Embraer E175 Best Seats Guide 2026

The Embraer E175 is a 76-seat regional jet operated by carriers including SkyWest, Mesa Air, and Envoy on behalf of Alaska, Delta, United, and American. Its 2-2 economy layout means no middle seats exist anywhere on the aircraft — every passenger sits in either a window or aisle seat.

Seat Configuration

Cabin	Layout	Pitch	Width
First/First Class	1-2	35–38 in	20 in
Economy	2-2	30–32 in	17–18 in

Best Seats on the Embraer E175

Any window seat on either side
The E175's 2-2 layout means there are no middle seats. All window seats are 2-wide — just one aisle seat between you and the aisle. Window seats on either side are excellent.
Exit rows (typically rows 11–12)
Exit row seats on the E175 provide the most legroom in economy — typically 35–38 in vs 30–32 in standard.
Front rows of economy (row 3–5)
Fastest deplaning on a regional jet matters. Front economy rows exit quickly.

Seats to Avoid on the Embraer E175

Last 2 rows
Lavatories at the rear mean the last 2 rows face constant traffic. Also limited recline against the rear bulkhead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Embraer E175 have middle seats?

No. The E175 uses a 2-2 seat layout throughout — every row has 2 seats on each side of the aisle. There are no middle seats on the entire aircraft.

Is the Embraer E175 comfortable?

For a regional jet, yes. The 2-2 layout eliminates middle seats, and the per-seat width (17–18 in) is comparable to mainline jets. It's significantly more comfortable than 50-seat CRJ200 jets.