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The Boeing 737-800 twin-engine passenger aircraft belongs to the family of narrow-body aircraft designed for short and medium-sized flights and is part of the “Next Generation” series. First of all, the Boeing 737-800 was developed to replace the Boeing 737-400 passenger airliner included in the “Classic” series. Compared to the Boeing 737-400, the fuselage of the new aircraft has become 3.02 meters longer, and passenger capacity has also increased.

The aircraft was equipped with turbofan engines - CFM International CFM56-7B24s with a thrust of 107.6 kN. Subsequently, on some Boeing 737-800 aircraft with increased payload capacity, CFM56-7B27s engines with a thrust of 121.4 kN were used. Like other aircraft of the 737 Next Generation series, the Boeing 737-800 is equipped with EFIS digital avionics from the American company Honeywell. All onboard and flight information is displayed on six multifunctional LCD screens. The airliner is also equipped with a head-up display (HUD) or Head-Up Display (HUD).

The Boeing 737-800 made its first flight on July 31, 1997. The first delivery to the airline took place in April 1998. The first customer for the aircraft was the German airline Hapag-Lloyd Flug. Today, the direct competitor to the Boeing 737-800 airliner is the narrow-body passenger aircraft Airbus A320.

Location and numbering of seats in the cabin, seat diagram on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Decoding of Boeing 737-800 cabin diagram symbols

Cabin layout, the best and least comfortable seats on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft of S7 Airlines

The aircraft of S7 Airlines has a two-class configuration with 12 business class seats (2:2) and 148 economy class seats (3:2). There is no entertainment system on board; meals and non-alcoholic drinks (in business class) are free.

Business class seats are wider than in economy class, the backrests recline well, which allows you to relax in comfort. 1st row seats ACDF are located near the kitchen, so there may be noise, and on night flights, the light from the kitchen can disturb your sleep. The tables are installed in the armrests, making them motionless. During takeoff and landing, personal items and bags must not be placed on the floor.

Almost all seats in economy class have short legroom, so if you are tall, give preference to Rows 13 and 14. However, please be aware that no personal items should be placed on the floor during takeoff and landing.

4 row located behind the business class partition, there will be a wall in front of you the entire flight, and besides, parents and children are seated in these seats. The armrests on the chairs are motionless, as tables are installed on them.

Seats 12 and 28 rows not comfortable due to the fixed back of the chair, but 28 nearby located in front of the toilet, so that additional fuss and sounds of the flush tank are provided.

Aeroflot aircraft are divided into two classes: economy and comfort. The comfort class has 20 comfortable seats, the seats are arranged 2:2. Economy class has 138 seats (3:2). AC power outlets are available at each location. Depending on your route, departure time and flight duration, you may be served a hot breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner.

Business Class

11-inch monitors are built into the rear of business class seats. Passengers can listen to music, audio books, watch a selection of more than 200 foreign and domestic films, including TV series, TV shows, a children's channel, news, sports and automotive topics, videos, music, and also play popular games.

All business class seats are quite comfortable, we only note 1 row ACDF- proximity to toilets and kitchens can cause some inconvenience, and bags and other personal items cannot be placed on the floor of these places during takeoff and landing.

Economy class

• 6 row- standard seats, but there is limited legroom due to the partition. The seat width is slightly narrowed due to the table on the armrest.
• 8 row seats A and F- there is no porthole window.
• 11 row has limitations in reclining the seat back due to the emergency exits located at the rear.
• 12th row seats have increased legroom, but the seat backs are limited in reclining due to emergency exits. It is prohibited to place any things on the floor during takeoff and landing.
• 13th row of seats BCDE are Space+ seats with increased legroom. An additional fee is required to reserve these seats. AF places also with extra legroom, but you don't need to pay extra for them. It is prohibited to place any things on the floor during takeoff and landing.
• Seats row 28 the worst, the proximity of toilets and fixed seat backs mar the flight.
• 27 row seats CD also not entirely convenient due to their proximity to toilets and location near the aisle. Frequent passengers cause inconvenience.

General layout of the cabin, the best and less comfortable seats on Boeing 737-800 aircraft of other airlines

The Boeing 737-800 cabin can be of two types: a cabin with a business class, capacity up to 184 people, with 16 seats allocated to the business class, and an economy class cabin only.

