Airbus a320 safe places. Scheme of the Airbus A320 Aeroflot, the best seats on the plane
Air travel is always very tiring for a person, often it can even be harmful to his health. However, there is always the opportunity to take care of additional benefits for yourself. One of these may be right choice where to sit in the cabin. To do this, it is important to know the location of the seats on the plane.
It is important to understand that there is no place that would suit every passenger. Everyone focuses on their own needs. Someone likes to sit at the window, someone - in the aisle, someone is important to be able to stretch their long legs forward.
Seat classes
The aircraft cabin is most often divided into three zones for passengers:
Inexpensive economy class seats with a minimum of services.
Comfortable business class seats with additional services making the flight as convenient as possible.
Luxurious first-class seats, where you can even fly lying down, however, not all airlines have them.
The majority of people prefer economy class so as not to spend extra money.
Selecting a seat on the plane
As mentioned above, the best seat for each passenger is selected individually. You can determine for yourself that by carefully reading this article. For a better understanding of what is at stake, below is a diagram of the aircraft cabin.
Unsuccessful Options
Let's start by identifying inconvenient places during the flight. Armchairs in the middle of the row, when people are sitting to your right and left, are uncomfortable for most. Another bad place is the seat in the tail of the aircraft, in the last row there may not be a window. There are also constantly accumulating passengers who are waiting in line for the toilet. A significant disadvantage for you may be the fact that at the time of distribution of food and drinks - to the rows in the tail ends with a variety of products, you will not be able to choose meat, chicken or fish, you will simply be given the type of product that is left.
The bad ones include places right above the wing, since you won’t see anything from there. Not everyone will be comfortable seating in the rows located in front of emergency exit and in the last row, since they do not have the opportunity to recline the chair.
The most comfortable seats on an airliner
Let's go back to the tail of the plane. An important advantage can be considered that when the aircraft is not fully loaded, you will not have neighbors, and you will go on a flight alone in two or three chairs (this will even allow you to lie down). Seats by the porthole should be attributed to convenient places - you can sleep quite comfortably on them, without fear of being awakened by a neighbor squeezing through your knees. You can admire the lovely views from the window and read in excellent lighting. The advantages of aisle seats include the fact that you can stretch your legs into the aisle and get up to go to the toilet without any problems, and also be among the first at the exit. By the way, places at emergency and ordinary exits are distinguished by increased legroom.
The best places in terms of comfort and convenience are those that are in the front row. You can safely stretch your legs, as there will only be a wall in front of you. This is very important for people of high stature (from 180 centimeters). Also, there is less shaking in the front part when the plane hits. An attractive bonus will be the right to be the first to get food and drinks. A significant drawback for some will be the fact that passengers with babies and children under 7 years old will most likely be nearby.
The location of the seats on the plane
Now that you have decided on what to look for when choosing a seat for yourself, you need to be sure to find out the seat letter and row number that will suit you.
Airliners come in different sizes, so the number of seats in a row can vary. In any case, there will be aisle and window seats on every plane. You can get information about the layout of the aircraft of interest at the representative office of the carrier's airline. Quite often, schemes are published on sites on the Internet. It is important to consider that vessels of the same model do not always have the same layout. This means that the seating arrangements on Transaero and Aeroflot aircraft will not always match for the same type of aircraft.
The choice of seat depending on the size of the vehicle
When there is an aircraft that you are going to fly, you can accurately understand whether the seat is located near the partition or next to the porthole, whether the wings will block the view.
Let's give some examples. Consider the location of the seats in the Boeing 737 and similar aircraft, where the seats in the economy class are installed in 2 rows of 3 seats each. With this arrangement, the seats in the front row, as well as in the rows near the emergency exits, will be comfortable - there is always enough space to stretch your legs.
The cabin is designed for flights over long distances, it has several economy class cabins, in which there are 3 rows of seats arranged in a 3-4-3 pattern. And on this ship, there will still be good seats in the front row and at the main or emergency exits, but it is worth noting that the toilets are located there both in front and in the tail.
