American Airlines CRJ-700 Seat Map

American Airlines CRJ-700 cabin layout and seating plan

9J · 56Y65 seats
American Airlines CRJ-700 seat map
Business, Rows 1-3
Economy, Rows 8-21
American AirlinesAAOperated by PSA

CRJ-700

Bombardier CRJ-700

The American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700s are configured 9C 56M. The economy section includes extra legroom seats designated as Main Cabin Extra. The seat numbering sequence in the Skywest cabins does differ from the PSA cabins shown here

Last verified 2026-08-17

Manufacturer
Bombardier
Body
Narrow body
Haul
Short Haul

Configuration

9J · 56Y
65seats
Business 9
Economy 56
Wi-Fi
Better
Gogo ATG · Gogo WiFi
Entertainment
Content streamed to your personal device, including access to Apple Music These aircraft do not have seat back screens

Top seat picks

01D08A08C08D08F11A11F12A12F13A13F16C16D
  • No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
  • Partial bulkhead (45%). Extra legroom on the left.
  • Extra legroom.

Seat classes

Domestic First
9 seats
Rows1 to 3
Pitch37"
Width20"
Recline6"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal AC (not guaranteed)Wi-FiWi-FiGogo WiFiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

Nine Zodiac Close Comfort II seats configured 1-2

Main Cabin
56 seats
Rows8 to 21
Pitch31"
Width17"
Recline3"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal AC (not guaranteed)Wi-FiWi-FiGogo WiFiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

56 seats configured 2-2

Seat ratings

Recommended
13
Caution
8
Avoid
6
Standard
38
Seat insights

The best seats on this aircraft

Ranked from the per-seat ratings, window alignment, and cabin data for this exact configuration.

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Cabin
Position
  • 11A

    Window·Recommended

  • 11F

    Window·Recommended

  • 12A

    Window·Recommended

  • 12F

    Window·Recommended

  • 13A

    Window·Recommended

  • 13F

    Window·Recommended

  • 08A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 08F

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01D

    Middle·Recommended

    Partial bulkhead (45%). Extra legroom on the left.

  • 08C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 08D

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 16C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

SpecDomestic FirstMain Cabin
Seats956
Pitch37"Main Cabin Extra: 35"; row 16: 40"
Width20"17"
Recline6"The seats at row 21 do not recline
Power110V universal AC (not guaranteed)110V universal AC (not guaranteed)
ScreenContent streamed to your personal device, including access to Apple Music These aircraft do not have seat back screensContent streamed to your personal device, including access to Apple Music These aircraft do not have seat back screens
Wi-FiGogo WiFiGogo WiFi

CRJ-700 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

  • Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest
  • Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrest
  • Air ventAir vent
  • Seatback screenSeatback screen
  • Streaming to deviceStreaming to device
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • Power outletPower outlet
  • USB portUSB port
  • Wireless chargingWireless charging
  • Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio
  • Privacy doorPrivacy door

Cabin features

  • GalleyGalley
  • LavatoryLavatory
  • Accessible lavatoryAccessible lavatory
  • Washlet lavatoryWashlet lavatory
  • Bar or loungeBar or lounge
  • Bassinet positionBassinet position
  • Prayer areaPrayer area
  • Snack stationSnack station
  • Service animal seatingService animal seating
  • Peanut-allergy seatingPeanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

Other CRJ-700 seat maps

The same CRJ-700 is fitted differently across 2 other airlines. Line the cabins up and compare before you pick a seat.

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VariantConfiguration

American Airlines

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Delta Air Lines

Bombardier CRJ-700659J · 56YSeat map

United Airlines

Bombardier CRJ-700706J · 64YSeat map

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