
Let's pay attention to the modification of the cabin when the plane has only one class, economy.
The first four have a number of advantages. The first is that you can be the first to get off the plane, get food faster with a large selection of dishes, a toilet nearby, and a flight attendant nearby.
The first one is located in front of the partition, so there is a lot of legroom, and no one will recline their chair on their knees. The only drawback is the presence of a cradle for a baby; if parents are flying with children, then a crying child may be inconvenient.
The fourteenth has limitations in reclining the seat, since there is an emergency hatch behind it.
The fifteenth is located between the emergency exits, so there is legroom in front, it is easy to get out of your seat without disturbing your neighbors, but the seat does not recline, you will have to sit upright for the entire flight. There is no way to put it near the chair yet hand luggage, since the emergency exit must not be obstructed.
Layout of the lj cabin at Rossiya Airlines
The best row is sixteenth.
The advantage is in the free space for legs, no one reclines the seat on their knees, the backrest folds out, but it usually costs more.
Also, pregnant women, disabled people, parents with children, and passengers with animals cannot sit in these two rows.
32 is located near the toilet, so the back of the chair usually does not recline. In addition, people are constantly walking nearby, a queue forms, which creates additional inconvenience.
The outer seats are the most uncomfortable, as they can hurt your elbow or step on your foot.
Victory
Pobeda Airlines has only 12 ships and they are all Boeing. Their release date dates back to 2014 and 2015. It is possible to choose a suitable seat when purchasing a ticket. For this you need to pay extra separately. Since otherwise the location will be random, this is how the low-cost airline system arranges the seating. Considering the cost of the ticket, they are cheaper from the Pobeda company.
Here, the first, fifteenth and sixteenth rows have extra legroom and the price remains the same. The seats next to the emergency exit are located in rows twelve to fourteen; D, E and F are especially convenient here. All seats are convenient for the seventeenth and eighteenth rows. In the front are the second to seventh rows, the seats here are especially favorable. They also often buy tickets for seats near the windows, these are seats A and F.
Therefore, the best seats for the Boeing 737 800 are where there is legroom, a reclining seat and a window next to it.
Nordwind
Company North wind has six airliners of the brand in question. Each can accommodate 189 people. All vessels have the same configuration. None of them have business class.
The best seats are where there is more legroom. These are the first, fifteenth and sixteenth rows.
The worst places are where the seat back doesn't recline. These are two rows: fourteenth and fifteenth. The last row, which is located near the toilet, is also completely inconvenient.
Nord Wind interior diagram
Azur Air
Azur air is intended for international flights; people fly with it to resort areas which are popular among tourists. This company is most often advertised by travel agencies.
Places are allocated as follows. There are 32 rows in total. There is no business class. Comfortable seats include those with extra legroom. This is usually the first row for seats A, B and C, and the second for D, E and F. The fifteenth and sixteenth rows are completely comfortable for the flight.
Nord Star
The airline has business class. There are two possible layout types.
Firstly, there are only 172 seats, which are located in 31 rows. Business class has 10 seats in three rows. The fourteenth and fifteenth rows can be called the best, since although the backrests are blocked here, there is legroom.
Secondly, there are only 180 seats located in 31 rows. Business class occupies the first and second rows, where there are six seats. There is also legroom in the fourteenth and fifteenth rows.
Boeing airlines also fly Dubai or it is also called flydubai and UTair or utair. It was shown that each company has its own interior layout. Most airlines don't have business class, only economy. All the first rows, which are located in front of the partition, have legroom, and no one sitting in front can recline their seat on their knees, since there are no seats there.
Good seats are located near the emergency exits, especially behind them, as the seats recline and there is legroom.
The last rows are considered the worst, because unpleasant odors from the toilet come here, and people constantly accumulate here. Most often, the seat backs do not recline.
Before buying a ticket, you should contact company representatives to find out what the flight schedule is.
For a person who has never flown before, it is problematic to independently determine where the best seats are on a Boeing 737 800. However, it is possible to cope with this task. To do this, you will need to carefully study the layout and configuration of the interior. A detailed analysis will allow you to avoid not only negative memories of the flight, but also get a lot of pleasant moments that will be remembered for a long time.
