In total, the aircraft fleet of this airline includes 51 A320 units.
For convenience, we will depict one of them schematically and figure out which places are best to book, and which ones should not be taken or taken last.
Note that if recently all A320 aircraft had the same configuration, now there are two of them (this can be seen in the first figure). The only difference is in the ratio of business / economy class seats.
We will analyze that scheme, call it “Layout 1 ″, which is used in a larger number of aircraft (aircraft side numbers are next to each scheme), and in parentheses we will indicate identical row numbers for“ Layout 2 ″ 
Seats 1-5 (1-2) rowThese are business class seats. In these Aeroflot aircraft, the step between the rows in business is not very large, compared to the Airbus A330, for example. Let's note several features of the first row:
1. No one will recline their seat on you, and since the angle of inclination of business chairs is large enough, this is important.
2. In front of you on the wall there are mounts for cradles. Therefore, there is a possibility that passengers with small children will be in the neighborhood with you. Although in business class this is extremely rare and rather an exception.
3. The seats in the first row do not have a "step", it is such a comfortable footrest. On these aircraft, it is installed under the seat in front.
Seats in 6 (6) row. Located in front of the partition. These places also have several features, both positive and negative:
1. As with the first row of business class, no one will recline their seat on you. In Economy Class, this is even more important as the row spacing is minimal.
2. Serving food starts from your row, ie. you will receive it first.
3. There is enough knee room, but the legs cannot be extended.
4. There are mounts in the wall for baby bassinets, so it is possible to be near babies.
5. Some passengers are not very comfortable looking at the wall during the whole flight.
Perhaps that's all. Whether or not you should book these places is up to you.
Seats in 8 (12) row Worse than standard economy class seats, as there are emergency exits immediately behind them. Because of this, the chairs do not recline or have a strong limitation in this.
Seats in 9 (13) row The backs in this row also do not recline, however, there is one very significant advantage. The distance to 8 (12) rows is increased, therefore, there are many free space for legs. The neighbors will not bother you if they want to get up from their seats. Seats A and F are slightly worse - due to the fact that they are near the hatch, the seats may be slightly "sloped".
Seats 10A and 10F (14A and 14F) The seats are a little crooked due to the close proximity of the emergency exit. However, there is plenty of legroom and the backrest reclines as standard.
Places in 10 row B, C, D, E (14 B, C, D, E) The best places economy class on board. The backrests recline quietly and the emergency exit provides plenty of legroom. You will be very comfortable during the flight.
However, these places also have small restrictions. Carry-on baggage cannot be placed at the legs or under the seats, blocking the passage to the hatches.
Same, on 9 (13) and 10 (14) passengers with children, with disabilities and the elderly.
24 (29) row, seats C and D - proximity to toilets can be inconvenient.
Last, 25 (30) row ... Some of the backs of the chairs in this row do not recline, and the proximity to the toilets is not the most pleasant.
Near you will be constantly walking "willing", and sometimes queues will form. Also, the sound of a slamming door and a flush tank will accompany you during the flight.
Register for such places as last, when there are simply no other options.
A couple of general points about the seating arrangement in the Airbus A320 are their disadvantages and advantages.
The seats located next to the porthole have the advantage of being able to look into it during the flight (this, of course, depends on the flight time and weather). If you are flying at night, this advantage does not count. Also, the neighbor will not bother you if he wants to get up. These places have one drawback - it is not very convenient to leave it yourself. Therefore, if there is no need to go to the toilet often or you intend to oversleep the entire flight, choose a seat near the window.
The seats, which are located near the aisle, have their dignity - it is very easy to get off of it, if necessary, to the toilet. The disadvantages are that a neighbor can bother him if he needs to get up. Flight attendants with carts and passengers who pass through the cabin to the galley and toilets can also interfere. Therefore, if you are flying with a child and, most likely, you will often have to go to the toilet. Or you yourself have a need to go to the restroom more often, then choose from the edge of the place.
Since commissioning A320 absolutely surpassed all other civil aircraft in terms of the use of high technologies - both in aerodynamics and in the field of onboard equipment.
History of creation
After ten years of discussions, in which almost all aircraft construction companies in Europe, consortium Airbus Industrie in 1981 he started a project of a 150-seater airliner for short and medium routes.
At that time, in the world market, aircraft with a large
passenger capacity, therefore, two cars for 154 and 172 seats were taken into development. These were two models A320-100 and A320-200, but in 1984 such a project was abandoned in favor of one 162-seat vehicle. The new project provided for two versions of the aircraft, differing only in the capacity of the fuel tanks and the designation A320-100 and A320-200 remained relevant.
The first flight A320
For the first time, a new aircraft was taken into the air on February 22, 1987, under the name A320-100, in a series of such airliners, only 21 aircraft were produced. Second option A320-200 became the main representative of liners A320, a certificate of airworthiness for this model was issued in November 1988. This plane is different from A320-100 increased maximum takeoff weight, wingtips with deltoid winglets and an additional 8016 liters fuel tank in the center section.
Consortium Airbus is constantly working on the modernization of its liners, the program has been launched New Engine Option on equipping A320 new economical power plants. Pratt & Whitney Engines PW1000Gaccording to the company's management, they will reduce operating costs by 20%, and the airliner itself will receive improved aerodynamics and a new design of the passenger compartment.
Russian company Transaero signed a firm contract for the purchase of 8 units A320neo, which began to enter service in 2015.
Design features of the airliner A320
According to its aerodynamic design A320 Is a monoplane with a low swept wing, under which engines are placed on both sides and a single-fin tail unit.
The wing of the airliner is thin with high aerodynamic efficiency, all mechanization is made of composite materials, the keel and leading edge of the stabilizer are also made of composite. Side winglets at the wingtips save fuel and reduce inductive drag.
Airbus A320 - flying all over Europe
Power plants since 1989 are equipped with the quietest and powerful engines in its class V2500. Engines A320 in takeoff mode, they give a noise level of no more than 82 decibels. The aircraft has a tricycle landing gear, each bogie has two wheels. The main struts are retracted in flight into the center section, the nose - into the forward fuselage.
A distinctive feature of the aircraft is the fly-by-wire control. In the cockpit, the commander on the left side, the co-pilot on the right has two side sticks, replacing the usual steering wheel. Side sticks have no direct connection with control surfaces, any deviation is calculated by the computer and the signal from it gives a command to the hydraulic drive to deflect the rudders.
Video: Airbus A320 - flight from the cockpit
These side sticks have cleared space for the pilots' fold-out tables and improved visibility to six color LCD displays, two directly in front of the pilots and two in the center of the dash. Displays give pilots all information about the navigation situation, work power plants and other liner equipment.
Passenger compartment A320 made very spacious, shelves for hand luggage have a large volume, for lower deck plenty of space for cargo and wide hatches for loading luggage. The cabin has modern paneling, a touchscreen display on the Flight Attendant Panel, LED lighting for each passenger seat and the ability to change the brightness of the entire cabin from 0 to 100%.
Flight performance
- The length of the aircraft is 37.57 m.
- The height of the aircraft is 11 m.
- Wingspan - 34.1 m.
- The width of the cabin is 3.7 m.
- Maximum takeoff weight - 77 tons.
- The minimum take-off distance is 2090 m.
- Engines - 2 x IAE V2500-A5.
- Traction - 2 x 104.5 kN.
- Cruising speed - 840 km / h.
- The number of passengers is from 140 to 180.
- Fuel consumption - 2700 l / h.
- Range - 6150 km.
- Practical ceiling - 12 thousand m
- Crew - 2 people.
Features of choosing the best places
Flight by plane is still very tiring and depends on the right place and A320 gives you the opportunity to spend time in the air calmly and comfortably. The rules for choosing seats are usual, on the booklet, which you can buy at the ticket office, there is an arrangement of seats in the passenger compartment.
The choice of seat depends on your taste, there is only one feature - the chairs next to the toilet and in the tail are the most uncomfortable and restless. If you want to relax and sleep in flight - choose a chair by the bulkhead, if you like the view from the porthole - please look at the ground or admire the view of the clouds.
Aeroflot names the best seats in the cabin A320 the following: in the fourth row - A, B, E, F and in the eleventh - B, C, D, E.
In the cabin A320 the first five rows are considered business class; the seats in these rows can be folded far back without causing inconvenience to passengers in adjacent rows. Business class has seats for baby bassinets, but no dedicated legroom.
