Airbus 320 seats. The best seats and cabin layout of the Airbus A320 S7 Airlines

All Airbus A320s in the Rossiya Airlines fleet have the same interior layout, which does not apply to other types of aircraft.
In fact, the layout of the A320 cabins is the same as the A319 cabin, with minor exceptions.

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A320 interior layout

For general tips on choosing the best places, read our article.

Business Class

There are 3 rows allocated for the business class cabin in the bow of the A320. Classic wide seats arranged in a 2 x 2 pattern. For each seat A or F in row there are two windows.

We will not dwell in detail on the description of business class, because... any seat in any row provides comfort during the flight.

Economy class

How to choose the best seats in the A320 cabin and get the most out of your flight with Rossiya Airlines?
Economy class on this type of aircraft starts at row 4 and ends at row 29.

Row 4

If you are not a frequent flyer, it will be useful to know that the first row of economy class is where the best seats on the Airbus A320 are located.

The exception is the option when the salon from full economy was converted into Eurobusiness + economy.

The seats on the 4th row have increased legroom. In front, instead of a seat with an unpredictable passenger, there is a partition.
Not having a chair in front of you is a big plus. No one will recline their back, invading personal space. Children won't throw their toys into your lunch.

No queues for the toilet at the bow of the plane, because the must see in any airliner are the toilets in the tail. Well, you will be the first to taste the food served in full, fresh and hot.
Passengers in seats A and F have two windows at their disposal - twice as many views outside the window, one might say.

Rows 5-8
The seat pitch in these rows is standard. This block of seats has the advantages of the bow section of the cabin described above.
Except for the 8th row. The view from the window may be partially obscured by the leading edge of the wing and the aircraft engine. Increased noise during flight is also possible.

Rows 9-11
The seats in both rows are above the wing. A partial window view is available on seats 9A and 9F. One of the inconveniences of the 9th row is possible increased noise from the engine.
The block of seats above the wing is a low-noise zone. The aircraft engine completely covers the wing and cuts off noise to this part of the cabin.

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Row 12
Emergency row with increased legroom in seats B, C, D, E. Please note that the seats next to the windows have standard legroom.

Rows 13-16
All the advantages and disadvantages of over-wing seats are described above.

Row 17
The disadvantages of the seats include the partially obstructing view of the trailing edge of the wing and increased noise from the engine in flight.

Row 18-28
If you want to be in the thick of things, if you like large crowds of people, go to the rear of the cabin.
The seat parameters here are no different from the seats in the bow of the A320, just keep this in mind. The closer to the back your seat is, the more often you will contemplate the queue of people suffering to get into the toilet rooms, who will lean on the backs of chairs near the aisle while waiting, creating increased noise from conversations.

The Airbus A320 aircraft is one of the best narrow-body aircraft of all Airbus products. This company produces airliners of high quality and comfort; Airbus aircraft are economical on short and medium distance routes.

The Airbus A320 made its first flight in 1987 and immediately won recognition in world civil aviation. This aircraft can carry from 150 to 180 people. In the first case, business class seats are arranged 2+2, and in economy class – 3+3. To understand which seats on the plane are considered the best, you need to familiarize yourself with the seating chart.

Aeroflot actively uses Airbuses in its fleet. The total number of these aircraft reaches 67 units. Let's look at the location of seats on the Airbus 320 now.

The Airbus A320 cabin layout has several options. Each of them does not infringe on passenger comfort. The following options are available:

four-seater (business class);
five-seater;
six-seater.

In the picture you can see the location of the seats and the width of the aisles.

As with all aircraft, business class seats are located at the head of the aircraft. In the Airbus A320 this is row 1-5. The step between the rows is small, but it is enough to make passengers feel comfortable. It is worth noting some features of the first row:

There is a mount for a baby cradle on the wall in front of the passenger;
a passenger in the first row does not have to worry that the back of the seat in front will recline on him;
However, in the first rows there are no footrests, like for passengers in the next rows.

Numbering of seats on Airbus A320 Aeroflot aircraft

We invite you to study the numbering of seats for passengers planning to fly on an Airbus A320; the cabin layout is also posted on the Internet.

