Airbus A320- the most popular type of aircraft in the fleet of Aeroflot. Liners of this type are capable of taking on board up to 158 passengers and transporting them over a distance of up to 6,150 km.
Airbus A320 cabin map Aeroflot
Amenities in the Airbus A320 cabin Aeroflot
Personally, I like that all Aeroflot airliners of this type are equipped with USB sockets, which are installed in each seat. This is important, especially when flying with transfers. It is possible to recharge the phone, gadgets, photographic equipment.
USB sockets are located in the chair in front of you, below. Look carefully.
By the way, Aeroflot also has a cool feature in the Airbus A320 - this is the distribution of entertainment content via Wi-Fi. That is, if you have not downloaded movies and music with you on the road, then a whole set of films, cartoons and various audio has already been prepared for you. There are even video clips.
It works like this: connect to the Aeroflot Wi-Fi network, and you will be automatically transferred to their application. You don't need to install anything. Personally, I most often use the page that displays flight data and the location of the aircraft.
The main thing is that your gadgets are on charge (see above about usb sockets) and there is something to do in flight. In this regard, Aeroflot is certainly cool to take such care of passengers.
Best seats in Airbus A320 Aeroflot
Certainly best places in business class, there are more seats and better service. But if you are flying in economy, then there are many criteria and each has its own.
For me, the best seats on the A320 are near the window in front of the wing or further behind the wing. Moreover, if you want to have only one porthole, then choose odd places (for example, 25A or 27F). If you choose even places, then you will have two windows, and, frankly, they are located inconveniently. See photo.
If you are shy and don't like to disturb your neighbors when you run to the toilet endlessly, then choose the aisle seats (C and D). However, then you will be deprived of beautiful views from the porthole.
If you are a long-legged beauty or just a two-meter bull, then of course choose chairs at the emergency exit, where there are more legrooms. However, remember that the backs do not recline there, pregnant women, the disabled, and passengers with children are prohibited from occupying these seats for safety reasons. Also, if you're flying an Airbus A321 (which is a little longer than the A320), these nice seats are right next to the restrooms, and the extra space is usually filled with passengers shuffling from foot to foot while waiting for their turn to go to the restroom.
Use to calculate the best places for you.
What is served in the Airbus A320 Aeroflot
On flights up to 6 hours, passengers are offered light snacks, a sandwich, as well as hot and cold drinks. On flights over 6 hours, Aeroflot airline serves a hot lunch.
After takeoff, you will be served a sandwich and drinks. To be honest, I prefer sandwiches at S7 Airlines. I hope that one day, after all, the time will return when they will decently feed economy class passengers. In the meantime, a full meal is a paid service.
By the way, for some time now Aeroflot has also pleased with the free choice of seats on the plane during online check-in. But now this service is paid.
Basically, I keep choosing this airline since I like the service on board (which I mentioned above), the fact that the flight attendants are festively dressed up and, in the traditions of the airline, there is a reverence for flying, which coincides with my feelings.
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The Airbus A320 is a family of narrow-body aircraft for short and medium haul airlines developed by the European consortium Airbus S.A.S.
The Airbus A320 is the world's first passenger aircraft with a fly-by-wire control system (EFCS), a cockpit equipped with side sticks instead of conventional control columns, and an all-composite horizontal tailplane.
The Airbus A320 is equipped with an EFIS digital avionics system manufactured by the French company THOMSON-CSF, consisting of six color multifunctional displays for displaying flight and navigation information, as well as data on the operation of on-board systems and warnings about failures. All avionics comply with the ARINC 700 standard.
A characteristic external feature of the Airbus A320 is a slightly sloping front landing gear.
Compared to other airliners of similar size, the A320 series features a spacious passenger cabin with large shelves for hand luggage, large cargo capacity of the lower (cargo) deck and wide hatches for loading luggage.
The Airbus A320 has one central aisle, four passenger entrances and four emergency exits. The cargo hold can hold seven AKH containers - three in the front, four in the back.
