Seat 21A · American Airlines Mcdonnell Douglas Md 80
Economy · Updated July 19, 2026 · View full seat map
This seat configuration is no longer in operation. It’s kept here for reference.
Cabin details
- Wi-Fi
Economy
- Seatstandard
- Pitch33-35
- Width17.5"
- Materialleather
- Adjustable headrest
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Reviews for seat 21A
- ★★★anonymous📷 Photo verified
Significant Leg Room over Economy; Inhumane Width
Spent $40 and upgraded to this seat, which AA calls a “Main Cabin Extra”- 6” additional legroom and free cocktails. Worth it, as I am 6’1 and the economy seating looked inhumane. The width of these seats is criminal. I’ll admit I’m a bigger guy (250) but I honestly had to cross my right arm over my body to avoid touching my seat mate. For three hours. Dunno there’s much other option on this flight unless you pay for business class. Outside of the width, the only other complaint was the cushion- my tailbone is aching after this short flight. Beyond that, if you’re over 5’10”, upgrade to this seat unless you are a masochist. And then pray to God youre part of the population under a foot wide, otherwise you’re gonna be getting real friendly with your neighbor.
- ★★★★seatlink
Good seat with some minor issues, this exit row seat has extra legroom; the seat in front does not recline; no under-seat stowage during takeoff and landing; may be missing an armrest; seat cushion may be very firm.