When going on a trip, passengers can increase the comfort of their flight by studying in advance the cabin layout and the best seats of the Aeroflot Airbus A319 in order to purchase tickets for the most comfortable seats in accordance with their personal requirements.
Achievements and advantages of aviation
Passenger turnover in 2016 reached almost 30,000 passengers. In the same year, the airline received four stars for service quality from the British consultancy.
The airline's development guidelines: constant improvement of the quality of passenger service and economic efficiency. Information technology and access to wireless Internet on board are also a priority.
Thanks to its extensive experience, the company managed to create the largest Flight Control Center in Eastern Europe and even open its own aviation school. In 2016, Aeroflot received the maximum score (7 points out of 7 possible) in the ranking of the safest airlines in the world.
Aeroflot's fleet includes 202 aircraft (as of September 2022) from foreign and domestic manufacturers: Boeing, Airbus and Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100.
Passenger aircraft of the Airbus family form the backbone of Aeroflot's fleet, with a total of 125 Airbus aircraft of various models in its fleet.
Description of the Airbus A319 aircraft
The A 319 belongs to the A 320 family of medium-haul passenger airliners, conceived and implemented by Airbus Industry in the nineties of the last century. The aircraft is controlled using a fly-by-wire remote control system for electrical impulses. LCD color displays are installed in the cockpit; conventional steering wheels are replaced with side stick controls.
A 319 has a small passenger capacity (max 156 people in one class cabin) and average flight autonomy. Without refueling, it can fly 6,800 km at maximum load. It features increased reliability and low maintenance costs. During the entire period of operation of these aircraft, two engines have never failed at once.
Main characteristics
Boeing 737-800 aircraft: modifications and interior layout
The Airbus A319 is a passenger aircraft with a narrow fuselage, a lower wing arrangement, and a single-fin vertical tail. The aircraft is equipped with two turbofan engines, the model of which directly depends on the year of manufacture of the aircraft. This aircraft was initially equipped with EFIS type on-board electronics, manufactured in France - all the necessary information about the operation of various systems is displayed on 6 displays in the cockpit.
Capacity
If the cabin layout is designed for only one economy class, then the cabin can accommodate up to 156 passengers, while the distance between the seats will be 76.2 cm. When the cabin is designed for two categories of passengers, there will be seats on the plane for 124 people. The cabin width is 3.7 m.
Range of flight
The airliner is included in the medium-haul class of aircraft, and at maximum load its flight range is expected to be 4.7-6 thousand km. In real-world flight conditions, some A319 models can fly up to 6,850 km.
Speed and altitude
The maximum cruising speed of the aircraft is no more than 820 km/h, i.e., while maintaining this speed, the pilot ensures the consumption of a minimum amount of fuel per kilometer of travel.
The maximum permissible flight speed of an Airbus is 890-900 km/h.
The maximum flight distance for these aircraft is set at 11.9 km, but they fly at an altitude of 11,800 m, the international designation is FL390.
Business class salon
Business class occupies the first five rows at the front of the plane. There are only 20 seats in the Airbus A319 cabin, arranged in a 2-2 configuration. On the airline's official website you can see a 3D panorama of business class.
Definitely, if you want a comfortable flight, choose business class. The width of the seats is 52.2 cm, the distance between the rows is 110 cm. The backrests recline to a fairly large angle, allowing you to have a good rest during the flight. Each passenger is provided with everything necessary for relaxation on board: a light blanket and pillow, a sleep mask and slippers.
During the flight, you can use the entertainment system: passengers are offered more than 50 films and music programs. Programs are updated monthly.
If desired, you can use a personal computer during the flight: each seat has an outlet for charging electronic devices and a sliding table. Wireless Internet is available throughout the flight.
Meals in business class include the best dishes that have been noticed by passengers over the past few years. The winners of the culinary competition “At the Heights” organized by Aeroflot participated in the development of the menu. On medium-haul routes, the on-board kitchen of Aeroflot's Airbus A319 offers business class passengers: aperitifs, light and cold snacks. There are three hot dishes to choose from. Drinks are served throughout the flight. The wine list is updated every six months. All dishes are served on glass and porcelain dishes.
Flight data
- Mach flight range: 6,845 km
- Mach flight altitude: 11,900 m
- Runway length: 1500 m
- Engines: CFM56-5B5
- Cruising speed: 820 km/h
- Max speed: 890 km/h
One of the most popular cabin layouts of the Airbus A319 in Russian airlines is two classes. The number of seats depends on the specific airline and ranges from 116 to 134. Consider, for example, the layout of the Airbus 319 cabin for 128 passengers.
Identification of places by color:
- Green – good places.
- Yellow – places with a shortage.
- White – standard seats.
- Pink - bad places.
