Airbus industry a320 cabin layout best places. Airbus A320

For flights to domestic and international destinations, Aeroflot operates medium-haul passenger Airbuses of the A320 model in two configurations. Today there are 79 of them.

The Airbus A320, almost 38 meters long, is designed for a flight range of up to 4,000 km. The maximum height reached is 12.2 km. Cruising speed- 830 km / h.

Going on an air trip on Aeroflot's Airbus 320, passengers can choose in advance the best seat in the cabin for comfortable accommodation during the flight. In the article we will talk about the Airbus 320 of Aeroflot, where the plane flies, as well as consider the cabin plan and determine convenient seats in economy and business class.

Description Airbus A320 Aeroflot

A major Russian air carrier uses two configurations of Airbus 320s on its flights, distinguished by the number of rows and seats in the economy and business class cabin.

Airbus A320 - 20C:

• first 5 rows - salonconsisting of paired seats arranged in two rows with a wide space between the seats;
• from 6 to 25 row - consisting of 20 rows with an arrangement of seats, 6 in each (3x3 layout);
• the total number of seats is 140 (in the business cabin - 20, in the economy - 120).

Airbus A320 - 8C:

• the first 2 rows are business class, where 8 seats are installed in a 2x2 layout in each row;
• from 6 to 30 rows - economy class, consisting of 25 rows, each with seats in a 3x3 layout;
• the total number of seats is 158, of which 8 are in the business lounge and 150 are in the economy.

Salon scheme

Where is the best place to sit in the Airbus 320

The Airbus 320, like other Aeroflot airliners, has the most comfortable and uncomfortable places to accommodate passengers. When buying tickets, the traveler can choose the best option, taking into account personal preferences. The service for the best seats in the cabin is provided for a fee.

In order to spend the planned trip in a comfortable mode, we suggest studying the features of some seats in the business and economy cabins. This information will help you make the right choice.

In economy class

In the Airbus A320-20C, the economy class covers 20 rows, starting from row 6. It is located just behind the partition separating the cabin from the business class. Between the seats in row 6 and the wall there is an extended legroom that allows you to take a comfortable body position. The advantages of this row also include the availability of a large selection of dishes and drinks from the menu, since it is from this part of the cabin that flight attendants begin to serve passengers.

6 row economy class - great places for travel with small children. On the front standing partition there are special fasteners for fixing the baby cradle. You can familiarize yourself with the rules for flying at Aeroflot with a baby.

7 row - standard places without any special disadvantages and advantages.

8-9 row - inconvenient places near the emergency exit, which have restrictions on the deflection of the back of the chair. Also missing here good view from the windows, which is due to the proximity of the wings of the aircraft, covering the entire view.

10 row is located near the emergency exit. It is dominated by an expanded space between the seats with a functioning backrest deflection mechanism. Convenient places for location have only one drawback - the absence of one armrest on chairs A and F.

Most comfortable places in the 10th row - B, C, D, E can be booked in advance by paying the amount according to the carrier's tariff. True, such chairs cannot be occupied by disabled people, pensioners, pregnant women, minor children and passengers with animals. This rule is set by the carrier solely for security purposes. You can familiarize yourself with the rules for flying animals on an Aeroflot plane.

From the 11th to the 14th row - standard places with limited visibility from the porthole (the close location of the wings of the liner).

25 row - the most inconvenient for the flight. There are several disadvantages: close proximity to the toilet, limited backrest deflection, as well as a strong audibility of engine noise in the tail section of the liner.

Aeroflot also makes Passenger Transportation on Airbuses A320 - 8C. We offer you to get acquainted with the most convenient and inconvenient seats in the cabin of the liner of this model.

Advantages and disadvantages of passenger seats in the economy cabin:

1. The first economy class row is 6, located just behind the business class partition. There is extended legroom in front of the seats. On the partition there is equipment for attaching a baby cradle. Comfortable seats for pregnant women and passengers with children. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with -.
2. 12-18 row - places with poor visibility from the windows, hidden by the wings of the aircraft.
3. 12-13 row - chairs at the emergency exit with a blocked reclining mechanism.
4. On the 14th row there are places of increased comfort, located near the emergency exit. There is extended legroom in front of the seats. The working mechanism of tilting the seat back.
5. 30 row - located in the tail section of the aircraft. Here, more engine noise is heard and turbulence is felt more strongly. The disadvantages also include the close proximity to the toilet room and the non-working mechanism for reclining the seat backs.

