Allegiant Air A320 Seat Selection Guide (2026)
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⚠️ Version Lottery: 177 vs 180 vs 186 Seats
This is Allegiant's single most important seat-selection variable — and it has changed. Allegiant's A320s now fly in three distinct densities, not two. The seat you booked depends on which airframe operates your flight, and Allegiant swaps aircraft often.
| Layout | Rows | Character | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 seats ✅ | 1–31 (no row 13) | Current fleet standard. Series 6 slimline seats, a front section with a little extra pitch, and two genuine extra-legroom exit rows. | The layout most travellers now fly — and the best of the three. |
| 180 seats | 1–32 | Mid-density. One extra row of seats compared with the 177 layout. | Slightly tighter throughout; front-section legroom advantage shrinks. |
| 186 seats | 1–32 | Highest density, all-standard. | Tightest pitch on the aircraft; no meaningful legroom tiers beyond the exit rows. |
How to tell which you're on: Check the seat map at booking. If the cabin ends at row 31 and skips row 13, you're on the roomier 177-seat layout. If it runs to row 32, you're on a denser 180- or 186-seat airframe. On the 177 layout, rows 12 and 14 are sold as extra-legroom seats; on the denser layouts the extra-legroom tier is thinner.
⚠️ Aircraft swaps are common. Allegiant doesn't fly most routes daily and substitutes aircraft freely. If you paid for an extra-legroom seat and the airframe swaps to a denser layout, your seat assignment — and sometimes the legroom you paid for — can change. Monitor your booking in the days before departure.
The 177-Seat Layout (Fleet Standard) — Row by Row
The 177-seat cabin is a single economy class of Series 6 slimline seats in 3-3. The backs are fixed and do not recline. There are no seatback screens, no power, and no WiFi. Pitch runs from about 28″ at the rear to 35″ in the exit rows, with the front third of the cabin sitting a touch roomier (~29–31″) than the back.
One quirk: Row 1 has only D, E and F — the left-hand side of the first row is taken up by a galley, so there are no 1A/1B/1C seats.
✅ Best Seats
- 14A, 14F — best on the aircraft. Exit-row windows with ~35″ pitch and, unlike Row 12, a normal seat behind them, so no recline compromise applies to the whole row. Maximum legroom with a wall to lean on.
- 14C, 14D — best exit-row aisles. Same 35″ exit-row space, aisle convenience, quick to deplane.
- 12C, 12D — forward exit-row aisles. The other extra-legroom row at ~35″. Aisle seats here are the pick of Row 12.
- Rows 3–10 (windows and aisles). The front third of the cabin. Slightly more pitch than the rear, close to the front for faster boarding and exit, and away from the lavatory traffic at both ends. Solid, low-drama standard seats.
🚫 Seats to Avoid
- Row 31 (all). Last row. Slightly narrower due to the fuselage taper, immediately ahead of the rear lavatories, and 31C/31D also back onto the rear galley. Noise, odour and no recline — the worst seats on the aircraft.
- Row 30 (all). Directly adjacent to the rear lavatories. Constant queue traffic, noise and smell.
- Row 29 (all). One row further forward, but still close enough to catch lavatory queuing and door noise.
- Row 11 (11A, 11B, 11E, 11F). Sits directly in front of the first exit row, so recline is restricted to keep the exit path clear — and these seats don't recline anyway, so you get the downside with none of the exit-row legroom.
- Row 1 (1D, 1E, 1F). Bulkhead: no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, tray table stowed in the armrest (which narrows the seat), and galley noise and light immediately ahead. Rows 3–10 give you comparable pitch without the drawbacks.
- All middle seats (B and E). On a fixed-back aircraft with no power and no IFE, a middle seat is pure downside. The seat-selection fee is worth it to lock in a window or aisle.
A note on the exit rows (12 & 14): Rows 12 and 14 are the emergency-exit rows and carry the best legroom in the cabin (~35″). Row 13 is omitted entirely. Row 14 is the stronger of the two — every seat is a clear win. In Row 12, the aisle seats (12C/12D) are excellent, while the window and middle seats sit against the exit and have a restricted recline note (moot here, since nothing reclines, but worth knowing the seat sits a touch more upright). Exit-row passengers must be willing and able to assist in an evacuation, and no bags may be under the seat during take-off and landing.
