Apr 24, 2019, 2:10 pm
Last edit by: SonicStar817
MMB/Expertflyer Aircraft Codes:
321 = Airbus A321
32Q = Airbus A321neo
UPDATE: Initial posts are now largely outdated but the seat plans and descriptions in post #1 are up-to-date and reflect the densified cabin layouts of both the CEO and NEO aircraft. Below is the basic summary from the WIKI on the "Densified A321" Thread
All BA's existing A321ceo aircraft have now been densified from 205 to 218 seats.
New A321neo aicraft are being added, these start with registration G-NEOP and onwards. These have 220 seats, with Row 9 having 6 seats rather than 4 seats.
There are no A321 205 seat aircraft now in service.
The first A321neo entered service on 30th November 2018.
A321ceo (CY218):
Seats with extra knee space are in rows 1, 10, 23 (pairs of 2 seats) and 24 (A and F only).
Seats in row 37 (back row) have no window view.
They have Pinnacle seats throughout.
There are middle seat tables in CE.
See this post from @CWS for some photos
AeroLOPA seat plan: Click here
The following elevation diagrams of the A321 CEO (type 21V) cabin show the relationship between seats and windows. Note, while the elevations show the arrangement of the DEF seats, the ABC side is effectively a mirror of what you can see here.
A321neo (CY220):
Extra Legroom seats are in rows 1, 16 and 27
Seats in roww 37 (back row) have no window view.
Rows 1-14 have Pinnacle Seats. Rows 15-37 feature Slimline Recaro Seats with no recline.
There are NO middle seat tables in CE.
AeroLOPA seat plan: Click here
Here are the corresponding cabin elevations of the A321 NEO (type 32Q). As with the CEO, the elevations show the arrangement of the DEF seats with the ABC side effectively a mirror of what you can see here.
321 = Airbus A321
32Q = Airbus A321neo
UPDATE: Initial posts are now largely outdated but the seat plans and descriptions in post #1 are up-to-date and reflect the densified cabin layouts of both the CEO and NEO aircraft. Below is the basic summary from the WIKI on the "Densified A321" Thread
All BA's existing A321ceo aircraft have now been densified from 205 to 218 seats.
New A321neo aicraft are being added, these start with registration G-NEOP and onwards. These have 220 seats, with Row 9 having 6 seats rather than 4 seats.
There are no A321 205 seat aircraft now in service.
The first A321neo entered service on 30th November 2018.
A321ceo (CY218):
Seats with extra knee space are in rows 1, 10, 23 (pairs of 2 seats) and 24 (A and F only).
Seats in row 37 (back row) have no window view.
They have Pinnacle seats throughout.
There are middle seat tables in CE.
See this post from @CWS for some photos
AeroLOPA seat plan: Click here
The following elevation diagrams of the A321 CEO (type 21V) cabin show the relationship between seats and windows. Note, while the elevations show the arrangement of the DEF seats, the ABC side is effectively a mirror of what you can see here.
A321neo (CY220):
Extra Legroom seats are in rows 1, 16 and 27
Seats in roww 37 (back row) have no window view.
Rows 1-14 have Pinnacle Seats. Rows 15-37 feature Slimline Recaro Seats with no recline.
There are NO middle seat tables in CE.
AeroLOPA seat plan: Click here
Here are the corresponding cabin elevations of the A321 NEO (type 32Q). As with the CEO, the elevations show the arrangement of the DEF seats with the ABC side effectively a mirror of what you can see here.
Seating guide: Airbus A321 short haul
Jan 19, 2014, 8:33 am
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Seating guide: Airbus A321 short haul
For all your questions (and answers) regarding the best, worst, noisiest, quietest seats in Club Europe and Euro Traveller on the Airbus A321.
MMB code 21V (A321 ceo)
BA's short haul A321s are fitted with B/E Aerospace slimline leather upholstered seats with 4-way adjustable headrests and eye level magazine storage. Cabins are also fitted with LED lighting. Maximum seating capacity is 218M.
Notes:
MMB code 32Q (A321 neo, formerly 32N)
BA's fleet of A321neo aircraft, introduced into service in 2018, are fitted with B/E Aerospace Pinnacle leather upholstered seats with 4-way adjustable headrests and eye level magazine storage but only in rows 1 to 14. Rows 15 and aft are fitted with slimline Recaro seats. Cabins are also fitted with LED lighting. Maximum seating capacity is 220M. All seats have USB power and universal power sockets are additionally fitted in rows 1 to 14
Notes:
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MMB code 21V (A321 ceo)
BA's short haul A321s are fitted with B/E Aerospace slimline leather upholstered seats with 4-way adjustable headrests and eye level magazine storage. Cabins are also fitted with LED lighting. Maximum seating capacity is 218M.
