Airbus A321
Best rows: 4, 8. Watch rows: 1, 4, 8, 34 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
- 4, 8 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Alaska Airlines's Airbus A321 seats 185 passengers across 3 cabin classes. First class offers 41 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Seat map
Verified configuration · 185 seats · 8F / 18W / 159Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
185 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 41" | 21" | 8 |
| Premium Economy | 35" | 17.5" | 18 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.5" | 159 |
Cabin guide
- First: 8 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-2), 41" pitch, 21" wide.
- Premium Economy: 18 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 4-6), 35" pitch, 17.5" wide.
- Economy: 159 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 8-34), 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
Best seats
- 4, 8 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 4, 8 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 34 — 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, between rows 2 and 4: 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 6 and 8: 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, behind row 34: 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
Alaska Airlines uses this Airbus A321 page for 8F / 18W / 159Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8F / 18W / 159Y
- 185 seats as drawn
- 8 First, 18 Premium Economy, 159 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
- 185
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Alaska Airlines Airbus A321 have?
- This Alaska Airlines Airbus A321 configuration (8F / 18W / 159Y) has 185 seats: 8 First, 18 Premium Economy, 159 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Alaska Airlines Airbus A321?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 4, 8 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Alaska Airlines Airbus A321?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 4, 8; 34 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the Alaska Airlines Airbus A321?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 41" pitch, 21" wide; Premium Economy 35" pitch, 17.5" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
- Does the Alaska Airlines Airbus A321 have premium economy?
- Yes - 18 Premium Economy seats in a 3-3 layout.
- How accurate is this Alaska Airlines Airbus A321 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.