How to take a vending chair
Airlines allocate seats on an aircraft in different ways. First of all, try to find out if you can choose a seat at the time of booking. Often this service is provided by the airline for an additional fee. The second way to get a good seat is to ask in time to show the location of the seats on the plane and choose the right one if it is free.
Be sure to consider the direction of flight, as bright sunlight can shine directly on your face. Decide which direction you are heading. When flying from east to west, the sun's rays will always fall from the left side, and from west to east - from the right side. When moving in the morning from north to south, the sun's rays will fall on the left, and in the evening - on the right. When flying from south to north in the morning - on the right, in the evening - on the left. And don't forget that the opposite is true in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is important to arrive at registration as early as possible from the moment it opens. The best places go to those who come first.
The most popular and filled flights are morning and evening. If you do not have any reference to time, then it is better to fly during the daytime, since it is during these hours that the flow of passengers is the smallest, and the seats nearby will be empty.
In recent years, airlines have been trying to simplify their system by introducing various innovations in order to speed up the check-in process several times over. These include terminals for self-check-in at airports and the ability to check in for a flight online on the airline's website. These technologies should not be overlooked, since the layouts of airliners' cabins, the location of seats on the plane, and already occupied seats are clearly visible on the computer screen. Using such services will save you from exhausting queues and early arrival at the airport.
Thus, if you fly often, you will very soon figure out which places are better than others. Unfortunately, not all airlines have the ability to choose seats in advance, so be prepared to fly in any seat that comes across.
28.08.2017, 10:53
The Airbus A320 is a family of narrow-body aircraft for short and medium haul airlines developed by the European consortium Airbus S.A.S.
The Airbus A320 is the world's first passenger aircraft with a fly-by-wire control system (EFCS), a cockpit equipped with side sticks instead of conventional control columns, and an all-composite horizontal tailplane.
The Airbus A320 is equipped with a digital avionics system EFIS manufactured by the French company "THOMSON-CSF", consisting of six color multifunctional displays for displaying flight and navigation information, as well as data on the operation of on-board systems and warnings about failures. All avionics comply with the ARINC 700 standard.
A characteristic external feature of the Airbus A320 is a slightly sloping front landing gear.
Compared to other airliners of similar size, the A320 series features a spacious passenger cabin with large shelves for hand luggage, large cargo capacity of the lower (cargo) deck and wide hatches for loading luggage.
The Airbus A320 has one central aisle, four passenger entrances and four emergency exits. The cargo hold can hold seven AKH containers - three in the front, four in the back.
The A320 is the base model of the Airbus family of medium haul aircraft, which also includes the A318, A319, A321 models.
The first Airbus A320s were launched air lines in 1988. Since then, the aircraft has been produced in large quantities, sometimes reaching record production rates for civil aircraft construction (more than 40 aircraft per month). To date, over 2,000 Airbus A320s have been built, with over 4,000 orders.
Flight performance
- Maximum speed: 871 km/h
- Cruising speed: 845 km/h
- Flight range: 6300 km
- Liner capacity: economy class - 180 passengers, economy / business - 150 passengers
Location and numbering of seats in the cabin, seating diagram in the Airbus A320 aircraft
Schemecabin Airbus A320 airline "S7 Airlines» 
The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320
The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320 of S7 Airlines
3 row- very similar to the first, but the partition is much closer, so the legs will not be so comfortable, besides, the class of seats is economic. Since there are no chairs in front, the tables are fixed to the armrests and cannot be raised.
The advantage of these seats is that there are no passengers in front, therefore, there is a guarantee that the back will not be tilted in front of you and the space for the knees will not be reduced.
Seat backs 9throw have limitations when tilting, sometimes not tilting at all, since emergency exits are located behind them.
Places in row 10 y have the same disadvantages as places in 9, however, their advantage is that the distance to the previous row is increased.
On the 9th and 10th rows is not allowed accommodate passengers with children, people with handicapped, as well as block the passage to the emergency exit. All baggage must be placed in the hand luggage compartment located at the top.11 row the best. The chairs recline, there is enough free space for the legs, there are no toilets and technical rooms nearby. But here it is also not allowed to block up the passage to the emergency exit.
