Narrow Body, Short to Medium Range Jet
The Airbus A321 is a short to medium-range, narrow-body, single-aisle, twin-engine commercial jetliner built by Airbus. It is part of the Airbus 320 family, and one of the most common commercial aircraft in the skies today. The Airbus 320 family consists of the A319, A320 and A321. It is the largest of the A320 family — which gives it more seats, more cargo space, and a longer range. There is the older, 320ceo family, and modern 320neo family. CEO stands for Current Engine Option. The NEO is the New Engine Option, with quieter, more fuel-efficient engines, aerodynamic Sharklets (wingtip devices), and upgraded cabins.1
It has a fully digital fly-by-wire system which allows computer assisted flight control for smoother handling and greater precision. This is accomplished through advanced control laws and integration with autopilot and flight management systems. Fly-by-wire is a reassuring feature — it adds a layer of protection that makes the aircraft more predictable and harder to mishandle.1 Powered by two CFM International LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney GTF (neo) turbofan engines, each producing up to 32,000 lbs of thrust (LEAP-1A) or up to 35,000 lbs of thrust (GTF). Normal cruise speed is 570 mph (495 kts).1
Inside it offers the widest single-aisle cabin, the largest single-aisle overhead luggage bins, full LED mood lighting and advanced inflight entertainment systems.1
The A320 family.1
- The A319neo seats up to 150 passengers with a range of 3,650nm (6,760km).
- The A320neao seats up to 180 passengers with a range of 3,400nm (6,297km).
- The A321neao seats up to 220 passengers with a range of 4,000nm (7,408km).
- Since airlines are phasing out the A319 for the A320 or A321 or A220, I will only highlight the A320 and A321 here.
The carriers that fly the most of the A320 family are:
- One World Alliance: American Airlines and British Airways.
- Sky Team Alliance: Air France, Delta Air Lines and KLM.
- Star Alliance: Lufthansa and United Airlines.
- Other: easyJet, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air.
To get a feel for the interior of the Airbus 320, take virtual tour of a Korean Air A321neo here: A321neo Tour. 2
A320 
- This is the layout of a Delta A320-200 (157 passengers).3
- First Class is a 2-2 is a seating.
- Comfort and Main is a 3-3-3 seating.
If your upcoming flight is on a Sky Team flight, click here for a seat map of a Delta A320-200. 3
If on a Star Alliance flight, click here for a seat map of a Lufthansa A320-200.4
On a One World Alliance flight, click here for a seat map of a British Airways A320neo.5
A321 
- This is the layout of a Delta A321neo (194 passengers).3
- First Class is a 2-2 seating.
- Comfort and Economy Class is a 3-3 seating.
If your upcoming flight is on a Sky Team flight, click here for a seat map of a Delta A321neo. 3
If on a Star Alliance flight, click here for a seat map of a United Airlines A321neo.6
On a One World Alliance flight, click here for a seat map of a British Airways A321neo.5
On Turkish Airlines, click here for a seat map of a Turkish Airlines A321neo.5
We have flown the A320 and A321neo more times than we can remember, both in the United States and Europe. A very comfortable plane to connect to our long-haul flight or flight home. The overhead bin space is quite large for a smaller plane.
Buddy and Jordan