The A320 is the base model of the Airbus family of medium haul aircraft, which also includes the A318, A319, A321 models.
The first Airbus A320 entered the air lines in 1988. Since then, the aircraft has been produced in large quantities, sometimes reaching record production rates for civil aircraft construction (more than 40 aircraft per month). To date, over 2,000 Airbus A320s have been built, with over 4,000 orders.
Flight performance
- Maximum speed: 871 km/h
- Cruise speed: 845 km/h
- Flight range: 6300 km
- Liner capacity: economy class - 180 passengers, economy / business - 150 passengers
Location and numbering of seats in the cabin, seating diagram in the Airbus A320 aircraft
Schemecabin Airbus A320 airline "S7 Airlines» 
The best and least comfortable seats on the Airbus A320
Best and Less comfortable places on an Airbus A320 of S7 Airlines
3 row- very similar to the first, but the partition is much closer, so the legs will not be so comfortable, besides, the class of seats is economic. Since there are no chairs in front, the tables are fixed to the armrests and cannot be raised.
The advantage of these seats is that there are no passengers in front, therefore, there is a guarantee that the back will not be tilted in front of you and the space for your knees will not be reduced.
Seat backs 9throw have limitations when tilting, sometimes not tilting at all, since emergency exits are located behind them.
Places in row 10 y have the same disadvantages as places in 9, however, their advantage is that the distance to the previous row is increased.
On the 9th and 10th rows is not allowed accommodate passengers with children, people with disabilities, as well as block the passage to the emergency exit. All baggage must be placed in the hand luggage compartment located at the top.11 row the best. The chairs recline, there is enough free space for the legs, there are no toilets and technical rooms nearby. But here it is also not allowed to block up the passage to the emergency exit.
And here seats A and F in this row, located directly at the emergency hatches, a little worse. Armchairs are much narrower than standard ones and they can be slightly deployed inside the cabin. Usually these chairs do not have one armrest.
Seats 26 rows C and D located at the aisle and toilets, which is not the most comfortable condition.
Seats in row 27(last row) the least comfortable. The backs of the seats are fixed, there are toilets nearby. However, if the flight is not fully loaded, the last rows may be completely free. During the journey, you can sleep comfortably on all three seats.
The best and least comfortable seats on the Aeroflot Airbus A320
- The chairs have a large angle of inclination, but there will be no chairs in front of you, so you can not be afraid that someone might recline their backs.
- Small children are rarely flown in business class, but each cabin is equipped with bassinet mounts, which are located on the wall in front of the first row.
- There are no special fasteners for the legs.
8 row it loses a lot to other economy class seats, as the backs do not recline. But the advantage is that these places are located closer than others to emergency exits.
9 row also has the disadvantage of reclining the backs of the seats, but this is successfully compensated by the large distance between the rows. This convenience allows you to comfortably sit and, if necessary, stretch your legs. Also, if any of the neighbors decide to get up, they can pass without disturbing you. End points A and F slightly lose to the central C, D, B, E, as they can be slightly beveled due to the proximity to the escape hatch.
End points 10A and 10F also slightly crooked, as they are closely adjacent to emergency exits, however, the backs of their seats recline easily, and there is plenty of legroom between the rows.
Best seats in economy class are situated in 10th row (B,C,D,E). Passenger comfort is achieved due to the increased legroom (due to the proximity of the same emergency exits), while the seat backs easily recline. However, if you are carrying carry-on luggage, it cannot be placed under the seats or at the feet, which can make it difficult to access escape hatches.
9 and 10 rows not accessible to the elderly, people with disabilities and passengers with children.
Aisle seats in row 24 not comfort due to the proximity of toilets.
Seats 25 row, are considered the most uncomfortable in airplane. They are located close to the toilets and there is no possibility to recline the back of some chairs. Places in this row should be taken last.
Other places are standard for aircraft of this class and do not have pronounced pluses or minuses in terms of convenience during the flight.
