Airbus A330-300
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 8, 10, 30, 42. Watch rows: 10, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 44, 45, 46 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
- 8 — Bulkhead row at front of economy: extra legroom
- 30 — Exit-row / bulkhead: extra legroom
Aer Lingus's Airbus A330-300 seats 313 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 58 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Aer Lingus flies the Airbus A330-300 in 2 layouts — pick yours
317 seats30J · 287Y
313 seats30J · 283YViewing
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Verified layout · 313 seats · 30J / 283Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
313 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 58" | 21" | 30 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 283 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 30 seats in a 1-2-2 layout (rows 1-7), thompson vantage xl, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 58" pitch, 21" wide. Throne seats (extra space, console on both sides): 3K, 5K, 7K.
- Economy: 283 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 8-46), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 8 — Bulkhead row at front of economy: extra legroom
- 30 — Exit-row / bulkhead: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 46 — Last row: galley and lavatories behind, limited recline
- 26 — Galley/lavatory zone behind (mid-cabin break at rows 27-29)
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 7 and 8: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 46: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Photos and reviews
Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 Business reviews
30 seats · Thompson Vantage XL · 58" pitch · 21" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Aer Lingus Business Class Airbus A330 (DUB-BOS)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
Aer Lingus A330 business class, staggered config, DUB-BOS.
- Review: Aer Lingus Business Class Airbus A330 (DUB-BOS)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Exact seat match
Aer Lingus A330 business class review.
Variant identity
Aer Lingus uses this Airbus A330-300 page for 30J / 283Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 30J / 283Y
- 313 seats as drawn
- 30 Business, 283 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10D, 10G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 10E, 10F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 11D, 11G | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 25A, 25C | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 25H, 25K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 26A, 26C, 26H, 26K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 26D | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 27D | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 27E, 27F, 27G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 28D, 28E, 28F, 28G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 29D, 29E, 29F, 29G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 30A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 30C | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 30D, 30G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 30E, 30F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 30H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 30K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31D, 31G | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 42D, 42G | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 44A, 44C, 44H, 44K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44D, 44E, 44G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45A, 45C, 45D, 45E, 45G, 45H, 45K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 46D, 46E, 46G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 313
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 have?
- This Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 configuration (30J / 283Y) has 313 seats: 30 Business, 283 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 8 (bulkhead row at front of economy); 30 (exit-row / bulkhead).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 46; 26 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 have?
- Thompson Vantage XL — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers). Throne seats with extra space (a console on both sides): 3K, 5K, 7K.
- What is the seat pitch on the Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 58" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.
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