Economy class is separated by a partition, the distance between the seats is less than in business class, but the backrest can be reclined to its full extent without interference. The armchairs in front of the partition have their own inconveniences, if you do not grab literature for reading, you will have to look at the wall all the time, but service begins from this row.
a320 - salon
Due to the closeness of the toilet, the seats in the twenty-fourth row are the most hectic, children and people of the age are not recommended to purchase seats in the tenth and ninth rows. Finding the seats of the fourth and eleventh rows near escape hatch makes them the safest. The passenger compartment is not comfortable enough for a tall person due to the technical features of the aircraft, but despite all these errors, “ Airbus-320"Is considered comfortable enough for this class. Have a good flight!
Today Aeroflot's fleet includes 60 Airbuses A320, designed for short and medium-haul flights with a maximum length of up to 4000 kilometers.
The company owns Airbus A320 in two configurations:
Airbus A 320-214: 20 seats in the business class cabin, 120 seats in the economy class cabin.
Airbus A 320: 8 seats in the business class cabin, 150 seats in the economy class cabin.
IMPORTANT: if you book or buy a ticket, but do not know which configuration you will fly in, be guided by the number of seats. The Airbus A320-214 has only 25 rows, 5 of which are in the business class cabin. The Airbus 320 of another configuration has only 30 rows, 2 of which are reserved for business class.
Knowing the layout of the cabin makes it easy for you to choose the best seats for a comfortable flight and avoid the worst seats.
Best Business Class Seats
The business class cabin in the Airbus A320 is less spacious than, for example, in the Airbus A330: the distance between the seats is not very large, but more than in the economy class. The backs of the chair recline at a sufficiently large angle to take a comfortable position. Despite this, the business class seats in the Airbus A320 are considered the most comfortable and desirable, since comfortable conditions have been created for the flight (calm atmosphere, comfortable seats, a varied food menu and an expanded entertainment system, attentive service).
The seats in the business class of the Airbus A320 are located in two lines. Rows 5 or 2 (in different aircraft configurations).
In general, all the seats in the business class cabin are comfortable and good. When only 8 people are flying in the cabin, all the more there is nothing to worry about.
1st row: seats C and D in business class Airbus A320-214 can be a little uncomfortable due to the proximity of the bathroom. The noise of water being washed away and the walking of passengers can disturb your peace of mind.
5 row may be uncomfortable due to the proximity of the economy class cabin, where it can be quite noisy.
Best Economy Class Seats
Row 6 located directly behind the partition, which adds some special features to these places. On the one hand, here more space for the legs, there are no chairs in front of you, the backs of which can be folded back. On the other hand, throughout the entire flight time, you will observe the wall in front of your eyes. In addition, these seats are favorite and convenient for passengers with small children, because baby bassinets are attached to the walls. Therefore, it may turn out that you will be flying in a noisy company. On the plus side of the front rows, food distribution starts from here, and you will have more menu choices than passengers sitting at the end of the plane.
The rows located near the emergency exits also have their own characteristics.
Row 8 (or row 12 in another configuration) is inconvenient in that the backs of the seats are fixed so as not to obstruct the passage to the emergency exit located at the back.
Row 9 (or row 13 in another configuration) is also equipped with seats without a reclining function, but it has a certain advantage, namely, free legroom in front, which will allow you to take a more free and comfortable position.
Row 10 (or row 14 in a different configuration): the seats in this row are considered the most comfortable, as there is enough legroom in the front and the backrest reclines in the standard mode. These seats (except for seats in A and F in the 10th row) are called Space + and have special requirements for passengers. For safety reasons, such seats should be occupied by healthy, capable passengers, because in the event of an unforeseen situation, they should be able to help the crew to evacuate the rest of the passengers. Therefore, it is not allowed to sit here for passengers with children under 12 years old and carrying animals, pregnant women, elderly people, people with disabilities. It is also important to note that also for safety reasons, it is forbidden to clutter emergency exits with bags and hand luggage.
Row 25 (or row 30 in a different configuration): here are the worst places, since they are located next to the toilet, and the backs of the chairs do not deviate. All of this involves an uncomfortable upright posture throughout the flight and a constant stream of people who create noise and movement that disturb your peace.
