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Airbus A330-200. Photo: A J Best | Airliners.net

is a wide-body long-haul passenger aircraft manufactured by the European concern Airbus SE.

The Airbus A330-200 is capable of carrying up to 380 passengers and transporting them over a distance of up to 14,390 km.

A shortened modification of the A330-200 was developed somewhat later than the model and became a worthy response to the dominance. The fuselage length of the A330-200 is 4.8 meters shorter than that of the A330-300. Accordingly, the maximum number of seats was reduced to 380. However, the flight range was increased by 2,600 km due to the installation of an additional fuel tank. The A330-200 program officially started in November 1995, and commercial operation of the airliner began in April 1998.

In the process of creating the Airbus A330-200, all the achievements and new technologies of Airbus were applied. For example, part of the fuselage structure was made of composite materials, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the aircraft. The avionics and control cabin were unified with the and series: the cabin was equipped with a Fly-by-Wire digital flight control system, joysticks (sidesticks) instead of steering wheels, as well as LCD displays.

Airbus is currently offering a new modification of the A330neo airliner (New Engine Option) with more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, as well as an improved wing design.

A330 family:

– an aircraft with a flight range of up to 14,390 km and a capacity of up to 380 passengers.
– an extended version with a flight range of up to 10,800 km and a capacity of up to 440 passengers.

Specifications:

Number of crew: 2 people
Airplane length: 58.82 m
Wingspan: 60.3 m
Height: 17.39 m
Fuselage diameter: 5.28 m
Cabin width: 5.64 m
Range of flight: 14,390 km
Speed: 913 km/h (0.86 M)
Max. flight altitude: 12,500 m (41,100 ft)
Max takeoff weight: 238,000 kg
Max landing weight: 180,000 kg
Places: 380 (maximum)

Airbus A330-200 interior layout:

Airbus A330-200 interior. Photo: Mohammadreza Farhadi Aref | Airliners.net

Aeroflot - Airbus A330-200 cabin diagram

Nordwind - Airbus A330-200 cabin diagram

Aeroflot currently operates 22 Airbus A330s of different models. There are 4 models in total. Without going into technical details, these planes differ from each other only in the layout of the seats in the cabins.

Airbus A 330 – 200 (34 C). 5 airliners with numbers VP-BLX, VP-BLY, VQ-BBE, VQ-BBF, VQ-BBG: 22 seats in business class, 12 seats in first class, 207 seats in economy class.

Airbus A 330 – 300 (34C). 7 airliners with numbers VQ-BCQ, VQ-BCU, VQ-BCV, VQ-BEK, VQ-BEL, VQ-BQX, VQ-BQY: 34 seats in business class, 268 seats in economy class.

Airbus A 330 – 300 (28C). 9 airliners with numbers VQ-BQZ, VQ-BMV, VQ-BMX, VQ-BMY, VQ-BPI, VQ-BPJ, VQ-BPK, VP-BDD, VP-BDE: 28 seats in the business class cabin, 268 boarding seats in the economy class cabin.

Airbus A 330 – 300 (36C). 1 Airbus with number BQ-BNS: 36 seats in business class, 265 seats in economy class.

IMPORTANT: by the aircraft number you can determine which particular seat configuration you will be flying on.

When booking or purchasing airline tickets, it is important to have an understanding of the aircraft's cabin layout and seating arrangement in order to purchase the best seats for a comfortable flight, or at least avoid the most uncomfortable seats. To tell the operator the desired seats, you need to know the row and letter designation of the seats.

The best seats in business class

Business class cabins are distinguished by increased comfort of seats that recline 180 degrees and take a horizontal position, greater distance between rows, and an expanded menu of entertainment and food. In general, all seats in the business class cabin are certainly comfortable.

The most undesirable seats can be identified as those located in close proximity to the toilets, kitchen and wardrobes, as well as the seats in the last row, behind which the economy class cabin is located. This arrangement may cause minor disturbance in the form of excess noise and bustle around you.

Airbus A 330 – 200 (34 C): 1st row of seats C, D, G, H; 5th row seats H and G, 6th row.

Airbus A 330 – 300 (34C): 1st row of seats C, D, G, H; 6th row.

Airbus A 330 – 300 (28C): 1st row of seats C, D, G, H; 5th row.

Airbus A 330 – 300 (36C): 1st row of seats C, D, G, H; 6th row seats A, C, D, H, K.

Best Economy Class Seats

11 row. The most comfortable seats are considered to be those in the first row, right behind the business class cabin. There is enough space between the row of seats and the partition, which will allow you to stretch your legs forward and take a comfortable body position. There are also mounts for baby bassinets, so it will be very comfortable to fly with infants. The downside is the possibility of sharing the neighborhood with noisy little passengers.