The final assembly of Airbus A 320 family aircraft is carried out at four sites: in Toulouse (France), Hamburg (Germany), Tianjin (China) and Mobile (USA). Toulouse is responsible for the final assembly of A 320, Hamburg for A 318, A 319, A 320 and A 321, Tianjin for A 319 and A 320, A 319, A 320 and A 321 are assembled on the assembly line in Mobile.All Airbus A320s in the fleet of Rossiya Airlines have the same cabin layout, which cannot be said about other types of aircraft.
In essence, the interior layout of the A320 follows that of the A319, with a few exceptions.
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A320 interior layout 
Read our article for general tips on choosing the best places.
Business Class
There are 3 rows in the bow of the A320 for the business class cabin. Classic wide seats arranged in a 2 x 2 pattern. There are two windows for each seat A or F in a row.
We will not dwell in detail on the description of the business class, because. any seat in any row provides comfort in flight.
Economy class
How to choose the best seats in the A320 cabin and get the most out of your flight with Rossiya Airlines?
Economy class, on this type of aircraft, starts at 4 and ends at 29 next.
Row 4
If you are not a frequent flyer, it will be useful to know that the first row of the economy class has the best seats in the Airbus A320.
An exception is the option when the salon was converted from full economy into eurobusiness + economy.
Seats in the 4th row have increased legroom. Ahead, instead of a chair with an unpredictable passenger, there is a partition.
Not having a chair in front of you is a big plus. No one will lean back, invading personal space. Children will not throw their toys into your lunch.
The absence of queues for the toilet at the nose of the aircraft, because the must see in any liner are the toilets in the tail. Well, you will be the first to taste the served food in a full range, fresh and hot.
At the disposal of passengers in seats A and F, two windows each - twice as many landscapes outside the window, one might say.
Rows 5-8
The pitch of the seats in these rows is standard. This block of seats has the advantages of the bow of the cabin, described above.
Except for the 8th row. The view from the porthole can be partially obscured by the leading edge of the wing and the engine of the aircraft. There may also be increased noise during the flight.
Rows 9-11
Seats in both rows are above the wing. Seats 9A and 9F have a partial window view. Of the inconveniences of the 9th row - increased noise from the engine is possible.
The block of seats above the wing is a low noise zone. The aircraft engine completely closes the wing and cuts off the noise in this part of the cabin.
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Row 12
Emergency row with increased legroom in seats B, C, D, E. Keep in mind that in the seats next to the windows, legroom is standard.
Rows 13-16
All the advantages and disadvantages of the seats above the wing are described above.
Row 17
The disadvantages of the seats include the trailing edge of the wing that partially obscures the view and increased noise from the engine in flight.
Row 18-28
If you want to be in the thick of things, if you like mass gatherings of people - you are in the tail section of the cabin.
The parameters of the seats here are no different from the seats in the bow of the A320, just keep in mind. The closer to the tail your place is, the more often you will contemplate the line of those suffering to get into the toilet rooms, which, while waiting, will lean on the backs of the chairs near the aisle, creating increased noise from conversations.
The narrow-body medium-haul aircraft - Airbus A320 was designed in the 80s by a large European aircraft manufacturer of the same name. The aircraft with advanced technical equipment has a high level of control automation, which made it possible to reduce the number of crew members to two people. The first test flight of the new version took place in 1987, and its official operation began a year later.
In the article, we will talk about the medium-haul passenger aircraft Airbus A320 and its modifications, list the airlines using this aircraft, conduct their comparative characteristics, and also consider the layout of the seats and determine the most comfortable ones for the flight.
Characteristics and layout of the cabin Airbus 320
Airbus A320 is recognized as one of the best narrow-body airliners, characterized by high quality, reliability and safety. Already after the first flight, global companies appreciated all the advantages of the new model and began to actively operate comfortable A320 liners for short and medium haul airlines.