In the nose of the Airbus A319 there is a business class cabin. There are 8 seats here, arranged 2-2.
Business class has the most comfortable seats: wide seats, a large distance between the rows (from 90 cm), allowing you to recline the back at a wide angle, individual service. For lunch there is a choice of several hot dishes and a large selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.
The first row seats are highlighted in yellow. There is a partition in front of them, which may be inconvenient for tall people.
The Economy Class cabin of the Airbus A319 starts from row 3. In the diagram, these seats are highlighted in green, because there are no other seats in front of this row, which means no one in front will recline their backs. In addition, there is more space in front of the seats than in standard rows.
Between rows 8 and 9 there are emergency exits. The 9th row seats are very comfortable. In front of them there is increased space for free access to emergency exits.
Not all passengers are provided with seats near emergency exits. The restriction applies to: passengers with children, disabled people and passengers transporting animals in the cabin.
In the 8th row, the seat backs do not recline, and you cannot place luggage under the seats of the 9th row.
Seats 21 C, D are inconvenient as they are located in the aisle next to the toilets. The entire flight will be disturbed by passengers passing through.
All seats in the 22nd row do not have reclining seat backs.
Economy class cabin
Aeroflot has installed new comfortable seats in the economy class cabins of the Airbus A319. The distance between the rows is 75 cm, and the width of the seats is 45 cm.
The economy class cabin starts from row 6. According to the Airbus A319 diagram, there is a partition in front of this row. The distance to it is quite large, but tall people will find it uncomfortable to sit here. The seats in this row are slightly narrower than standard ones due to the fact that there are folding tables in the armrests. Additional advantages of this row are: peace of mind (only flight attendants will pass by), being among the first to receive lunch, and getting off the plane without waiting in line.
There are also devices for installing a cradle. If necessary, it is better to book it a few days before the flight. The cradle is provided to children up to one year old, weighing up to 9 kg.
Immediately behind row 7 there are emergency exits and therefore the backrests are fixed so as not to block the approach to them.
8 A, F – narrower seats compared to standard ones and have shorter armrests. Otherwise, the seats in this row are the best in the cabin. A large space is left in front of them to allow passengers to approach the emergency doors. Aeroflot does not provide these seats to everyone. Restrictions apply to the following categories of passengers:
- children;
- pregnant women;
- people with disabilities (disabled);
- foreigners who do not speak Russian or English;
- passengers who transport animals.
Seats near emergency exits can only be obtained during check-in at the airport.
Rows 9 to 19 are standard seats. I would like to note the comfort that Aeroflot provides passengers in the economy cabin. Coloring books, books and games are offered as gifts for children. On flights lasting more than 3 hours, flight attendants offer blankets for those wishing to relax. On medium-long flights you can order 17 different types of meals: children's, dietary, vegetarian and others. Meals must be ordered no later than 36 hours before departure. There are toilets behind row 21, and passengers sitting here will be inconvenienced by people passing there or waiting in the corridor for their turn. The same applies to places 20 C, D.
Principles of finding a place
To ensure that the flight does not cause discomfort, it is advisable for airline customers to determine the specific position of the seat. In models of this type, the designers took into account the seating arrangement according to the 3:3 pattern in the standard cabin and 2:2 in the business class compartment . Let's talk about the advantages and disadvantages of seats near the windows and aisles - after all, it is from this factor that the traveler determines the fundamental choice of a seat.
In the business cabin of the airliner, the seats are installed according to a 2:2 layout, and the economy class sector assumes a 3:3 layout
Seats next to the windows allow you to take videos while traveling or simply enjoy the unusual landscape. However, it is important to take into account the need to disturb your seatmate in order to walk to the restroom or stretch your legs. These seats are suitable for tourists who plan to work or sleep the entire flight.
Seats installed in the middle of the row are not the best solution for single travelers. There is no “personal” armrest. In addition, throughout the journey, such passengers are periodically disturbed by neighbors on both sides.
Reserving aisle seats is the best option for restless people who find it difficult to sit still. Thus, the likelihood of having to raise neighbors is reduced. However, in this situation, be prepared to let fellow travelers pass as necessary. In addition, it is possible that a passenger may accidentally be touched by passing personnel or other airline customers. Let's clarify the nuances of choice using the example of the Airbus Industrie A319 Jet model. We will describe the best seats in the cabin and seats that airline employees do not recommend occupying below.
Business class layout
Let's start getting acquainted with the layout of the high-comfort interior. The designers allocated the first three lines for this compartment. Row 1 seats are installed behind a wall that separates the aircraft's dressing rooms from the passenger cabin. Here, the distance between the sectors allows you to comfortably fly in a semi-recumbent position. The first line is especially good in this regard, since it eliminates the possibility of reclining the backs of fellow travelers in front.
