a320seat

The Airbus A320 family is used by many airlines, each configuring the cabin differently to balance capacity, comfort, and premium offerings.

Seat Pitch Overview

The 168‑seat A320ceo provides roughly 30 inches of seat pitch for most seats, while the 180‑seat A320ceo/neo versions typically have 29 inches, with two rows as tight as 28 inches.
Avianca’s A320 business class seats feature 33 inches of pitch, offering a more spacious feel than standard economy.
South African Airways equips its A320 business class with six rows of 2‑2 seating and a generous 39 inches of pitch.
Hong Kong Airlines’ A320s in an all‑economy layout have seat pitches ranging from 28 to 29 inches, reflecting a high‑density configuration. One Mile at a Time +3

Business Class Configurations

Saudia’s reconfigured A320s include 20 business class seats across five rows, each with an expansive 63 inches of pitch.
Sri Lankan Airlines’ A320 business cabin offers 20 recliner seats in a 2‑2 layout with 39 inches of pitch and 21 inches of width.
Avianca’s A320 business class consists of three rows of 2‑2 seats, where the aisle and window seats are made wider and provide 33 inches of pitch.
The Avianca “Premium” business product retrofits a 3‑3 economy row into a 2‑2 business layout, removing armrests to widen the seats while keeping 33 inches of pitch. One Mile at a Time +2

Recent Cabin Changes

Lufthansa announced a new A320 cabin to be introduced on 38 aircraft starting in spring 2025, featuring larger overhead bins that can hold up to twice as many carry‑on suitcases.
A rumor from May 2023 suggests United may increase its A320 first‑class seats from 12 to 16 without reducing economy seats, implying a reallocation of cabin space. Traveling for Miles +1

Economy Seat Width

Across the A320 family, most airlines maintain a consistent seat width of about 18 inches, as noted in a November 2023 survey of narrow‑body carriers. Sam Chui