There are both bad and best seats on the plane. Aeroflot provides aircraft cabin seat maps freely available on the Internet. There are also standard places; being in them has neither any advantages nor disadvantages.

The figure above shows a diagram of the Airbus A320 aircraft. Aeroflot allows you to choose suitable seats yourself if desired.

Aeroflot A 320 business class cabin

The best seats in the Airbus A320

The best seats on the plane are considered to be the sixth, ninth (with comments), and tenth row. Concerning sixth row, then you don't have to worry about this:

reclined front backrests;
you will receive your food first, because it is from you that the food is distributed;
There are mounts for cradles, which is convenient when flying with children.

Among the negative aspects, one can highlight the limited space for outstretched legs; not everyone is comfortable looking at a blank wall all the way.

In the ninth row The backrests, unfortunately, do not recline, but there is free legroom. You can easily let your neighbors pass without leaving your seat. Tenth row, seats A and F somewhat skewed due to the emergency exit, while there is more legroom than usual, the backrests also recline as standard.

The most comfortable and best seats on the Aeroflot A320 economy class aircraft are in the tenth row B, C, D, and E.

There is a lot of space for outstretched legs due to the proximity to the emergency exit, the seats recline quietly, the seats are not sloping like A and F. There is only one limitation - you cannot put hand luggage at the feet. Only this moment is unlikely to upset passengers in these seats.

Remember, passengers with children, elderly people and people with disabilities will not be seated in rows 9 and 10; emergency exits must be vacated mobile in emergency cases.

The Ural Airlines fleet includes 19 Airbus A320 aircraft. This is a reliable and popular aircraft all over the world. It is not surprising that this model is represented in the company by the largest number.

The company does not have any new Airbus A320. Absolutely all aircraft were once purchased “used”. The oldest of them is the VP-BFZ board. The airliner 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 airliner 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, which 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 is thus 156 seats.

The seating layout presented on the airline's official website is as follows:

Let's look at the cabin layout in more detail and highlight the best and worst places to fly.
Row 1-3. The first rows are traditionally allocated to the best seats, in this case – to business class. There is nothing special about Ural Airlines business class. 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. This is where the Airbus economy class begins 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 an economy cabin. In front of the seats there is only a partition separating the cabin from the business class. This means that 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 or kitchens nearby, which means the row is quieter. Add to this the absence of problems with cold and stuffiness.
The disadvantages are that such places are dismantled first. Passengers with children also like to sit here. Will you like this neighborhood? It's not the same for everybody…
Row 9. Not the best places to fly. There is an emergency exit behind, so the seat backs are locked and do not recline. It will be very difficult to sleep here. Be that as it may, this point should be clarified with airline representatives. According to reviews from passengers flying with Ural Airlines, on some planes the seats in the 9th row were reclined freely.
Row 10. There are both pros and cons here. The advantage is that the row in front is blocked, which means your neighbor’s chair will not disturb you. The emergency exit also creates additional legroom. The downside is that there is a second emergency exit behind, so the seat backs are also blocked and do not recline.
Row 11. Good places to fly. The seat backs recline freely and there is plenty of legroom. The only thing is that in places A and F one armrest on the side of the aircraft wall may be missing. We remind you that pregnant women, passengers with small children, animals, disabled people and the elderly are not allowed to sit in places with emergency exits.
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, bustle and conversations. Places C and D are not only close to the toilets, but they are also the outermost ones to the aisle.
Row 27. The outermost row is the most undesirable place for flying. The seats rest against the partition from the toilet, so they are limited in reclining. The sounds of the drain tank can be heard throughout the flight. There will always be people waiting in line near your seat (especially in seats C and D). 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.

The Airbus A320 is a passenger jet airliner with a narrow fuselage and the first aircraft to use a fly-by-wire control system. It belongs to the short- and medium-haul type. Serial production of the A320 began in 1988. The airliner is extremely popular among airlines. Until 2017, about 8 thousand vehicles were produced, of which 6.5 thousand are still in use.