Business class

In the Airbus 320 with the 20C layout, the business class occupies the first five rows in the bow of the aircraft. All seats in this cabin have an extended seat. There is plenty of space between the seats for comfortable seating. Armchairs are equipped with a folding mechanism. There is a big aisle between the rows.

There were no particular shortcomings in the business class cabin. Some discomfort can be created by proximity to the toilet room for passengers of the first row in the cabin and being next to the economy class partition behind the seats in the last row.

In an 8 C layout airliner, the business class occupies only the first two rows. Also installed here passenger seats increased comfort. On the wall there are fasteners for fixing the baby cradle.

Where does Airbus 320 fly Aeroflot

Airbuses 320 Aeroflot depart for domestic and international flights over short distances. The most popular routes: St. Petersburg, Sochi, Crimea, Turkey, Mallorca, etc.

To make your flight on the Airbus A320 as comfortable as possible, book the best seats in the cabin in advance! Business class passengers can reserve the most comfortable seat for free, as provided by the tariff plan. For travelers choosing economy class, this service is available for a separate payment at the current carrier's tariff.

Now we will consider a special case of the A320 configuration, namely the one that Aeroflot uses on its flights. In total, the aircraft fleet of this airline has 51 A320 units.

Let's look at the Airbus A320 cabin layouts available on the Aeroflot website

For convenience, we will depict one of them schematically and figure out which places are best to book, and which ones you should not take or take at the very least.

I note that if quite recently all Aeroflot A320 aircraft had the same configuration, now there are already two of them (this can be seen in the first figure). The difference is only in the ratio of business / economy class seats.

We will analyze that scheme, we will call it "Layout 1", which is used in a larger number of aircraft ( side numbers there are aircraft near each scheme), and in brackets we will indicate identical row numbers for "Layout 2"

Seats 1-5 (1-2) in a row These are business class seats. In these Aeroflot aircraft, the step between the rows in business is not very large, compared to the Airbus A330, for example. Let's take a look at some of the features of the first row:

1. No one will recline their seat on you, and since the angle of inclination of business chairs is large enough, this is important.
2. There are mounts for baby cradles on the wall in front of you. Therefore, there is a possibility that passengers with small children will be in the neighborhood with you. Although in the business class this is extremely rare and rather an exception.
3. The seats in the first row do not have a "footrest", it is such a comfortable footrest. On these aircraft, it is installed under the front seat.

Seats in 6 (6) row. Located in front of the barrier. These places also have several features, both positive and negative:

1. As with the first row of business class, no one will lean back on you. In economy class, this is even more important, since the distance between the rows is minimal.
2. Catering starts from your row, i.e. you will get it first.
3. There is enough space for the knees, but the legs cannot be extended.
4. There are mounts for baby cradles in the wall, so the neighborhood with babies is possible.
5. Some passengers are not very comfortable looking at the wall for the entire flight.

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Perhaps that's all. Whether or not you should book these places is up to you.

Seats in 8 (12) row Worse than the standard economy class seats, as there are emergency exits immediately behind them. Because of this, the chairs do not recline or have a strong limitation in this.

Seats in 9 (13) row The backs in this row also do not recline, however, there is one very significant advantage. The distance to 8 (12) rows is increased, therefore, there is a lot of free legroom. Neighbors will not bother you if they want to get up from their seats. Seats A and F are slightly worse - due to the fact that they are near the hatch, the seats can be slightly "slanted".

Seats 10A and 10F (14A and 14F) The seats are a little crooked due to the proximity of the emergency exit. However, there is plenty of legroom and the backs recline as standard.

Places in 10 row B,C,D,E(14B,C,D,E) The best economy class seats on board. The seat backs recline quietly, and there is plenty of legroom because of the emergency exit. You will be very comfortable during the flight.

However, these places also have some limitations. Hand luggage cannot be placed at the feet and under the seats, blocking the passage to the hatches.

Same way, for 9 (13) and 10 (14) rows, passengers with children cannot fly, with handicapped and the elderly.

There are 19 aircrafts of the Airbus A320 model (Airbus A320) in the aircraft fleet of Ural Airlines. This is a reliable and popular aircraft all over the world. Not surprisingly, this model is represented in the company by the largest number.

The company does not have new Airbuses A320. Absolutely all aircraft were once purchased "used". The oldest of them is the VP-BFZ board. The liner made its first flight in September 1997 and was operated by Airworld, Ryan International Airlines, Flying Colors Airlines, JMC Airlines and Thomas Cook Airlines. The youngest of this series is the VQ-BNI board. The liner made its first flight in March 2008 and was operated by only one airline (besides Ural Airlines): CEBU Pacific Air. Thus, the average age of aircraft is 12 - 13 years.

