United Embraer 145 Seat Map & Best Seats (2026)
✈️ Quick Verdict
The United Express Embraer 145 is the smallest jet United flies — 50 seats, single class (Economy, no First), in a 1-2 layout. A solo A seat runs down the left, a C (aisle) / D (window) pair sits on the right. There is no middle seat anywhere.
Best seats: 9A and 9D (great window, no Economy Plus fee), the Economy Plus solo 18A, and any solo A in rows 4–10. Avoid rows 23–24 (rear lav), row 11 (exit row, no recline) and row 1 (tight Economy Plus bulkhead). No power, no WiFi, no screens — charge up and download before you fly.
The Embraer 145 is a slim 50-seat regional jet United flies under the United Express banner on shorter, thinner routes. Set your expectations before you board: the ceiling is low (you'll 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. This is about as bare-bones as United flies — no in-seat power, no WiFi and no entertainment system of any kind — so start fully charged and download what you want to watch before you board. One small lavatory sits at the very back.
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. If you're travelling solo, this is the jet where the window seat is actually the move.
Cabin Layout: the Solo A Column
Every row is lettered A | C D: the lone A seat on the left, then the aisle, then the C (aisle) and D (window) pair on the right. There is no middle seat anywhere on the aircraft.
- A (left): solo — a window and an aisle in one, nobody beside you. The seat to book.
- C (right, aisle): half of the only pair.
- D (right, window): the window of the pair.
- Two quirks: rows 1 and 2 have only the solo A seat (galley/closet opposite), and the cabin skips rows 12–17 — seating runs 1–11, then jumps to 18–24. No seats are missing; it's just United's numbering.
Economy Plus and the Best Seats
United sells a small Economy Plus extra-legroom zone on this jet — just six seats: 1A, 3C, 3D, 18A, 18C, 18D. If you want more room (and it's often complimentary for MileagePlus elites), those are the ones to target — though row 1 has trade-offs (below).
✅ Best on the plane:
- 9A and 9D — these have a particularly well-aligned, great window, and 9A is a solo seat with no neighbour. Best of both worlds, and no Economy Plus fee.
- 18A — an Economy Plus solo seat at the front of the rear cabin: extra legroom, no seat-mate and a quick exit.
- Any solo A seat in rows 4–10 — quiet, forward and seat-mate-free.
Seats to Avoid
- Rows 23 and 24 — the back of the cabin, hard against the rear lavatory: noise, odor, queue traffic and limited recline.
- Row 11 — the over-wing exit row. Good legroom, but the seat doesn't fully recline (it keeps the exit path clear).
- Row 1 — it's Economy Plus, but it's a tight bulkhead: the wall is unusually close (~20″), the tray table is in the armrest (narrower seat), there's no under-seat storage, and the forward galley is right there. The other Economy Plus seats are better.
- Row 22 — one row ahead of the lav; some queue traffic (though 22A/22D do get a good window).
Quick-Pick Summary
| Traveller | Pick |
|---|---|
| Solo / most privacy | Any A seat, rows 4–10 (window + aisle, no neighbour) |
| Best window, no extra fee | 9A or 9D (great window) |
| Extra legroom | 18A (solo) or 18C/18D; 3C/3D |
| Avoid | Rows 23–24 (rear lav); row 11 (exit, no recline); row 1 (tight bulkhead) |
Cabin Features
| Economy | |
|---|---|
| Pitch | ~31″ (Economy Plus seats a little more) |
| Width | ~17″ |
| Recline | 3″ (none in the exit row) |
| Layout | 1-2 (solo A | C D) — no middle seat |
| Power | None |
| WiFi | None |
| Screens | None — no streaming either; bring offline content |
Personal air vents 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).
- C = right-side aisle (half of the only pair).
- D = right-side window.
- No middle seat exists on the aircraft.
- Don't confuse the E145 (50 seats, single class, no power/WiFi) with United's larger Embraer 175 or the CRJ-550/700, which all have First Class, Economy Plus and Starlink wifi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the United 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 United E145?
For a great window with no extra fee, 9A or 9D. For extra legroom, the Economy Plus solo seat 18A. Any solo A seat in rows 4–10 is a quiet, seat-mate-free pick.
Which seats are Economy Plus?
Just six: 1A, 3C, 3D, 18A, 18C and 18D. Row 1 is the weakest of them (tight bulkhead); 18A is the best.
Which seats should I avoid?
Rows 23 and 24 by the rear lavatory, the over-wing exit row (row 11, which doesn't fully 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 screens, and there's no streaming service. Charge up and download entertainment before you fly.
Why does the cabin skip rows 12–17?
It's just United's seat numbering — seating runs rows 1–11, then 18–24. No seats are missing.
Related Guides
- United Express Embraer 175 Seat Selection Guide — the next size up, with First Class and Starlink wifi
- American Eagle Embraer 145 Seat Selection Guide — the same jet at American
Published June 2026 by SeatCompare.ai. Seat configurations can vary by aircraft and operator. Always verify your exact seat map for your specific flight.