A320 versions

The first version of the Airbus A320-100 airliner, developed in the 80s of the last century and produced in limited quantities: only 21 aircraft. The fact is that almost immediately the A320-200 model was developed, which became the leading modification of the Airbus. This aircraft is equipped with additional fuel tanks to increase its flight range. Its variations A 320-212, A320-214, A 320-232, A 320-231 did not undergo significant changes in flight characteristics. The updates concerned mainly the internal configuration.

In the early 2010s. As a result of a deep modernization of the A320, the newest ultra-modern Airbus A320neo aircraft appeared, which made its first commercial flight on January 21, 2016 with Lufthansa.

Layout of the passenger cabin of the Airbus A320

Anyone who is about to fly on this Airbus is undoubtedly concerned about the question of what the passenger cabin of the A320 looks like? In its segment, it is distinguished by its spaciousness and roomy niches for storing hand luggage. The cargo deck has a large capacity. The aircraft has different configuration options for the passenger cabin, which can accommodate up to 180 people. However, more often an airbus has two classes of service: business and economic. The business sector can be designed for:

8 seats (EasyJet carrier),
12 seats (Russia Airlines),
20 seats (at Aeroflot).

Thus, the total number of seats can be reduced to 134, and the capacity of the economy sector accordingly to 114.

Airbus A320 passenger cabin diagram

Economy class

Economy seats start in rows 3, 4 or 6. They are located immediately behind the business sector partition. When eating, passengers in these seats use folding tables. The seats are arranged in a “3×3” type. They can have a width of 43.2 cm and 45.7 cm. If the seats are narrow, then the passage between the seats is quite wide and amounts to 63.5 cm. This creates additional convenience for passengers occupying seats on the edge. They will not be touched by people passing by. The economy class cabin has two bathrooms, which are located at the end of the cabin immediately behind the last row.

Business Class

From 1 to 2 (in other configurations there are 3 or 5 rows) there are business seats of the “2x2” type. Wide seats (57 cm), an almost horizontally reclining backrest, and a footrest create comfortable flight conditions for passengers in this class of service. The distance between the rows is more than half a meter, so a passenger who wants to take a nap will not cause any inconvenience to the people sitting behind him, even if he reclines the back of his seat at the maximum possible angle.

Best places

seats C and D on the Airbus A320-214 are located in close proximity to the toilet;
Most people are not very pleased to see a wall in front of them (at a distance of 1 -1.5 m) for several hours.

6th row (in other trim levels 3rd or 4th row) - these are the first economy seats. They have more legroom, and for passengers traveling with children under 2 years old, this is the most comfortable row because:

cradles are attached to the wall in front;
other passengers will not be disturbed here: there is no reclining seat in front, and technical rooms (toilet and kitchen) are located at the end of the plane.

Photos of the salon

The 13th row (10 or 11 in terms of other trim levels) also has additional legroom, since here the seats are located immediately behind the emergency hatch. However, the A320 has two escape hatches, and the second is located directly behind the 13th row, limiting the recline angle of the backrest.

The greatest comfort in the economy class cabin, of course, is found in row 14 seats (11 or 12 in other trim levels). Their legroom is increased due to the emergency hatch, and the reclining angle of the seat is not limited. However, according to existing air transportation safety rules, seats in front of emergency hatches cannot be occupied by children, pregnant women, disabled people and passengers transporting animals.

Main characteristics

Advanced technologies for the end of the last century radically changed the equipment of the A320 airliner:

In the cockpit, the instrument panel with arrows was replaced by an electronic one, which was equipped with beam displays (then they were replaced by LCD monitors).
The flight of the A320 aircraft is controlled by convenient side handles instead of a steering wheel. The trajectory set by them is first analyzed by the on-board computer, and only then fed to the steering planes.
Electrical remote control allowed the aircraft to be flown by a crew of only two pilots, as control of the aircraft became much easier.

The A320 also has other less striking, but still significant characteristics: an increase in the number of doors: 4 passenger exits and the same number of emergency exits.

Design features

The Airbus 320 is a monoplane with a low-swept wing with engines located underneath it.

Capacity, dimensions, weight

A 320 can accommodate 180 passengers, while the maximum payload of the aircraft is 16,600 kg.