The 12th row of seats D and G are convenient because there are no seats in front of them in the previous row (only in Airbus 330 - 200).

Row 24 (Airbus A 330 - 200), row 29 (Airbus A 330 - 300). Places of increased comfort are those located behind emergency exits. There is enough space in front, and the walls of the seats recline in standard mode. Passengers sitting near the aisle (seats D and G) may experience inconvenience, as there are toilets nearby and there is a constant flow of people. Seats at the emergency exit cannot be occupied by passengers of certain categories: pregnant women, elderly people, children under 12 years of age, persons with disabilities, passengers with animals. It is also prohibited to obstruct exits with bags and hand luggage. All these requirements are imposed in accordance with safety precautions, since in the event of an emergency, the passengers sitting here must be able to help the staff evacuate people.

For Airbus A 330 – 200: row 23, row 36 seats A, C, N, K, row 37.

For Airbus A 330 – 300: row 27 seats A, C, N, K, row 28, row 44 seats A, C, N, K, row 45.

For Airbus A 330 – 300 (36C): row 27 seats A, C, N, K, row 28, row 43 seats A, C, N, K, row 45.

Places where the back of the chair does not recline or reclines with great restrictions due to the fact that it rests against the partition are considered inconvenient. This is usually the last row of each salon.

For Airbus A 330 – 200: row 23 seats C, D, G, H, row 24 seats D, G, row 36 seats C, D, G, H, row 37.

For Airbus A 330 – 300: row 27 seats C, D, G, H, row 28 seats D, G, row 44 seats C, D, G, H, row 45 seats D, G.

For Airbus A 330 - 300 (36C): row 27 seats C, D, G, H, row 28 seats D, G, row 43 seats G, H, row 44 and 45 seats D, G.

Places near the toilet, kitchen and other technical rooms are considered not very comfortable. There is constant noise, queues, and bustle here. You may be bothered, noise may disturb the peace, and in some cases, odors may cause discomfort.

For Airbus A 330 – 200: row 33 seats C, D, G, H.

For Airbus A 330 – 300: row 41 seats C, D, G, H.

Undesirable places also include places in the tail of the aircraft, where the narrowing of the fuselage begins. Here the chairs can stick out a little into the aisle, and therefore you will be constantly bumped by passing passengers and staff with carts.

Thus, when making a reservation, in order to choose the best seats on the plane, you need to have the cabin layout in front of your eyes and choose in accordance with the above recommendations.

The Airbus A330-200 is the smallest of the A330 family of airliners. The Airbus A330-200 cabin layout is divided into three classes: economy class, business class and first class. The cabin can accommodate up to 253 air passengers. There is also a two-class version of the cabin, which can easily accommodate up to 300 people.

Let's look at the arrangement of seats on the Airbus A330-200 using a diagram of the airliner. She will help us figure out where the best seats in the cabin are. You can view the diagram of this aircraft cabin in more detail here:

Business Class

The first six rows are business class. The business class seats on this plane are very comfortable. They can be spread one hundred and eighty degrees. It is worth noting that next to the first four rows there are kitchen facilities, and in front of the fifth row there is a toilet. This will likely confuse some passengers.

Economy

Economy class settled down immediately starting from the sixth row, and on the eleventh there are mounts for child seats. In this regard, passengers with children will always be located there. If you don’t like to relax listening to children’s cries, we don’t advise you to take these places.

Seats in the eleventh and twenty-fourth rows are located opposite the partitions. There are monitors on the walls that don't turn off at night and can prevent you from sleeping. Seats in the twenty-third row are standard for economy class. They are located quite close to the toilets, which is not very convenient, due to possible queues or an unpleasant smell.

Airbus A330-200 interior

Advantages and disadvantages

At seats A, C, N and K in the twenty-fourth row there are both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it is worth noting that emergency hatches were located next to them, as well as plenty of legroom. The disadvantages are that it is very close to the toilets. Because of this, you can expect a large number of people passing by, as well as the sound of a door constantly closing or a toilet barrel draining. Don't forget about the unpleasant smell coming from there.

Opposite seats D, E, F, G There are mounts for baby bassinets, which means you should expect passengers with babies nearby. With this in mind, you shouldn't expect a smooth flight if you take seats nearby. Among other things, there will be monitors in front of you that will not turn off at night, which can interfere with your restful sleep. Take these seats if you don't mind the downsides and really need legroom, which can be very important on long-haul flights.

End of fuselage

Starting from the thirty-third row, the fuselage of the aircraft narrows, which may cause you slight inconvenience. The layout of the A330-200 aircraft “tells” us that seats D and G of the thirty-fourth row are slightly extended into the aisle, so sometimes they will be hit by food carts. The outer seats in the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh rows have the same problems as the twenty-third row (related to the toilet).