And here seats A and F in this row, located directly at the emergency hatches, a little worse. Armchairs are much narrower than standard ones and they can be slightly deployed inside the cabin. Usually these chairs do not have one armrest.
Seats 26 rows C and D located at the aisle and toilets, which is not the most comfortable condition.
Seats in row 27(last row) the least comfortable. The backs of the seats are fixed, there are toilets nearby. However, if the flight is not fully loaded, the last rows may be completely free. During the journey, you can sleep comfortably on all three seats.
The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320 of Aeroflot
- The chairs have a large angle of inclination, but there will be no chairs in front of you, so you can not be afraid that someone might recline their backs.
- Small children are rarely flown in business class, but each cabin is equipped with bassinet mounts, which are located on the wall in front of the first row.
- There are no special fasteners for the legs.
8 row it loses a lot to other economy class seats, as the backs do not recline. But the advantage is that these places are located closer than others to emergency exits.
9 row also has the disadvantage of reclining the backs of the seats, but this is successfully compensated by the large distance between the rows. This convenience allows you to comfortably sit and, if necessary, stretch your legs. Also, if any of the neighbors decide to get up, they can pass without disturbing you. End points A and F slightly lose to the central C, D, B, E, as they can be slightly beveled due to the proximity to the escape hatch.
End points 10A and 10F also a little crooked, because they are close to the emergency exits, but the backs of their seats recline easily, and there is a lot of legroom between the rows.
Best seats in economy class are situated in 10th row (B,C,D,E). Passenger comfort is achieved due to the increased legroom (due to the proximity of the same emergency exits), while the seat backs easily recline. However, if you are carrying carry-on luggage, it cannot be placed under the seats or at the feet, which can make it difficult to access escape hatches.
9 and 10 rows not accessible to the elderly, people with disabilities and passengers with children.
Aisle seats in row 24 not comfort due to the proximity of toilets.
Seats 25 row, are considered the most uncomfortable in airplane. They are located close to the toilets and there is no possibility to recline the back of some chairs. Places in this row should be taken last.
Other places are standard for aircraft of this class and do not have pronounced pluses or minuses in terms of convenience during the flight.
The final assembly of Airbus A 320 family aircraft is carried out at four sites: in Toulouse (France), Hamburg (Germany), Tianjin (China) and Mobile (USA). Toulouse is responsible for the final assembly of A 320, Hamburg for A 318, A 319, A 320 and A 321, Tianjin for A 319 and A 320, A 319, A 320 and A 321 are assembled on the assembly line in Mobile.Narrow-body airliners Airbus A320 (Airbus A320, Airbus A320), flying short and medium distances up to 4900 km, are among the most successful and versatile passenger aircraft, operated all over the world.
Seat map Airbus A320
The passenger cabin of the Airbus A320 can accommodate up to 180 passengers. There are 3 toilets on board: 1 in the bow on the left side, 2 in the tail, behind the last passenger row.
The layout of the cabin is determined by the airline: not all flights have a business class, and this sector can be equipped in different ways - with comfortable seats or transforming seats that fold out into a bed.
Below are the Airbus A320 cabin maps of airlines popular with travelers from Russia, as well as an overview of the best and worst places.
Please note: Red Wings' A320 is also often searched for, but currently only an improved Airbus model, the A321, is already used in the carrier's fleet.
Aeroflot
Aeroflot operates more than 70 Airbus A320 aircraft on regular flights. Two types of cabin layout are used, the main difference is the number of seats in the business class.
First option:
- Business class for 20 seats (located in 2), rows - from 1 to 5;
- Economy class - 120 seats (grouped by 3), rows - from 6 to 25;
- The best seats on the Airbus A320 in economy class are Space + with increased legroom, they are on the 10th row (B, C, D, E).
Second option:
- Business class for 8 seats (placed by 2), rows 1 and 2;
- Economy class - 150 seats (3 each), rows - from 6 to 30;
- The best Space+ economy class seats are located on row 14, B, C, D, E.
Bad seats in economy class are seats at the end of the cabin near the toilet (besides, there may not be enough space on the shelf for hand luggage) and the middle ones in each row (there is no personal armrest). This rule works for most aircraft, not just the A320.
