Air Canada Airbus A321 Seat Map

Air Canada Airbus A321 cabin layout and seating plan

8J · 176Y184 seats
Air Canada Airbus A321 seat map
Business, Rows 1-2
Economy, Rows 12-41
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Airbus A321

Airbus A321-211

This version of the Air Canada Airbus A321ceo is configured 8C 176M

Last verified 2026-08-17

Manufacturer
Airbus
Body
Narrow body
Haul
Short Haul

Configuration

8J · 176Y
184seats
Business 8
Economy 176
Entertainment
Entertainment is streamed on communal drop down screens. Ear buds are provided for audio

Top seat picks

14A14F16A16F18A18B18C18D18E18F20A20F37A37F39F41F
  • Extra legroom.
  • Exit door L2 takes about 10% of the seat width, 0cm (0in) in front.
  • Exit door R2 takes about 5% of the seat width, 0cm (0in) in front.

Seat classes

Business
8 seats
Rows1 to 2
Pitch45"
Width21"
Recline5"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACScreenScreen10.6" HD touchscreen displayAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrest

Eight Recaro CL4400 recliner seats custom arranged in a 2-2 pattern

Economy
176 seats
Rows12 to 41
Pitch30"
Width18"
Recline3"
In-seat amenities
Air ventAir ventAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

176 Recaro BL3250 seats arranged in a 3-3 pattern, featuring a fixed non-adjustable headrest

Seat ratings

Recommended
16
Caution
13
Avoid
23
Standard
132
Seat insights

The best seats on this aircraft

Ranked from the per-seat ratings, window alignment, and cabin data for this exact configuration.

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Cabin
Position
  • 14A

    Window·Recommended

  • 14F

    Window·Recommended

  • 16A

    Window·Recommended

  • 16F

    Window·Recommended

  • 18A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 18F

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 20A

    Window·Recommended

  • 20F

    Window·Recommended

  • 37A

    Window·Recommended

  • 37F

    Window·Recommended

  • 39F

    Window·Recommended

  • 41F

    Window·Recommended

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

SpecBusinessEconomy
Seats8176
Pitch45"30"
Width21"18"
Recline5"3"
Power110V universal ACNot listed
Screen10.6" HD touchscreen displayEntertainment is streamed on communal drop down screens. Ear buds are provided for audio

Airbus A321 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

  • Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest
  • Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrest
  • Air ventAir vent
  • Seatback screenSeatback screen
  • Streaming to deviceStreaming to device
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • Power outletPower outlet
  • USB portUSB port
  • Wireless chargingWireless charging
  • Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio
  • Privacy doorPrivacy door

Cabin features

  • GalleyGalley
  • LavatoryLavatory
  • Accessible lavatoryAccessible lavatory
  • Washlet lavatoryWashlet lavatory
  • Bar or loungeBar or lounge
  • Bassinet positionBassinet position
  • Prayer areaPrayer area
  • Snack stationSnack station
  • Service animal seatingService animal seating
  • Peanut-allergy seatingPeanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

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