Despite the fact that foreign air carriers began using the Boeing 737 800 since 1998, it appeared in Russia only in 2013. It was designed as a competitor to the Airbus A320.
Thus, new model American-made narrow-body aircraft, replaced the outdated four-hundredth modification. In fact, this is an analogue of the Boeing 737 700, the only difference is that it is longer, 6 m longer.
As for the passenger cabin, everything depends on the configuration of the vessel. Airplanes that do not differ in passenger classification have 189 seats. Two-class analogues differ in fewer quantities. Only 160 can fit here. Occasionally there are airliners with a VIP compartment.
FlyDubai Boeing cabin layout
Acquainted with technical characteristics Boeing 737 800 model can be found in the table below.
Interesting! Boeing aircraft are used by carriers in more than 120 countries around the world. As a comparison, we can give an example: there are constantly more than 100 Airbuses of this particular model in the sky.
General principles of passenger seating
Tourists who often fly on planes know that at the time of purchasing air tickets they do not indicate seats. This happens on, before departure.
At this time, the passenger has the opportunity to choose a convenient seat at his discretion. However, due to the fact that no interior diagram is provided, the decision is made at random. The result may be a spoiled impression of the flight and the airplane in particular.
Airplane cabin diagram charter airline AZUR air
A client who does not express any preference falls under the standard seating chart used by airport staff. In particular, the following principles apply:
- People who are afraid of flying are seated in the center of the aircraft cabin near the aisle. This allows you to avoid accidental glances through the porthole. If necessary, the steward will be able to help him much faster and will not cause trouble to the neighbors. The disadvantage is that throughout the flight you will have to move, letting your fellow passenger pass.
- Middle seats are preferred to travelers traveling in pairs. Lonely passengers caught between two strangers are more likely to suffer from depression and are subject to passive psychological pressure from the strangers around them.
- Places near the porthole are considered more interesting, as they allow you to enjoy the view. However, airport staff do not recommend putting children on them, as they will run to the toilet much more often, disturbing the peace of other passengers.
Scheme Boeing cabin 737–800 Nordwind Airlines
Interior layout
There is no point in talking about where the best seats are located on the Boeing 737 800 without seeing its diagram. The fact is that the layout of the passenger cabin can differ radically depending on the administration of the carrier company.
For example, the same model of airliner with its own registration number will at one time be used as a single-class aircraft, and after some time it will be converted into a two- or three-class aircraft with fewer seats.
Rossiya Airlines Boeing cabin layout
Therefore, you can independently determine the location of the best seats only by focusing on the latest interior layout that matches the given vessel.
The best seats on the plane
You can become familiar with the cabin configuration only by contacting a representative of the carrier company. However, if we are guided by the general principles of determining the best places, we can say the following:
- Passengers in the bow are less exposed to turbulence and buffeting.
- Those sitting in the outer rows, behind which there are solid partitions, will not be able to recline, since their seats do not fully recline.
- Every traveler knows the journey near the toilet: slamming doors, passengers and stewards scurrying back and forth.
- Maximum space in the legs and between passengers is available for those seated near the emergency exits in the center of the aircraft.
Diagram of the aircraft cabin of Pobeda Airlines
Almost any series has its own advantages and disadvantages, which manifest themselves depending on people’s preferences. For example, a small person can sit quite comfortably even in the narrowest rows, and a passenger sleeping during the flight will be indifferent to the view from the window. That's why a good place in Boeing 737 800 is determined individually for each person.
When going somewhere on an airplane, for a calm and comfortable flight, you want to know in advance about its reliability and the location of seats in the cabin. One of the main aircraft manufacturers is the Boeing Corporation, which produces a lot of aircraft of various configurations. The most widely used narrow-body jet passenger aircraft in the world is now the Boeing 737.
Since the Boeing 737 medium-haul aircraft is now considered the most popular Boeing 737 among airlines in the world, in this article we will introduce you to the layout of seats in it and other main characteristics.
What is a Boeing 737-800?