Boeing 737-800 economy class cabin layout

The best and least comfortable seats on the Boeing 737-800

General information:

• The most inconvenient places are in the middle, since here you will be squeezed by strangers, which may seem uncomfortable.
• Window seats are not convenient for long flights, as it will be difficult to pass through your neighbors.
• The extreme seats are convenient for everyone. But you should take into account that they are near the aisle, which means passengers passing by can touch or disturb you.
• The safe areas are those in the bow, as well as on the wings where emergency exits are located.

The best seats on an economy class plane: 15th and 16th row. In these rows you can stretch your legs, but the backrests of the seats may not recline completely or be completely blocked, since there is an emergency exit here.

17 row - places B, C, D, E here, too, the distance between the seats is sometimes increased, so there is more space for the legs. But due to the fact that there are emergency exits here, disabled people, pregnant women and children cannot sit here, and all hand luggage must be put on shelves and cannot be left on the floor.

Airplane seats with business class available.

• First row in business class comfortable, plenty of legroom, but the seats are located behind the toilet and kitchen, and the seats are a little narrower, due to folding tables on the armrests.
• 7 row- the first after business class. There is a partition in front of the seats that separates part of the cabin from business class; this fact can make the flight uncomfortable. But there is increased legroom here.
• 10 and 11 rows - place A, and placeF in 11th row. There is no porthole in these places. But there are planes where there is no window on 8 and 9 rows, so look at the plane diagram in advance.
• 13 row. The backrests do not recline, as there is an emergency exit behind this row. Food distribution begins from the nose and middle of the plane, so it will not be brought to this row soon.
• Penultimate row seats C and D, sometimes it's28 or 30 row. These places may not have armrests, and they are also close to the toilet.
• The last row. Least comfortable - the toilet is located nearby, the backs of the seats do not recline, food is brought to these seats last.

Flight performance

• Maximum speed: 920 km/h
• Cruising speed: 823 km/h
• Flight range: 5350 km
• Aircraft capacity: 162 passengers in economy/business class, 189 passengers in economy class

Due to safety regulations, not all passengers on the Boeing 737-800 are allowed to be seated in row No. 13, since in the event of an emergency, the people closest to the emergency exits will have to open them. Seats in rows No. 12 and No. 13 are not allowed to be occupied by disabled people, passengers with children or animals.

Aeroflot is the first Russian airline founded to transport passengers on the territory of the USSR. Civil aviation of the Soviet Union originated in the 20s of the last century, but the official step in establishing a joint-stock company of the voluntary air fleet was made on March 17, 1923. "Dobrolet" is the original pedigree of the modern Russian national carrier.

In 1932, the familiar Aeroflot was formed, and by the beginning of the Great Patriotic War it had become one of the largest passenger airlines in the world. Air is the youngest in comparison with other domestic carriers.

History of the Boeing 737-800 NG

The most successful program for Boeing was the development and serial production of the B-737 aircraft. Since 1965, the aviation industry giant began producing the first Boeings - 731 and 732. In total, the 737 series has a grid of four generations, starting from the very first series and continuing with the “classics”. Today, the most popular generation of the family in the world is the NG (Next Generation) models - 737-600, 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900. But progress does not stand still, and a new, improved generation of Boeing MAX is already waiting for the moment to occupy its niche among the aircraft fleets of many companies around the world.

Boeing 737-800 NG began being delivered to airlines in 1997. This is a medium-range aircraft, a monoplane with two jet engines. Compared to other models, the 738 was equipped with engines that use aircraft fuel more economically. This model is also equipped with special aerodynamic tips, or winglets, at the ends of the wing, which allows the aircraft to be more streamlined and increase flight speed. The flight range became up to 5500 km with a maximum take-off weight of 79 thousand kg.

The Boeing 737-800's factory configuration includes 189 economy class seats, or 160 seats if business class is available.

Boeing 737-800 Aeroflot cabin layout

Since 2013, the national carrier of the Russian Federation has thirty-three aircraft of the Boeing 737-800 model. Aeroflot renews its aircraft fleet quite often. That is why the company has high rates of flight safety and reliability.

A comfortable flight is ensured by new, clean cabins consisting of 138 seats in economy class and 20 in business class.

Analysis of business class seats: pros

As with any other aircraft modification, the business class cabin will always be considered the most comfortable place to spend your flight time. Excellent conditions, including a variety of menus, an entertainment system and personalized service throughout the flight.

For a modern passenger, one of the most important comfortable conditions is the seat pitch width, and according to reviews, the Boeing 737-800 winglets fully coincide with expectations, where the width is 100 centimeters.

