American Airlines CRJ-700 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

American Airlines CRJ-700 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

9J · 56Y65 seats
American Airlines CRJ-700 seat map
American AirlinesAAOperated by PSA

CRJ-700

Bombardier CRJ-700

The American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700s hold 9 business and 56 economy seats. 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 October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Bombardier
Body
Narrow body
Haul
Short Haul

Configuration

9J · 56Y
65seats
Business 9
Economy 56
Wi-Fi
Not rated
Gogo ATG · Gogo WiFi
Entertainment
Content streams to your own phone or tablet, Apple Music among it. These aircraft have no seatback screens.

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 in a 1-2 layout.

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 in a 2-2 layout.

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Seat insights

Best seats on the American Airlines CRJ-700

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the American Airlines CRJ-700 seat map.

The best seat on the American Airlines CRJ-700 is 01A. In Business, go for 01A or 02A; in Economy, 12A and 12F are recommended for a good window. For extra legroom, 08F is worth choosing early.

Cabin
Position
  • 12A

    Window·Recommended

  • 12F

    Window·Recommended

  • 13A

    Window·Recommended

  • 13F

    Window·Recommended

  • 01A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 02A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 03A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 08F

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 09A

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 38". 6" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 09F

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 38". 6" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 01D

    Middle·Recommended

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

  • 09C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Pitch about 38". 6" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

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 streams to your own phone or tablet, Apple Music among it. These aircraft have no seatback screens.Content streams to your own phone or tablet, Apple Music among it. These aircraft have no seatback 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.

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The 2 cabin layouts on this aircraft

This airline flies the same aircraft in more than one cabin layout. Here is what separates them, so you know which one you are looking at before you pick a seat.

9J · 56Y · Operated by PSA

Business
9J
Economy
56Y

The American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700s hold 9 business and 56 economy seats. 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

9J · 56Y · Operated by Skywest

Business
9J
Economy
56Y

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

FAQ

American Airlines CRJ-700 seat map questions

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