This aircraft belongs to the third group of Boeing 737 - Next Generation, which was created to compete with the Airbus A320. They differ from the previous group (Classic) by the presence of digital cockpits, new wings extended by 5.5 m, tail unit and an improved engine. The Boeing 737-800 was designed to replace the Boeing 737-400, entered service in 1998 and is still in production. There are two modifications:
- business version Boeing BJ2;
- military modification - Boeing 737-800ERX.
Main characteristics of the Boeing 737-800
- length – 39.49 m;
- height – 12.51 m;
- wing area - 125 m;
- wingspan - 34.31 m;
- volume of fuel tanks - 26,020 l;
- maximum flight range - 5400 km;
- maximum speed - 851 km/h;
- run length - 1,630 m;
- crew seats - 2 seats;
- cabin width – 3.54 m;
- one-class cabin – up to 189 seats;
- two-class - 160 seats.
Number and location of seats in Boeing 737-800
The number and location of seats for passengers on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft may vary depending on the airline’s order, for example, like this:
- 1st class (tourist class) – 184 seats;
- 2nd class – 12 (or 16) business class seats and 148 (or 144) economy class seats.
On the diagram of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, we will consider the arrangement of seats in the cabin.
This plan shows a model of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a single-class cabin with 184 seats. Bad and not very good places (marked in yellow and red on the diagram):
- in the first row, as they are located directly in front of the galley, so there is less legroom and the folding table is attached to the armrest;
- in the 10th and 11th rows there may be no porthole at the marked places;
- Rows 13 and 14 are located near the emergency exits, so the seats there do not recline, and it is much colder there;
- The worst places are considered to be the seats in the last row due to the fact that the seats there do not recline (or recline with limitation) and the toilet is very close, which does not add to comfort.
Good seats (marked in green) are in row 16, since there are no seats in front, which allows you to freely stand up and stretch your legs.
This plan shows a model of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a cabin designed for two classes: 16 seats in business class and 144 in economy class.
The best economy class seats in this model are located in row 15, as there are no seats in the front.
Bad and not very good places:
- in the 7th row - due to the partition between the classes in front;
- 10 and 11 rows - due to the lack of portholes;
- from rows 13 to 16 - due to the proximity of emergency exits, cold and lack of view from the window due to the wing;
- in the last row - for the same reasons as in the previous model.
Below are the still existing Boeing 737-800 models, the best and worst places in them are determined by the same criteria:
Boeing 737-800 safety
Of course, there is an accident rate in aviation, but thanks to the fact that designers of global aviation companies are constantly working to improve the safety of aircraft structures, its level is decreasing. And the Boeing 737 is proof of this, since the Boeing 737-800 has a very low loss rate - four times lower than the global average, so we can say that they are safer.
The Boeing 737-800 is a medium-haul passenger aircraft, one of the most popular American airliners in the fleets of Russian airlines. Produced by Boeing Corporation since the late 1990s.
Some characteristics (from the official Boeing website):
- Length - 39.5 meters;
- Wingspan - 35.8 meters;
- Height - 12.55 meters;
- Cabin width - 3.5 meters;
- The maximum capacity of fuel tanks is 26035 liters;
- Take-off weight limit - 79015 kg;
- Flight range is up to 5449 km.
Boeing 737-800 aircraft with vertical wingtips (winglets) have the additional marking W.
In Russia and abroad, aircraft of this model fly on both domestic and international flights, often serving the most inexpensive destinations, and therefore the question of the best seats on a Boeing 737-800 is especially relevant: those who are about to fly for the first time are also looking for information.
Boeing 737-800 cabin layout for different airlines
The choice of comfortable seats on an airplane always depends on the airline, since the layout of the passenger cabin is different for all carriers.
There are always 3 toilets on board, and they are located the same way: 1 in the front on the left side, 2 in the rear.
Aeroflot
Aeroflot uses a single layout on all its flights operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft are named after artists, poets and writers, and folk artists.
According to Aeroflot's seat plan for Boeing 737-800:
- Each plane has 28 rows;
- Business class - rows 1 to 5, 10 seats in total;
- Comfortable places Space+ are on row 13, there are 4 of them - B, C, D, E;
- Seats with limited seat backrest recline are on rows 11 and 12.
