This aircraft belongs to the type of narrow-body models. It was released in 1988, and has proven itself on the positive side at short and medium distances.

Aircraft characteristics

Airbus A320 (Airbus A320) was equipped by the standards of the 1980s according to the advanced word of technology, especially the cockpit and fly by wire control systems (electronic control system). Gone are the pointer instruments, in their place are electronic ones, occupying almost the entire dashboard. The steering wheels have been replaced by side handles, the movements of which are processed by on-board computers and only then actuate the steering planes. Automation of the aircraft made it possible to control with the help of a crew consisting of only two pilots.

The A320 differs from other airliners of this type due to the fact that the cabin is more spacious and the cargo capacity is increased.

After 2000, the following innovations were used on all models:

• information panel with a touch LED display;
• lighting above each chair, adjusting its brightness from 0 to 100%;
• liquid crystal instrument panels in the cockpit.

The computer shell of the aircraft has also been completely modernized. All this makes the Airbus A320 very popular all over the world and one of the most ordered models.

Composite materials make up about 20% of the A320's design, which reduces its maximum takeoff weight and contributes to significant fuel savings through improved aerodynamics.

The aircraft is equipped with digital avionics, consisting of 6 displays. It displays all the necessary information about the operation of aircraft systems and failure warnings, as well as navigation.

Where are they produced?

Until 2008, the aircraft was assembled only in France, but due to the high demand for the model, production was opened in Germany. In addition, the production line was opened in China, it produces 4 aircraft per month. Transportation of all aircraft components is carried out on the A300-600ST aircraft.

Airbus S.A.S plans to increase the number of aircraft produced to 42 per month. Most of the orders are leasing and Asian companies, where it is most popular and in demand.

The development of the aircraft began in 1984, and in 1988 Air France received a new aircraft. The A320 can carry up to 180 passengers and cover a distance of up to 6,000 km. The main competitors of the aircraft are the Boeing 737 and Bombardier CS 300. The domestic Tu-154 is not a competitor due to high fuel consumption. Tu-204 - comparable in performance, but produced in a limited volume. A new generation of Airbuses is already in production, and is called the neo prefix.

Of the domestic carriers, this type of aircraft is operated by the Rossiya low-cost airline. It has several A320s in its fleet. The Airbus A 321 is already widely used.

The best seats on board

Seats in the A320 can be arranged in several ways. But each modification is as convenient as possible for passengers. All aircraft were created in two classes. For rows, there may be the following variations: 4, 5, 6 seats. The business class is arranged according to the 2 + 2 scheme. It is for him that the first 5 rows are reserved.

The seat backs do not recline here, but there are steps for the legs. The last row is adjacent to the common economy class cabin. As for him, these are seats from the 6th to the 25th row. Everything is pretty monotonous here, although there are also improved seats purchased for an additional fee. However, for them, the passenger must meet certain requirements of the company.

At Aeroflot Airlines

A320 of the Aeroflot company - in the 6th, 9th and 10th row of the economy there are the best places. There are no reclining front seats in row 6, but you will get food first and get a bassinet for a small child. Of the minuses - little legroom.

In the 9th row there is a lot of legroom, but the backrests recline in front.

The tenth row is the best in the economy, but not everyone can be put here because of the proximity of the emergency exit.

At S7

The company has a fleet of 18 A320 aircraft of two class modifications. Here, 8 seats are for business class, and 150 for economy class.

There is a lot of free space in the 1st row of the business class, but the partition from the cockpit will cause some discomfort. The third row is already an economy class, it is also located at the partition, but there is no one in front, and there is a certain freedom for the legs.

Some of the best seats are in the 11th row. The seats are comfortable, the legs can be extended and the backrest can be easily reclined. The only restriction is that you cannot put hand luggage on the aisle so as not to block the emergency exit.

In "Ural Airlines"

The fleet of Ural Airlines includes 23 A320 aircraft. There is also a two-class layout - 12 business class seats and 144 economy class seats.

From 1st to 3rd row - business class. Regardless of the partition or proximity to the economy - these are convenient places.

The fourth row is already economy class. Here the partition is far enough away and there is legroom. The tenth row has more space up to the seats in front, but the backs cannot recline.

The best seats in economy class are the 11th row. There is also legroom and the backrest leans back.

At Red Wings Airlines

The company's aircraft fleet includes several A321s, new aircraft from the A320 family. It provides 220 passenger seats, which are also divided into classes.

From the first to the seventh row - business class. By default, these are the most comfortable seats on the entire aircraft.

The eighth row is the best of the economy class. Large selection of food and drinks. There is space in front.