Flight performance:
- fuselage length - 37.5 m, height - 11 m;
- flight range at full load - 6150 km;
- cruising speed - 840 km / h;
- maximum speed - 890 km / h;
- equipped with a fly-by-wire control system, CFMI CFM56-5A/5B turbofan engines, digital avionics complex, additional fuel tanks;
- passenger compartment width - 3.7 m, length - 27.5 m;
- number of seats - 150-180 (depending on the layout).
The Airbus A320 has a spacious passenger cabin equipped with soft and comfortable seats for travelers. Roomy shelves are equipped for hand luggage. There is individual LED lighting with the ability to adjust the brightness of the light. Good air conditioning system. Flights in an airliner of this model are as comfortable as possible for passengers.
The aircraft manufacturer produces A320 liners in several modifications with different cabin layouts. Seats in rows are installed according to the basic scheme or individually by order of airlines. On the flights of many carriers, Airbuses with a single-class economy cabin and two-class layouts are operated, dividing the passenger cabin into business and economy sectors.
All Airbus 320s are equipped with 4 passenger doors and 4 emergency exits. Kitchens, toilets, wardrobes and technical rooms are located in the nose and tail of the aircraft.
The best places on the ship
Air carriers operate the Airbus A320 with a specific cabin layout, so rows and seating arrangements may vary. When choosing seats of increased comfort, it is important to study in detail the layout of the cabin of a particular airliner, which is in operation of a particular air carrier.
We offer you to study the features of passenger seats in the cabin of the Airbus A320 with two classes of service for 150 seats, operating flights of the most popular Russian airline - Aeroflot.
Features of the cabin and passenger seats in the A320:
- 1-2 row - salon. There are soft and comfortable chairs of increased width. The seats are arranged in two rows in a 2x2 layout. Passenger capacity - 8 people. There is plenty of legroom between the seats in a row. In front of the seats on the first row, a partition is installed, equipped with special elements for attaching a baby cradle. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with -.
- From 6 to 30 row - service. Armchairs are installed in two rows according to the 3x3 scheme. The cabin is designed to carry 142 passengers.
- Armchairs in the 6th row have an extended space step. There are no other seats ahead, a partition has been installed that separates the economy class from the business class. On this partition there are fastenings for a baby cradle, so this row is recommended for passengers with babies.
- Between 12, 13 and 14 there are emergency hatches nearby. On the 12th and 13th rows, the seats have a locked mechanism that does not allow you to change the position of the back during the flight.
- On the 14th row, the seats are functional, in addition, there is a large legroom between the seats, which creates best conditions for a comfortable flight.
- From the 12th to the 18th row - the view from the windows is hidden by the wings of the aircraft.
- 28-29-30 row - equipped chairs for people with disabilities and seriously ill patients.
- The most uncomfortable seats for flying are in the last two rows of the cabin (29, 30). It is especially not recommended to occupy chairs near the aisle. Passengers of the entire economy class regularly visit the toilet room, located immediately behind the partition of the last row. Noisy queues can gather here, which will cause significant discomfort for travelers occupying the last rows of the cabin. The disadvantages of these places also include locked backrests and annoying slamming of bathroom doors.
In a 1-class economy cabin, the best seats are in row 13, near the emergency hatches. The extended space between the seats is also available in the 11th and 12th rows, but due to the close proximity to the emergency exits, the backrest does not fall on these chairs.
If the traveler wishes to take seats with increased space between the seats in a row, he can also choose 1 row for the flight. But it is worth knowing that these places have one drawback - a folding table is equipped in the armrests of the chairs, which makes them motionless.
The most uncomfortable seats in the Airbus 320 cabin with a capacity for 180 people are located on the last 30th row. The big minus of these chairs is the limitation on lowering the backrest and the proximity to the toilet rooms.
Passengers wishing to observe panoramic views from the windows during the flight, you should not occupy seats in rows 11-18. A beautiful view from the windows is hidden by the wings of the aircraft.
In the cabins of the A320 of other air carriers, there may be other options for the location of seats. Be sure to study the layout of the aircraft cabin, choosing the best places for air travel!