There are 4 of this modification in each row, that is, two on each side of the fuselage. This is a great option for passengers flying as a couple. The business class itself is stretched across the first five rows.

Business class seats: cons

A small disadvantage will be noise from the toilet room for passengers sitting in seats C and D in the first row. Also in this row it is prohibited to place hand luggage at the feet during takeoff and landing, due to the lack of a holding element in case of sudden braking or rough landing of the aircraft.

When flying with a family of more than two people and without a baby in your arms, it is not possible for everyone to sit together; in any case, someone will end up on the other side of the row.

Economy class, general characteristics

Economy class consists of 138 seats on the 738 aircraft. There are six seats in each row, respectively, three seats to the left and right of the fuselage. According to the Aeroflot cabin layout, the Boeing 737-800 accommodates 23 economy rows. The row report starts with the number 6 and ends with 28.

Economy class seats pros and cons, rows 6-11

The 6th row is located immediately after business class, and its advantage is that there are no neighbors in front; no one will recline the seat while you are eating or relaxing. The legroom here is also increased, but most often the armrests cannot be raised (monolithic), for example, to comfortably go to the toilet or to sit more comfortably on two chairs if the neighbors are not there.

These seats, according to the Aeroflot Boeing 737-800 cabin map available from the check-in counter staff, are indicated as comfortable for flying with children in your arms. For many passengers, such a neighborhood is extremely inconvenient.

Moreover, there is a standard disadvantage of the first row - the ban on placing hand luggage at the feet during takeoff and landing of the aircraft.

A distinctive feature of the 9th row with seats A, F is the absence of a porthole. Therefore, for those who like to watch the flight process, these places will not seem ideal.

Row 11 is located in front of the emergency exit (escape hatch). And according to all international standards, the backs of seats in such a place must be fixed in an upright position throughout the flight. Therefore, passengers who like to recline their seats during a flight and relax in a semi-sitting position will be disappointed.

Airplane seats located from rows 12 to 28

The 12th row is completely emergency, plus there are two more emergency hatches behind it, so here, too, the back of the seat is fixed strictly in a vertical position, but the passenger can easily stretch his legs.

Due to the fact that there is a lot of space in the emergency row, many passengers begin to put their hand luggage under the seat in front, which is strictly prohibited. Since the development of an emergency situation can be instantaneous, hand luggage should be stored in the luggage rack so as not to interfere with evacuation.

The 13th row has the best seats of the Boeing 737-800 with winglets. At Aeroflot airline these seats have increased comfort and are called “Space plus”. In addition to the fact that the passenger seat reclines, there is a large area for stretching out the legs. But these seats on the plane can only be booked for a fee, despite the presence of an emergency hatch in this row.

Also, according to all international rules, placing hand luggage is allowed only in the luggage rack. Moreover, such seats on the plane are prohibited from being occupied by children under 12 years of age, pregnant women, the elderly, passengers with animals, obese people, the disabled, unaccompanied children and persons with disabilities. Therefore, despite the fact that the passenger paid money for increased comfort, if he falls into the categories described above, he will be forced to change seats. But first of all, this control should be carried out by specially trained people at the registration desks. Since, according to the airline’s rules, passengers located in rows 12 and 13, in the event of an emergency, will be assistant passengers and cooperate with the crew during evacuation.

Perhaps the worst seats in the Aeroflot Boeing 737-800 cabin layout are rows 27 and 28. The outer seats of row 27 (C and D) will be a permanent gathering point for those wishing to visit the restroom. And the 28th row is located directly in front of the wall of the toilet rooms, so the backs of the seats here do not recline or have very little ability to tilt. In addition, the constant bustle and noise of the nearby kitchen will interfere with a comfortable rest.

Despite the fact that the American corporation produced the first Boeing 737 half a century ago, the aircraft is still in demand among air carriers. The liner continues to be manufactured to this day, with more than 9,500 units produced. The 737 series aircraft have a narrow fuselage and are designed for flights on medium-haul routes.

Boeing 737 modifications

Over the long history of the airliner, several modifications of the aircraft, belonging to four generations, have been developed and produced.