Notes:
- Seat pitch is approx 30” in standard rows. Pitch is the same in business class ("Club Europe") as it is in economy ("Euro Traveller")
- In business class ("Club Europe"), the unsold middle seat is converted into a shared space by way of a centre console. Business class cabin sizes do vary depending on individual flight loads. While the cabin size is usually determined approx 72 hours ahead of departure, the seat map is still subject to further minor adjustments up to approx 24 hours before departure although rarely contracting or expanding by more than one row during this period. The maximum capacity in business class is 54C (rows 1 to 14)
- Row 1 and exit rows 10 and 23 offer greater leg room. Seats 24A and 24F also have more legroom but at the cost of no window views
- Seats fitted on BA short haul A321s do not have power sockets (subject to verification)
MMB code 32Q (A321 neo, formerly 32N)
BA's fleet of A321neo aircraft, introduced into service in 2018, are fitted with B/E Aerospace Pinnacle leather upholstered seats with 4-way adjustable headrests and eye level magazine storage but only in rows 1 to 14. Rows 15 and aft are fitted with slimline Recaro seats. Cabins are also fitted with LED lighting. Maximum seating capacity is 220M. All seats have USB power and universal power sockets are additionally fitted in rows 1 to 14
Notes:
- Extra Legroom seats are in Row 1, Row 16 and Row 26
- Row 27 (exit row) and row 37 (back row) have no window view.
- Rows 1 to 14 have Pinnacle Seats. Rows 15 to 37 feature Slimline Recaro Seats with no recline and without adjustable head rests.
- Middle seats remain blocked in Club Europe, however, there are no seat mounted tables
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Last edited by Prospero; Jan 6, 2023 at 1:17 pm Reason: update with latest seat maps
Jan 19, 2014, 9:05 am
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Folks, I am in the process of rebuilding our seat guides. Since the A380 seating thread works very well, I figured I’d create a new guide for each aircraft type. I’ve launched this beta version using the A321 as a template for future guides.
The diagrams above were created by yours truly, using Lufthansa seat maps as a background. Lufty just does a more aesthetically pleasing map. Before anyone starts jumping up and down, thumping the table, and/or flapping their arms, I know the wing markings are incorrect and there's a curtain missing behind row 7 but this will be remedied.
I’d like to add basic stats to the opening post, such as extent of convertible seating, seat pitches etc etc. If anyone has this data to hand, please do post any info you'd like to see added. Also, please populate the Wiki with all the best seats as well as those best avoided.
Thanks
Prospero
The diagrams above were created by yours truly, using Lufthansa seat maps as a background. Lufty just does a more aesthetically pleasing map. Before anyone starts jumping up and down, thumping the table, and/or flapping their arms, I know the wing markings are incorrect and there's a curtain missing behind row 7 but this will be remedied.
I’d like to add basic stats to the opening post, such as extent of convertible seating, seat pitches etc etc. If anyone has this data to hand, please do post any info you'd like to see added. Also, please populate the Wiki with all the best seats as well as those best avoided.
Thanks
Prospero
Jan 19, 2014, 9:15 am
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Jan 19, 2014, 9:15 am
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Put shorthaul in the title so it's not confused with the mid haul aircraft.
On shorthaul I like taking a seat in the first emergency exit row, amazing legroom if I'm in economy or there's a big Club Europe cabin. It's also nice to have an extra toilet in the front (which is not on the mid haul aircraft). On mid haul I like any of the solo seats for the space offered. Even when there's two travelling if you plan to just watch TV, read or sleep then the solo seats are still worth getting.
Don't forget to update this when shorthaul gets enhanced
On shorthaul I like taking a seat in the first emergency exit row, amazing legroom if I'm in economy or there's a big Club Europe cabin. It's also nice to have an extra toilet in the front (which is not on the mid haul aircraft). On mid haul I like any of the solo seats for the space offered. Even when there's two travelling if you plan to just watch TV, read or sleep then the solo seats are still worth getting.
Don't forget to update this when shorthaul gets enhanced
Jan 19, 2014, 9:18 am
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Of course I'm not 100% sure they're fixed in the expanded width or whether they hadn't bothered adjusting it as it makes no difference to the overall width as the crew seat is fixed.
Jan 19, 2014, 9:43 am
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Well they are front row seats, so you have slightly less space because of the seat table, so it is not that big but probably bigger than the ABC side.
Forgot to say how good the finished affect is, well done Prospero.
Jan 19, 2014, 12:47 pm
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I've updated the maps. Here's an alternative to the click image to enlarge format - it displays the large image within a fixed window but allows you to scroll back and forth. The images have a habit of meandering though. I'm not sure if I like that.
A321 UK Domestic configuration
A321 European configuration
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