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British Airways Airbus A321 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

British Airways Airbus A321 cabin layout and seating plan

82J · 136Y218 seats

British AirwaysBABA Euroflyer

Airbus A321

Airbus A321-231

The British Airways Airbus A321ceo holds 218 seats across business and economy. Club Europe sits at the front, where the middle seat of each row is never sold. Club has no fixed size: the curtain behind it is moved forward or back to match how many have booked, up to 56 seats across 14 rows, as is usual on European carriers.

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer

Airbus

Body

Narrow body

Haul

Short Haul

Configuration

82J · 136Y

218seats

Business 82

Economy 136

Wi-Fi

Not rated

Inmarsat EAN-powered wifi equipped

Seat classes

Euro Traveller

218 seats

Rows1 to 37

Pitch29" to 30"

Width18"

Recline3"

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

USBUSB-A

Wi-FiInmarsat EAN-powered wifi equipped

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

The cabin holds 218 B/E Aerospace Pinnacle seats.

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Best seats on the British Airways Airbus A321

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the British Airways Airbus A321 seat map.

The best seat on the British Airways Airbus A321 is 08A. In Business, go for 08A or 08F; in Economy, 27A and 27F are recommended for a good window.

Cabin

Position

08A
Window·Recommended
08F
Window·Recommended
10A
Window·Recommended
Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
10F
Window·Recommended
Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
27A
Window·Recommended
27F
Window·Recommended
30A
Window·Recommended
30F
Window·Recommended
35A
Window·Recommended
35F
Window·Recommended
09B
Window·Recommended
Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
10B
Middle·Recommended
Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.

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

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.

Other Airbus A321 seat maps

Fitted differently by 46 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

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	Cabins
British AirwaysThis page BA · Business, Economy 218 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 82 · Economy 136	29-30"	18"	3"	218
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 206 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 164	28-33"	18"	3"	206
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 207 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 165	29-34"	18"	3"	207
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 220 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 42 · Economy 178	28-32"	18"	3"	220
Air Astana KC · Business, Economy 179 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 28 · Economy 151	31"+2"+2" more	18"	3"	179
Air Busan BX · Economy 195 seats	Economy 195	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	195
Air Busan BX · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 190 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Business 16 · Economy 174	31"+2"+2" more	18"	4"	190
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 196 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 180	31"+2"+2" more	18"	3"	196
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 184 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 176	30"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	184
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 196 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 184	30"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	196
Air China CA · Business, Economy 177 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 161	31"+2"+2" more	18"	3"	177
Air China CA · Business, Economy 185 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 173	31"+2"+2" more	18"	3"	185
Air France AF · Business, Economy 212 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 59 · Economy 153	29-31"	18"	3"	212
Air France AF · Business, Economy 212 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Business 58 · Economy 154	29-31"	18"	None	212
Air India AI · Business, Economy 182 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Business 12 · Economy 170	31"+2"+2" more	18"	4"	182
Air Macau NX · Business, Economy 179 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 24 · Economy 155	30"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	179
Air Macau NX · Business, Economy 182 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 170	30"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	182
Air Seoul RS · Economy 195 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Economy 195	31-34"+2"+2" more	18"	3"	195
Air Seoul RS · Economy 220 seats · 18" wide · 2" recline	Economy 220	28"	18"	2"	220
Air Transat TS · Economy 211 seats	Economy 211	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	211
Air Transat TS · Economy 198 seats	Economy 198	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	198
AJet VF · Layout 1 · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
AJet VF · Layout 2 · Economy 220 seats	Economy 220	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	220
American Airlines AA · Business, Economy 190 seats · 18" wide · 2" recline	Business 20 · Economy 170	30"+1"+1" more	18"	2"	190
American Airlines AA · Lie-flat First, Lie-flat Business, Economy 102 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat First 10 · Lie-flat Business 20 · Economy 72	31"+2"+2" more	18"	4"	102
Austrian Airlines OS · Business, Economy 206 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 48 · Economy 158	29-32"	18"	3"	206
Cebu Pacific 5J · Economy 230 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Economy 230	28"	18"	None	230
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 182 seats	Business 12 · Economy 170	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	182
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 175 seats	Business 20 · Economy 155	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	175
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 178 seats	Business 12 · Economy 166	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	178
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 179 seats	Business 12 · Economy 167	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	179
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 189 seats	Business 4 · Economy 185	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 195 seats	Business 4 · Economy 191	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	195
Condor DE · Business, Economy 220 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Business 36 · Economy 184	30"+1"+1" more	18"	None	220
Delta Air Lines DL · Business, Economy 191 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 20 · Economy 171	31-34"+2"+2" more	18"	3"	191
Etihad Airways EY · Business, Economy 196 seats · 17.5-18" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 188	29"	17.5-18"	3"	196
EVA Air BR · Business, Economy 184 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 176	30"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	184
Finnair AY · Business, Economy 209 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 48 · Economy 161	30-31"+1"+1" more	18"	3"	209
Frontier Airlines F9 · Economy 230 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Economy 230	28-33"	18"	None	230
Gulf Air GF · Lie-flat Business, Economy 169 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat Business 8 · Economy 161	32"+3"+3" more	18"	4"	169

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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