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.
New interior layout
This liner is capable of transporting passengers over the longest distances – up to 6,150 kilometers. Initially, two series of Airbus A320 were designed: 100–200 Sharklets. The interior layout of the aircraft of both series is almost identical. But today there is only one model in operation, the one listed first. The builders refused to move forward with the second design option. Today, most people prefer to fly on board this series. Aeroflot Group offers 68 such aircraft for passengers.
Airbus Industrie A320 Jet is a very popular and spacious aircraft
The first airliner was created in 1987 and very quickly gained popularity among passengers. The plane can accommodate up to 200 people. The airline, part of the Aeroflot group, has several aircraft with a capacity of 168 seats . Initially, this aircraft included a sufficient number of positive aspects: convenient storage of luggage thanks to large shelves, spacious hatches for loading luggage and a fairly spacious interior.
At the beginning of the 21st century, developers improved the model and added some useful functions for passengers. The luggage racks have become larger, the brightness of the lighting has increased - today each passenger independently controls the level of light in the cabin - and the interior has changed. The computer network system was also completely updated, and the monitors in the cabin were replaced with LCD displays. Nowadays, this airliner is very popular among passengers due to the comfortable conditions and minimal cost of the flight.
This aircraft is one of the most comfortable Airbus aircraft. Manufacturers have taken good care of the convenience of flight, quality of service and savings on tickets. But in order to choose the most comfortable seats for a comfortable flight, you should know the location of the seats on the Airbus 320 aircraft. We will look at a model that belongs to Aeroflot in order to evaluate the positive aspects and identify the shortcomings of the cabin of this airliner.
Versions and modifications of the Airbus A320
The Airbus aviation concern created the A320 aircraft in several versions. The basic model - 320-100 was produced in limited quantities (21 aircraft in total). The manufacturer quickly replaced the main model with a more advanced version - the A320-200, equipped with additional fuel tanks.
Another version of the base model is the Airbus A320 neo. The advanced narrow-body jet is equipped with modern engines that reduce operating and fuel costs by 15%. Other technical changes were made to this model, which also increased the level of reliability, comfort and safety of the passenger airliner.
Seating
The arrangement of seats in the cabin is available in several options. But each is as comfortable as possible for passengers. There are rows of seats on both sides. Moreover, these aircraft models have cabins for two comfort classes. There are such variations for each of the rows:
- four seats;
- five chairs;
- six places.
Traditionally, business class seats are located at the head of the aircraft and have a 2+2 layout. Airbus was no exception. In the design that we will consider, the first five rows were allocated for seats with an increased level of comfort. The distance between the seats is quite small, but such an opening is enough to move around calmly without disturbing your neighbor.
Variants and dimensions of the seat layout on the Airbus A320 aircraft
People purchasing tickets for the first line take into account several special nuances of this row. The developers took care of the children and attached a cradle holder to the partition. In addition, it is impossible that the backrest will recline on the traveler - after all, in front of the seats in the first line there is a pilot cabin partition. However, there are no foot steps.
The last row of business class seats is not the best choice for people who want to work or just sit in silence during a flight. The proximity of a noisy common room will not meet such expectations.
Now let's move on to economy class seats. In the model under consideration, these are seats that are located from the sixth to twenty-fifth rows. This will require a detailed analysis, because some seats here are equipped with mobile armrests, which slightly reduce the free space for the passenger to sit. In addition, there are also improved seats - space seats. However, to travel in such a seat, the passenger undertakes to meet the requirements stated by the airline. And for these seats they usually ask for an additional payment.
Economy class cabin details
Let's move on to studying the general interior of the aircraft. The sixth line seats are behind a partition that separates both classes. Such chairs have positive and negative sides. We list these nuances as follows:
Location of seats in the aircraft cabin
- Restrictions on seat folding . There is no way to fully recline the seat back for a comfortable rest. This inconvenience is due to the very small distance between the rows.
- Food selection . Food and drinks begin to be served from this row of places.
- Small space in front of the seat . There is enough room for a comfortable knee position, but you will not be able to fully extend your legs.
- Probability of being close to children . Holders for bassinets are attached to the partition, so it is possible that there may be passengers with babies in adjacent seats.
- Limited review . Not every person will like to look at the wall or ceiling all the time. These seats are advisable for people who plan to sleep or work during the flight.
In the seventh row of such models, seats 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E are equipped with mobile armrests. Accordingly, it is better for people with a heavy build to think about such a choice - after all, the design provides for increased seating space. The seats in the eighth and ninth rows do not provide the ability to recline the seat. The reason for this is the escape hatches located on rows 9 and 10 . In this case, the seats cannot definitely be called the worst places, but still they are located next to the emergency exits, which is not very convenient for passengers.