The seats of the twentieth row have increased comfort. There is also a lot of free space.

Yamal Airlines

Yamal Airlines operates eight A320 aircraft. All of them are made in two class versions and have 8 business class seats and 156 economy class seats.


The first two rows are occupied by the usual business class. Preference can still be given to the first, where you can freely stretch your legs. The second row is located closer to the economy class and is not suitable for a quiet and calm flight.

The third row of the economy class also features legroom.

As a standard for such an arrangement, the best seats are in row 11, they are best in economy class in terms of comfort and free space.

cockpit

The pilot's compartment is very comfortable and ergonomic. Here all the space is used to the maximum. By replacing the steering wheel with a control knob, there was a place for tables with documentation. Unlike its competitor, the Boeing 737, everything here is in order and in its place.

Summarizing all of the above about the Airbus A320, we get a good medium and short range aircraft. The interior is comfortable and has a number of significant advantages over competitors. The design itself and the electronic filling are still successfully modernized and meet the latest requirements of technical progress. Economy and low engine noise make it more profitable to use.

We hope that we have helped to understand the intricacies of choosing a seat, which directly affects the comfort during the flight. After all, this is a rather important component of work or, on the contrary, the beginning of a vacation. Pleasant flight!

The Airbus Industrie A320 is not one specific aircraft model, but a whole family. Refers to narrow-body aircraft. In addition to the A320 itself, it includes the A318 (out of production), the A319 (the youngest at the moment), the A320 itself and the A321. The release is established at the plant in Toulouse (France), as well as (since 2008) in Hamburg - due to increased demand. Since 1988, a total of 7726 units * have been produced (including 4762 - directly A320). The Airbus concern also has orders for another 331 such aircraft (of which 160 are the A320 itself).

Rivals

The main competitor is the Boeing 737 family (the most popular passenger aircraft in the world). In 2013, Bombardier introduced the C-series, but it is still much less popular than the products of the two leaders in this class.

Airbus a320 Aeroflot

Characteristics

• length - 37.57 meters;
• wheelbase - 12.64 meters;
• fuselage height - 4.14 meters;
• cruising speed - 829 km / h;
• maximum takeoff weight - 78 tons;
• fuel volume -24.27 - 27.2 tons
• maximum flight range - 6100 kilometers;
• the maximum passenger capacity is 195 people by European standards and 190 by American standards.

Major operators

• American Airlines;
• Easy Jet;
• Lufthansa;
• Wizz Air;
• Ellinair.

In Russia

• Ural Airlines;
• Yamal;
• Red Wings.

The list is far from complete, since dozens, if not hundreds, of airlines around the world have A320s.

Airbus A320 Red Wings

Each air carrier, as has long been customary, does not take aircraft "as is", but chooses exactly the cabin configuration that suits it, based on the possible ones. For example, Qatar Airways traditionally orders multimedia displays even in economy class and beds in business class. Some private owners are remodeling the interior to look like a business jet.

At Aeroflot

The oldest Russian airline - Aeroflot - is based mainly at Sheremetyevo Airport - one of those that are territorially related to Moscow. It operates a total of 239 aircraft (the vast majority are Boeing and Airbus). Of these, airbus a320 Aeroflot "drives" in the amount of 80 copies. All of them belong to the modification of the Airbus A320 200 (100 is, in principle, a very rare car).

Interesting. The average age is 5.2 years (versus 4.1 years for the park as a whole). Aeroflot's oldest "320th" aircraft is 14.8 years old.

This aircraft, registration VP-BDK, was delivered in October 2013 and is currently flying in SkyTeam design. Moreover, Aeroflot is still ordering an Aerobus - Several of the freshest copies were delivered in May-June 2018 with new ones, literally brand new. These are, in particular, VP-BIL, VP-BIP, VP-BIX and VP-BIW.

Airbus a320 Aeroflot

All Airbuses A320, according to the company's tradition, are named after famous Russian people (scientists, artists, writers, actors, singers, etc.). For example, Fyodor Chaliapin, Sergei Dovlatov, Leonid Gaidai, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Lev Landau, and many others.

Layouts

Aeroflot positions itself on the market as a traditional company, not a low-cost airline. It is for this reason that all tariff plans (even the basic one) include in-flight meals, transportation of a large amount of luggage, and other services that many competitors have already transferred from basic to additional (and charge money for them).

Interesting. Aeroflot also does not intend to refuse business class in its aircraft. Therefore, Aeroflot on Airbus 320 aircraft orders a cabin scheme with two classes of service - (business and economy).