Airbus A330 is a group of wide-body aircraft with two engines. In the cabin of such aircraft there are two or more passages (corridors). The largest aircraft in this family is the Airbus A330-300. These airliners can have different capacities, depending on the cabin class. The Airbus A330-300 is the oldest aircraft in this series. Below we will consider the interior diagram of the Airbus A330-300 Aeroflot.

The A330-200 model belongs to the same family. The main difference is the reduced fuselage length. At A330-300 fuselage length is 63.69 m, and at the Airbus A330-200 – 59 m. Also, the A330-200 model has less carrying capacity and capacity.

Airbus A330-300 Aeroflot

Aircraft of this series are long-haul. The Airbus A330-300 is capable of covering a distance of 11,300 km. Since it is used for long-distance air travel, the cabin has a special cabin-compartment for crew rest. The cabin also has a dedicated space under the passenger deck. This area is used for the rest of the flight attendants and is located in the cargo compartment, accessible by a staircase from the cabin.

In general, the interiors of the airbuses of this series are very comfortable. It has everything a passenger needs for a comfortable flight. The salons are equipped with a modern ventilation system, as well as individual and general lighting systems. There are monitors for passengers' entertainment. These monitors are built into the back of the seats in front. On such screens you can watch movies, video clips, and also see the image recorded by a camera installed in the nose of the aircraft. There is Internet here.

Cabin capacity

The interior of this aircraft is very spacious. Since the aircraft in this series have different layouts, their capacity also varies. The largest ships can carry up to 440 people. Minimum capacity – 295 passengers. The number of seats in the cabin directly depends on which cabin classes are present here. Aeroflot airline has seventeen such aircraft:

One Airbus: 36 business class seats and 265 economy class seats.
Five Airbuses: 34 business class seats and 268 economy class seats.
Eleven aircraft: 28 business class seats and 268 economy class seats.

There are also Airbuses of this family, the cabin of which has three classes: business, economy and first.

Aeroflot Airbus A330-300 interior

Features of passenger seats in business class

The layout of the Aeroflot A330-300 cabin described below will allow you to determine the most suitable seats depending on the needs and wishes of the passenger. As an example, the diagram of an aircraft with a configuration of 28 business class seats and 268 economy class seats is considered. The number and location of seats in other liners of this series are different, but the recommendations listed below will be relevant for each of them.

The front section of the cabin consists of 6 rows of business class. The chairs here are very comfortable. In them, passengers can easily endure a long flight. The backrests recline almost 180 degrees. However, even among these places there are some that can cause minor discomfort during the flight. We are talking about the first, fifth and sixth rows. The first row is located right next to the wardrobe. There is also a kitchen and toilets nearby. The fifth and sixth rows are located close to the economy class seats, where they are usually quite noisy.

Economy class seats

If you are flying with small children in a bassinet, book seats in rows 11 or 29. Here, next to the passenger seats, there are specially designated places for placing a cradle with a baby. Row eleven begins immediately after row six in business class, making it the first row in economy class.

In the aircraft of the configuration under consideration, there are no windows near the seats in the 15th row. Therefore, if you want to enjoy the views from the window during the flight, choose seats in other rows.

The seats in row 29 are located next to the emergency exit. In addition, there is quite a large free space in front of these chairs. This allows you to get up from your seat and freely walk into the cabin corridor without disturbing those sitting next to you. Having free space allows you to stretch your legs and not keep them bent all the time during the flight.

But seats in the 29th row also have disadvantages. These disadvantages include overly large monitors (information displays), which are turned on even during night flights. There are bathrooms next to the seats in this row. Because of this, other passengers often pass by the row, and queues can form here, creating additional noise. Often, passengers sitting in row 29 during a flight hear the sound of the toilet door opening and closing, which can be irritating, especially considering that the flight lasts several hours.

The seats in rows 27, 28, 44, 45 are the same as in other economy class rows. However, due to the specifics of the interior arrangement, the backrests of these seats either do not recline or recline at a very small angle. In addition, there are restrooms located in front of these rows. These are not the best seats, so if there are other empty seats on the plane, it is better not to book them.

The two outer seats in row 41 extend slightly beyond the other rows and are partially in the aisle area. This feature is explained by the narrowing of the fuselage in this place.

Arrangement of seats in the cabin

The cabin layout of the Airbus A330-300 Aeroflot and the best seats, which you now know about, will help you buy a suitable ticket. Knowing the features of the seats in some rows, many people buy tickets, reserving the most comfortable seats in each class. Therefore, it is better to buy a ticket in advance, since as the departure date approaches, there are fewer and fewer good seats available. If you have any doubts about choosing a seat, you should contact an Aeroflot employee who will help you choose the best option.

