Jan 19, 2014, 3:58 pm
Last edit by: SonicStar817
MMB/Expertflyer Aircraft Codes:
320 = Airbus A320 without Sharklets
32A = Airbus A320 with Sharklets
32N = Airbus A320neo
Airbus A320 Seating Guide
The following elevation diagrams of the A320 CEO (type 32G) 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.
The LGW fleet also have a similar layout on the starboard (DEF) side forward of the overwing exits but on the LGW aircraft the row numbers start at 2. Other vital statistics are also included.
Here are the corresponding cabin elevations of the A320 NEO (type 32N). 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.
See the first post in this thread for current seat maps, details, and aircraft codes BA use internally to distinguish the different configurations.
For all other aircraft codes
See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...-aircraft.html
320 = Airbus A320 without Sharklets
32A = Airbus A320 with Sharklets
32N = Airbus A320neo
Airbus A320 Seating Guide
The following elevation diagrams of the A320 CEO (type 32G) 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.
The LGW fleet also have a similar layout on the starboard (DEF) side forward of the overwing exits but on the LGW aircraft the row numbers start at 2. Other vital statistics are also included.
Here are the corresponding cabin elevations of the A320 NEO (type 32N). 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.
See the first post in this thread for current seat maps, details, and aircraft codes BA use internally to distinguish the different configurations.
For all other aircraft codes
See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...-aircraft.html
Seating guide: Airbus A320
Nov 21, 2014, 8:10 am
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I'm confused by some of the tips in this thread, as there are so many slightly different configurations and it's not always clear what is being referred to. I am doing LHR-MUC in CE on an A320, 2 people, website shows Aircraft Type 20A. I can choose any available seats thanks to OneWorld status and have choices of: 1AC, all of row 2, 7DF, all of row 8. Is row 1 the best choice here? I am tall so legroom is of concern even for relatively short flights.
Your best choice is row 1 if you don't mind the bulkhead, or row 2 if you don't mind the reduced pitch. Personally I would pick row 1.
Nov 22, 2014, 2:48 am
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All LHR A320's are the new cabin config, so 30" seat pitch throughout and exit rows in 11 and 12. The Wiki and guide I think are out of date. See: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ul-cabins.html
Nov 22, 2014, 3:40 am
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Not all A320s have the new Pinnacle product - there are 5 ex-BD A320s at LHR and 1 at LGW that have the ex-BD product.
Nov 22, 2014, 3:49 am
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Here we go again....this wiki title says "Airbus A320 Seating Guide" when it should say "BA Airbus A320 Seating Guide"....why are all these BA wiki titles so misleading (rhetorical question...I learned my lesson from the "fast track" debacle 
(rhetorical question...I learned my lesson from the "fast track" debacle
Nov 23, 2014, 4:45 am
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I've updated the wikipost and also added some information relating to seat rows that don't have individual ventilation nozzles in the panel above the seats. From recent observations, these occur at rows 3, 6, and 9, roughly in line with the IFE screen locations. From a 12F vantage point I was unable to tell if there are similarly affected rows further back.
My uneducated guess is the light and nozzle clusters were repositioned to align with the new seat rows but the tilt-down overhead displays were not moved in the refit and so with both fittings competing for the same section of the overhead panel, the nozzles were simply discarded.
Also, having now flown on IFE equipped refitted A320s but have not been able to locate any power sockets in or around the seat. Have they gone for good?
My uneducated guess is the light and nozzle clusters were repositioned to align with the new seat rows but the tilt-down overhead displays were not moved in the refit and so with both fittings competing for the same section of the overhead panel, the nozzles were simply discarded.
Also, having now flown on IFE equipped refitted A320s but have not been able to locate any power sockets in or around the seat. Have they gone for good?
Dec 17, 2014, 2:24 pm
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I have a flight from LGW to RAK next year. Recently, there has been an equipment change to an A320, which has 1AC but without 1DF. There is row 2DF.
I have not experienced this configuration. Any recommendations where it would be better to sit (greatest leg room) please - 1AC or 2DF?
I have not experienced this configuration. Any recommendations where it would be better to sit (greatest leg room) please - 1AC or 2DF?
Dec 17, 2014, 2:42 pm
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I have a flight from LGW to RAK next year. Recently, there has been an equipment change to an A320, which has 1AC but without 1DF. There is row 2DF.
I have not experienced this configuration. Any recommendations where it would be better to sit (greatest leg room) please - 1AC or 2DF?
I have not experienced this configuration. Any recommendations where it would be better to sit (greatest leg room) please - 1AC or 2DF?
More info about the cabin and what to expect in row 1 is eagerly awaited.
Dec 17, 2014, 3:52 pm
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Seating guide: Airbus A320
I suspect that there will be a missing window in Row 1 on the 20E types. Row 1 is where the bulkhead wardrobe would be. We are awaiting a report on this configure but I would definitely steer clear of Row 1 if it was my choice.
Dec 17, 2014, 6:20 pm
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I don't think so, doubt Wizz Air had a wardrobe there. easyJet and VS Little Red have the same arrangement (though VS has a bulkhead separating the seats from the galley) and they don't have missing windows.
Dec 18, 2014, 1:30 am
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These are not BA aircraft that have been re-configured to remove the wardrobe, they are leased/purchased aircraft from other carriers.
Dec 21, 2014, 2:24 am
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I would not choose row 1 because from what I am hearing, if on a remote stand, which does happen quite often at LGW, you can get wet there and also all the other passengers board right in front of you, which is not ideal.
Dec 21, 2014, 3:24 am
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The wiki for the 20A configuration makes reference to rows 9 and 10 not reclining. I haven't travelled in these seats but would have thought it was rows 10 and 11 that didn't recline as 11 and 12 are the exit rows. Can anyone confirm?