Does a Boeing 737 have phone chargers?

Almost a year after announcing it, the Dallas-based carrier is finally unveiling power ports in seatbacks that can charge mobile phones, tablets and laptop computers. The first 737 fitted with the in-seat power is Imua One, the new Hawaiian-themed livery that Southwest revealed in Long Beach, Calif., last Friday.



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Delta Airlines – Delta features power outlets only in First Class on select 737 and 757 planes, and on all 767-300 planes (domestic only). USB ports are found in all seats on 737-700 737-700, 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, 767-400ER, and 777-200ER airplanes featuring Delta on Demand.

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Focused on fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, the Boeing 737-800 has 147 leather Recaro seats with more personal space, seatback outlets, Boeing's award-winning Sky Interior, inflight internet service, and access to the Inflight entertainment hub.

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The cleanliness of the cabins was reasonable. There was no dirt on the seats or on the ground, but on the LCD screens and windows, there was a lot of grease and fingerprints. There were only USB-A (common USB) ports, with no other ports for charging devices.

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Focused on fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, the Boeing 737-800 has 147 leather Recaro seats with more personal space, seatback outlets, Boeing's award-winning Sky Interior, inflight internet service, and access to the Inflight entertainment hub.

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Yes, you can usually charge your phone on a plane. Most airplanes have power outlets or USB ports that allow passengers to charge their electronic devices during the flight. However, the availability and location of these outlets may vary depending on the airline and the type of aircraft.

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The NG has one of the best safety records among all aircraft, with just 11 fatal accidents out of more than 7,000 planes delivered since 1997. A Boeing Co. 737-800 NG aircraft of the China Eastern Airlines Corp. involved in a crash on Monday while carrying 132 people is considered one of the safest aircraft ever made.

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The bad news is that they're definitely not universal (yet), and even if your flight technically “has” them, there's no guarantee they're going to work. All that aside, it's totally possible to plan ahead (at least a little bit) and figure out if your upcoming flight has individual power outlets.

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There are some airline-specific qualifiers as well. For example, Ryanair's 737-800s features a simple, upward-pointing winglet, while all 737 MAXs have a split scimitar wing at the edge. However, United has also upgraded its 737NGs to include this design, so this should only be used if you can't see the engine covers.

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OK, so the back row is the single worst place to sit on a plane and you should steer clear of it at all costs. But which other seats should you avoid? All middle seats are unpopular for obvious reasons, and the seats in front of an exit row aren't ideal either.

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