There are two configuration options. They differ from each other in the number of seats in both classes - it can be 20 + 120 (total 148 seats), or 8 + 150 (total 158). What kind of aircraft will fly on a particular flight will be known at check-in. It can be done online or at the airport. The company does not charge money for those who decide to check-in traditionally, only there will, of course, be noticeably less free places to choose than when registering via the Internet. On the airbus a320 cabin layout, there are both the best places and not very convenient ones.

Airbus A320 cabin map Aeroflot

Configuration 1 (20+120)

Business Class

5 rows of 4 chairs. Passage - between couples. The seats themselves are very comfortable, because business is business. Seat numbering - AC/DF.

Row 1. There is a little more legroom in it than in the rest (although in business it’s a sin to complain about the amount of space). Plus, no one will recline the back of the chair for those sitting - and this is very important, because the reclining angle of the rest of the seats is quite large. But you have to sit, looking into the partition - not everyone likes it. In addition, it is on it that mounts for children's people are installed (however, in business class with children they travel infrequently, but everything happens).

In addition, there are no comfortable footrests. As for the location of the toilet (it is located here), although this is an element of inconvenience, in this case it is not a very big minus. After all, the bathroom is not intended for the entire front, but for only 20 people, that is, the likelihood that the door will constantly be slammed is not very high.

Business class (forward view)

The rest of the seats in the business class have approximately the same level of comfort. But only the last row can be distinguished - it has number 5. Behind it there is a rigid partition that separates service classes (business from economy). This may appeal to those who do not like to be looked at from the back during the flight, thus further violating personal space.

Economy class

19 rows of 6 seats, installed according to the 3 + 3 scheme. Starts on the 6th and ends on the 29th. There are both the best places, and those that are undesirable to choose from.

Economy class

Row 6. It is located right behind the barrier. On the one hand, there is a lot of legroom here, although you won’t have to pay extra at check-in to take these places. Service also starts from here. No one will recline the chair - and this is important, since the economy is still cramped anyway.

On the other hand, there are also disadvantages. The legs rest against the indicated partition, you will have to look at it throughout the flight. It is on this wall that mounts for baby cradles are installed. Therefore, for those passengers who do not like very young children (at least strangers), it is better to find other places for themselves.

Row 8. Behind it is the first section of emergency exits. Therefore, it is impossible to recline the seat backs so as not to reduce space in the event of an accident.

Row 9. The backrests are also locked - for exactly the same reason (emergency exits). But there is a lot of legroom here. You can safely get up from your seat without disturbing fellow travelers. However, the outer seats (A and F) are slightly less comfortable due to the design of the doors.

Row 10. The backs recline completely. But those who are located at the window will not like the way the emergency exits are arranged - their equipment sticks out a little inward.

Those who sit in the BC and DE seats made an excellent choice. True, it's not free. After all, these are places of the Space + category. The amount of the surcharge ranges from one thousand rubles to 80 dollars (about 5,000 rubles)*, depending on the duration and direction of the flight. Money can be deposited at check-in - online or at the airport.

Important! All seats at emergency exits (regardless of whether they are paid or free) cannot accommodate passengers of certain categories, including:

• pregnant women;
• unaccompanied children and those traveling with children;
• people with disabilities;
• passengers with mental illness.

Crew members have the right to change seating and move any person to other seats if they decide that this is necessary to comply with safety requirements. Passengers will be forced to comply, regardless of their desire.

Row 24, seats C and D. They are located at the aisle, and through one row - bathrooms. If a person consciously chooses any of these places, then he must be prepared that people will constantly walk past to the toilet and back. Accordingly, queues are formed in the aisle. By chance, they can damage or stain the clothes and belongings of those sitting.

Row 25, last. The backs do not recline, behind them are latrines. Specific smells and sounds (slamming doors, turning the water on and off, flushing the toilet, etc.) will surround the passengers of the 25th row throughout the entire flight. Therefore, you should not register here if there is at least some choice.

Configuration 2 (8+156)

Differences from the first option are only in the number of seats of both classes.

Business Class

Two rows, scheme 2 + 2. Before the first and, accordingly, behind the second - a partition.

Business class seats

Economy class

The numbering of the rows is not from 3 (as one might think), but from 6. It ends not with 25, as in the first version, but with the 30th row, since there are more seats themselves.

Passengers sitting in row 6 look at the wall, but are the first to receive on-board meals and have a little more legroom.

There is a 13th row in front of the emergency exits (the backrest, accordingly, does not recline).

The emergency exits themselves have rows 13 and 14.

14 BCDE locations belong to the Space + category - they are, accordingly, paid. But for the rest of the seats with increased legroom, you can register without paying extra money to the Aeroflot cashier.