Thus, in order to choose the best seats on the plane, you need to know the layout of the cabin. The best seats are in the front rows and near emergency exits. The most unwanted places to book are in the tail of the plane.
For domestic and international flights, Aeroflot operates medium-haul passenger Airbus A320 in two configurations. Today there are 79 of them.
The Airbus A320 is almost 38 meters long and is designed for a flight range of 4000 km. The maximum reach height is 12.2 km. Cruising speed - 830 km / h.
Going on air travel on Aeroflot Airbus 320, passengers can choose in advance the best seat in the cabin for comfortable accommodation during the flight. In this article, we will tell you about the Airbus 320 of Aeroflot airline, where the plane flies, and also consider the cabin plan and determine the comfortable seats in economy and business class.
Description Airbus A320 Aeroflot
A large Russian air carrier uses Airbus 320 of two configurations on its flights, differing in the number of rows and seats in economy and business class salons.
Airbus A320 - 20C:
- the first 5 rows - a salon consisting of paired seats arranged in two rows with a wide space between the seats;
- from 6 to 25 rows - consisting of 20 rows with 6 seats in each (3x3 layout);
- the total number of seats is 140 (in the business cabin - 20, in the economy one - 120).
Airbus A320 - 8C:
- the first 2 rows - business class, where 8 seats are installed in a 2x2 layout in each row;
- from 6 to 30 rows - economy class, consisting of 25 rows, each has 3x3 seats;
- the total number of seats is 158, of which 8 are in the business salon and 150 in the economy one.
Interior layout
Where is the most comfortable place to sit on the Airbus 320
The Airbus 320, like other Aeroflot airliners, has the most comfortable and inconvenient seats for passengers. When buying tickets, the traveler can choose the best option, taking into account personal preferences. The service for the best seats in the salon is provided on a paid basis.
To carry out the planned trip in a comfortable way, we suggest exploring the features of some seats in the business and economy cabin. This information will help you make the right choice.
Economy class
In the Airbus A320-20C, the economy class covers 20 rows, starting from the 6th row. It is located just behind the partition separating the salon from the business class. Between the 6th row seats and the wall there is extended legroom for a comfortable body position. The advantages of this range also include the availability of a large selection of dishes and drinks from the menu, since it is from this part of the cabin that flight attendants begin to serve passengers.
The 6th row of economy class is an excellent place for a flight with small children. On the front partition there are special fasteners for fixing the baby bassinet. You can familiarize yourself with the rules for traveling with an infant in Aeroflot.
7 row - standard seats without any particular disadvantages and advantages.
Row 8-9 - inconvenient places near the emergency exit, with restrictions on the deviation of the back of the chair. Also, there is no good view from the windows, which is due to the close location of the aircraft wings, which cover the entire view.
Row 10 is located near the emergency exit. It is dominated by an expanded space between the seats with a functioning backrest recline mechanism. Convenient seats for location, they have only one drawback - the absence of one armrest on seats A and F.
The most comfortable seats in row 10 - B, C, D, E can be booked in advance by paying the amount according to the carrier's tariffs. True, such chairs cannot be occupied by disabled people, pensioners, pregnant women, minor children and passengers with animals. This rule is established by the carrier solely for security purposes. You can familiarize yourself with the rules for flying animals on an Aeroflot plane.
From 11 to 14 rows - standard seats with limited visibility from the window (close location of the liner's wings).
Row 25 is the most inconvenient for the flight. There are several disadvantages: close proximity to the toilet, limiting the deflection of the back of the chair, and strong audibility of the engine noise in the tail of the liner.
Aeroflot also makes passenger Transportation on Airbus A320 - 8C. We offer you to get acquainted with the most convenient and inconvenient seats in the cabin of the liner of this model.
Advantages and disadvantages of passenger seats in the economy cabin:
- The first row of economy class - 6, located just behind the partition of the business class. Extended legroom in front of the seats. On the partition there is equipment for attaching a baby bassinet. Convenient seats for pregnant women and passengers with children. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with -.
- 12-18 row - places with poor visibility from the windows, hidden by the wings of the aircraft.
- Row 12-13 - seats at the emergency exit with a locked back recline mechanism.
- On the 14th row, there are extra comfort seats located near the emergency exit. Extended legroom in front of the seats. Working mechanism for deflecting the seat back.
