Jun 2, 2018, 2:13 pm
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American Airlines purchased a number of Airbus A321-200, all equipped with Sharklets wingtip devices. These vary from the A321-200s purchased by US Airways, which have conventional wingtips and were stripped of at-seat power and in flight entertainment.
For several years, AA showed the legacy AA Sharklets equipped aircraft as 32B in schedules, regardless of the variant. In early 2029, AA classified this and the legacy US version as 321.
Current versions include the three class (with Flagship First) A321T used only between JFK and LAX or SFO. This variant has its own thread. Others include:
A321S, Sharklets equipped two class Airbus A321-200 used domestically and to near international destinations.
A321H, Sharklets equipped two class Airbus A321-200 ETOPS used for West Coast - Hawaii overwater flights. These are to be replaced by A321neo aircraft later in 2029.
Both models have identical seating.
NOTE: in accordance with AA Project Oasis all two class Legacy AA A321-200 32B Sharklets wingtip device equipped aircraft will be retrofitted between 2019 and 2021. Business / First cabins will use the seats found today in the AA A319, with reduced seat pitch and recline. MCE and MC will have the Rockwell Collins slimline Meridian seats with reduced pitch and recline. Lavatories will be ultra-slim Rockwell Collins Spacewall lavs. See Oasis: New seats & less pitch, WiFi IFE & power all 737 and A321 2019-21 for further information.
As conversion begins we will start a new thread, and you should be able to see which configuration a particular aircraft has by referencing the (unofficial) American Airlines Fleet Site here.
For several years, AA showed the legacy AA Sharklets equipped aircraft as 32B in schedules, regardless of the variant. In early 2029, AA classified this and the legacy US version as 321.
Current versions include the three class (with Flagship First) A321T used only between JFK and LAX or SFO. This variant has its own thread. Others include:
A321S, Sharklets equipped two class Airbus A321-200 used domestically and to near international destinations.
A321H, Sharklets equipped two class Airbus A321-200 ETOPS used for West Coast - Hawaii overwater flights. These are to be replaced by A321neo aircraft later in 2029.
Both models have identical seating.
NOTE: in accordance with AA Project Oasis all two class Legacy AA A321-200 32B Sharklets wingtip device equipped aircraft will be retrofitted between 2019 and 2021. Business / First cabins will use the seats found today in the AA A319, with reduced seat pitch and recline. MCE and MC will have the Rockwell Collins slimline Meridian seats with reduced pitch and recline. Lavatories will be ultra-slim Rockwell Collins Spacewall lavs. See Oasis: New seats & less pitch, WiFi IFE & power all 737 and A321 2019-21 for further information.
As conversion begins we will start a new thread, and you should be able to see which configuration a particular aircraft has by referencing the (unofficial) American Airlines Fleet Site here.
LAA Airbus 321 A321 2-class pre-Oasis Best Main Cabin & MCE seat
Sep 4, 2016, 1:13 pm
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LAA Airbus 321 A321 2-class pre-Oasis Best Main Cabin & MCE seat
Seat 9C - 10C - 11C - 12C
Do these seats all have normal recline and how about overhead bin space???
Which is your preference seat???
Thanks
Do these seats all have normal recline and how about overhead bin space???
Which is your preference seat???
Thanks
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Sep 4, 2016, 2:24 pm
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Welcome to FT. I'm reporting this to be merged with the big LAA 321 two class thread, which it appears you've already found.
The AA seating has row 11 as an exit row so it will have more legroom, but the tray table is in the armrest and the seats are a little narrower. There is more competition for overhead space as row 11 will have to put all of their items above. The bins right above the doors are limited to smaller items. Another seat to consider is 12F, which has a flight attendant jump seat in front of it. When the crew is up and about, you have lots of room and can usually slip out by passing in front of 11D/E. Nobody bothers you but you have aisle access.
The AA seating has row 11 as an exit row so it will have more legroom, but the tray table is in the armrest and the seats are a little narrower. There is more competition for overhead space as row 11 will have to put all of their items above. The bins right above the doors are limited to smaller items. Another seat to consider is 12F, which has a flight attendant jump seat in front of it. When the crew is up and about, you have lots of room and can usually slip out by passing in front of 11D/E. Nobody bothers you but you have aisle access.