Ural Airlines
On the Airbus A320 of Ural Airlines, a layout scheme for 156 seats is being implemented:
- Business class - rows 1-3, 12 seats;
- Economy class - 144 seats, the best (with extra legroom) - in rows 4, 10 and 11.
S7 Airlines
In the fleet of S7 Airlines, European Airbuses are in high demand. In addition to the Airbus A320, the improved Airbus A320neo, as well as the A319 and A321 models, are in operation.
Seat map on Airbus A320 at S7
- Total seats - 158: business class - 8 (arranged in pairs), economy class - 150 (standard - 3 each);
- Emergency exits are located opposite the seats in rows 10 and 11, and these places are considered the most successful in the economy class - wider legroom;
- Unfortunate seats are standard - in the middle (especially for those who fly alone) and at the end of the cabin (inconvenient for everyone - there are toilets nearby, there is little space on the shelf for hand luggage).
Seats on the Airbus A320neo at S7
- Total seats - 164: business class - 8 (in pairs), economy class - 156 (3 each);
- The best and bad places are the same as on the A320 diagram from S7.
Russia
Rossiya Airlines operates 4 aircraft of the Airbus A321 model. Each aircraft has a business class and Space+ seats in economy class.
- Business class - 12 seats, located in rows 1-3;
- Economy class - 156 seats, row numbering - 4-29;
- The best seats in the economy (Space +) - 12 row, B, C, D, E.
Yamal
There are 8 Airbus A320-200 aircraft in the air fleet of Yamal Airlines. Depending on the layout on liners of this type, from 150 to 180 passenger seats. Seats in the cabin are arranged according to the standard 3-3 arrangement (in economy class), and a comfortable business class is allocated in the bow of the side.
Unfortunately, the official website of Yamal Airlines does not provide a layout plan for the cabins of its aircraft. Seat selection is not available when buying a ticket on the official website (regardless of ticket class).
One of the main flights on which the A320 flies: Moscow - Simferopol.
Qatar Airways (Qatar Airways)
Qatar's A320 aircraft are equipped with the maximum comfort for passengers.
Each aircraft is allocated 12 business class seats, the seats in which are laid out in a full-fledged horizontal bed 200 cm long.
Personal monitors with an entertainment system, sockets, USB connectors are available not only in business class, but also in economy class. All these advantages undoubtedly raise the level of even the "unfortunate" middle seats and the last row.
Air Arabia
All flights of the airline are operated exclusively by A320 aircraft, this carrier has 31 aircraft in its fleet, and plans to expand the fleet to 44.
The advantage of Air Arabia's economy class is the maximum distance between seats - 81 cm (between the same points of two consecutive seats).
Single class, 29 rows. Number of seats - 174.
The best places on Airbus scheme A320 - 1, 2-4 (conveniently located), 11 and 12 rows (more legroom).
February 02, 2012 One Comment
To decide if you like this aircraft, you need to study the reviews of the Airbus A320 100/200. Currently, it is one of the most popular aircraft used for long-haul flights.
Considering this model, it should be said that we are talking about two aircraft A 320 100 and A 320 200. The first was supposed to initiate the A 320 line of airbuses, but specifications did not satisfy the developers. Only 21 cars were produced. However, insufficient fuel reserves did not allow long-distance flights. It was replaced by the Airbus A320 200, equipped with additional fuel tanks.
It was he who became the main representative of this type. All positive passenger reviews of the Airbus A320 100/200 refer to this medium-haul aircraft model.
Airbus A320-100/200 cabin map
The layout of the cabin (location of seats) of the Airbus A320 100/200 allows you to study in detail where and how the affordable economy class seats are located. The whole impression of the flight depends on how comfortable seats are purchased. Using the diagram, it is easy to choose the best (safe) seats in the Airbus A320 100/200. Traditionally, they are located near the exits. IN Airbus cabin A320 100/200 the safest places are No. 4A, No. 4B, No. 4E, No. 4F, No. 11B, No. 11C, No. 11D, No. 11E, which are located near the emergency exits.