Passengers who have chosen seats 29 C and D are sitting at the aisle one row before the toilet. They are not very lucky - crowds of people in the aisle may not let you sleep comfortably or at least read. Yes, and it’s better to keep an eye on things - it happens that they tear with their feet, and they don’t even apologize.

Note! The least comfortable seats in this configuration are only the 30th row, due to the toilets located behind the backs. Noise, aromas, and the inability to recline - everything is included. Although, Aeroflot does not make a discount on these seats (relative to other, standard ones). It remains only to be patient and next time try to avoid the last row in the A320 (and in many other aircraft too).

The Airbus A320 is one of the world's most popular "medium haul" aircraft. Although, the number of aircraft produced is still less than similar Boeing-737s. All Aeroflot A320s have a cabin with two classes of service (the price, accordingly, also differs). On an Airbus A320 aircraft, the cabin layout has the best Aeroflot seats both in business and economy. As well as there are those where sitting is worse than on the rest. Therefore, it is worth approaching the choice wisely - otherwise you will have to curse the airline and yourself for several hours.

* Information is current as of June 2018.

The Russian airline Aeroflot is one of the most reliable and operates 169 aircraft of various models. The average age of the fleet is 4.3 years. This is an indicator that Aeroflot, among other things, has fairly new aircraft. Of these, the majority, namely 63 aircraft, are airbus and 320. This aircraft is always popular with airlines because of its convenience for passengers and reliability. According to Aeroflot's Airbus A320 scheme, you can choose the best seats long before buying air tickets.

The layout of the seats from the official website of Aeroflot.

Features of the location of places

Airbus manufacturers offer several configurations of the A320 aircraft. However, Aeroflot Airlines uses 2 of them in its fleet:

• 20/120
• 8/150

Both types of aircraft are two-class. They differ slightly from each other, so you can consider the first configuration option 20 by 120.

Business Class

There are only 5 rows, each of them has 2 chairs, which are located on both sides of the aisle. On the cabin diagram of the Airbus a320 aircraft of Aeroflot, you can see that just before the start of the business class there are partitions. They have special attachments for baby cradles, so these are ideal places for those traveling with a child. In addition, there is a toilet nearby, which is also convenient. However, it is worth considering that in the 1st row, the chairs do not have a footrest, which can cause some inconvenience.

In the business class, very comfortable and wide seats, the backs of which recline so much that you can relax and take a nap during the flight. Behind the last row is a thin wall that will separate you from the economy class. It's not entirely effective against noise, so it might be a concern for you.

Economy class

6th row. On the Airbus A320 cabin map, some of the best places are located here. There is enough space between the chairs and the wall in front of you to comfortably position your legs and put your bag. Special fasteners are attached to the partition, on which baby cradles are hung. Therefore, it is highly likely that even if you yourself fly without a child, then your neighbors may be passengers with babies.

On the other hand, it is from these places that food and drinks begin to be served, so you will get a choice from the full range. But the passengers in the tail will have to be content with what remains.

8th row. These places are located in front of emergency exits, for this reason the seatbacks here will either not recline at all, or this possibility is very limited.

9th row. The backs of these chairs also do not recline, as there is another pair of emergency exits behind them. However, there is enough space in front of the row to place your feet comfortably during the flight. Plus, you won't need to disturb your neighbors if you feel like getting up from your seat. The only caveat is that the seats near the windows can be slightly beveled.

10th row. The seats here are also near escape hatches, but there is plenty of legroom in front of them, and the backs recline, which makes them the most comfortable. But the chairs near the windows are slightly crooked.

Seats near escape hatches have a number of restrictions:

• Do not place bags on the floor in front of you or under chairs.
• These seats do not sell tickets to passengers with animals or children, disabled people, teenagers under 16, and pregnant women.

24th row. The most uncomfortable are those places that are near the aisle, as other passengers will go to the toilet past them, and flight attendants may touch you with a cart.

25th row. According to the cabin layout of the Airbus industrie a320 jet of Aeroflot, these places are the most uncomfortable. They are located near the toilets. This may be fraught with the fact that the entire flight will interfere with other passengers. They can knock on the door, hurt you. And also extraneous and unpleasant odors and sounds will be heard from the bathroom. In addition, the seatbacks here do not have the ability to fully recline.

In the 8x150 model A320, the emergency exits are in front of the 12m and 13m rows.

When choosing tickets on short and medium haul airlines, you will surely see that the carrier uses the Airbus A320 . These narrow-body airliners are in the fleets of Aeroflot, Ural Airlines and foreign companies. But for maximum convenience, you need to choose the right seats. Understand the intricacies to make your trip enjoyable!