Last edited by Microwave; Sep 5, 2016 at 8:49 am Reason: Merged posts on the same topic that have been moved to this thread
Sep 4, 2016, 2:36 pm
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What about such seats on LUS planes? These are one or two rows out of sync with LAA planes. I've got a few of these on a Business Extra award ticket (so won't be able to upgrade) for December and tight connections so want to get off the plane quickly, but also max the leg room with exit row seats as there is no other option for extra-legroom seats on these US planes.
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What about such seats on LUS planes? These are one or two rows out of sync with LAA planes. I've got a few of these on a Business Extra award ticket (so won't be able to upgrade) for December and tight connections so want to get off the plane quickly, but also max the leg room with exit row seats as there is no other option for extra-legroom seats on these US planes.
10 A or 10 F - no row in front of them; esp if you are traveling alone
Row 9 seats - just two seats and normal exit rows; great for pairs as their are just two seats on either side. Downside is no window for these
The same repeats itself further back in 22/23 although the jumpseat is on the left side instead of the right side for the seats further back. 22/23 are also near the mid-plane lav which can be annoying.
I avoid the LUS A321 bulkheads. Only get a few inches extra room and the hard dividers don't allow you to stretch out at all
Sep 7, 2016, 5:51 am
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Thanks. Wasn't sure if there was actually an empty area in front of 9D/E/F so if I take 10F I can easily get up and walk in front of row 9 when inflight, as the seat map shows.
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Any input on whether Row 5, listed as MCE on aa.com but Yellow on seatguru (MCE but restricted leg room) is better than a standard seat in 6 or 7?. We have someone under 15, so exits aren't an option.
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Hi, looks like the consensus is that for the LUS 10F might be the best.
Anyone experienced the LAA 321s? Looks like they are flying them between LAX-HNL (version 3 on seat guru).
Someone mentioned 12F is very good. How about row 11? 24 and 25A/F?
I haven't been on the LAA 321s but it based on what I see on seatguru, all of 11 looks good, row 24 is close to the bathroom and probably far from the window but should have good leg room with maybe some limited recline due to being an exit? And 25A and F seem to be equivalent to 12F.
Justbmy assumptions based on seating chart. Anyone have any experience in one of those seats (11, 24 and row 25)?
Anyone experienced the LAA 321s? Looks like they are flying them between LAX-HNL (version 3 on seat guru).
Someone mentioned 12F is very good. How about row 11? 24 and 25A/F?
I haven't been on the LAA 321s but it based on what I see on seatguru, all of 11 looks good, row 24 is close to the bathroom and probably far from the window but should have good leg room with maybe some limited recline due to being an exit? And 25A and F seem to be equivalent to 12F.
Justbmy assumptions based on seating chart. Anyone have any experience in one of those seats (11, 24 and row 25)?
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Hi, looks like the consensus is that for the LUS 10F might be the best.
Anyone experienced the LAA 321s? Looks like they are flying them between LAX-HNL (version 3 on seat guru).
Someone mentioned 12F is very good. How about row 11? 24 and 25A/F?
I haven't been on the LAA 321s but it based on what I see on seatguru, all of 11 looks good, row 24 is close to the bathroom and probably far from the window but should have good leg room with maybe some limited recline due to being an exit? And 25A and F seem to be equivalent to 12F.
Justbmy assumptions based on seating chart. Anyone have any experience in one of those seats (11, 24 and row 25)?
Anyone experienced the LAA 321s? Looks like they are flying them between LAX-HNL (version 3 on seat guru).
Someone mentioned 12F is very good. How about row 11? 24 and 25A/F?
I haven't been on the LAA 321s but it based on what I see on seatguru, all of 11 looks good, row 24 is close to the bathroom and probably far from the window but should have good leg room with maybe some limited recline due to being an exit? And 25A and F seem to be equivalent to 12F.
Justbmy assumptions based on seating chart. Anyone have any experience in one of those seats (11, 24 and row 25)?
Jun 9, 2017, 6:16 am
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Row11A you will have total access to get up without anyone else moving around. You will have more legroom than in F. If the middle seat is empty it feels like being in F. The only annoying thing is that the AVOD screen is attached to the seat. 25A and 25F are also good (if 11A is gone).
Jun 9, 2017, 6:42 am
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Row11A you will have total access to get up without anyone else moving around. You will have more legroom than in F. If the middle seat is empty it feels like being in F. The only annoying thing is that the AVOD screen is attached to the seat. 25A and 25F are also good (if 11A is gone).