Cabin Features & Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Seatback IFE | None |
| Streaming | None |
| WiFi | None (Starlink under evaluation; no vendor or date confirmed) |
| Power (AC) | None |
| USB | None on A320 (USB-A/C at every seat on the 737 MAX 8 only) |
| Recline | None — fixed-back seats |
| Seat width | ~18″ |
| Gasper (air) vents | Yes |
| Tray tables | Small; stowed in armrest in the bulkhead row |
| Lavatories | 1 forward, 2 rear |
| Food/drink | Buy-on-board |
Allegiant remains the only major US ultra-low-cost carrier flying without any WiFi. It has publicly floated adding connectivity (Starlink has been discussed) but has committed to no timeline. Bring downloaded entertainment on a fully charged device — and remember the A320 can't recharge it.
How It Compares
| Airline / Aircraft | Seats | Pitch | WiFi | Power | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant A320 | 177 / 180 / 186 | 28–35″ | No | No | No |
| Frontier A320neo | 186 | 28″ | No | No | Stretch only |
| Spirit A320neo | 182 | 28″ | Yes ($) | No | No |
| Southwest 737-800 | 175 | 31–32″ | Yes ($) | USB + AC | Yes |
| Allegiant 737 MAX 8 | 190 | 28–30″ | No | USB-A/C | No |
Allegiant vs Spirit: Spirit wins on WiFi and its wider 2-2 Big Front Seat. Allegiant's edge is a roomier exit row (35″ vs 28″) and its route network.
Allegiant vs Frontier: Very similar hard product. Frontier's Stretch seats recline; nothing on Allegiant's A320 does.
Allegiant A320 vs its own 737 MAX 8: If you have the choice and power matters, take the MAX — it's the only Allegiant aircraft with in-seat USB charging.
The Allegiant Difference: Route Network
Roughly three-quarters of Allegiant's routes have no direct competition. The airline connects small and mid-size US cities to leisure destinations, often through secondary airports — Sanford instead of Orlando, Mesa instead of Phoenix, Punta Gorda instead of Fort Myers. You often fly Allegiant because it's the only nonstop, not because it's cheapest — which makes getting the seat right more important, since there's no rival flight to switch to. Allegiant also flies most routes only 2–4 times a week, so a missed or cancelled flight can mean a multi-day wait.
Quick-Pick Summary (177-Seat Layout)
| Pick | Seats | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall | 14A, 14F | Exit-row windows, full ~35″ legroom, no drawbacks |
| Best aisle | 14C, 14D | Exit-row aisles, maximum legroom, fast exit |
| Best forward | 12C, 12D | Second extra-legroom row, aisle convenience |
| Best standard | Rows 3–10 windows | Front third, slightly more pitch, quiet |
| Avoid | Row 31 | Narrower, rear lav + galley, no window comfort |
| Avoid | Row 30 | Directly adjacent to rear lavatories |
| Avoid | Row 11 (A/B/E/F) | Restricted recline, no exit-row legroom |
Comparable Guides on SeatCompare.ai
- 🔗 Frontier Airlines A320neo Seat Selection Guide (2026) — Direct ULCC rival with reclining Stretch seats
- 🔗 Spirit Airlines A320neo Seat Selection Guide (2026) — The Big Front Seat and WiFi advantage
- 🔗 Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Seat Selection Guide (2026) — More legroom, power and WiFi
FAQ
Why do Allegiant A320s now have three different seat counts?
Allegiant operates its A320s in 177-, 180- and 186-seat layouts. The 177-seat version — with Series 6 slimline seats, a slightly roomier front section, and two extra-legroom exit rows — is the current fleet standard and the one most travellers fly. The 180- and 186-seat layouts are denser, run one row longer (to row 32), and offer less legroom overall.
Where is the best legroom on the A320?
The emergency-exit rows — rows 12 and 14 on the 177-seat layout — at roughly 35″ of pitch. Row 14 is the best of the two because every seat gets the space with no compromises. Row 13 doesn't exist.
Do Allegiant A320 seats recline?
No. The A320 uses fixed-back slimline seats in every row. If recline matters, note that Allegiant's aircraft don't offer it — Frontier's Stretch seats do.
Are there power outlets on Allegiant A320s?
No. Neither the A320 nor the A319 has in-seat power. Only the newer Boeing 737 MAX 8 has USB-A and USB-C at every seat. If charging matters, check whether your flight is a MAX 8.
Does Allegiant have WiFi?
No. As of mid-2026 no Allegiant aircraft has WiFi. The airline has discussed adding it (Starlink has been mentioned) but hasn't named a vendor or date. Download your entertainment before you fly.
Why does Allegiant use secondary airports?
Lower airport fees keep fares down — Sanford (SFB) not Orlando, Mesa (AZA) not Phoenix, Punta Gorda (PGD) not Fort Myers. These airports can be 30–60 minutes further from your destination, so factor ground transport into any fare comparison.