- 30 row - located in the rear of the aircraft. Here, engine noise is heard more and turbulence is felt more strongly. The disadvantages also include the proximity to the toilet room and the non-working mechanism for reclining the backrests.
Business class
In the Airbus 320 with a 20C layout, the business class occupies the first five rows in the bow of the aircraft. All seats in this salon have extended seating. There is a large space between the seats for a convenient positioning. The chairs are equipped with a folding mechanism. There is a large passage between the rows.
There were no particular drawbacks in the business class cabin. Some discomfort can be created by proximity to the toilet room for passengers in the first row in the cabin and being next to the economy class partition behind the seats in the last row.
In an airliner with an 8 C layout, the business class occupies only the first two rows. Passenger seats of increased comfort are also installed here. There are brackets on the wall for fixing the baby bassinet.
Where Airbus 320 Aeroflot flies
Airbuses 320 Aeroflot fly on domestic and international flights over short distances. The most popular routes: St. Petersburg, Sochi, Crimea, Turkey, Mallorca, etc.
To make the flight on the Airbus A320 as comfortable as possible, book the best seats in the cabin in advance! Business class passengers can reserve the most comfortable seat for free, as provided by the tariff plan. For travelers choosing economy class, this service is available for a separate payment according to the carrier's current tariffication.
Aeroflot operates 63 Airbus A320-200 aircraft. This is Aeroflot's most numerous model. The liners were received from the manufacturer and have not been used by other airlines. The first aircraft was delivered to the company in October 2003. The youngest aircraft in this series flew in November 2013. We can assume that the A320 airliners have just been tested.
The aircraft come in two configurations. The first, it is the most common, will accommodate 140 passengers. Of these, 20 seats are reserved for business class, the remaining 120 are for economy class. The second configuration is for 158 seats, of which 8 are in business class and 150 are in economy class.
Airplane diagrams are taken from the official website of the company: link. IN this review we will analyze the 140-seat model.
The location of the best places in the Airbus A320
Row 1-5. Business class aircraft. These are the best and most comfortable seats on the plane, of which there are 20 in total. The seats are arranged in pairs, two pairs in each row. In this case, the first row is considered the most comfortable, since there is no other row of seats in front of it, which means there is a lot of legroom. However, the distance between the rows in business class is already large (more than 100 cm), so we will not consider this a big advantage. But the fact that no one will recline a chair on you is a completely different matter.
Row 6. The first row of economy class of the Airbus A320, which is separated from the business by a partition. One of the most comfortable seats in this class. There are reasons for this:
- There is no row in the front, which means there is extra legroom.
- There is no row in front - it means that no one will recline the chair on you.
- If you are flying with a small child, then you are only in this row, since there are attachments for the cradle.
- There is no unnecessary fuss and walking, as the toilets and the kitchen are far behind.
However, there are also disadvantages. These seats are often booked by passengers with children, and this is additional noise. The second point is that seats are quickly dismantled, so you need to book in advance. Finally, the third moment - there will be a partition in front of your eyes all the way. Although the view from the window is good here.
Row 8. In the diagram, it is marked in brown. Not the best places to fly. The emergency exit is just behind the row, so the seats are limited in reclining here. Being in one position can seriously ruin the experience of flying.
Row 9. As well as in row 8, the seats are limited in reclining. However, the front row is large enough to provide additional legroom (more than standard rows).
Row 10. On the Aeroflot diagram, they are designated as places of increased comfort. Indeed, these are the best seats in the Airbus A320 economy class. Plenty of legroom (separates from the front row emergency exit), no one will interfere with the reclined chair. Good view from the porthole. You need to book such places in advance.
Row 15. View from the porthole onto the wing of the aircraft, so if it is important for you to contemplate the beauty of flight, it is better to choose another seat.
Row 24. Cons of seats in the tail this aircraft the fact that there are toilets here - the only ones in economy class. It turns out that if the plane is full, the whole flight goes past the last rows of endless passengers. Queues, pushing with elbows, vanity - will not bring joy even to the most patient person.
Row 25 Worst places in this layout. Behind the row there are only toilets that the entire plane goes to. Places C and D are even worse, since they are extreme to the aisle. The biggest traffic on board will be in this place. Adds negative and the fact that the backs of the chairs are limited in reclining because of the partition from the toilet.