The length of this aircraft is 37.57 m, while the length of the passenger cabin is only 27.5 m and the width is 3.7 m. The wing span of the airliner is 34.1 m. They are quite thin and have improved aerodynamics, which contributes to economical fuel consumption and reducing inductive reactance. Aeroflot was the first Russian carrier to operate the A320 with new aerodynamic Sharklets - wingtips.

Its commercial weight also depends to a certain extent on how much the aircraft itself weighs. Thus, the maximum takeoff weight of the A320 is 78 tons, the landing weight is 66 tons, with a low aircraft weight of 42,100 kg.

Flight data

The A320 can reach speeds of up to 890 km/h with a take-off speed of 240 km/h. It is capable of covering distances of up to 6,150 km with a maximum flight altitude of 11,900 m, but not every airfield can accommodate this airbus. The landing strip must correspond to the minimum length of its take-off distance, which is 2090 m. The design of the aircraft assumes fuel consumption at cruising speed (840 km/h) of 2,600 l/h. At the same time, the volume of fuel tanks is 24,210 - 27,200 liters.

History of the Airbus A320

The Airbus Industry A320 first took to the skies in 1987. It passed tests quickly enough, without any complaints, and was certified. The first customer of the developed airbuses was the famous European airline Air France. And in the early spring of 1988, the A320 airliner made its very first regular flight.

Since then the car has been improved several times. The A320neo is a representative of the new generation of narrow-body long-haul airliners. On September 25, 2014, the a320neo was tested for the first time. By the end of the year the car was certified. This required lifting the airliner into the sky 600 times. The total flight duration was 1,700 hours.

Where is it produced?

Components produced at Airbus factories are transported to Toulouse for final assembly of the A320. In order to financially improve the company, in 2007 the production of the A320 was transferred from France to Germany, and additionally production of these machines was established in China. Also in 2010, an agreement was concluded for the production of components for the airliner at the aircraft plant in Irkutsk.

Cost of different models

How much an Airbus A320 costs depends on the year of manufacture, modification and wear and tear of the car and varies from 65 to 105 million dollars. So board a320-200 2002. with a total flight time of 26,435 hours can be purchased for $70,000,000, and a used modernized A320neo: for $102.8 million. New airliners are much more expensive. For example, the just released a320-214 will cost the buyer $93.9 million or more (specific features only increase the cost of the car), and the a320neo will cost $107.3 million.

Last year, Airbus received a huge number of orders for 1,619 airliners with a total value of $240.5 billion.

News, modernization, prospects

The a320 has a great future. Such airbuses are in demand in the passenger aircraft market. According to a long-term thirty-year forecast made by Boeing, global airlines need 38,050 new aircraft, including 26,730 narrow-body aircraft.

The modern, modernized A320neo of various configurations is especially popular among airlines. And although the fleets of leading companies in the medium-haul aircraft segment are still dominated by A320-200s of all modifications, the future still lies with a new version of this airliner.

Watch a video about the history of the Airbus A320 aircraft

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The Airbus A320 aircraft is a representative of narrow-body air vehicles for medium-haul flights. It was created by Airbus S.A.S. The Airbus A320 (photo below) differs from other aircraft of a similar design in its more spacious passenger cabin, wide shelves for hand luggage, high load capacity on the lower deck and convenient hatches for luggage.

Short story

The Airbus A320 was developed back in the mid-1980s. At that time, it could easily be called innovative. It, for example, became the first non-military aircraft equipped with Fly-By-Wire (electronic fly-by-wire control system). Previously, this technology was used only on fighter aircraft. Ordinary steering wheels were replaced with side control handles, and dial indicators were abandoned in favor of displays. Also, computers took the place of the flight engineer, which provided the calculation of all the necessary flight parameters and controlled the work of the crew. For the first time, the weight of the aircraft was lightened using composite materials. The Airbus A320 made its first flight in 1987, and its commercial operation began in March 1988. This aircraft had no equal at that time. It went far ahead of its main competitors, Boeing, while boasting a lower price due to the reduction in the cost of fuselage skin.

