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Does the Boeing 737 800 have USB ports?

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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The popular low-cost carrier have debuted seat-back USB charging ports on their 737 MAX aircraft. The charging ports are both the USB A and USB C, to provide power for a variety of technology and devices. The onboard updates were announced in May 2022, along with the news of enhanced WiFi and larger overhead bins.

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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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In-Flight Entertainment About 85% of the 737-800s have seatback video monitors that feature 100 channels of live television provided by DirecTV.

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While some airlines have incorporated USB ports on seatback entertainment units, some charging stations reside at passengers' feet, making for an awkward reach. United Airlines is making a major stride in this space, however, by announcing a new first-class seat with a wireless charging station in the armrest.

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USB and household wall sockets are installed not only on long-haul wide-body aircraft but on mid-haul and ubiquitous A320/321 and Boeing 737–800/900 families aircraft as well. Every airline ive ever flown on to europe has them. American has an actual electrical plug under every seat.

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Power ports are becoming more common in planes but they still are not standard. Many planes only include outlets near certain seats. When purchasing tickets, see if plugs are listed among the amenities available on the flight. Some airlines, like Southwest and Alaska Air have no power ports.

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For travel within the 48 United States, you'll also get 12 channels of live TV, too, including CNN, ESPN, CBS, Fox, and NBC. All of it is completely free. There is good news on the power front — all American Airlines 737's have power plugs and USB ports at every seat.

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The Boeing 737-800—the type of aircraft involved in Monday's loss of a China Eastern Airlines jet in southern China—has a global reputation as an airline workhorse and comes with a good safety record.

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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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According to aviation specialist Doug Drury, the dreaded middle seat is statistically the safest if the plane goes down.

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If you're in a seat equipped with AC Power, you'll just need the standard plug power supply that came with your laptop or other electrical device. Our aircraft also feature USB sockets to power your devices.

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Power outlets and Wi-Fi are available on certain aircraft. To find out if your upcoming flight is equipped with these amenities, search for your flight on the Flight Status and Information page within 72 hours of your departure and check the Inflight Amenities tab.

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Regardless of whether it was carry-on luggage or being checked in, any bag with a built-in battery that was not removable was grounded. Meanwhile, luggage with features like USB charging ports connected to removable batteries were, and still are, approved by the FAA.

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