Sep 2, 2016, 10:18 pm
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A320 12F/42E+/96E-
There is now only one configuration of the United A320:http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...numbering.html
Standard A320 (320)
SeatGuru A320 Seat Map - http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Uni...irbus_A320.php
Airbus A320 Mainline Configuration
FIRST CLASS
The mainline configuration A320 has 12 First Class seats. These are your usual domestic seats. Stated pitch is 38” and the width is 20.5”. Seats 1A and 1B have a small cutout at foot level in the bulkhead that gives you a much-appreciated two inches of extra space. 1E and 1F lack this cutout and as such feels tight, but not like the 757. While you cannot stretch out in Row 1, you can cross your legs, in general. The seat recline on the A320 is quite generous, with the caveat that if the person in front of you is fully reclined, it is difficult to get out of the aisle seat and exiting the window seat will require the aisle seat to step into the aisle.
The standard 320 have cloth seats; the converted TED aircraft have leather seats.
Note - at one time, UA A320s used to have tremendous legroom in Row 1 - we're talking into the upper 40 inches, but the planes had their seating reconfigured and now seem to be closer to the stated pitch.
ECONOMY PLUS CLASS – ROWS 7-21
Rows 7, 20, and 21 are the best on the plane, hands down, in terms of legroom. Each is well into the mid-40's, if not more.
Row 7 has a cutout under the first-class divider, which allows bag storage and/or additional legroom. Bag storage is possible even for seats 7C and 7D.
Row 21 is an exit row and Row 20 has additional legroom.
Unfortunately, all have armrests that extend to the seat cushion to hold the tray tables. However, the extra one inch of seat width the Airbus Twins have over Boeing narrowbodies (18" vs. 17") helps here. Rows 8 and 10 have 36" pitch. Also note that Row 20 has limited recline so as to not impede egress through the second Window Exit (Row 21).
ECONOMY CLASS – ROWS 22-38
Pitch is very tight at 31", but at least the seats are wider then the 757.
Moderator's Note - Older posts from this thread may be found here.
For seating advice on the Airbus A319, please see:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...rbus-a319.html
Related threads:
Update on our Airbus Reconfigurations (Seats, Entertainment, Channel 9, etc.)
Consolidated Where to Sit on a United Plane Threads
There is now only one configuration of the United A320:http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...numbering.html
Standard A320 (320)
SeatGuru A320 Seat Map - http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Uni...irbus_A320.php
Airbus A320 Mainline Configuration
FIRST CLASS
The mainline configuration A320 has 12 First Class seats. These are your usual domestic seats. Stated pitch is 38” and the width is 20.5”. Seats 1A and 1B have a small cutout at foot level in the bulkhead that gives you a much-appreciated two inches of extra space. 1E and 1F lack this cutout and as such feels tight, but not like the 757. While you cannot stretch out in Row 1, you can cross your legs, in general. The seat recline on the A320 is quite generous, with the caveat that if the person in front of you is fully reclined, it is difficult to get out of the aisle seat and exiting the window seat will require the aisle seat to step into the aisle.
The standard 320 have cloth seats; the converted TED aircraft have leather seats.
Note - at one time, UA A320s used to have tremendous legroom in Row 1 - we're talking into the upper 40 inches, but the planes had their seating reconfigured and now seem to be closer to the stated pitch.
ECONOMY PLUS CLASS – ROWS 7-21
Rows 7, 20, and 21 are the best on the plane, hands down, in terms of legroom. Each is well into the mid-40's, if not more.
Row 7 has a cutout under the first-class divider, which allows bag storage and/or additional legroom. Bag storage is possible even for seats 7C and 7D.
Row 21 is an exit row and Row 20 has additional legroom.
Unfortunately, all have armrests that extend to the seat cushion to hold the tray tables. However, the extra one inch of seat width the Airbus Twins have over Boeing narrowbodies (18" vs. 17") helps here. Rows 8 and 10 have 36" pitch. Also note that Row 20 has limited recline so as to not impede egress through the second Window Exit (Row 21).
ECONOMY CLASS – ROWS 22-38
Pitch is very tight at 31", but at least the seats are wider then the 757.
Moderator's Note - Older posts from this thread may be found here.
For seating advice on the Airbus A319, please see:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...rbus-a319.html
Related threads:
Update on our Airbus Reconfigurations (Seats, Entertainment, Channel 9, etc.)
Consolidated Where to Sit on a United Plane Threads
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on the Airbus A320
Apr 1, 2019, 2:04 pm
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Seatguru and UA seat maps were throwing me off. I've never been on an A320 with limited bulkhead space in row 7, so I was confused. Thanks for confirming!
Jul 1, 2019, 11:46 pm
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UA Seat Blocking FAQ (for those with disabilities, ...) [Consolidated]
Aug 20, 2019, 12:14 pm
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Aug 20, 2019, 12:19 pm
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Aug 20, 2019, 12:26 pm
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Also, I believe 23 and 25 are blocked primarily to allow parent/child assignments if they're otherwise separated. there's nothing about them that would provide better access for a disabled person than any other seat, whereas row 7 has better leg/body room in front of the seats.
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Aug 20, 2019, 12:39 pm
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Aug 20, 2019, 1:04 pm
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If I have a very tight connection, I will go closer to the door.
Aug 20, 2019, 4:47 pm
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This a personal preference question. If you find standard E+ more than sufficient then 10A is fine as a window seat (I prefer aisles). I also prefer exit rows for the 3-4 extra inches -- allowing the personal item in the under-seat space and still plenty of leg/foot space (am average height / inseam). Also, prefer the seat in front does not recline. But those are my personal preferences.
Aug 20, 2019, 8:46 pm
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1. I think it is rude to recline into economy
2. As tight as economy is, you will have a lot more push/kick/feedback on the back of your chair from the row behind 21
(not saying you recline - but I have a certain friend who does and yes, he is short...
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Aug 21, 2019, 1:37 am
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It's a good point, you won't get anyone's knee in your back in row 20.
Aug 26, 2019, 2:59 pm
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Aircraft change from 757-200 to A320
I was booked on a 757-200 in J with lie flat seats from IAD- LAX in Oct. I was originally in 2B.
When I was doing my routine seat assignment check this morning for all my flights, I noticed they have changed this to an A320 aircraft and I'm now in seat 3B on that flight. Looking at the seat map, 1B is free at the moment.
Reading this :Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on the Airbus A320 1B may be a better seat choice. Has anyone had any recent experiences ?
When I was doing my routine seat assignment check this morning for all my flights, I noticed they have changed this to an A320 aircraft and I'm now in seat 3B on that flight. Looking at the seat map, 1B is free at the moment.
Reading this :Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on the Airbus A320 1B may be a better seat choice. Has anyone had any recent experiences ?
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Aug 26, 2019 at 3:07 pm Reason: Moved to referenced thread