Development of the Airbus A320 aircraft

When Airbus began developing the A300 in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it launched a new family of aircraft. It was supposed to compete with Boeing and Douglas. Engineers set the task of keeping the dimensions, but improving the ergonomics and varying the passenger capacity.

The projects that later formed the basis of the design were presented back in 1977. In February 1981, development continued. Airbus cooperated with Delta Air Lines: the carrier wanted an aircraft with 150 passenger seats. According to the plans, for a distance of 3,440 km, the aircraft had to consume only the fuel in the wing tanks. And since liners with a large capacity were in demand, models with 154 and 172 seats were initially taken into development. The plans were later abandoned and an aircraft capable of carrying 162 passengers was produced. The current models A320-100 and A320-200 (they can accommodate up to 180 passengers) retained the difference in tank capacity, takeoff weight and wingtips, but for travelers there are not much differences.

The final certification took place in 1988, and since then the A318, A319 and A321 models have been released based on the original version.

Design features of the Airbus A320: what to consider

The aircraft is a low-wing aircraft - in such models, the wing passes through the lower part of the fuselage. For an aircraft manufactured in the 80s, it was equipped with technical innovations:

• In the cockpit, instead of mechanical pointer instruments, cathode-beam screens were installed. They were later replaced by LCD variants.
• Pilots use sidesticks instead of standard controls. Their actions are processed by computers. Then they transmit commands to the hydraulic actuators, which carry out the necessary movements. The technology is called Fly by wire. Thanks to this feature, the number of pilots decreased to 2.
• Passengers will appreciate the comfortable cabin, equipped with shelves for oversized hand luggage. The features of the liners include the width of the hatches through which luggage is loaded.
• The aircraft is equipped with V250 engines, so during takeoff the noise level does not exceed 82 dB. Silence during operation and power are the hallmarks of such engines.

In the 2000s designers have introduced improvements:

• interior trim panels were replaced;
• the volume of shelves where luggage can be placed was increased by 11%;
• there was an information panel with a touch screen;
• additional lighting was installed above the places where passengers sit.

The manufacturer also upgraded computers and improved the efficiency of data processing.

The percentage of composite materials used in construction has also been increased. It is more than 20%, while plastic reinforced with fiberglass or carbon fiber is used. As a result, takeoff weight and fuel consumption are reduced, which affects the price of tickets.

Specifications Airbus A320

Airbus 320 - flight throughout Europe

Initially, the assembly of aircraft was carried out in France. But the demand for the A320 was growing, so additional production had to be opened in Germany and China. Airbus intends to increase the number of manufactured aircraft to 42 per month. After all, liners are one of the most convenient in civil aviation. They are used on flights in Europe, Asia, throughout the United States, as well as for transcontinental flights.

Airbus A320 cockpit

For those wishing to fly on the Airbus A320, interior photos will give an idea of ​​​​its appearance. But the cabin is no less interesting, although you will not see it during the flight.

All components are arranged ergonomically, so the layout has become the standard for Airbus aircraft. If we compare the appearance and placement of instruments with the solutions of a competitor, Boeing, then the main difference will be orderliness.

In the photo you see the following:

• in the upper part there is a dashboard visor;
• on the left and right are the dashboards that the captain and co-pilot work with;
• in the middle part - the central panel, below it - the central console.

Instead of a helm, the captain and co-pilot of the Airbus A320 use sidesticks. At the same time, a crew member, before taking control, warns: “I have controls”, and presses the orange button. After that, only his sidestick works.

What does the joystick look like on an Airbus A320

Pilots' seats are ergonomic, they are regulated not only on the principle of "closer - further". Pilots set the position of the backrest and its height in order to sit with maximum comfort. The design of the chairs is thought out to the details: you will not see sharp protruding corners. Also in the cockpit there is a retractable table, oxygen masks for pilots, a fire extinguisher and even a glove compartment for documents.

Have you thought about whether it is convenient for the pilot to control the aircraft with his left hand? Aviation masters assure that it's all a matter of habit.

Video: Airbus A320 - flight from the cockpit

Seat arrangement, seat numbering and cabin layout of the Airbus A320

Several variations are used in the interior schemes, but each is comfortable for passengers. Perhaps 4-, 5- and 6-seater accommodation, and it is determined by the selected class. You will see 4-seater rows in business class, and 6-seater rows in economy.

Numbering starts at the head of the aircraft, with business class seats in front. According to passenger reviews, the distance between the seats is enough to put luggage and sit comfortably.

Enough legroom in Airbus A320 business class

Airbus A320: the best seats and features of their choice

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Despite the comfort of the Airbus A320 cabin, different places have their pros and cons. For example, if you choose a location by the porthole, you can enjoy the views. But going to the toilet without disturbing the neighbors will not succeed. But you will not be disturbed by scurrying flight attendants.

