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
May 6, 2014, 5:34 am
#46
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Been a while since I flew on an A320 (seem to get stuck with 319's), but am on one this Friday to CPH.
Just checked at T-72.5 and can see it's a aircraft type 20D - have bagged 11BC for Mrs Lem and I. From what I can tell, these are pretty much the best seat in the ET cabin? Row in front can't recline into me, and has extra legroom - that correct?
Just checked at T-72.5 and can see it's a aircraft type 20D - have bagged 11BC for Mrs Lem and I. From what I can tell, these are pretty much the best seat in the ET cabin? Row in front can't recline into me, and has extra legroom - that correct?
May 6, 2014, 7:19 am
#48
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If it's convertible, I would personally disagree with those being good seats - the B seats in the convertible rows (up to and including row 13) can be uncomfortable compared to the E seats on the starboard side due to the nature of the seat conversion mechanism.
May 6, 2014, 7:45 am
#49
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Does it have convertible or spacesaver seats (convertible have a missing B seat in the first row of ET)?
If it's convertible, I would personally disagree with those being good seats - the B seats in the convertible rows (up to and including row 13) can be uncomfortable compared to the E seats on the starboard side due to the nature of the seat conversion mechanism.
If it's convertible, I would personally disagree with those being good seats - the B seats in the convertible rows (up to and including row 13) can be uncomfortable compared to the E seats on the starboard side due to the nature of the seat conversion mechanism.
May 6, 2014, 7:47 am
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May 6, 2014, 8:44 am
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May 7, 2014, 8:09 am
#53
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It's an aircraft with convertible seats, in this case 5A and 5C are coveted seats with a blocked (compressed) middle seat and I would say yes. However, there is a very real chance the curtain moves and you'll get kicked out.
May 7, 2014, 8:14 am
#54
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How can you tell that it's the aircraft with convertible seats and not Spacesaver or Pinnacle?
Why is 5B blocked and not 5D too?
May 7, 2014, 8:24 am
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The reason for this is that in CE, the B seat is compressed (making A and C wider) whereas on the other side all seats (D, E and F) are expanded. They have to leave the ABC side compressed in the first row of ET behind the curtain to avoid carts coming through the curtain bumping into the knees of the poor person sat in the C seat. That's obviously not a problem on the DEF side which is narrower than CE.
May 7, 2014, 8:25 am
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You can tell by the missing B seat in the first row - which would be available on aircraft with any of the new seats 
The reason for this is that in CE, the B seat is compressed (making A and C wider) whereas on the other side all seats (D, E and F) are expanded. They have to leave the ABC side compressed in the first row of ET behind the curtain to avoid carts coming through the curtain bumping into the knees of the poor person sat in the C seat.
The reason for this is that in CE, the B seat is compressed (making A and C wider) whereas on the other side all seats (D, E and F) are expanded. They have to leave the ABC side compressed in the first row of ET behind the curtain to avoid carts coming through the curtain bumping into the knees of the poor person sat in the C seat.
And I may still decide to take the POUG!
May 7, 2014, 9:40 am
#58
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Keep checking though as if it does change and CE becomes row 6 or 7 if your quick you can get 7A-C / 8A-C instead rather then being kicked down the back.
May 9, 2014, 5:34 am
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It's an aircraft with convertible seats, in this case 5A and 5C are coveted seats with a blocked (compressed) middle seat and I would say yes. However, there is a very real chance the curtain moves and you'll get kicked out.
My partner and I are flying on Sunday so want to know best option for space and comfort. I've picked the convertible row for now(first row of ET).
May 9, 2014, 5:50 am
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To confirm, is it better to have the a and c seats of a convertible row(with b seat taken out) or to take two exit seats on the A320?
My partner and I are flying on Sunday so want to know best option for space and comfort. I've picked the convertible row for now(first row of ET).
My partner and I are flying on Sunday so want to know best option for space and comfort. I've picked the convertible row for now(first row of ET).
My advice would be to go for A and C in the first row, but keep a keen eye out on curtain shifts, particularly up to T-24. If you're less adventurous, my favourite seats for a couple after the converted pair are any EF seats up to row 13.