Modification	Year of issue	Flight range, km	Number of passengers, people	Generation
Boeing 737-100	1967	2592	103	Original
Boeing 737-200	1967	3518	133	Original
Boeing 737-300	1984	5000	149	Classic
Boeing 737-400	1988	5000	168	Classic
Boeing 737-500	1990	5200	132	Classic
Boeing 737-600	1998	5648	130	New Generation
Boeing 737-700/700ER	1997	6230	148	New Generation
Boeing 737-800	1998	5765	189	New Generation
Boeing 737-900	2001	5800	189	New Generation
Boeing 737-900ER	2007	5925	215	New Generation
Boeing 737 MAX −7/8/9	2016	7038/6704/6658	maximum −140/200/220	MAX

Original

The first generation Boeing 737 airliners did not gain much commercial success, as they consumed a lot of fuel, were noisy and expensive to maintain. The last 737-100 aircraft has ceased operation since 2007, and the 737-200 is still used by air carriers in African countries and some other countries.

On the basis of the Boeing 737-200, cargo and cargo-passenger variants were created, and the 737-200 Executive Jet was produced for private owners.

Interesting! Before the Boeing 737 was released, the passenger plane was piloted by 3 people, including a flight engineer. Here, for the first time, a cabin with two pilots was used, which became a revolutionary solution and was adopted as the basis for all subsequent models of passenger airliners.

Classic

Despite all the improvements in the Original generation aircraft, they began to lose significantly to their competitors. The new model has been developed with significant changes. The aircraft received new engines, the fuselage became longer, and the number of passengers carried increased. The aerodynamics have changed, the airliner has been equipped with new digital avionics (on-board electronic systems).

The 737-400 model, due to the enlarged cabin, has changed the internal air conditioning system and added a second pair of emergency exits in the wing area.

The 737-500 version has a shorter fuselage, less capacity, but a longer range.

New Generation

The new generation Boeing 737 has been redesigned even more radically. The wingspan has not only grown, but their geometry has also changed. Amendments were made to the tail unit. The passenger cabins of the New Generation aircraft and the Boeing 757, 767 have a lot in common, since the design of the Boeing 737's interior space was based on the design developments for these airliners.

Each subsequent version of the New Generation has a greater length with an almost unchanged fuselage diameter, and the engines of the latest modification 737-900ER, thanks to the improved wing design, consume less fuel at cruising speed.

Interesting! Based on the Boeing 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900, BBJ, BBJ2 BBJ3 (Boeing Business Jet) are produced, which are the most popular in the world among private clients. On board, at the request of the customer, a bedroom, shower room (bathtub), room for business meetings, etc. are arranged.

Passenger compartment layout

The design of the passenger compartment depends on its dimensions, which can differ significantly in different modifications. In addition, airlines order different layout options. The most common interior option is two-class:

• Business Class;
• Economy class.

There are options with one economy class cabin. Total capacity ranges from 103 passengers in the 737-100 version to 220 people in the 737 MAX-9.

Business Class

Business class has soft, comfortable seats with a wide recline angle. The location of seats in most layout options is according to the 2-2 scheme. In total, there are from 2 to 5 rows in the bow cabin. Most often - 4 rows.

At the front of the aircraft, in front of the seats, there is a kitchen for luxury cabin clients and restrooms. The most relaxing places are the 2nd and 3rd row seats. The 1st and 4th row seats may not seem as comfortable due to the presence of nearby toilets, a kitchen and, in the case of the last row, the more crowded economy class. On some airlines, economy class is separated only by a curtain.

Economy class

In almost all economy class cabins, the seats are arranged in a 3-3 pattern. There are luggage racks on top. The restrooms and kitchen are located at the rear of the plane.

All airlines consider the most comfortable seats on the Boeing 737 to be the first row, right behind business class. It provides more legroom. Often tickets for this row are more expensive or sold to bonus card holders.

Inside the cabin, in the middle part, there is one paired emergency exit or two, depending on the version of the aircraft. Seats near emergency exits also have an increased distance between seats, but passengers may be uncomfortable with the rigid fixation of the seat backs and the side bulges on the side of the aircraft. But the seats immediately behind the emergency exits recline completely and have expanded space. The numbering of rows is confirmed with the carrier.

Important: The worst seats are in the last row of the aircraft. The proximity of the bathrooms and kitchen creates bustle and noise, and the seat backs do not recline or recline slightly.

