Cabin layout and the best seats on the Airbus A321 of Ural Airlines

Ural Airlines is one of the largest airlines in Russia, which transports passengers within the country and abroad. There are only three types of aircraft in the company's fleet: Airbus A319, A320 and A321. In total, the fleet has 43 aircraft, 13 of them are Airbus A321.

Specifications

The Airbus A321 was launched in 1994 and is the next in the generation of the A320 fuselage aircraft family, designed for medium and short range flights. The main difference is that it is extended by almost 7 m and can accommodate more seats than the A320 and A319.

The main technical characteristics of the Airbus A321:

  • Wingspan - from 34.1 m to 35.8 m
  • Cabin length - 34.4 m
  • Cabin width - 3.7 m
  • Maximum speed - up to 890 km / h
  • Flight range - from 5,000 km to 5,900 km
  • Number of seats - up to 236
  • Maximum takeoff weight - 89,000 kg
  • Airliner length - 44.5 m
  • Cruise speed - 840 km / h

Airbus industrie A321 Ural Airlines cabin map

There are many modifications of the Airbus 321 cabin schemes. The airline has only one variant for 220 seats in operation (you can see the scheme in the photo below). Let's consider what are the best places to take on this plane when buying a ticket.

In this variant of the air carrier there is no business class. Only economic available. Armchairs, basically, cost 3 in each side of the aircraft.

1 row is located behind the emergency exits, which provides these places with additional free space in front. No one will press you with the back of the chair, since there are no neighbors in front. Passenger service starts from this row. But noise can be heard from the kitchen and bathrooms, which are located in front of the passenger compartment.

10 row- a row in front of the emergency exit, as well as 24 A, F and 25 B, C, D, E. The disadvantage of these rows can be called motionless seatbacks, which makes a long flight rather inconvenient.

Seats B, C, D, E row 11 are located after the emergency exit and are convenient in that they have more free legroom than standard chairs.

12 row seats A, F have a lot of free space in front, due to the lack of seats A, F in the 11th row.

26 row located in the same way as 11 - after the emergency exits and has the same advantages.

Seats at emergency exits are not available to all categories of passengers. Passengers cannot fly on them:

  • with kids;
  • children, unaccompanied by adults;
  • disabled people;
  • foreigners who do not speak Russian or English.

Also, passengers who fly in such places will be read out by the employees of the air carrier additional safety rules. When flying, you can not put things near the seats, they must be stored on the top shelf.

37 row places A, B, C and 38 row - E, F- the last seats in the passenger compartment. They are located in front of the restrooms. Discomfort during the flight will be caused by an unpleasant smell, extraneous sounds and the accumulation of passengers near these places. And also, the back of the seats is completely or partially not movable.

Best Places

  • 1 row - all places;
  • 11 row - B, C, D, E;
  • 26 row - all places.

Worst Places

  • 10 row - all places;
  • 24 row - A, F;
  • 25 row - B, C, D, E;
  • 37 row - A, B, C;
  • 38 row - E, F.

The nose of an airliner is considered the most successful for a flight, since here the noise from the aircraft's engines is less audible and passenger service begins from this part.

The middle part of the aircraft should be chosen by passengers who are seasick and with problems of aerophobia - there is the least chatter and turbulence is felt to a lesser extent.

The tail section of an airliner is considered the most inconvenient. This is due to the narrowing of the cabin, the proximity of bathrooms and the strong noise of the engines. But this part of the cabin is the safest. According to statistics, more passengers who fly in this part of the aircraft survive in air crashes. Also, you can ask the employees of the air carrier for lunch.

Window seats are seats A, F. They are chosen by those passengers who prefer to enjoy the view from the window during the flight, sleep and not get up from the chair, as this will be difficult to do - you will need to disturb two neighbors.

If you prefer to enjoy great views from your window during your flight, you should be aware that emergency exit seats may not have a window. And rows 11 to 19 are located above the wings of the aircraft, which limits the view.

Aisle seats - C, D, you need to choose if you want to move around the cabin a lot during the flight. Here you can stretch your legs. But sitting in these places, it will be difficult to take a normal nap. People passing by may hurt you.

Seats in the middle are B and E. They are considered uncomfortable and are taken out last when there are no other seats. You will have neighbors on both sides.

If you are flying together, you can take a seat in the same row at the aisle and porthole. There is a chance that no one will take the seat in the middle and you will have extra space.

When choosing seats, check out the Ural Airlines cabin map on the airline's official website. This will help you choose places that suit your preferences. Have a successful and comfortable flight with Airbus A321 and Ural Airlines.

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