Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Airbus A321-200 (Transcontinental, 102 seats) vs Philippine Airlines Airbus A321-200 (12 Business · 29 Comfort · 158 Economy)
American Airlines Airbus A321-200 (Transcontinental, 102 seats) has 102 seats and Philippine Airlines Airbus A321-200 (12 Business · 29 Comfort · 158 Economy) has 199. Only the first has First. Economy legroom is more generous on the first (31 vs 30 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines · Transcontinental, 102 seatsFlagship First | 10 | 1–5 | 1-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 21 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Transcontinental, 102 seatsFlagship Business | 20 | 6–10 | 2-2 | Lie-flat bed | — | 19 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Transcontinental, 102 seatsMain Cabin | 72 | 11–22 | 3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.7 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
Philippine Airlines · 12 Business · 29 Comfort · 158 EconomyBusiness Class | 12 | 1–3 | 2-2 | Recliner | 37 in | 22 in | 6 in | — | — |
 Philippine Airlines · 12 Business · 29 Comfort · 158 EconomyComfort ClassPhoto: Philippine Airlines | 29 | 21–32 | 3-3 | Standard seat | 34 in | 18.1 in | 5 in | — | — |
Philippine Airlines · 12 Business · 29 Comfort · 158 EconomyEconomy Class | 158 | 41–73 | 3-3 | Standard seat | 30 in | 18.1 in | 5 in | — | — |
American Airlines Airbus A321-200 (Transcontinental, 102 seats)
102 seats: 30 good, 12 mixed, 8 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 12–16, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Main Cabin): main Cabin Extra: about 35" of pitch and early boarding, sold as an upgrade from Main Cabin
Seats to avoid
- Row 5, seat A (Flagship First): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 5, seat F (Flagship First): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 22, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Philippine Airlines Airbus A321-200 (12 Business · 29 Comfort · 158 Economy)
199 seats: 12 good, 8 mixed, 6 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): front-row Business seat.
- Row 21, seat A (Comfort Class): front row of Comfort Class.
- Row 41, seats B, H and J (Economy Class): exit row with extra legroom
- Row 41, seat C (Economy Class): exit row.
Seats to avoid
- Row 73, seat A (Economy Class): last row, beside the rear lavatories.
- Row 73, seats B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing