Cabin layout
This version of the American Airlines Airbus A321ceo, types A321K and A321R, holds 20 business and 170 economy seats. Economy holds 35 extra legroom seats sold as Main Cabin Extra. Every aircraft has Airbus XL overhead bins and mood lighting.
Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge
Power110V universal AC
USBUSB-A
Wi-FiViaSat KA-band satellite wifi
Air vent
Adjustable headrest
Adjustable armrestTwenty Collins Aerospace MiQ cradle seats in a 2-2 layout, featuring an adjustable headrest, flip-up tablet holder, and in-arm storage pocket.
Power110V universal ACUSBUSB-AWi-FiViaSat KA-band satellite wifiAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestCollins Aerospace Meridian slimline seats in a 3-3 layout, featuring a 4 way adjustable headrest and a tablet holder. Main Cabin Extra shown with red accents.
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Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the American Airlines Airbus A321 seat map.
The best seat on the American Airlines Airbus A321 is 02A. In Business, go for 02A or 02F; in Economy, 12A and 13F are recommended for a good window.
Window·Recommended
Window·Recommended
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 33". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
Window·Recommended
Window·Recommended
Window·Recommended
Window·Recommended
Window·Recommended
Extra legroom.
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 32". 2" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 32". 2" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 33". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
Aisle·Recommended
Extra legroom.
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 | 20 | 170 |
| Pitch | 37" | Main Cabin Extra: 33" |
| Width | 21" | Rows 10 and 36 plus seats 11ABC: 17" |
| Recline | 5" | Main Cabin Extra: 3" |
| Power | 110V universal AC | 110V universal AC |
| Screen | Audio and video streamed to your own phone or tablet. These aircraft have no seatback screens. | Audio and video streamed to your own phone or tablet. These aircraft have no seatback screens. |
| Wi-Fi | ViaSat KA-band satellite wifi | ViaSat KA-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 American Airlines Airbus A321ceo, types A321K and A321R, holds 20 business and 170 economy seats. Economy holds 35 extra legroom seats sold as Main Cabin Extra. Every aircraft has Airbus XL overhead bins and mood lighting.
The A321T is the trans-continental configuration, normally deployed on American's flights between New York JFK and Los Angeles/San Francisco, arranged into three distinct cabins: Flagship First, Flagship Business, and Economy. This type holds 10 first, 20 business and 72 economy seats (including 36 designated Main Cabin Extra seats)
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Fitted differently by 46 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.
| Cabins | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
American AirlinesThis page AA · Business, Economy 190 seats · 18" wide · 2" recline | Business 20 · Economy 170 | 30" | ||
Business 42 · Economy 164 | 28-33" | |||
Business 42 · Economy 165 | 29-34" | |||
Business 42 · Economy 178 | 28-32" | |||
Business 28 · Economy 151 | 31"+1"+1" more | |||
Economy 195 | Not listed | |||
Economy 220 | Not listed | |||
Business 16 · Economy 174 | 31"+1"+1" more | |||
Business 16 · Economy 180 | 31"+1"+1" more | |||
Business 8 · Economy 176 | 30" | |||
Business 12 · Economy 184 | 30" | |||
Business 16 · Economy 161 | 31"+1"+1" more | |||
Business 12 · Economy 173 | 31"+1"+1" more | |||
Business 59 · Economy 153 | 29-31" | |||
Business 58 · Economy 154 | 29-31" | |||
Business 12 · Economy 170 | 31"+1"+1" more | |||
Business 24 · Economy 155 | 30" | |||
Business 12 · Economy 170 | 30" | |||
Economy 195 | 31-34"+1"+1" more | |||
Economy 220 | 28" | |||
Economy 211 | Not listed | |||
Economy 198 | Not listed | |||
Economy 220 | Not listed | |||
Economy 220 | Not listed | |||
Lie-flat First 10 · Lie-flat Business 20 · Economy 72 | 31"+1"+1" more | |||
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"+1"+1" more | |||
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"+2"+2" more |
Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.
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