Airbus A321 Aircraft Configurations
Compare how top airlines lay out the Airbus A321, cabin by cabin, and which seats are worth targeting.
Overview
The Airbus A321 is a single-aisle jet with 102–220 seats depending on the airline. Airlines fly it on domestic, short international, and some coast-to-coast routes. This page also covers the newer A321neo, which airlines list alongside the original. Some airlines fit it with premium cabins for longer flights, so seat counts vary widely.
Configuration by cabin
| Airline | Total seats | First | Business | Premium Economy | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines | Total seats102–196 | First10 seatsSome versions | Business20 seats | Premium Economy12 seatsSome versions | Economy72–176 seats |
 Delta | Total seats164–194 | FirstN/A | Business20–44 seats | Premium EconomyN/A | Economy120–174 seats |
 United | Total seats150–200 | FirstN/A | Business20 seats | Premium Economy12 seatsSome versions | Economy118–180 seats |
 British Airways | Total seats218–220 | FirstN/A | Business82–84 seats | Premium EconomyN/A | Economy136 seats |
 Lufthansa | Total seats205–215 | FirstN/A | Business45–48 seats | Premium EconomyN/A | Economy160–167 seats |
Configuration by Top Airlines
ExpertFlyer shows you how each top airline configures its cabins, so you can compare seats before you book. Every seat map is built from real aircraft layouts and rated seat by seat, highlighting the best seats and the ones to avoid.
Layouts run window to window, so you can see how each cabin is arranged at a glance. In business class, a 1-2-1 layout means one seat at each window and two together in the middle.
Every cabin comes with the specs that shape comfort:
- Pitch: the distance in inches from a point on your seat to the same point on the seat in front, a rough guide to legroom.
- Width: the space between the armrests.
- Recline: how far the seatback tilts back, in inches. For flat-bed seats it's shown in degrees, with 180° meaning fully flat.
American Airlines
The American Airlines Airbus A321 has first, business, premium economy and economy cabins. Every first class seat has direct aisle access. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, and not every version has first class or premium economy. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.
Business
20 seats · Rows 1–5
- Layout
- 2-2
- Pitch
- 36.5"
- Width
- 20"
- Recline
- 5"
Economy
176 seats · Rows 8–37
- Layout
- 3-3
- Pitch
- 30"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 2"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 20Rows 1–5 | 2-2 | 36.5" | 20" | 5" |
| Economy | 176Rows 8–37 | 3-3 | 30" | 18" | 2" |
Not every seat on the American Airlines Airbus A321 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore American Airlines seat maps
Delta
The Delta Airbus A321 has two cabins: business and economy. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, mainly differing in how many business class seats each has. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.
Business
20 seats · Rows 1–5
- Layout
- 2-2
- Pitch
- 37"
- Width
- 21"
- Recline
- 7"
Economy
174 seats · Rows 10–39
- Layout
- 3-3
- Pitch
- 31"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 3"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 20Rows 1–5 | 2-2 | 37" | 21" | 7" |
| Economy | 174Rows 10–39 | 3-3 | 31" | 18" | 3" |
Not every seat on the Delta Airbus A321 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Delta seat maps
United
The United Airbus A321 has business, premium economy and economy cabins. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, and not every version has premium economy. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.
Business
20 seats · Rows 1–5
- Layout
- 2-2
- Pitch
- 37"
- Width
- 20"
- Recline
- 5"
Economy
180 seats · Rows 7–42
- Layout
- 3-3
- Pitch
- 30"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 2"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 20Rows 1–5 | 2-2 | 37" | 20" | 5" |
| Economy | 180Rows 7–42 | 3-3 | 30" | 18" | 2" |
Not every seat on the United Airbus A321 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore United seat maps
British Airways
The British Airways Airbus A321 has two cabins: business and economy. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, mainly differing in how many business class seats each has. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.
Business
84 seats · Rows 1–14
- Layout
- 3-3
- Pitch
- Not published
- Width
- Not published
- Recline
- Not published
Economy
136 seats · Rows 15–37
- Layout
- 3-3
- Pitch
- 30"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 3"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 84Rows 1–14 | 3-3 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Economy | 136Rows 15–37 | 3-3 | 30" | 18" | 3" |
Not every seat on the British Airways Airbus A321 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore British Airways seat maps
Lufthansa
The Lufthansa Airbus A321 has two cabins: business and economy. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, mainly differing in how many business class seats each has. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.
Business
48 seats · Rows 1–8
- Layout
- 3-3
- Pitch
- Not published
- Width
- Not published
- Recline
- Not published
Economy
167 seats · Rows 9–39
- Layout
- 3-3
- Pitch
- 31"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 6°
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 48Rows 1–8 | 3-3 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Economy | 167Rows 9–39 | 3-3 | 31" | 18" | 6° |
Not every seat on the Lufthansa Airbus A321 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Lufthansa seat maps
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