Cabin layout
This version of the Air Canada Airbus A321 (introduced in October 2023) holds 16 business and 180 economy seats and features Air Canada's 'Dream Cabin' with eighteen designated Preferred seats situated at the front of the Economy Class cabin and at exit rows. They are marked on the plan in black. Standard seats have red accents.
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Power110V universal AC
USBUSB-A and USB-C
Screen13" HD touchscreen display
Wi-FiIntelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi
Bluetooth audio
Air vent
Adjustable headrest
Adjustable armrestSixteen Collins Aerospace MiQ cradle seats in a 2-2 layout.
Power110V universal AC (shared)USBUSB-A and USB-CScreen10" HD touchscreen displayWi-FiIntelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifiBluetooth audioAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrest180 Collins Aerospace Meridian slimline seats featuring an adjustable headrest and a tablet holder in a 3-3 layout.
Flying this Airbus A321? See which seats are still open
Enter your Air Canada flight number and date on the live seat map to see the open seats on your flight, with every seat's comfort score.
Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Air Canada Airbus A321 seat map.
The best seat on the Air Canada Airbus A321 is 01A. In Business, go for 01A; in Economy, 13A and 13F are recommended for a good window.
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Pitch about 35". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
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Middle·Recommended
Pitch about 35". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
Aisle·Recommended
Pitch about 35". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
Aisle·Recommended
Pitch about 33". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.
| Spec | Business | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 16 | 180 |
| Pitch | 37" | Seats 17DEF to 27DEF: 30" |
| Width | 21" | 18" |
| Recline | 6" | 3" |
| Power | 110V universal AC | 110V universal AC (shared) |
| Screen | 13" HD touchscreen display | 10" HD touchscreen display |
| Wi-Fi | Intelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi | Intelsat 2Ku-band satellite wifi |
What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.
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
Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.
Seat recline
How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.
Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door
Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-allergy seatingGood
Steady enough for messaging and email.
Better
Comfortable browsing and light streaming.
Best
Fast enough for video calls and streaming.
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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This version of the Air Canada Airbus A321 holds 16 business and 174 economy seats and features 24 designated Preferred seats situated in the Economy Class cabin, located at rows 12, 13, 16, 29, plus seats 17F, 30A, and 30F.
This version of the Air Canada Airbus A321 (introduced in October 2023) holds 16 business and 180 economy seats and features Air Canada's 'Dream Cabin' with eighteen designated Preferred seats situated at the front of the Economy Class cabin and at exit rows. They are marked on the plan in black. Standard seats have red accents.
This version of the Air Canada Airbus A321ceo holds 8 business and 176 economy seats
The Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321 holds 12 business and 184 economy seats. It features 18 designated Preferred seats situated in the Economy Class cabin. They are marked on the plan in silver. Aircraft are equipped with wifi and in-flight entertainment streamed to your personal electronic device.
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| Cabins | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air CanadaThis page AC · Business, Economy 196 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline | Business 16 · Economy 180 | 31" | ||
Business 42 · Economy 164 | 28-33" | |||
Business 42 · Economy 165 | 29-34" | |||
Business 42 · Economy 178 | 28-32" | |||
Business 28 · Economy 151 | 31" | |||
Economy 195 | Not listed | |||
Economy 220 | Not listed | |||
Business 16 · Economy 174 | 31" | |||
Business 8 · Economy 176 | 30" | |||
Business 12 · Economy 184 | 30" | |||
Business 16 · Economy 161 | 31" | |||
Business 12 · Economy 173 | 31" | |||
Business 59 · Economy 153 | 29-31" | |||
Business 58 · Economy 154 | 29-31" | |||
Business 12 · Economy 170 | 31" | |||
Business 24 · Economy 155 | 30" | |||
Business 12 · Economy 170 | 30" | |||
Economy 195 | 31-34" | |||
Economy 220 | 28" | |||
Economy 211 | Not listed | |||
Economy 198 | Not listed | |||
Economy 220 | Not listed | |||
Economy 220 | Not listed | |||
Business 20 · Economy 170 | 30" | |||
Lie-flat First 10 · Lie-flat Business 20 · Economy 72 | 31" | |||
Business 48 · Economy 158 | 29-32" | |||
Business 82 · Economy 136 | 29-30" | |||
Economy 230 | 28" | |||
Business 12 · Economy 170 | Not listed | |||
Business 20 · Economy 155 | Not listed | |||
Business 12 · Economy 166 | Not listed | |||
Business 12 · Economy 167 | Not listed | |||
Business 4 · Economy 185 | Not listed | |||
Business 4 · Economy 191 | Not listed | |||
Business 36 · Economy 184 | 30" | |||
Business 20 · Economy 171 | 31-34" | |||
Business 8 · Economy 188 | 29" | |||
Business 8 · Economy 176 | 30" | |||
Business 48 · Economy 161 | 30-31" | |||
Economy 230 | 28-33" | |||
Lie-flat Business 8 · Economy 161 | 32"+1"+1" more |
Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.
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