Versions and modifications of the Airbus A320
The Airbus aircraft concern created the A320 aircraft in several versions. The base model - 320-100 was released in limited quantities (21 liners in total). The manufacturer quickly replaced the main model with a more advanced version - the A320-200, which is equipped with additional fuel tanks.
Another version of the base model is the Airbus A320 neo. The upgraded narrow-body jet aircraft is equipped with modern engines that reduce operating and fuel costs by 15%. Other technical changes were made to this model, which also made it possible to increase the level of reliability, comfort and safety of the passenger liner.
Which airlines operate the A320 for flights
A medium-haul passenger aircraft with a comfortable cabin is operated on regular and charter flights over 100 global carriers. There are many Russian airlines among them, whose services are used daily by thousands of Russians and foreigners.
S7 Airlines
Russian air carrier Siberia, operating flights on a vast route network, has 18 Airbuses A320-200 in its fleet. Passenger compartment for two classes of service. The total number of seats is 158 (150 economy, 8 business).
Aeroflot
The major carrier of the Russian Federation has 79 A320-200 aircraft, one more aircraft is on order. 30 Airbuses are designed to carry 140 people (120 economy class, 20 business class). The capacity of another 49 aircraft is 158 seats, 8 of which are intended for passengers traveling on a business fare.
Red Wings
The Russian company Red Wings operates 4 Airbus A320 aircraft with a single cabin layout - economy for 180 seats.
Ural Airlines
In the aviation fleet of a passenger airline Ural Airlines as of 2018, there are 24 Airbus 320-200s. Salon with a layout for two classes accommodates 158 people. 12 seats are designed for flights of business class passengers.
The company also ordered 3 liners Airbus models A320 neo. Delivery is expected in summer 2019.
Ellinair
The Greek airline Ellinair operates 6 A320 aircraft with a 1-class economy cabin. Number of seats - 180.
Yamal
The Russian airline Yamal, which performs charter and regular flights in 42 directions of the world, has 8 Airbuses 320-200 in the aviation fleet. The salon for two classes of service accommodates 164 passengers (8 - business class, 156 - economy class).
Qatar Airways
The national airline of Qatar operates 39 Airbus A320-200 aircraft with a 2-class passenger cabin for 144 seats, 12 of which are installed in business class.
Lufthansa
Germany's flag carrier operates 72 Airbus 320-200s on its routes, with 7 more on order. The aircraft of this carrier has two cabin layouts: for 168 and 180 seats.
The aviation park also has 16 advanced liners of the Airbus line - A320 neo, capacity - 180 people. Another 99 units on order.
Alitalia
Major Italian airline Alitalia operates 38 320-200s on its flights. Cabin layout options: one class of service for 171 and 174 seats.
Swiss
The aviation fleet of Switzerland's largest airline has 19 Airbus A320-200 aircraft with a cabin designed to carry 168 people. In the coming years, the delivery of 17 A320 neo liners is expected by order of the carrier.
Russia
Rossiya Airlines will use 5 Airbuses A320-200 with a two-class passenger cabin for 168 seats. 156 seats occupy the economy class cabin, 12 seats are for business class passengers.
Nordwind Airlines
Russian Nordwind airline, based at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, does not have A320-200 liners in its aviation fleet (9 Airbuses of other models are in operation).
Aegean Airlines
The major Greek carrier operates 37 Airbus A320-200s on its flights with a single-class cabin for 174 passengers. There are 20 A320 neo liners in the order.
Etihad Airways
The national airline of the UAE has 22 Airbus 320-200s in its fleet. The liners are equipped with comfortable passenger compartments of two layouts: the first version has 162 seats, economy class; the second option - 136 seats in a 2-class cabin, 16 of which are intended for the flight of passengers traveling on a business fare.
The narrow-body jet aircraft Airbus A320-200 is a popular model with a decent technical equipment and a cozy passenger cabin for comfortable air travel on medium and short haul flights. To date, the aircraft manufacturer has produced more than 8 thousand units. More than 6,000 A320 aircraft are operated by world air carriers.