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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 10, 2014, 11:51 am
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Does anyone know why the United website (when choosing seats on an Airbus 320) indicates the following for row 7 ?
I was on a 319 last week with slimline and the bulkhead wall was just like before -- has plenty of space at the bottom to slip your carry-on behind the FC cabin (provided the blankets or other FA gear hasn't already been placed there)
7B
Economy Plus
(No under-seat storage)
Economy Plus
(No under-seat storage)
I was on a 319 last week with slimline and the bulkhead wall was just like before -- has plenty of space at the bottom to slip your carry-on behind the FC cabin (provided the blankets or other FA gear hasn't already been placed there)
Apr 11, 2014, 10:02 am
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I was in 7A on a newer A320 yesterday and there was a ton of space with a big opening into the first cabin (the bulkhead didn't go all the way to the floor). That said, the FA told the passenger in 7D that the space in front of his seat was for the crew's use. Nothing said to the others in the row.
Apr 11, 2014, 10:15 am
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I was in 7A on a newer A320 yesterday and there was a ton of space with a big opening into the first cabin (the bulkhead didn't go all the way to the floor). That said, the FA told the passenger in 7D that the space in front of his seat was for the crew's use. Nothing said to the others in the row.
Apr 11, 2014, 11:51 am
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Jul 20, 2014, 12:45 am
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Oct 9, 2014, 8:28 am
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No. FC seats are the same. UA is evaluating a new domestic F seating product which presumably would be installed on the narrowbody fleet at a later time.
Oct 9, 2014, 9:49 am
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Jan 5, 2015, 11:17 am
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Exit Row Armrest ?
Are the armrests in the exit rows on the slimline A320s fixed with the tray table inside like it says on SeatGuru or are they just standard armrests with the tray table in the seatback?
Jan 5, 2015, 11:33 am
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I just checked a friend's post on Facebook and the pictures seem to indicate the tray tables are in the seatback.
Jan 5, 2015, 11:40 am
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Apr 16, 2015, 7:17 pm
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Seat 38f
Hello all! I was seeking advice regarding my upcoming flight on a United a320. I'm not sure which version it is, but I think my question will generally be the same for both. Currently, I have 38f reserved, which is the window seat in the last row of the plane, for two different flights (corporate booked these for me). The remaining open seats on each are 37e and 31e. I am quite small, so I usually don't mind sitting in the middle. Do you think these would be preferable to sitting in the back, or is there some other advantage to the window seat?
Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Thank you in advance for your assistance!
May 15, 2015, 4:52 pm
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Front seats on an a320?
Hello,
I recently booked a flight on United from IAH to BWI. The aircraft is an a320 with 3 rows of first. I was curious as to whether or not anyone had recently flown on this type of aircraft in the past and knew which were the best seats for a rather tall individual (myself).
I was also curious as to the meal service. This flight is in the morning and serves breakfast. I have heard horror stories regarding the breakfast offerings of United; however, I have also heard that they have made significant improvements. Does anyone have any recent experience with United's domestic breakfast. What's more, does United practice the FEBO (first even, back odd) method when taking breakfast orders?
I recently booked a flight on United from IAH to BWI. The aircraft is an a320 with 3 rows of first. I was curious as to whether or not anyone had recently flown on this type of aircraft in the past and knew which were the best seats for a rather tall individual (myself).
I was also curious as to the meal service. This flight is in the morning and serves breakfast. I have heard horror stories regarding the breakfast offerings of United; however, I have also heard that they have made significant improvements. Does anyone have any recent experience with United's domestic breakfast. What's more, does United practice the FEBO (first even, back odd) method when taking breakfast orders?