Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER Seat Map

Best seats on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER

The standout seats on this aircraft are the Premium Class extra-legroom row 6 (particularly 6B and 6D) and exit-row 17, where you get real stretch-out space without the recline penalty. Skip the last row (34D–F) and row 32, which sit against the rear lavatory and galley, and avoid row 15, which won't recline. Every seat has streaming entertainment, power (USB-A and 110/220v; refreshed frames add USB-C), and Wi-Fi is available.

First Class

First Class is a 2-2 layout across rows 1-4 with 41" pitch and 21" width. Row 1 gives you the most legroom and no seat reclining into you, making 1A and 1C the top picks; note there's no underseat stowage at the bulkhead, so everything goes in the bin for takeoff and landing. Seats 1D and 1F share those bulkhead perks but sit near the forward galley, so expect some noise and foot traffic. Row 4 (4A, 4C, 4D, 4F) is the weak spot: there's only a curtain or partial partition behind rather than a solid bulkhead, which some travelers find bothersome.

Premium Class

Premium Class runs rows 6-10 in a 3-3 layout with 34" pitch. Row 6 is the prize: 6A–6F all carry extra legroom thanks to the bulkhead in front, and travelers rate them highly ("recommend this seat over others," "a good seat to choose"). The only tradeoff is the curtain or partition ahead, which can be a minor annoyance. Rows 7-10 are standard Premium with the same generous pitch but without the bulkhead legroom bonus. Note that rows 13-22 are over the wing, so if you value a clear view, choose seats ahead of the wing where possible.

Economy

Economy spans rows 11-34 at 30-32" pitch, 3-3. The best value seats are the exit rows. Row 17 is the top pick: 17B, 17C, 17D and 17E all have extra legroom, the seat ahead doesn't recline into you, and reviewers call them can't-go-wrong choices. Row 16 (16B–16E) is nearly as good but won't itself recline. In both rows, the A and F seats (16A, 16F, 17A, 17F) sit over the wing and may be missing an armrest with a firmer cushion, plus you lose underseat stowage at takeoff and landing.

Also worth noting: 34A, 34B and 34C have extra legroom, but the tray table lives in the armrest (narrowing the seat) and there's no underseat stowage on takeoff and landing.

Seats to avoid:

• Row 15 (15A–15F) is rated poor because it sits directly ahead of the exit row and does not recline at all. Reviewers flag it as "not a good choice."
• 34D, 34E, 34F are the worst in the cabin: last row against the rear lavatory and galley, limited recline, and the fuselage tapers here so window seats are noticeably narrower and harder. One traveler called 34F "the most hard and uncomfortable seat I've ever sat in."
• Row 32 (32A, 32B, 32C) also suffers limited recline and lavatory proximity.

A few practical notes: seat 11A is the aircraft's windowless "window" seat — the sidewall panel covers an air-conditioning riser duct, so if you're a window-gazer, choose another row. Note that many frames now carry refreshed RECARO seats with device holders, cup holders, USB-C and adjustable headrests, though rollout isn't complete across the fleet, so amenities can vary by aircraft.