If you choose a seat near the aisle, then going to the toilet will not cause difficulties. But you have to let the neighbors through when they want to go out. You will not be able to look at the landscape through the window (if you are afraid of flights, this will be a plus).

In which row to choose seats

Travel comfort is also determined by the row in which you have chosen a seat:

Airbus A320 scheme

• Passengers sitting in the 1st row get food and drinks faster. You don't have to worry that the passenger sitting in front will lean back and leave you no room. You will also be one of the first to leave the plane. But it was not without drawbacks: not everyone likes to look at the wall in front of them during the flight. And the tables, usually attached to the back of the front seat, are located here in the armrests. Because of this, they do not move, and the width of the place decreases. But the main disadvantage is that passengers with children fly here.
• The 12th and 13th rows of the Airbus A320 are located next to the emergency exits. As a result, passengers will get more legroom. True, the seat backs of the 12th row recline less than the standard ones, or are completely fixed.

The worst options include places in the tail: the proximity of the toilet and the kitchen will not bring pleasure. The backs most likely do not recline like the chairs that are located right in front of the emergency exits.

The information is given for the 180-passenger model and the one-class cabin.

Keep in mind that A320 aircraft may have different cabin layouts, so make allowance for the specifics of the carrier company. If you fly with Aeroflot, the situation is a little different! Pay attention to the nuances so as not to miscalculate.

The best places in Aeroflot

When flying on an Aeroflot liner, the best seats are in business class. Compared to the seating in the A330, the seating distance in the A320 is smaller, but you'll be comfortable. The layout of the interior will help determine the location in the A320.

Airbus A320 scheme in Aeroflot

If the cost of a business class does not suit you, pay attention to the following nuances:

• Seats in the 6th row are good, but they are behind the partition.
• The 8th row turns out to be worse than standard seats, because due to the proximity of emergency exits, the backs do not recline.
• The 9th row has both pluses and minuses. It will not be possible to recline the back, but there is enough space for the legs. Seats A and F are not for everyone because they are close to the emergency exits.
• 10A and 10F on the Airbus A320 will not cause complaints about the lack of space or a fixed back. But they are located next to the emergency exit, so they do not have 1 armrest. The rest of the seats in the 10th row are classified as superior. But there are restrictions: you can not put hand luggage under your feet and clutter up the aisles. These seats do not sell tickets to passengers with animals or children, as well as people with disabilities. After all, the proximity of the emergency exit means that you will not prevent others from leaving the aircraft cabin.
• 24C and 24D also do not please with comfort. They are located at the end of the cabin, near the aisle, so people going to the toilet will scurry past.

Before buying tickets, check the layout of the aircraft cabin. After all, Aeroflot uses 2 variants of the Airbus A320: the differences are in the number of business class seats.

On Ural Airlines

The airline allocates 1-3 rows for business class, where it is always convenient. Seats from the 4th row are among the standard economy class; only the 9th is different, where, due to the proximity of emergency exits, it is impossible to recline the backs. Specify the nuance when buying a ticket!

Airbus A320 cabin map: Ural Airlines

In the 10th row, the movement of the backs is also limited, but there is enough legroom. And the 11th row would be the best option, although there is no armrest on A and F.

On S7 flights

S7 Airlines uses 18 aircraft of this model. There are 2 classes in the cabin: business for 8 seats and economy for 150. If you choose the latter option, then catering will start from the 3rd row. This means that passengers sitting at the tail of the aircraft may not have enough of the desired hot.

Airbus A320 cabin layout on S7 flights

In the business class, they offer separate meals, often individual. It consists of 2 rows, the 3rd is already an economy one, located at the partition. The best seats are in the 11th, although there are restrictions: the passages to the emergency doors cannot be cluttered with luggage.

To Red Wings and Yamal

Red Wings uses the A321 models - the embodiment of new developments in the A320 family:

• There are 7 rows for business class.
• The 8th will please with the presence of space that allows you to stretch your legs. There are no problems with the choice of hot.
• If you are lucky enough to buy tickets for seats in the 20th, there will be no complaints about convenience.

Liners of the A320 type are also in the fleet of the Yamal carrier: 2 rows are occupied by business class, and the best places of the budget type are in the 11th row.

The worst seats on an Airbus A320

The worst places are traditionally referred to as side in the penultimate row and all in the last. Location plays a role, but it also affects the fact that after landing you can still 10 minutes. don't leave your seat. It will be possible to get off the plane only after letting all the passengers through.