S7
The S7 carrier operates the Boeing 737-800 on several routes. Like Aeroflot, all aircraft of this type in the company are equipped in the same way:
- The total number of rows is 30;
- Business class - 2 rows, 8 seats;
- Economy - 168 seats, rows 3 to 30;
- Seats at the emergency exits in the center - on rows 12, 13, 14 (A, F).
Victory
Pobeda Airlines operates only Boeing 737-800 aircraft. There are 12 aircraft in total, they were produced in 2014-2015.
The first domestic low-cost airline takes into account all the pros and cons of seats in the cabin. The choice of seat is already at the stage of ticket registration, for a fee. And if you buy tickets for several passengers at once, the system will automatically seat them further away from each other if you do not pay for seat selection.
According to the tariff schedule, the best seats are at Pobeda:
- Rows 1, 15, 16 - with increased legroom, for the same price and preferred seats that are located at the exits - rows 12-14 (only seats D, E, F), rows 17-18 (all seats);
- Seats at the front of the aircraft - rows 2-7;
- All seats are at the porthole (in the diagram - A, F).
Russia
On Rossiya Airlines flights, 4 types of Boeing 737-800 aircraft configurations are used.
The main differences are in the placement and number of business class seats. The number of rows also depends on this - from 29 or 32.
Comfortable places:
- At the beginning of the cabin - business class (12 seats in 3 rows) or 21 seats FRONT ROWS in rows 1-4;
- In the middle of the cabin there are SPACE+ seats on row 16 (with increased legroom).
Nordwind (Nordwind, North wind)
Nordwind's fleet includes 6 Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a passenger capacity of 189 people each.
The scheme is common to all the company’s vessels. There is no business class, and the best seats (with increased legroom) are in rows 1, 15 and 16. However, the seat backs do not recline in rows 14 and 15.
Azur Air
A charter airline uses aircraft for international flights, mainly to resorts and popular tourist destinations.
The flight layout is as follows:
- Number of rows - 32;
- There is no business class;
- Comfortable seats (AZUR Space, with increased legroom): 1st row - A, B, C; 2nd row - D, E, F; Rows 15 and 16 - that's it.
NordStar (NordStar)
Business class is always allocated on NordStar airline flights. There are two layout options.
- The total number of seats is 172, rows are 31;
- Business class - 10 seats in rows 1-3;
- Total seats - 180, rows - 31;
- Business class - 6 seats in rows 1, 2;
- Comfortable seats with increased legroom (but the backrests are blocked) - rows 14 and 15.
UTair
Boeing implements two seat layouts on UTair flights - with and without business class (mono-class). In total, the carrier has 9 such aircraft in its fleet.
In the first case, there are a total of 159 passenger seats on board, of which 12 are business class (2 rows at the beginning of the cabin). Comfortable seats are also located in the common cabin: on the 12th row - with the distance between the seats increased to 99 cm, on the 4th row - 40.5 cm.
In mono-salons, the most spacious seats for legs are row 1 (58 cm), rows 14 and 15 (96.5 cm). It is convenient that the airline indicates this distance - most carriers do not have such information.
Yakutia
5 units of these aircraft are used on Yakutia flights.
- The total number of passenger seats is 170;
- Business class - 10 seats;
- Spacious (legroom) seats in economy class are on rows 14 and 15.
You can only select a seat through online check-in, which is only available for domestic flights.
FlyDubai
The UAE budget airline's passenger fleet includes 40 Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
- Capacity - 189 seats, maximum flight time - just over 6 hours.
- Business class - 12 seats;
- The best seats in the main part of the cabin (with extra legroom) are on rows 6, 15, 16.
Alrosa
Boeing 737-800 airliners are the basis of the passenger fleet of Alrosa Airlines, which is engaged not only in charters, but also in passenger transportation throughout Russia.
Distribution of seats:
- Rows 1-3 - business class, 12 seats;
- Rows 4-27 - economy class, 144 seats;
- Opposite the emergency exits in the center of the cabin are rows 11 and 12.