Unlike the model that the company has in one layout, the A320 has a two-class cabin. There are 12 seats in business class and 144 seats in economy class. The capacity of the liner, therefore, is 156 seats.

The seating chart presented on the official website of the airline is as follows:

Let's look at the cabin scheme in more detail and highlight the best and worst places for the flight.
Row 1-3. The first rows are traditionally given to the best seats, in this case, the business class. There is nothing special in the business class of Ural Airlines. Here you will find increased distance between the rows of seats, wider seats, an individual menu and a calm interior. For this you pay extra money.
Row 4. Here begins the economy class of the Airbus and the first serious disadvantages appear. But let's start with the positives. The fourth row is one of the best in terms of comfort in the economy cabin. In front of the seats there is only a partition that separates the cabin from the business class. So, no one will disturb the reclined back of the chair. The distance from the partition to the chair is enough to stretch your legs. Plus, there are no toilets and a kitchen nearby, which means that the row is more peaceful. Add to this the absence of problems with cold and stuffiness.
The disadvantages are that such places are taken apart in the first place. Passengers with kids also like to sit here. Do you like this neighborhood? It's not the same for everybody…
Row 9. Not the best places to fly. Behind there is an emergency exit, so the backs of the seats are locked and do not recline. Sleeping here will be very difficult. Howbeit, this moment should be checked with the airline representatives. Feedback from passengers who have flown Ural Airlines, in some aircraft in the 9th row, the seats were laid out freely.
Row 10. There are both pluses and minuses here. The advantage is that the front row is blocked, which means that the neighbor's chair will not disturb you. An emergency exit also creates extra legroom. The downside is that there is a second emergency exit behind, so the chair backs are also locked and do not recline.
Row 11. Good places to fly. The seat backs recline freely, plenty of legroom. The only thing that in places A and F may be missing one armrest from the side of the aircraft wall. We remind you that in places with an emergency exit, pregnant women, passengers with small children, with animals, the disabled and the elderly are not allowed to sit down.
Row 26 Seats C and D. The only place where there are toilets in economy class is at the tail of the plane. There will always be increased passenger traffic, constant queues, fuss and talk. Seats C and D are not only close to the toilets, they are also extreme to the aisle.
Row 27. The most extreme row is the most undesirable place for flying. Armchairs rest against the partition from the toilet, therefore they are limited in reclining. The whole flight you can hear the sounds of the drain tank. Near your chair (especially in places C and D) there will be people waiting in line all the time. It can also be cold in the last rows - you will have to ask the flight attendants for blankets or stock up on warm clothes.

What are the features of the schemes Airbus cabin Do you need to know the A321 of Aeroflot in order to fly comfortably without overpaying for an air ticket?

Aeroflot currently has more than 20 A321s.

Liner names:
A. Scriabin, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Deineka, M. Chagall, I. Michurin, N. Pirogov, I. Sechenov, N. Zhukovsky, K. Tsiolkovsky, S. Korolev, M. Keldysh, N. Vavilov, A. Prokhorov, N. Semyonov, V. Alekseev, S. Mikhalkov, G. Vishnevskaya, K. Stanislavsky, E. Vakhtangov (in Manchester United livery), S. Diaghilev, I. Goncharov, M. Zoshchenko, D. Ryabushinsky, S. Bondarchuk, F. Ushakov, S. Richter, A. Tarkovsky, V. Shukshin, V. Nemirovich-Danchenko, I. Levitan, I. Dunaevsky, Yu. Khariton.

All aircraft use the business + economy cabin layout in three versions. Each aircraft scheme has its own characteristics, which will be discussed below. Also, you can find A321 salons with new, from Recaro, and old chairs.

Opinions differ about the comfort of the new seats, but the general opinion of passengers is that the old seats are more comfortable.
Aviaforum.ru visitor's review of new seats in Airbuses:

35 rows. Chairs are thin and hard. The armrests are narrow, you can’t really put your hand on it. Subjectively, the seats are more comfortable than in the B738, but at times more uncomfortable than in the previous A320/321. In general, not ice at all.

Considering that aircraft with new seats do not always correspond to the official A321 scheme, choosing the best seat turns into an entertaining quest.

