Air Canada Airbus A321XLR Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

Air Canada Airbus A321XLR cabin layout and seating plan

14J · 168Y182 seats
Air Canada Airbus A321XLR seat map
Air CanadaAC"Glowing Hearted" cabins

Airbus A321XLR

Airbus A321-271NY

The Air Canada Airbus A321XLR holds 14 business and 168 economy seats and features the new "Glowing Hearted" cabin standard

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Airbus
Body
Narrow body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

14J · 168Y
182seats
Business 14
Economy 168
Wi-Fi
Best
Intelsat 2Ku
Entertainment
Panasonic Astrova carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Business
14 seats
Rows1 to 7
Pitch32"
Width21"
Recline180°
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-CScreenScreen19" 4K UHD touch screen displayWireless chargingWireless chargingBluetooth audioBluetooth audioAir ventAir ventAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

Twenty inward herringbone seats based on the Collins Aerospace Aurora platform in a 1-1 layout.

Economy
168 seats
Rows12 to 39
Pitch31" to 34"
Width18"
Recline5"
In-seat amenities
USBUSBUSB-CScreenScreen13.3" 4K UHD touch screen displayBluetooth audioBluetooth audioAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

168 Collins Aerospace Meridian+ slimline seats in a 3-3 layout and equipped with a bi-fold table.

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Best seats on the Air Canada Airbus A321XLR

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Air Canada Airbus A321XLR seat map.

On the Air Canada Airbus A321XLR, the recommended Economy seats are 32A and 32F for a good window. For extra legroom, 13A, 13F are worth choosing early.

Cabin
Position
  • 32A

    Window·Recommended

  • 32F

    Window·Recommended

  • 34A

    Window·Recommended

  • 34F

    Window·Recommended

  • 36A

    Window·Recommended

  • 36F

    Window·Recommended

  • 13A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 13F

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 14A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 14F

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 15A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 15F

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

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
Seats14168
Pitch32"Rows 13 to 15: 34"; rows 19 and 20: 35"
Width21"18"
Recline180°5"
Power110V universal ACUSB-C
Screen19" 4K UHD touch screen display13.3" 4K UHD touch screen display

Airbus A321XLR 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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FAQ

Air Canada Airbus A321XLR seat map questions

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