Design features and benefits

Each aircraft component has its own characteristic features and associated advantages:

1. The design of the airliner is a monoplane with two engines placed on pylons and swept wings.
2. The three-wheel chassis has a front swivel strut. The main support is not closed by the doors after folding is completed. This can be seen by the visible wheels. This solution simplified the design and reduced the weight of the aircraft, but somewhat worsened the aerodynamics.
3. Since the engines are located low, it was necessary to slightly reduce their vertical dimensions. To do this, part of the lower equipment for the engine was placed on the sides and the air intake was slightly extended horizontally. The engines have a flattened shape, especially noticeable in the latest versions.
4. The winglets (tips) on the wings underwent changes during the evolution of the Boeing 737. At first, minimal-sized winglets were made on the 737-200 modification. Subsequent generations, Classic and New Generation, received the large winglets that are now widespread. MAX generation aircraft use double winglets.

Interesting: Fuel consumption is reduced by 3.3% when using large winglets and by 5.5% when using double winglets.

• The Messier-Bugatti company equipped the airliner with carbon brakes in 2008. This made it possible to reduce weight by 320 kg and reduce fuel consumption by about half a percent.
• The cockpit, with seating for two pilots, originally had analogue devices and instruments. Now all aircraft are equipped with digital control systems with liquid crystal displays. Previously, the cabin had additional windows on top, which improved visibility when maneuvering and made it possible to navigate the starry sky. Later they were removed due to the installation of modern orientation devices.
• The most serious changes were made to the interior of the cabin. For almost every generation of airliners, it was redesigned taking into account increased comfort and optimal arrangement of passenger seats.

General advantages of the Boeing 737:

• ease of takeoff, climb, landing;
• high load capacity;
• reliability and long service life;
• low maintenance costs;
• comfortable, well-equipped interior.

Specifications

The operational and technical characteristics of the Boeing 737 have undergone the most significant changes with each new generation.

Original

New Generation

Type	737-600	737-700	737-800	737-900	737-900ER
Length, m	31,24	33,63	39,47	42,11
Wingspan, m	34,32
Fuselage width, m	3,76
Cabin width, m	3,54
Cabin height, m	2,20
Maximum take-off weight, kg	56 245	70 080	79 015	74 389
Cruising speed, km/h	852
Engines	CFM56-7B18	CFM56-7B20	CFM56-7B24
Maximum flight altitude, m	12 500
Run length, m	1799	1677	2241	2408	2450
Fuel capacity, l	20 894

History of creation

When design work began on the new Boeing 737 in 1964, competitors British Aircraft Corporation and Douglas Aircraft were already well advanced in their production. They were willing to certify new short-haul, low-capacity aircraft. The Boeing company, in an effort to reduce the development time of the airliner, took as a basis the technologies used in the production of aircraft of previous models - 707 and 727. But tests showed the unsuitability of the previous wings for the new version. The newly created wing helped the aircraft fly at higher altitudes, reducing the consumption of aviation kerosene.

The Boeing 737-100 had six seats in each row, providing more seating capacity than competing aircraft manufacturers.

Interesting! Initially, 60 passenger seats were designed inside the Boeing 737-100 cabin, but later they settled on an option with 103 seats at the insistence of the first customer, Lufthansa.

The development program was completed quickly and without investing large amounts of material resources. Assembly of the first aircraft ended in the winter of 1967. In April, the airliner took off for the first time, and in August it made a test flight of the Boeing 737-200.

The decision to operate the aircraft with a two-pilot crew caused serious discussions and resistance from trade unions, as the unit of flight engineer or third pilot was reduced. However, after trials and flight tests, the company proved the possibility of using two people for piloting, and airlines were even interested in it due to cost savings.

At the end of 1967, both versions of the new Boeing were certified, and 2 months later Lufthansa began operating the airliner.

At the same time, the aircraft was being modified so that it could land on a dirt runway. The tests were completed successfully and the Boeing 737 immediately became in demand for flights to distant towns in the northern USA and Canada. The extended model 737-200 was in great demand and was produced until 1988.

In the 80s of the last century, the Boeing 737 was redesigned, equipped with new engines and an improved cabin. The first flight of the next-generation Classic aircraft took place in 1984. Subsequently, two more were added to the 737-300 modification - 737-400, 737-500.

In the 90s, the European A-320 airliner supplanted the Boeing 737 in the narrow-body aircraft segment, possessing technical superiority. And the airline corporation began to create a new series of modifications - New Generation. A total of 5 modifications were produced - 737-600/700/800/900/900ER. Increased cruising speed and more fuel on board made it possible to perform long flights with reduced travel time. Thanks to this, the company opened new markets.

Interesting! New Generation aircraft, except for the fuselage design, are completely different from the first 737 airliners. They have modified engines, completely new wings, and different avionics. Ideas for the interior design of the passenger cabin were even borrowed from the design of the Boeing 777.

