American Airlines Airbus A320 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats
American Airlines Airbus A320 cabin layout and seating plan
Airbus A320
The American Airlines Airbus A320 holds 12 business and 138 economy seats
Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge
Configuration
Seat classes
Power110V universal AC
USBUSB-A
Wi-FiGogo 2Ku satellite wifi
Air ventRefurbished US Airways stock in a 2-2 layout.
Power110V universal ACUSBUSB-AWi-FiGogo 2Ku satellite wifiAir vent
Adjustable armrestRefurbished US Airways stock in a 3-3 layout arranged to a 40" pitch.
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Best seats on the American Airlines Airbus A320
Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the American Airlines Airbus A320 seat map.
The best seat on the American Airlines Airbus A320 is 01A. In Business, go for 01A; in Economy, 05A and 05F are recommended for a good window.
- 05A
Window·Recommended
- 05F
Window·Recommended
- 07A
Window·Recommended
- 07F
Window·Recommended
- 16A
Window·Recommended
- 16F
Window·Recommended
- 18A
Window·Recommended
- 18F
Window·Recommended
- 20A
Window·Recommended
- 20F
Window·Recommended
- 22A
Window·Recommended
- 22F
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.
| Spec | Domestic First | Main Cabin |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 12 | 138 |
| Pitch | 36" | Main Cabin Extra: 40" |
| Width | 21" | 18" |
| Recline | 5" | 3" |
| Power | 110V universal AC | 110V universal AC |
| Screen | Content streams to your own phone or tablet, Apple Music among it. These aircraft have no seatback screens. | Content streams to your own phone or tablet, Apple Music among it. These aircraft have no seatback screens. |
| Wi-Fi | Gogo 2Ku satellite wifi | Gogo 2Ku satellite wifi |
Airbus A320 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
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.
In-seat amenities
Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door
Cabin features
Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-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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