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Airbus A319: Specifications, Seat Maps, and Features
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May 28, 2025
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At 33.84 meters (111 ft), the Airbus A319 is the shortened member of the A320 family: it typically carries 124-140 passengers and flies approx. 3,700 nautical miles (6,850 km), farther than its longer ceo siblings because it lifts the same fuel with fewer seats. In airline service since 1996, it remains a fixture at American Airlines, United, Delta, and easyJet. Full specifications, airline seat maps – including American’s 128-seat layout – and the engine options are covered below.
The Airbus A319 combines efficiency, versatility, and passenger comfort in the smallest widely flown airframe of the A320 family. It shares its wing, cockpit, and type rating with the Airbus A320, so crews move between the two types without additional certification. Its commonality with the A320 and flexible cabin made it a popular choice with both network and low-cost carriers.
Airbus launched the A319 program in June 1993, a strategic move to extend its single-aisle family downward. The International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) demonstrated early confidence by becoming the launch customer with a six-aircraft order. Following its maiden flight on August 25, 1995, the A319 entered service with Swissair in April 1996 and has undergone continuous evolution since, culminating in the A319neo variant with improved fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
The A319 distinguishes itself through several features that benefit both operators and passengers:
The key figures for the A319ceo are:
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 33.84 meters (111 feet) |
| Wingspan | 35.80 meters (117 feet 5 inches) with Sharklets; 34.10 meters with wingtip fences |
| Height | 11.76 meters (38 feet 7 inches) |
| Typical two-class seating | 124 passengers |
| Range | approx. 3,700 nmi (6,850 km, A319ceo) |
American Airlines configuration example:
The A319 carries the A320’s wing and fuel capacity on a lighter, shorter fuselage, which gives it the longest range of the ceo family: approx. 3,700 nautical miles (6,850 km). It also handles short runways and hot-and-high airports that the larger variants avoid. The A319neo keeps a similar footprint while burning less fuel.
Airlines can choose between two leading engine manufacturers:
Reliability is similar for both engines, but the choice matters for maintenance logistics. A removed engine requires tooling built for its model: National Aero Stands leases a V2500 engine stand for IAE-powered airframes and a matching cradle for the CFM56-5A/5B, so an A319 operator’s stand pool has to match its engine choice.
The Airbus A319’s seat map and cabin layout exemplify efficient space utilization and adaptability to diverse passenger needs. Airlines can customize interior configurations based on their market requirements, striking an optimal balance between comfort and capacity. American Airlines’ A319 configuration serves as a clear example of integrating different seating classes within the compact fuselage.
Digital seat maps available on airline websites provide passengers with interactive tools for seat selection, displaying essential features such as:
| Cabin Class | Number of Seats | Configuration | Seat Pitch | Seat Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 8 | 2-2 | 38 inches | 21 inches |
| Main Cabin Extra | 24 | 3-3 | 34 inches | 17.7 inches |
| Main Cabin | 96 | 3-3 | 30 inches | 17.3-18 inches |
The A319’s interior showcases modern design elements with emphasis on passenger comfort and functionality. Key features include:
The A319 shares the A320 family’s cabin cross-section, which allows six-abreast seating with a relatively wide aisle. Its operating economics rest on the same ingredients as the rest of the family: lightweight materials, refined aerodynamics, and a choice of fuel-efficient engines – useful for airlines flying it across very different route networks.
The A319neo variant introduces several innovations:
Safety remains paramount in the A319’s design, incorporating:
Most A319s carry 124-140 passengers. American Airlines seats 128 (8 first class, 24 Main Cabin Extra, 96 economy), while two-class layouts at other network carriers hover around 124-134. High-density operators go further: easyJet’s A319s hold 156 seats, using an extra pair of overwing exits to meet evacuation rules.
American’s A319s hold 128 seats in three cabins: 8 first-class recliners in a 2-2 layout, 24 Main Cabin Extra seats with added legroom, and 96 standard economy seats in 3-3. Seat pitch runs approx. 38 inches in first class, 34 in Main Cabin Extra, and 30 in the main cabin.
A319 bins are sized for the standard US carry-on of approx. 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm); on aircraft with original bins, roller bags load flat, wheels first. Airlines that retrofit enlarged pivoting bins let bags stand on edge, which fits noticeably more luggage per row. Exact limits are set by each airline, not the airframe.
The A319 is a 33.84 m shortened version of the 37.57 m A320 – about 3.7 m less fuselage and roughly 26 fewer two-class seats (124 vs 150). Wing, cockpit, engines, and type rating are identical. Carrying less weight on the same fuel, the A319 flies farther and handles short or hot-and-high runways better.
Yes. The A319neo pairs the short fuselage with LEAP-1A or PW1100G engines and standard Sharklets, reaching approx. 6,850 km (3,700 nmi). It has sold in small numbers – most customers step up to the A320neo – but it lives on as the basis of the ACJ319neo corporate jet and in a handful of airline fleets.
American Airlines operates the largest A319 fleet, followed by United and Delta in the US. In Europe, easyJet, British Airways, and Lufthansa remain major operators. The type suits thinner routes and airports with short runways, though many carriers are gradually replacing their A319s with larger A320neo-family jets.
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