Sep 2, 2016, 10:18 pm
Last edit by: economyplusfan
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
Aug 26, 2019, 3:04 pm
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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 ?
btw, the change from lie-flats is probably grounds for a free change to a different flight.
Aug 26, 2019, 3:55 pm
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So I managed to change the reservation for free. Now on RDU-EWR-LAX with the EWR-LAX on the 757-200 lie flat with ample connection time in EWR.
I did note that there was a 787-10 departing EWR around the same time as the 757 but agent couldn't move me to that flight..bummer
Thanks for the tip.
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Jan 14, 2020, 2:44 pm
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When traveling in pairs, would you prefer the exit rows (or row 7) with additional legroom or standard E+ with the ability to flip up the armrest between the two seats?
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Jan 29, 2020, 1:35 pm
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My upcoming A320 flight is a little over 6 hours long(according to schedule).
These three are the only remaining open window or aisle seats. (plus a few middle ones)
7A
20C
21A
I just picked 7A. I should have plenty of legroom, right?
Thanks!
These three are the only remaining open window or aisle seats. (plus a few middle ones)
7A
20C
21A
I just picked 7A. I should have plenty of legroom, right?
Thanks!
Jan 29, 2020, 2:33 pm
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Jan 29, 2020, 3:25 pm
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However, the fact that the window is actually worthwhile when compared to the exit row is a big factor.
Jan 29, 2020, 4:00 pm
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I am a 21 C and D person myself. Like the leg room and it does recline... my "hobo first" seat. I'll take 21A if aisle are taken but I generally board last so as a courtesy to others I take the aisle seats.
Jan 29, 2020, 4:18 pm
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Jan 29, 2020, 5:46 pm
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I always go with the exit row as I find it to be roomier than the bulkhead. You'll still have a good seat, though, if you stay with 7A.
Jan 29, 2020, 11:01 pm
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I'm perfectly content in either, but I have a slight preference for 7A/F for the non-obstructed view and quicker exit after arrival at the gate. Although I've noticed that the exit row has a slightly higher chance of an empty middle seat (on non-full flights) since GAs seem to assign seats for standbys front to back.
Jan 30, 2020, 4:37 am
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Jan 30, 2020, 7:51 am
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