Another innovation of Aeroflot is the installation of charging units under each seat in the cabin. On the one hand, it’s a useful thing, on the other hand, we read the review of an Aeroflot passenger:

A huge fly in the ointment - boxes with stupid (opyayayat) charges under each chair - really interfere with placing your legs.
(a) and sharp, infections (for ladies with bare legs, straight ah), (b) There’s nothing under the middle chair, by the window it’s generally uncomfortable 🙁

Photo of chargers:

Despite all of the above, good places in the cabin of the Airbus A321, of course, you can.

Airbus A321 in business class (28 seats) and economy class (142 seats)

Seats in the business class are located from the 1st to the 7th row. Seat layout: 2x2.

• Seat spacing: 95 cm
• Seat width: 52.2 cm

We will not dwell on the description of the business class A321 in detail. Just a couple of remarks.

Some consider the minuses of the 1st row to be located next to the toilet and kitchen. We do not agree with this statement. Because these premises are used to serve only this class, and there are few passengers in it - there should be no negative aspects in the form of noise and smells.

Row 7
The backs of the seats in this row do not recline completely due to the presence of the first row of economy class “behind the back”.

The economy class is located from the 8th to the 31st row.

• Seat spacing: 75-80 cm
• Armchair width: 45 cm

Row 8
The seats in this row are seats superior comfort. You can register them for an additional fee.
Pros of this series:

• Extended seat pitch
• Lack of seat in front
• Distance from toilets
• At least walking through the cabin past you

Please note that there are places for attaching baby cots only in the first row, i.e. in business class.

Rows 9-10
Standard seats with the benefits of seats located in the front of the cabin.

Row 11
The disadvantages of this row, we would include a partially obscured view from the porthole by the leading edge of the aircraft wing and the engine. Due to the proximity of the latter, increased noise on takeoff is possible.

Rows 12-17
For passengers in these rows, the landscapes behind the porthole are covered by a wing. It also reduces noise in the cabin.

Row 18
It is not recommended to register tickets for this row. The views overboard are covered by the wing, the backs of the seats do not recline. Behind the back are the toilet rooms with all the consequences in the form of queues, slamming doors, hitting those sitting at the aisle, etc.

Row 19
Controversial row. There are only 2 seats in a row on one side. Extra comfort seats. Registration for these chairs is paid.
On the other hand, there are no armchairs at the porthole. And the whole flight you will contemplate the toilets and people entering and leaving them.

Row 20
Mixed row. Seats A and F are superior seats due to the features of the front row (surcharge). Seats B,C,E,F- ordinary chairs with a standard step.
Of the minuses - the proximity of the toilet cabins.

Rows 21-30
Standard seat pitch. Rows without minuses and pluses. Due to the presence of a lavatory at the beginning and end of the sector, passengers will not accumulate in queues at the tail. But, we would recommend taking seats in the middle of this part of the plane.
The only recommendation is, if possible, avoid the aisle seats in the 30th row. Those in need may touch you as they pass by.

Row 31
If there are no more seats, but you really need to fly, only in this case, take seats in this row.
This row has only minuses - the backs do not recline. Perhaps there will be no porthole next to you. Behind the toilet and kitchen.

Airbus A321 in business class (16 seats) and economy class (167 seats)

In this diagram, we will describe the differences that deserve attention.
Business class occupies rows 1 to 4. Seat layout: 2x2.

• Seat spacing: 95 cm
• Seat width: 52.2 cm

The economy class salon occupies rows from 8 to 35. Do not look for rows 5,6 and 7. They are not here.

The location of the best seats in the cabin of the A321 differs from the previous layout in this layout.

• Seat spacing: 75-80 cm
• Seat width: 42.5-45 cm

Rows 8-10
The first row of the economy class (8) does not have enhanced comfort. This is a standard row, like 9 and 10, with the usual seat pitch. The only plus is the nose of the aircraft.

Row 11
The attentive reader will notice the different seat widths in this A321 economy class layout.
This is because the seats of this particular row have different widths. With the same ticket price, please note.
In the 11th row there are 5, not 6 seats. It is positioned as Space + and registration for it is only for an additional fee.
Now in detail:
Seat 11A has a minus in the form of an emergency exit, the design of which takes away a seat from the passenger's personal space. Registration is free.
11B and 11C are full-fledged Space +.
11D and 11F are chairs with a reduced width. In addition, there is an emergency exit near 11F, just like in 11A. Registration for this site is free.

Row 12
It is worth dwelling on the places of this row in more detail because of the presence in it, among the standard seats, of one place of increased comfort - 12D. There is no seat ahead and passengers, with any leg length, will not experience discomfort. You can register for it for free.

Row 23
Similar to row 20 locations of previous diagram A321.

