Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 preferred seats
27% Live and Let's Fly
26% Traveling for Miles
25% ATXJetsetter
22% Other
Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737‑900 aircraft offers a tiered cabin layout that includes a dedicated First‑Class section often considered the preferred seating option.
First Class (Preferred Seats)
- The First‑Class cabin contains 16 seats arranged in a 2‑2 configuration.
- Seats are approximately 21 inches wide and provide about 41 inches of pitch, delivering generous legroom.
- Each seat includes a footrest that folds down, a 110‑volt AC power outlet and a USB‑A port; newer upgrades add USB‑C charging and personal device holders.
- In the 2026 review the seat width is listed as 21.3 inches and the recline measures roughly five inches.
- Earlier 737‑900ERs lacked personal device holders, but Alaska announced retrofits to equip these seats with holders and USB‑C across the fleet.
Premium Class
- The 737‑900 provides 24 Premium seats.
- These seats are roughly 17‑18 inches wide and offer 34‑35 inches of pitch, giving extra legroom compared with standard economy.
- Premium seats are positioned ahead of the main economy cabin and are marketed as a “Premium” offering for added comfort.
Economy and Other Seating
- The remaining economy cabin seats are about 17 inches wide with a pitch of 30‑31 inches.
- Some routes feature a small block of extra‑legroom economy seats, often called the “Premium” cabin, with a 35‑inch pitch.
Overall, Alaska’s First‑Class seats on the Boeing 737‑900 are the most spacious and feature the latest power and device‑holder upgrades, making them the preferred choice for travelers seeking comfort, while the Premium cabin offers a middle‑ground option with additional legroom.
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