Bulkheads & personal items
Nov 9, 2023 | 1:55 pm
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Nov 9, 2023 | 1:58 pm
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Aerolopa has a decent notes section for most aircraft which describes the bulkhead situation.
https://www.aerolopa.com/aa
https://www.aerolopa.com/aa
Nov 9, 2023 | 2:03 pm
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Aerolopa has a decent notes section for most aircraft which describes the bulkhead situation.
https://www.aerolopa.com/aa
https://www.aerolopa.com/aa
Nov 9, 2023 | 2:03 pm
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Personally, I always assume the items will have to go above. Especially since AC can be subbed out. (Although I understand that is really not what you were asking - just saying even the best plans can easily go astray!)
Nov 9, 2023 | 2:28 pm
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Nov 9, 2023 | 2:29 pm
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Nov 9, 2023 | 2:31 pm
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In your specific case, the A321 bulkhead will allow you to store bags under the F seats in front (assuming you're not on a transcon A321T)
The A320 and 788 will not.
Other aircraft that have this, for future reference, are the 737s (-800 and MAX8) and any of the two-class Regional Jets.
Nov 9, 2023 | 2:33 pm
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And on certain AC, the overhead may even not be available as it is locked for emergency equipment. Even so, I've never had issue on wide-body AC in premium cabins when that happens, but domestic front-cabin cabins be a real pain if you don't board early - regarless of your seat.
Nov 10, 2023 | 3:21 pm
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The safest bulkhead is behind 1st class. Row 24 ABC on a 321 (non-neo) has the bathroom bulkhead (no storage), and 11F is where the FA sits right in front of you, so again no storage.