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The Airbus A320 is a family of narrow-body aircraft for short and medium haul airlines developed by the European consortium Airbus S.A.S.

The Airbus A320 is the world's first passenger aircraft with a fly-by-wire control system (EFCS), a cockpit equipped with side sticks instead of conventional control columns, and an all-composite horizontal tailplane.

The Airbus A320 is equipped with an EFIS digital avionics system manufactured by the French company THOMSON-CSF, consisting of six color multifunctional displays for displaying flight and navigation information, as well as data on the operation of on-board systems and warnings about failures. All avionics comply with the ARINC 700 standard.

A characteristic external feature of the Airbus A320 is a slightly sloping front landing gear.

Compared to other airliners of similar size, the A320 series features a spacious passenger cabin with large carry-on bins, large lower deck (cargo) deck capacity and wide luggage loading hatches.

The Airbus A320 has one central aisle, four passenger entrances and four emergency exits. AT cargo hold can fit seven AKH containers - three in the front, four in the back.

A320 is the base model of the family of medium-haul Airbus aircraft, which also includes models A318, A319, A321.

The first Airbus A320s were launched air lines in 1988. Since then, the aircraft has been produced in large quantities, sometimes reaching record production rates for civil aircraft construction (more than 40 aircraft per month). To date, over 2,000 Airbus A320s have been built, with over 4,000 orders.

Flight performance

• Maximum speed: 871 km/h
• Cruise speed: 845 km/h
• Flight range: 6300 km
• Liner capacity: economy class - 180 passengers, economy / business - 150 passengers

Location and numbering of seats in the cabin, seating diagram in the Airbus A320 aircraft

Schemecabin Airbus A320 airline "S7 Airlines»

The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320

The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320 of S7 Airlines

3 row- very similar to the first, but the partition is much closer, so the legs will not be so comfortable, besides, the class of seats is economic. Since there are no chairs in front, the tables are fixed to the armrests and cannot be raised.

The advantage of these seats is that there are no passengers in front, therefore, there is a guarantee that the back will not be tilted in front of you and the space for your knees will not be reduced.

Seat backs 9throw have limitations when tilting, sometimes not tilting at all, since emergency exits are located behind them.

Places in row 10 y have the same disadvantages as places in 9, however, their advantage is that the distance to the previous row is increased.

11 row the best. The chairs recline, there is enough free space for the legs, there are no toilets and technical rooms nearby. But here it is also not allowed to block up the passage to the emergency exit.

But seats A and F in this row, located directly at the emergency hatches, a little worse. Armchairs are much narrower than standard ones and they can be slightly deployed inside the cabin. Usually these chairs do not have one armrest.

Seats 26 rows C and D located at the aisle and toilets, which is not the most comfortable condition.

Seats in row 27(last row) the least comfortable. The backs of the seats are fixed, there are toilets nearby. However, if the flight is not fully loaded, the last rows may be completely free. During the journey, you can sleep comfortably on all three seats.

The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320 of Aeroflot

• The chairs have a large angle of inclination, but there will be no chairs in front of you, so you can not be afraid that someone might recline their backs.
• Small children are rarely flown in business class, but each cabin is equipped with bassinet mounts, which are located on the wall in front of the first row.
• There are no special fasteners for the legs.

8 row it loses a lot to other economy class seats, as the backs do not recline. But the advantage is that these places are located closer than others to emergency exits.

9 row also has the disadvantage of reclining the backs of the seats, but this is successfully compensated by the large distance between the rows. This convenience allows you to comfortably sit and, if necessary, stretch your legs. Also, if any of the neighbors decide to get up, they can pass without disturbing you. extreme places A and F slightly lose to the central C, D, B, E, as they can be slightly beveled due to the proximity to the emergency hatch.

End points 10A and 10F also a little crooked, because they are close to the emergency exits, but the backs of their seats recline easily, and there is a lot of legroom between the rows.

Best seats in economy class are situated in 10th row (B,C,D,E). Passenger comfort is achieved due to the increased legroom (due to the proximity of the same emergency exits), while the seat backs easily recline. However, if you are bringing hand luggage, it must not be placed under chairs or at the foot of the seat, as this may impede access to escape hatches.

9 and 10 rows not accessible to the elderly, people with disabilities and passengers with children.

Aisle seats in row 24 not comfort due to the proximity of toilets.

Seats 25 row, are considered the most uncomfortable in airplane. They are located close to the toilets and there is no possibility to recline the back of some chairs. Places in this row should be taken last.

Other places are standard for aircraft of this class and do not have pronounced pluses or minuses in terms of convenience during the flight.