Until early February 2008, aircraft installation could only be carried out in the city of Toulouse (France), but since March 2008, due to increased demand, work was also carried out at the Hamburg Finkenwerder plant. Moreover, an assembly line for A320 series aircraft was also later opened in China. As of 2011, the estimated productivity was 4 aircraft per month.

Almost 30 years have passed since the release of the first prototype. During this time, the aircraft was modernized several times. The latest modification, the Airbus A320 NEO, features improved wings and an engine.

Technical characteristics of the Airbus A320 aircraft

Best seats: 10th or 11th row (depending on configuration).
Crew - 2 people.
Length - 35.57 meters.
The wingspan is 34.1 meters.
The fuselage diameter is 3.95 meters.
The maximum permissible take-off weight is 780 centners.
Cruising speed - 910 km/h (840 km/h).
The noise level on takeoff is 82 decibels.
The maximum possible flight altitude is up to 11.8 meters.
Flight range is up to 6.15 kilometers.
Passenger capacity depends on the configuration and ranges from 150 to 180 people.

A320 family of aircraft

A318 is the smallest of the line. The basic configuration of the A318 is designed to carry 107 passengers in two classes of cabins. In the one-class variation of the model, the capacity is 132 passengers. Made its first flight in July 2003. This aircraft can fly over a distance of up to 5950 km. The A318 can also be used at airports with shorter runways than aircraft of similar size and capacity. It is suitable for use at airports located within the city.

A319 is a modified version of the A320 with a shortened fuselage. This was achieved by reducing the number of seats for passengers by two rows. Its dimensions allow it to cover a distance of up to 6850 kilometers. This is the longest range of the entire A320 family. Designed to carry 124 passengers. The permissible range is about 6,650 kilometers; a variant is available with increased capacity by 32 seats, but with a shorter maximum flight distance.

The A319CJ is a business aircraft with a very small capacity, but a significantly longer flight range.

A319LR is a modification of the Airbus A319 with additional fuel tanks and the ability to fly a distance of 8.3 kilometers.

A319ACJ (another name is Airbus Corporate Jet) is a corporate aircraft that can carry 39 passengers with a flight range of up to 12,000 kilometers.

The A320 is a twin-engine airliner with a center aisle cabin. It features four passenger entrances and four emergency exits. The Airbus A320 can accommodate a maximum of 180 passengers. In the basic two-class version, the cabin accommodates up to 150 passengers. The average flight range is 4600 kilometers.

A321 is an extended version of the same Airbus A320. Capacity - from 185 to 220 passengers. The plane first flew in 1994. The flight range is 5600 kilometers.

New Engine Option

Airbus has long been developing new engines that will power the Airbus A320. The interior layout is shown below. This development was called New Engine Option, abbreviated as NEO. Customers are offered a choice of Pratt & Whitney PW1000G and CFM International LEAP-X engines. They're nearly 16 percent more fuel-efficient, although the total savings will be slightly less because about 2 percent of the money saved will go towards re-engineering existing models. The new devices will provide greater flight range (by approximately 950 kilometers) and payload capacity (by as much as two tons). The A320 NEO also features redesigned wings with end plates called shark fins.

Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G

The Airbus CEO said that by installing Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G series engines, a 15-20 percent reduction in operating costs can be guaranteed. The first aircraft of this type will be delivered in 2016. In total, Airbus plans to produce 4,000 A320 NEO class aircraft over the next 15 years. One of the largest customers was the American air transport company Virgin America, which completed all the documents and paid for the order for 30 brand new Airbuses at once. A total of 60 aircraft are to be delivered under the contract. IndiGo Airlines also became interested in the new engines and signed a contract for the supply of about 150 A320 NEO aircraft.

Competition

The main competitor in the aircraft market for the A320 family is Boeing aircraft. For example, the Boeing 757 is a competitor to the Airbus A321, as it has a longer flight range and greater passenger capacity. Fortunately for Airbus S.A.S., this aircraft model was discontinued in 2005. Although the Airbus A320, which has always received very good reviews from passengers, has long been the most popular aircraft, the development of modern technologies forces developers to improve the airliner again and again. In addition, the appearance of the Next Generation line of aircraft on the market displaced the entire A320 family, which prompted Airbus to release A320 NEO class aircraft.