Where are power outlets on 737 Max?

Each seatback on this aircraft has both a USB-A (the standard size USB) and USB-C (the mini one) connectors allowing passengers to charge their mobile phones and simultaneously power a tablet or laptop. Laptops require a USB-C to USB-C connector to plug into the seat-back and into the computer.



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The aircraft will also include power outlets for charging laptops and smartphones, inflight internet service, and Inflight entertainment.

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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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“If you could book a 737 500, and you find out it's a 737 MAX, technically they don't have to honor your request. … So you don't have a right to specify you are not going to go on a 737 MAX.”

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There are some subtler hints as well, like the fact the tail cone on the MAX is longer than the last 737s and the wider engines onboard. The winglets are another giveaway, but it can be hard to differentiate, given 737NGs can also come with them.

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Unfortunately, many flights don't have power ports to keep your devices running. Often, power ports won't charge some of your electronics. To make sure that you can keep playing and working while up in the air, you should book your flights carefully and bring adapters and power packs with you.

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You can bring a portable charger on a plane if it is packed securely in your carry-on luggage. You cannot pack chargers in check-in luggage. Battery components can cause fires in the wrong conditions, and flight crews can respond to a fire in a carry-on bag faster and more efficiently than a fire in the cargo hold.

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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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Some flights offer Wi-FI, and some flights don't. Some airplanes include dedicated power outlets for every seat, while others only offer them in certain seats. But you can check before you get on the plane -- or even before you book tickets.

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