But if you prefer to do without neighbors, then keep in mind that the seats at the tail of the plane are booked last.

Other nuances: details of the economy class cabin

Choosing seats on the Airbus A320 should be based on preferences and flight conditions. For example, the location near the toilet is considered uncomfortable. But you do not have to stand in line if you need to visit the bathroom.

Those who are not afraid of flights and want to collect likes for a photo on Instagram choose seats by the windows. But you will only enjoy the views during a daytime flight, provided the weather is sunny. If you travel at night, there will be less pluses. In addition, in most salons you will not see the panorama from the seats of 15-20 rows: the wing will block it. You just don't have to let your neighbors through when they want to visit the restroom. But it will not be possible to go out without disturbing others.

Foreign airlines also offer economy plus tickets, where there is more legroom and access to power outlets.

Passengers who have chosen seats C and D will get up to use the toilet without having to ask their neighbors to let them through. The option is suitable for parents flying with children. The downside is that you have to let other travelers through.

If you are traveling with small children, please ask for seats immediately after business class. In Aeroflot, they are usually booked for those who fly with a child. With online check-in, the option is not available, so arrive at the airport early: unlocking is done almost immediately before the flight. Failed to get tickets? When looking for an alternative, do not choose seats near the wing, otherwise the increased noise of the engines will disturb you during the flight.

Flying for the first time and do not understand the intricacies? Ask an airline employee for advice.

Conclusion

The Airbus A320 aircraft is one of the most widespread models in the world. Although it was released in the 80s. of the last century, thanks to modernization, the liner remains comfortable even for long flights. With the right choice of places, you will be satisfied with the trip!

Before booking and buying tickets, it is important to determine the best seats and familiarize yourself with the cabin layout on the Airbus A320 aircraft. This can be done online on the official website of the airline.

Let's consider the schemes of distribution of seats and their numbering at the leading companies specializing in air transportation of passengers.

Seat numbering on Airbus A320 aircraft Aeroflot

Aeroflot uses 2 types of cabin layouts in Airbus A320 airliners, differing only in the number of seats intended for business class passengers.

Aeroflot official website: http://www.aeroflot.ru/ru-ru

In most airbuses, there are 5 rows in the business class cabin; the variant with 2 rows is much less commonly used, the rest are reserved for economy class:

Airbus A320-214:

• Business class - 20 seats;
• Economy class - 120 seats.

Airbus A320:

• Business class - 8 seats;
• Economy class - 150 seats.

The Airbus of the first type has 25 rows, of which the first 5 are allocated for business class, as opposed to aircraft of the second type, where only 2 rows out of 30 are allocated. The first class is not provided on the aircraft.

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Business Class

In each row, regardless of the configuration of the aircraft, there are 4 (2 on each side of the aisle) wide and comfortable seats equipped with a reclining system and stands designed to move the legs to a comfortable position.

Passengers in the 1st row will have to face the inconvenience of a wall, lack of steps and neighbors with children, because the front wall is equipped with special cradles that make traveling with a child easier.

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Economy class on the plane

The 6th or 3rd row in the second configuration is the 1st in economy class and has the same positive and negative features as passengers in the 1st row of business class.

Legroom is limited, but no one will likely recline the back, which in itself is a huge plus. The armrests are fixed and equipped with a table that reclines.

Of the advantages, it is worth highlighting the opportunity to be the first in this sector to get food and drinks based on their own wishes, and not on a residual basis, as happens in the back seats.

• The front wall is equipped with specially equipped cradles for children, so the possibility of flying with a small child is not excluded.
• The 8th-9th or 12th-13th rows (in the second configuration) are not very convenient due to the presence of two emergency hatches, because the backs are always either completely or partially blocked. The passengers of the 9th (13th) row have much more free legroom due to the hatch, which allows them to freely and comfortably settle down during the flight.
• The 10th row (14th in the second configuration) is the most comfortable, because the seats are located immediately behind the hatches, which automatically provides a large legroom.
• The downside is that there is no place for the location of hand luggage, both at the feet and under the chair. After all, this prevents a free approach to emergency hatches. Seats here are not intended for the flight of passengers in old age, with disabilities, pregnant women and with small children.
• After all, in the event of an emergency, it may be necessary to assist the aircraft crew in the evacuation of passengers (these requirements do not apply to seats A and F).
• The main disadvantage of rows 8, 9, 10 or 12, 13, 14 of the Airbus A 320 Aeroflot can be considered slightly crooked seats due to the immediate proximity of emergency hatches and the possibility of lowering the air temperature, which is not a problem. Flight attendants are always ready to provide blankets at the request of passengers.