Regarding the described configuration, if it is not possible to buy a business class ticket, it is still better to choose seats in rows 11 or 29. Unlike other places, there is no possibility that the neighbor sitting in front will recline his seat. If in other rows passengers are cramped, then in the 11th and 29th there is a lot of free space in front of the seats. Having a kitchen nearby is not a disadvantage since passengers in these rows get their food first. The only thing that can really disturb you during the flight is the crying of small children (due to the availability of bassinet seats, these seats are often occupied by passengers with infants). As for the presence of nearby bathrooms, the sounds of doors opening and closing can be heard here in the same way as in the neighboring rows. Therefore, when choosing, for example, between 11 and 12, preference should be given to the 11th row.

Of all the aircraft of this series that Aeroflot has, it is necessary to single out the aircraft with the number VQ-BNS. It has 36 business class seats and 265 economy class seats. The seats in economy class are more comfortable than those on other A330-300 aircraft. They are also equipped with additional sockets and footrests. A flight on such an airliner will be very comfortable, even in an economy class cabin.

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The smallest aircraft in the A330 family, the Airbus A330-200, has several different standard configurations. A three-class cabin (first/business/economy class) can accommodate 253 passengers, while in a two-class configuration the number of seats can be increased to 300. Aeroflot operates 5 A330-200 aircraft on its routes.

Let's look at the diagram of the Airbus A330-200 airliner, which it uses on its flights. And we’ll figure out which places are the best and which are not so good. (Image - Aeroflot official website)

We have drawn a more convenient diagram of the interior of this aircraft.

WITH 1 to 6 rows this is business class. The business class seats on these planes are very comfortable. They unfold almost 180 degrees. However, there are a few caveats.

Seats in 1st and 4th rows There is a kitchen next to them, which can be a bit of a concern during the flight.

Seats in the 5th row There is a toilet in front of them. May cause slight inconvenience.

Seats in the 6th row Economy class begins immediately behind these seats; moreover, on the 11th row there are mounts for baby bassinets. Therefore, passengers with small children, who are not always calm, are more often located there. It’s not very comfortable to relax listening to children’s screams.

Places in 11 and 24 rows located in front of the partition. These are standard seats with plenty of knee room, but the monitors are located in the armrests. There are large monitors on the walls that do not turn off and, if you fly at night, interfere with sleep.

Seats in row 23 These are standard economy class seats. Their proximity to toilets makes them not very comfortable. There will be a constant movement of “wants” around you, and queues may even form. You can also add the constant sound of the tank draining and, possibly, an unpleasant odor. However, note that the backs of the seats must recline.

Seats in row 24: A,C,H,K These places have both advantages and disadvantages. Let's start with the positives. There are emergency exits in front of them and there is a lot of free space for your legs, you can get up from them without disturbing your neighbors, and they won’t bother you when they get up.

Now about the cons. Proximity to toilets is very important. Firstly, they will definitely walk near you constantly, they may touch you or step on your foot several times during the flight. And secondly, the toilet doors are constantly opening/closing. In addition, the door spring in one of the cabins may weaken, and some passengers do not close the doors behind them. Unpleasant smells and sounds of the tank being released will accompany you throughout the flight.

On the wall in front of places D, E, F, G there are mounts for cradles. This means that there will probably be passengers with babies next to you. It rarely happens that during a long-distance flight they behave calmly all the time.

Let's also note the large monitors located in front of you. They do not turn off and can interfere with sleep at night.

If you are ready to neglect all this, but get legroom (which is very important on long-distance flights), take these seats.

Seats at 33,34,35 and C. Starting from the 33rd row, the narrowing of the fuselage begins. This curvature can be a slight inconvenience, although it is almost invisible. Also, in some configurations, it happens that metal boxes with equipment are located under the seats in front, which reduces legroom.

34 row D and G— it turns out that the chairs in these places “stick out” a little into the aisle. Sometimes they can get hit by food carts.

Row 35 D,F,G— on some aircraft configurations, the distance to the front row is slightly less than the standard.

Extreme seats in rows 36 and 37 The usual economy class seats, but, as in the case of row 23, there is proximity to the toilets, smells, slamming doors. Not the best places.

Useful information for passengers about Aeroflot

Carefully study the diagram of the airliner on which you will fly. It can be viewed on the airline's website
Ask an airline representative for advice
Follow the advice we've given
Do not take seats at the very rear, close to toilets, kitchens and other technical areas.
Do not take seats in which the seats do not recline or are limited in this
Do not take seats directly in front of which there is a partition

And if you want to know the difference between front and back seats, what are the advantages of window and aisle seats, and how to book the best options, check out the general article on the topic: “The best seats on the plane. How to choose a good place?”, on our website.

The best seats on the plane
Alya Prugova, passenger support service

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