The latest version of the NG Boeing 737-900 ER was released in 2007.

In January 2016, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 took off on its first flight. Aircraft of this series are intended to replace New Generation airliners.

Place of production

The geography of production of aircraft components is extensive. These are many European and Asian countries. Assembly work is carried out in the United States.

1. The fuselage for the Boeing 737 is assembled at the company's facility in Wichita, Kansas.
2. At the second stage, the aircraft body is transported to Renton (Washington State), where final assembly is carried out. Final assembly takes approximately 2 weeks.

Interesting! The assembly of one aircraft requires the installation of 3 million 670 thousand parts and the laying of 58 thousand meters of electrical cables.

Operating companies

Boeing 737 is operated by global airlines in 115 countries. The largest number of aircraft of this type belong to air carriers:

The aircraft is used for both transcontinental flights and ultra-short flights. This is the main airliner for flights to Alaska, the northern regions of Canada, and the Pacific Islands.

Interesting! The shortest route operated by a Boeing 737 is 14 km. Transportation is carried out by the Japanese Japan TransOcean Air between two islands in the Pacific Ocean (Minami Daito - Kita Daito). Air Tanzania serves flights Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar Island (65 km).

Cost of different models

The cost of the first generation models started at $49.5 million, but the price may vary depending on the configuration. Now only modifications of New Generation and MAX are produced.

Development prospects

The prospects for the development of the 737 model are associated with the new generation of aircraft - the MAX. Their production has already started.

Main changes and features:

1. New powerful engines have been installed. With increased power, they consume less fuel.
2. Changes have been made to the geometry of the aircraft's airframe.
3. The engines are equipped with chevron teeth at the rear, which significantly reduce operating noise.
4. The cockpit will remain almost unchanged, but the interior of the passenger compartment will have luggage racks and LED lighting, like the Dreamliner.

The latest improvements have breathed new life into the already widely popular Boeing 737 airliners. The company's order portfolio is constantly expanding. In addition to reliability and safety, increasing comfort for passengers is added.

On September 24, 2013, Aeroflot received a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft belongs to the 737 Next Generation family. It’s nice that Aeroflot maintains its brand and buys only new aircraft.

The new medium-haul airliner received the tail number VP-BRF and the name S. Obraztsov, in honor of the famous Russian theater figure, actor and director Sergei Obraztsov. Today, the airline actively operates 47 aircraft of this type.

The cabin layout provides 20 business class seats and 138 economy class seats for passenger service.

Let's take a closer look at the cabin layout of Aeroflot's Boeing 737-800 and figure out which seats are better and which are worse.

WITH 1st to 5th row occupy business class seats. You will be very comfortable here.

6 row- This is the first row in the economy class cabin. The advantage of these seats is that there is no row of seats in front of them.

This means that the back of the seat in front will not recline towards you.

It is also possible that the distance to the wall separating the classrooms is quite large.

Row 8, seats A and F. However, there is no porthole in these places. If this is important to you, choose others.

Row 9, seats A and F. On this row, the portholes may not be very conveniently located, “close” to the row of seats in front.

11 row. Typically, in a row like this, behind which emergency hatches are located, the seat backs do not recline or are limited in this.

However, the plane plan taken from the official Aeroflot website does not say this.

This means that the row is located far enough from the exits and these are ordinary standard seats. But be careful and check this point when registering.

12 row. There are both pros and cons here. Let's start with the cons.

This row is located between the escape hatches facing the wing. The backrests of the seats are precisely locked or have a very slight inclination. During a multi-hour flight, you will have to sit upright in one position.

Now about the advantages, or rather one, but quite significant. The distance to row 11 has been slightly increased. You will be able to stretch your legs forward and get more comfortable.

13 row- the best seats on this plane. The backrests recline like standard chairs, and the distance to the 12th row is increased.

Restrictions. Certain categories of passengers are not allowed to sit in rows 12 and 13: with children, animals, aged people and disabled people.

This is due to flight safety regulations.

Row 27, C and D People passing to the toilet may be a nuisance.

28 row. Typically, the backs of the seats in the last row rest against the wall of the toilet, kitchen or other technical room and do not recline.

However, this aircraft should have the same recline angle as standard seats.

As for the proximity to the toilets, people will constantly walk near you and can create small queues to the restroom.

Also, the constant sound of the door opening/closing and the tank being flushed will be your companion throughout the entire flight.

These are quite hectic and restless places.

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 Space+ seats are located 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.