A321 Seats - Row 10
Feb 15, 2009, 2:27 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: Former long-time US GP; now AA dirt
Posts: 4,904
10A and 10F are great if you like to lean against something when you sleep. If you have very broad shoulders, go with 9D or 9E.
Feb 17, 2009, 1:27 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Charlie South
Programs: AA EXP; HH Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 451
do 9 D/E recline (as there is an "exit row" behind them)?
Feb 23, 2011, 9:24 am
#18
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: England
Programs: AA P, UA PP, LH FT, IHG G, Hilton G, BW P
Posts: 149
I'm also curious if 9 D/E recline as my SO and I are coming off long-haul and going onto the 321 PHL-SFO and would like to have some comfort.
Can anyone clarify please as Seatguru says there is, whilst SeatExpert says there is not....ARGH!
Can anyone clarify please as Seatguru says there is, whilst SeatExpert says there is not....ARGH!
Feb 23, 2011, 9:38 am
#19
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 31
I am a big 9E fan for long hauls. Plenty of leg room, only 1 adjacent passenger, non-aisle, and you aren't pinched up against the door. 9E is also usually available because most people think 'E' means middle.
I don't personally like 22 because that is where the line to the lav always ends up and I can't sleep with the lav door constantly opening and closing. Not to mention the smell.....
I don't personally like 22 because that is where the line to the lav always ends up and I can't sleep with the lav door constantly opening and closing. Not to mention the smell.....
Feb 23, 2011, 10:18 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: USAirways CP
Posts: 712
I believe Rows 8,9, 21D-F and 20A-C don't recline due to exit rows behind them or the lav.
Feb 23, 2011, 10:24 am
#21
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAS
Posts: 113
There is no slide pocket protruding at 10A on the A321. I have never noticed a width difference for that seat either. It is also my fav.
Feb 23, 2011, 2:05 pm
#22
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
Programs: US Silver, HHonors Silver
Posts: 187
I'm an aisle guy myself and I love 10C. The room in front is incredible, and while I'm a slightly bigger guy, the seat width doesn't bother me. Actually, I kind of like it because it keeps my neighbors legs from protruding into my seat if they're a little wide in the hips.
Feb 27, 2011, 1:54 pm
#23
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: England
Programs: AA P, UA PP, LH FT, IHG G, Hilton G, BW P
Posts: 149
Thanks for the feedback everyone, I suspected this to be the case, now it's just whether or not we can handle this long run after just getting off the LHR-PHL run and no recline, the stretching out should be good. If we are lucky we'll get bumped to 'F' as I'm CP this year but not counting my stars since most of my travel is on LH instead of US metal and I know that's part of their algorithm of deciding who goes up front.
Feb 27, 2011, 5:53 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,558
YMMV as this is info on the east 321, don't know any specs on the west versions.
Feb 27, 2011, 6:36 pm
#25
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SCE
Programs: US PP, Marriott S, Hilton S
Posts: 34
Row 8 ABC and 20ABC have limited recline because of the wall/lav behind them. 8DEF and 21DEF have regular recline because there is ample space between them and the exit. I checked the 321 I was working the other day and in that airplane row 9 also had recline.
YMMV as this is info on the east 321, don't know any specs on the west versions.
YMMV as this is info on the east 321, don't know any specs on the west versions.
FWIW, I tend to prefer 9F. Since the tray tables tend to be on the left side, that makes 9F just a little wider than E.
Feb 27, 2011, 9:51 pm
#26
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Lifetime Plat, SPG Plat, AMEX Plat, Hertz PC, Travels too Much Platinum
Posts: 3,290
Give me 22DEF any day - a mile of legroom and underseat storage, plus if you board in zone 1 or 2, there won't be too many back there yet competing for overhead space if you need it.
Also, all this thread should be valid for both the East and West 321s. I'm only aware of one config.
Also, all this thread should be valid for both the East and West 321s. I'm only aware of one config.
Mar 5, 2011, 7:27 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: CT USA
Programs: US CP, Hertz Pres Cir, HH Dia, Marriott Gold
Posts: 66
Getting cozy in 10A next week on a flight out west (best option on full flight). F is full and only a miracle will help. I've never sat in this seat and the seat width thing has me a little scared. I'm not thin, but not really large either. Usually what ends up making things uncomfortable for me is having someone with broad shoulders next to me. Is the width really noticeable or am I unecessarily worried.
Mar 5, 2011, 9:38 am
#28
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: US CP
Posts: 238
Getting cozy in 10A next week on a flight out west (best option on full flight). F is full and only a miracle will help. I've never sat in this seat and the seat width thing has me a little scared. I'm not thin, but not really large either. Usually what ends up making things uncomfortable for me is having someone with broad shoulders next to me. Is the width really noticeable or am I unecessarily worried.
Mar 31, 2011, 10:46 am
#29
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 187
Was there an answer on whether 9DE recline?
Mar 31, 2011, 12:05 pm
#30
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SCE
Programs: US PP, Marriott S, Hilton S
Posts: 34
I know that I may not command much authority since this will be my 4th post ("long time lurker, short time poster," and all that...), but in my experience (as I mentioned a few posts above) every 9E/F seat I've been on has reclined.
I actually consider those to be among the best seats on an A321 (with 10A/F also being desirable).
I actually consider those to be among the best seats on an A321 (with 10A/F also being desirable).