ATR 42
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 1. Watch rows: 1, 12 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 1 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Aer Lingus's ATR 42 seats 48 passengers in a single-class cabin.
Seat map
Economy
Extra legroom
Watch out
Verified configuration · 48 seats · 48Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
48 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | — | — | 48 |
Cabin guide
- Economy: 48 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-12).
Best seats
- 1 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 1 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 12 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 12: 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.
Variant identity
Aer Lingus uses this Airbus ATR 42 page for 48Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 48Y
- 48 seats as drawn
- 48 Economy
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-16. 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
- Published cabin counts + standard cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier B
- Validated seats
- 48
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Aer Lingus Airbus ATR 42 have?
- This Aer Lingus Airbus ATR 42 configuration (48Y) has 48 seats: 48 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Aer Lingus Airbus ATR 42?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Aer Lingus Airbus ATR 42?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 1; 12 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- Does the Aer Lingus Airbus ATR 42 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus ATR 42 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Aer Lingus Airbus ATR 42 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 2026-06-16.
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