South African Airways Boeing 737 800 Seat Map
Last verified July 11, 2026B738 / 738

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Cabin details
Business
- Seatstandard
- Pitch36"
- Width18"
- Materialleather
- Adjustable headrest
Economy
- Seatstandard
- Pitch31-32
- Width17"
- Materialleather
- Adjustable headrest
Traveler reviews
Might want to skip this one if you can, does not recline (exit row behind).
Recommend this seat over others, this exit row seat has extra legroom; the seat in front does not recline; no under seat stowage during takeoff and landing.
Better than most - has extra legroom; curtain or partition in front may be bothersome.
Pretty good seat all things considered, 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.
Overall a not a good choice, does not recline (exit row behind).
Pretty good seat all things considered, this exit row seat has extra legroom; the seat in front does not recline; will not recline; no under seat stowage during takeoff and landing; may be missing an armrest; seat cushion may be very firm.
This is a good seat to choose, this exit row seat has extra legroom; the seat in front does not recline; no under seat stowage during takeoff and landing.
If you can, find another seat... does not recline (exit row behind).
Pretty good seat all things considered, has extra legroom; no under seat stowage during takeoff and landing; traytable in armrest means narrower seat; exposed seat may get bumped by service cart.
Recommend this seat over others, has extra legroom; curtain or partition in front may be bothersome.
I've sat in better, does not recline (exit row behind).
Good seat with some minor issues, this exit row seat has extra legroom; the seat in front does not recline; will not recline; no under seat stowage during takeoff and landing; may be missing an armrest; seat cushion may be very firm.
Could go either way on this seat, 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.
Pretty good seat all things considered, this exit row seat has extra legroom; the seat in front does not recline; will not recline; no under seat stowage during takeoff and landing.
Better than most - has extra legroom; curtain or partition in front may be bothersome; this is a business class seat sold as economy.
Look elsewhere, may have limited recline; near the lavatory.
Solid choice, this exit row seat has extra legroom; the seat in front does not recline; will not recline; no under seat stowage during takeoff and landing.
Definitely better seats to sit in, may have limited recline; near the lavatory.
Don't sit here if you don't have to, may have limited recline; near the lavatory.
Decent seat but has some issues, no seat reclining in front of you; may have extra legroom; no underseat stowage; near the galley.