The best economy class seats on the Airbus A320
The tenth row seats 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E are slightly more expensive than other seats located on board. These are the notorious space seats. These chairs have a full reclining function. In addition, experts find many positive aspects here. The distance between the previous row and these seats is quite large, so you can rest your feet comfortably. You won't have to disturb your neighbors to get up.
Seats 10F and 10A cannot be called the most comfortable, since they are located next to the hatch, as a result of which the seats themselves are curved. The seats are slightly skewed due to their proximity to the emergency escape hatch. But the advantage of these rows is the presence of free legroom and a full-fledged reclining function.
All seats marked B, C, D and E from rows 11 to 25 are equipped with mobile armrests. Please take this into account when checking in for your flight. Moreover, the seats located on the last line imply the inability to recline the chair. The reason for this is the close location to the partition behind which the toilets are located.
Facilities on board
Due to the considerable weight and high cost of equipment, A320 aircraft are not equipped with Wi-Fi based entertainment systems. For passengers, there are screens in the backs of the front seats (they also provide data on the current location of the aircraft, flight altitude and temperature outside). There are powerful air conditioners for air purification, and there are also individual directional lighting fixtures - quite bright, but not disturbing others. There are two sockets for every three adjacent chairs; gadgets can be charged via a USB port. It should be noted that not all boards are equipped with these amenities; it all depends on the specific aircraft.
The Airbus A-320 continues to be a very popular passenger aircraft in Europe. Manufacturers continue to improve and modernize it. Thus, at the beginning of 2016, the new Airbus A320-Neo was put into operation, which is characterized by increased efficiency and reduced engine noise.
Nuances of choice
The article gallery contains photos that make it easy to determine what an Airbus A320 looks like, the layout of the cabin (Aeroflot), the best seats and seats that have disadvantages. In luxury cabins, it is optimal to purchase a boarding pass for seats from the second to fourth rows. By the way, another series of airliners, which involves reducing the cabin of this class to 2 rows, takes away the opportunity to choose.
Among the seats in the business class cabin, it is optimal to choose seats on the second - fourth row
If we consider standard seats, here experts especially note places 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E. Although these seats can be called the best, there are still negative aspects: it is strictly forbidden to place luggage at the bottom of the seat, so as not to block the exit to the emergency hatches. It will be quite comfortable to travel on seats marked A and F - after all, these are the seats near the windows.
The rows near the emergency exit doors do not accommodate people with children, pets or disabled people. After all, the function of opening the hatch in an unusual situation is assigned to such passengers, so physically healthy people who are not carrying oversized luggage sit here.
Now let's move on to the rating of the worst places on board . Seats 24D and 24C (in another modification they are located in row 29) are unlikely to live up to the best expectations - not every person will like to fly next to the toilet stalls. But the worst places are in the rear of the cabin. This is 25 (30) row. Firstly, this line borders the toilets. Secondly, the backs of the seats do not recline . It’s not very convenient when you want to relax, but people will pass by you all the time, and sometimes there will be quite a long line to the toilet. You will have to listen to the drain and the slamming of the door all the time. Usually, tickets for such a row are purchased when all the seats are already taken.
ATP 72 aircraft
The ATR-72 is a small turboprop aircraft ideal for short-range aviation. However, for a small class of aircraft, the capacity is 72 passengers. If we consider the interior, then it is difficult to apply distributions to the best and worst seats. The only thing that passengers note is that it is better not to sit in the rear section, where the aircraft’s maneuvers are felt to a greater extent.
Other Features
As we noticed, the Airbus Industrie A320 Jet has positive and negative sides. Chairs located near the window are, of course, good - many people like to look at the clouds. But it is worth remembering that this is only possible in daylight and sunny weather outside. If you travel at night, you won't be able to see anything through the window.
An important advantage is that there is no need to let neighbors through. But the negative side of such places lies in the inability to leave the chair without disturbing other people. For people who plan to sleep the entire flight, these seats are suitable.
When choosing economy class seats, try to avoid the last row
The chairs that are located near the aisle are good for the convenience of leaving the place on your own. But there are also negative aspects - if your neighbor needs to go to the toilet, he will ask you to let him through. In addition, passing board workers often touch passengers occupying the seats on the outermost aisle. However, if a person is flying with a child or there is a need to visit the toilet frequently, these seats will be a good solution to the problem.