The remaining rows do not differ from each other, except for the last 2, which are located closest to the toilet. Third-party sounds, smells and constantly scurrying people will not add comfort to the already existing inconveniences in the form of locked seat backs that do not recline.

Advice! In online mode, you can always see a list of free and available seats on an airliner for a specific date and time.

Rossiya Airlines - Airbus A320

Rossiya Airlines uses planes with an identical cabin layout, so it is quite easy to navigate when buying or pre-booking.

The first three rows are reserved for business class passengers, the least convenient of which is considered the 1st, since there is a partition in front of it and the chance of inconvenience due to small legroom and limited visibility is quite large.

• Airbus economy class originates from the 4th row, whose passengers can be considered lucky, because they will certainly be spared the inconvenience of reclining the backs of their seats to their feet and will be the first to receive provisions carried by flight attendants, as most often happens in Rossiya Airlines.
• But in front there can be located not only a screen dividing the interior of the vessel into two parts, but a full-fledged partition, which can significantly limit the free space.
• The presence of an emergency exit limits the ability of passengers in the 10th row to recline their backs in order to provide constant access to the built-in emergency hatches. For this reason, passengers in the 11th row get more space, which allows them to sit comfortably and stretch their legs.
• The most comfortable row for a long-term flight is considered to be the 12th, which combines the possibility of fully unfolding the back of the chair and free movement of the legs into a comfortable position.
• The only negative can be called only that hand luggage cannot be placed on the shelves, because it will block free access to the hatches.
• Passengers in row 29 may not like the flight, since the close location of the toilet guarantees an incessant flow of people creating noise and disturbing rest (the same applies to passengers in seats 28C and 28D).
• Most often, the backs of the seats are in a fixed position and do not recline because there is not enough space for this. The walls of the toilets are located directly behind them.

Planes in S7 Airlines

The 3rd row of the A320 S7 airliner is similar to the 6th row of the A320 Aeroflot, and the 10th-12th S7 correspond to the 8th-10th rows.

Ural Airlines - Airbus A320

Ural Airlines provide 3 rows for business class (12 seats) and 24 for economy class (144 seats).

The characteristics of the vessel of the company "Ural Airlines" are similar to the airliner of Aeroflot:

• The 4th row of the Airbus is the first in the economy class and corresponds to the 6th row of Aeroflot A320.
• The 9th-11th rows correspond to the 8th-10th rows of the Aeroflot company.
• The 10th row is located between two emergency hatches.

Scheme Airbus A320 - Wizz Air

Low-cost airline Wizz Air offers passengers flights in a single-class cabin layout, which fits more people on board than on other ships. The advantages and disadvantages of the liner's seats are almost identical to those listed above.

A distinctive feature of this airliner is the absence of a seat number in the boarding pass, passengers sit down in free seats. Additional reservation is possible online for an additional fee (rows 1, 2, 12, 13).

Scheme Airbus industrie A320 EasyJet

EasyJet operates 57 Airbus A320s and is awaiting delivery of 100 Airbus A320 Neos. Airbus industrie A320 has a standard configuration and can carry 180 passengers at the same time.

The 29th row (seats D, E and F) and 31st row (seats A, B and C) have the most negatives, because there is no porthole, the backrests are blocked, and the noise and unpleasant odors from the bathroom do not disappear anywhere during the entire flight.

Seat plan

Airbus a320 cabin layout The best seats in all airliner configurations are similar, based on the number of seats designed to carry passengers in business class.

The best seats on the plane and the safest seats on the plane are in business class, closer to the cockpit.

The best seats in the business class cabin

The business class in the Airbus A320 is not very spacious, but convenient and comfortable.:

1. The backs of the seats recline at a large angle;
2. Extensive entertainment system;
3. Calm environment;
4. Many items on the menu;
5. Attentive and friendly service.

All places are located in the 2nd line, regardless of the number of rows (2 or 5). Good seats are located in the second row near the windows. The 1st row may turn out to be less comfortable due to the proximity of the toilet and utility rooms, and the last row due to the proximity of the economy class.

The best seats in the economy class cabin

In economy class, the best places are considered to be those where it is convenient to sit, reclining the chair and stretching out your legs. Such places are located at the beginning of the cabin. Passengers in the front rows will be most lucky with the variety of the menu, because food and drinks are served to them first.

The worst seats on the Airbus A320

The worst seats on Airbuses are most often associated with those that do not recline and are in close proximity to the toilet (row 25) and the aisle (row 24, seats C and D). Next to the passengers of these seats during the entire flight there will be people from the queue for the toilet, the sounds and smells from the bathroom will also not add comfort to the journey.