Airbus A321
Trade-off rows: 4, 8 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 34 because of galleys and lavatories.
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- Configuration label: 8F / 18W / 159Y
- 185 seats total
- Cabin split: 8F · 18W · 159Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–34
- First: 2-2 across rows 1–2
- Premium Economy: 3-3 across rows 4–6
- Economy: 3-3 across rows 8–33, 34
If the total, cabin split, row numbers, or seats abreast do not match, return to the Alaska Airlines configuration list instead of relying on this map.
Seat map
Config-validated· layout validated June 2026Config-validated · 185 seats · 8F / 18W / 159Y · Checked 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout validated; 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), angled recliner seats, 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 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 8 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 4 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 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.
Airbus A321 on other airlines
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.
How we verified this layoutConfig-validated
Variant identity
Alaska Airlines uses this Airbus A321 page for 8F / 18W / 159Y. The seat counts below are taken from the validated layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8F / 18W / 159Y
- 185 seats as drawn
- 8 First, 18 Premium Economy, 159 Economy
Cabin totals pass FlightQ's internal validation; a public source link is not currently available, and partial-row positions may be approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (8F + 18W + 159Y = 185 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Internal cabin-configuration dataset (public link unavailable)
- Method
- Config-validated (positions approximate)
- Layout validated
- 2026-06-16
- Public source checked
- Not publicly sourced
- Validated seats
- 8F + 18W + 159Y = 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; 34 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 4, 8 trade extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. 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?
- Cabin totals pass FlightQ's internal validation; a public source link is not currently available, and partial-row positions may be approximate. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Last checked 2026-06-16.