American Embraer 145 Seat Map & Best Seats (2026)
✈️ Quick Verdict
The American Eagle Embraer 145 is the smallest jet American flies — 50 seats, single class (Main Cabin, no First), in a 1-2 layout. A solo A seat runs down the left, a B (aisle) / C (window) pair sits on the right. There is no middle seat anywhere.
Best seats: any solo A in rows 3–10 — a window and an aisle in one, with no neighbour. 3C has extra legroom. Avoid rows 17–18 (rear lav), row 11 A/C (exit row, no recline) and row 1 (tight bulkhead). No power, no WiFi, no screens — charge up and download before you fly.
The Embraer 145 is a slim 50-seat regional jet American Eagle flies on shorter, thinner routes. Set your expectations before you board: the ceiling is low (taller passengers stoop in the aisle), the overhead bins are tiny, and almost every roller bag gets gate-checked at the jet bridge and returned on the air-bridge on arrival. There's no in-seat power, no WiFi and no entertainment system of any kind on this aircraft — download what you want before you fly and bring a charged device and a power bank. One small lavatory sits at the rear.
The redeeming feature is the cabin shape. The E145 is a 1-2 jet, and the single seats run down the left side as the "A" column. Each A seat is a window and an aisle at the same time, with no seat-mate — arguably the most private economy seat in American's whole fleet. If you're travelling solo, this is the jet where you actually want a window.
Cabin Layout: the Solo A Column
Every row is lettered A | B C: the lone A seat on the left, then the aisle, then the B (aisle) and C (window) pair on the right. There is no middle seat anywhere on the aircraft.
- A (left): solo — window and aisle in one, nobody beside you. The seat to book.
- B (right, aisle): half of the only pair; fine, but you may have a seat-mate.
- C (right, window): the window of the pair.
- A quirk worth knowing: rows 1 and 2 have only the solo A seat — there's a galley/closet opposite, so no B/C there.
Best Seats
✅ Best on the plane:
- Solo A seats, rows 3–10 — forward, quiet and seat-mate-free. The sweet spot of the aircraft.
- 3C — flagged for extra legroom; the best of the right-hand pair, and you still only have one neighbour.
Front rows are sold as Main Cabin Extra (extra-legroom seating, roughly ~33″ vs ~31″ standard). If you want a bit more room and the solo-seat privacy, an A seat in the Main Cabin Extra zone is the pick.
Seats to Avoid
- Rows 17 and 18 — the back of the cabin, hard against the rear lavatory: noise, odor, queue traffic and limited recline. The A and C seats there are the worst.
- Row 11 (A and C) — the over-wing exit row. You get extra legroom, but the seat doesn't fully recline (it has to keep the exit path clear).
- Row 1 — a tight bulkhead: the wall is unusually close (~19″), the tray table lives in the armrest (so the seat is a touch narrower), and there's no under-seat storage. Despite being at the front, it's not the prize you'd expect.
- Row 16 (A and C) — one row ahead of the lav; some queue traffic, but not as bad as 17–18.
Quick-Pick Summary
| Traveller | Pick |
|---|---|
| Solo / most privacy | Any A seat, rows 3–10 (window + aisle, no neighbour) |
| Extra legroom | 3C, or a Main Cabin Extra A seat near the front |
| Need to avoid the back | Anything ahead of row 16 |
| Avoid | Rows 17–18 (rear lav); row 11 A/C (exit, no recline); row 1 (tight bulkhead) |
Cabin Features
| Main Cabin | |
|---|---|
| Pitch | ~31″ (Main Cabin Extra ~33″) |
| Width | ~17″ |
| Recline | 3″ (none in the exit row) |
| Layout | 1-2 (solo A | B C) — no middle seat |
| Power | None |
| WiFi | None |
| Screens | None — no streaming either; bring offline content |
Personal air vents and four-way adjustable headrests are fitted. Because there's no power on board, start the flight fully charged and carry a power bank.
How to Read the Seat Letters
- A = the solo left-side seat (window + aisle in one, no seat-mate).
- B = right-side aisle (half of the only pair).
- C = right-side window.
- No middle seat exists on the aircraft.
- Don't confuse the E145 (50 seats, single class, no power) with American's larger Embraer 170/175 or the CRJ-700/900, which all have First Class and in-seat power.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the American E145 have middle seats?
No. It's a 1-2 layout — a solo seat on the left and a pair on the right — so every seat is a window or an aisle.
What's the best seat on the American E145?
Any solo A seat in rows 3–10: it's a window and an aisle in one, with no seat-mate. 3C is a good alternative with extra legroom.
Which seats should I avoid?
Rows 17 and 18 by the rear lavatory, the over-wing exit row (row 11 A/C, which doesn't recline), and the tight bulkhead at row 1.
Is there power, WiFi or entertainment?
No on all three — the E145 has no in-seat power, no WiFi and no seatback screens, and there's no streaming service either. Charge up and download entertainment before you fly.
Is there a First Class?
No. The E145 is single-class (Main Cabin only, 50 seats). The front rows are sold as Main Cabin Extra (extra legroom), not First.
Will my carry-on fit?
The bins are very small. Most roller bags are gate-checked for free at the jet bridge and returned on the air-bridge on arrival — bring only what you need into the cabin.
Related Guides
- American Eagle CRJ-700 Seat Selection Guide — a larger regional jet with First Class
- American Eagle Embraer 170 Seat Selection Guide — the next size up
Published June 2026 by SeatCompare.ai. Seat configurations can vary by aircraft and operator. Always verify your exact seat map for your specific flight.