Despite the abundance of models of airliners that are now widely used by various companies, air carriers still prefer Airbus brand airplanes. These offspring of European designers are ideal for passenger traffic, in addition, they are equipped with the most modern electrical equipment and navigation devices.
Of all the models of this company in Russia, the “Airbus A319” is most often used. The layout of the cabin of this liner is often found on the Internet in several configuration options. Such variability allows you to put planes on routes of different ranges. Today we will talk in detail about the aircraft that are used in their activities by the largest airlines in our country. You can also find out which seats in the cabin can be considered the best.
General description of the aircraft
The “Airbus A319” (we show the scheme of the cabin of several models in the following sections of the article) belongs to the family of “Airbus A320” and is the second most popular airliner in the world. This aircraft is shorter than its counterpart by four meters, so the number of passenger seats is reduced in it. The development of this model began in the early nineties of the last century, the liner made its first flight in 1995. And a year later he received a certificate of conformity and began to be mass-produced.
We can say that it was from this moment that the triumphal march of the “Airbus A319” around the planet began. It was actively purchased by foreign airlines, and gradually this model became the most popular among Russian carriers. To date, such aircraft make up most of the fleet of S7 Airlines and "Russia". It is noteworthy that for all twenty years of using the "Airbus A319", design engineers are constantly updating it, and it still has not lost its relevance.
Liner modifications
At present, there are three modifications of the “Airbus A319” on the market. The cabin layout of each model can reveal the differences and similarities of these aircraft.
But experts know that airliners of the same family differ significantly in technical characteristics:
- "Airbus A319-100" is considered a classic model and can fly almost seven thousand kilometers.
- "Airbus A319LR" refers to more modern air liners that are equipped with several additional fuel tanks and can cover distances of more than eight thousand kilometers.
- Airbus A319ACJ was launched as a business-class airliner, in which no more than thirty-nine people can travel up to twelve thousand kilometers.
Recently, Airbus introduced the latest modification of the liner - Airbus A319 NEO. The aircraft differs from previous models in a different wing structure and updated engines.
Brief Specifications
Airplanes of this family are equipped with engines of two modifications, they are manufactured by different plants. About twenty percent of the structure is composite. The airliner is designed for medium-range routes and has corresponding fuel tanks. On the body you can see four passenger doors. The total capacity of the “Airbus A319” (the cabin layout confirms this) is one hundred twenty-four people. However, there are models that can carry up to one hundred and fifty-six passengers at a time.
Aeroflot: layout of the Airbus A319 saloon
The largest Russian airline is actively using aircraft of this model. Therefore, passengers fly them quite often and are always interested in which seats are better to choose. In order to clarify this issue, we need a diagram or a photo of the “Airbus A319” cabin with the rows and the most comfortable seats for travel. Aeroflot company uses airliners of two cabin modifications: for one hundred twenty-four passengers with two types of cabin and for one hundred fifty six people, who are accommodated only in economy class. We will consider a two-class version of the aircraft.
The scheme of the “Airbus A319” cabin presented by us clearly shows which places can be considered the best. They are marked in green and yellow. The sixth row can be called convenient, but with some limitations. It will not be possible to stretch out freely, but due to the wall located in front, it is quite comfortable to sit. In addition, passengers in this row are the first to receive a hot lunch. On the seventh row, the seats have some reclining restrictions, so these seats are suitable for short trips. The eighth row is considered the most comfortable, there is a lot of free legroom, and even a long flight will not cause inconvenience.
S7: scheme of the cabin “Airbus A319”
This carrier began to purchase "Airbus" one of the first in Russia. Currently, the airline has about twenty aircraft of a classic configuration. They provide eight seats in the business class and one hundred and twenty in the economy. As you can see from the diagram, the best places here are also marked in yellow and green.
Before the third row there is a small curtain dividing the salons. Therefore, there will be plenty of free space for travelers during the flight. Seats in the eighth row are comfortable, but keep in mind that you cannot fold backs. Therefore, you should sit here only in cases where your flight does not take more than two hours. The ninth row is the cherished dream of most passengers - there is a lot of space here, and the flight turns into a real pleasure.
Rossiya Airlines: the best places on the plane
Already twenty-six Airbuses have the Rossiya air carrier in their fleet. The scheme of the “Airbus A319” cabin, shown just below, will tell the passengers of the airline where they will fly most comfortably. Keep in mind that the air carrier works with two types of cabin layout. The first is identical to the previous version, which is used by S7. But the second is slightly different from his brother.
In this modification, a single-class aircraft was redone, so travelers can choose places in business and economy. The tenth is considered the most convenient nearby. It is marked in green. The remaining places are ordinary and do not deserve a detailed description.