For passengers planning a business class flight, it is appropriate to book 2nd row seats
The disadvantage of this row of seats is the possible proximity to infants - after all, the fastenings for transporting infants are fixed here. True, families with children rarely fly business class, so this outcome here becomes the exception rather than the rule. In addition, you should not take seats on the third line - these chairs feel like a public salon. There is noise coming here, so it is difficult to work or sleep here quietly.
Passengers who have booked seats in this part of the aircraft note that the reclining angle of the seats allows them to sit comfortably at night - after all, the row spacing and the design of the seats are designed taking into account the tall height of customers. Although on the improved model of the A330 airliner these parameters are higher and amount to 90 cm.
Let us note that even taking into account the minor shortcomings of the seats installed on the first and last lines of this compartment, the flight conditions in this part of the cabin are higher than the comfort of seats in the economy sector. In addition, business class passengers receive additional privileges: a choice of menus, an increased number of free spaces for baggage and hand luggage, and special services. By the way, a similar layout is proposed for 10 airliners of Aeroflot’s subsidiary.
Economy Sector Scheme
The standard interior starts with 4 lines of seats. Here, the disadvantage for passengers is the partition that separates both classes. Firstly, not all people find it interesting to look at a wall while flying. Secondly, the free area in front of the seat is reduced. Finally, travelers with children traditionally purchase tickets in the first row. So, there is no question of silence here.
Layout of the Airbus A319
However, the undoubted advantage here is the choice of food, since food is served from the first rows. In addition, the back of the chair will not recline along this line. As for seats 5–8 rows , there are standard seats 45 centimeters wide with reclining backs. On this block of seats, turbulence is not felt as strongly as in the tail of the airliner.
Beware of reserving row 9 due to the location of emergency escape hatches behind them. The seats cannot be reclined here, and the reclined backrest of the passenger in front reduces the free space.
Places 10 "A" and 10 "F" are installed directly in front of the emergency exit. Here, the main inconveniences are curvature, restrictions in unfolding and a decrease in the width of the chair. Among the advantages is the increased distance from the previous row.
The best seats in the economy cabin of the Airbus A319 are seats 10 B, 10 C, 10 D and 10 E
But seats 10 “B”, 10 “C”, 10 “D” and 10 “E” are a good choice. However, these seats can only be booked at the check-in counter at the airport due to current restrictions. Young clients without children or pets will be able to occupy these places.
The block of seats from rows 11 to 20 are standard seats. The negative and positive aspects of choosing such places are not expressed here. The only caveat is that on the seats that are installed from line 15, shaking is felt more strongly.
Seats 21 “C” and 21 “D” cannot be called comfortable. These chairs are installed near the aisle, and due to the proximity of the restrooms, a large number of passengers periodically pass through here. Accordingly, it is noisy and crowded throughout the flight. The last, 22nd row is the worst choice. Seats in this line are occupied only if there are no other options. Here the seats do not recline, and the toilet blocks installed behind the seats prevent a calm and quiet flight.
Best places
In order to choose the right comfortable seats in the cabin of any aircraft, you should remember that comfort on board is: a reclining backrest and a comfortable space in front of the seat. If in doubt, it is better to clarify the choice of seats during registration or call the contact person who identifies the best seats in the Space+ salon and sells them at a separate rate. In the Aeroflot Airbus A319 cabin, the location of such seats is as follows:
- 8BCDE
Don't forget that these are places near emergency exits and there are restrictions on them.
Passenger compartment configuration
The A319 airliner may initially have different configurations. Currently, most s7 Airbuses have a cabin with two levels of service for the convenience of customers, but the Airbus A319 has only an economy cabin.
Business Class
In April 2016, S7 airlines abandoned business class on Airbus A319 aircraft, explaining that business class was not in demand on short distances. Now, instead of two wardrobes and two rows of business class, Airbus A319s in the full-economy configuration can accommodate additional economy seats, for a total of 144 seats in the cabin. At the same time, in the first row there are Extra Space seats with an increased distance between the seats. The airline operates single-class aircraft on short flights lasting up to 2.5 hours.
Economy class
The seating arrangement on the Airbus 319 S7 aircraft follows a 3×3 format. The standard distance between the rows is 75 cm, which indicates a high level of comfort for economy passengers. But the flight conditions can be further improved: thanks to the Extra Space service, any passenger can book extra-comfort seats (the first row of economy class and the seats in front of the emergency hatches). The cost of the service is 1000 rubles. Economy class passengers can also use the special meal service and order in advance infant, child, Muslim, etc. The general economy class menu is standard: soft drinks, a snack and a dish of your choice.
Passengers are entitled to free baggage allowance weighing up to 23 kg and hand luggage up to 10 kg.