From rows 1 to 5 of the business class, a specific feature appears - the presence of mounts for baby cradles, which makes these places the best for flights with children, and for those who hope for a quiet and calm flight - additional noise and fuss. Also, such mounts are available in the 6th row and are located on the partition (wall).
Here even tall passengers feel comfortable. The most uncomfortable places are at the end of the cabin. In this type of airbus, technical nuances were added to the usual turbulence. In the last row, the backs do not recline. Which also negatively affects the reviews of passengers who got these seats.
Otherwise, this model turned out to be one of the most successful, which was reflected in the number of orders for these machines. Currently, more than 4 thousand cars have been produced, it is planned to produce almost 7 thousand more units, and the queue for orders continues to grow.
Despite the fact that the aircraft is not the most spacious, only 150 passengers board it, it is valued for its comfort and safety.
There are 19 aircrafts of the Airbus A320 model (Airbus A320) in the aircraft fleet of Ural Airlines. This is a reliable and popular aircraft all over the world. Not surprisingly, this model is represented in the company by the largest number.
The company does not have new Airbuses A320. Absolutely all aircraft were once purchased "used". The oldest of them is the VP-BFZ board. The liner made its first flight in September 1997 and was operated by Airworld, Ryan International Airlines, Flying Colors Airlines, JMC Airlines and Thomas Cook Airlines. The youngest of this series is the VQ-BNI board. The liner made its first flight in March 2008 and was operated by only one airline (besides Ural Airlines): CEBU Pacific Air. Thus, the average age of aircraft is 12 - 13 years.
Unlike the model that the company has in one layout, the A320 has a two-class cabin. There are 12 seats in business class and 144 seats in economy class. The capacity of the liner, therefore, is 156 seats.
The seating chart presented on the official website of the airline is as follows:
Let's look at the cabin map in more detail and highlight the best and worst places to fly in it.
Row 1-3. The first rows are traditionally given under best places, in this case - under the business class. There is nothing special in the business class of Ural Airlines. Here you will find increased distance between the rows of seats, wider seats, an individual menu and a calm interior. For this you pay extra money.
Row 4. Here begins the economy class of the Airbus and the first serious disadvantages appear. But let's start with the positives. The fourth row is one of the best in terms of comfort in the economy cabin. In front of the seats there is only a partition that separates the cabin from the business class. So, no one will disturb the reclined back of the chair. The distance from the partition to the chair is enough to stretch your legs. Plus, there are no toilets and a kitchen nearby, which means that the row is more peaceful. Add to this the absence of problems with cold and stuffiness.
The disadvantages are that such places are taken apart in the first place. Passengers with kids also like to sit here. Do you like this neighborhood? It's not the same for everybody…
Row 9. Not the best places to fly. Behind there is an emergency exit, so the backs of the seats are locked and do not recline. Sleeping here will be very difficult. Howbeit, this moment should be checked with the airline representatives. Feedback from passengers who have flown Ural Airlines, in some aircraft in the 9th row, the seats were laid out freely.
Row 10. There are both pluses and minuses here. The advantage is that the front row is blocked, which means that the neighbor's chair will not disturb you. An emergency exit also creates extra legroom. The downside is that there is a second emergency exit behind, so the chair backs are also locked and do not recline.
Row 11. good places for the flight. The seat backs recline freely, plenty of legroom. The only thing that in places A and F may be missing one armrest from the side of the aircraft wall. We remind you that pregnant women, passengers with small children, animals, the disabled and the elderly should not sit in places with an emergency exit.
Row 26 Seats C and D. The only place where there are toilets in economy class is at the tail of the plane. There will always be increased passenger traffic, constant queues, fuss and talk. Seats C and D are not only close to the toilets, they are also extreme to the aisle.
Row 27. The most extreme row is the most undesirable place for flying. Armchairs rest against the partition from the toilet, therefore they are limited in reclining. The whole flight you can hear the sounds of the drain tank. Near your chair (especially in places C and D) there will be people waiting in line all the time. It can also be cold in the last rows - you will have to ask the flight attendants for blankets or stock up on warm clothes.
