Next time you fly Air Arabia, open that seat map not as a formality, but as a strategy guide.

When you book a flight with Air Arabia, the Middle East’s leading low-cost carrier, you might expect a no-frills, cramped ride. But step aboard their Airbus A321 fleet, and you’ll find a cleverly optimized cabin that challenges the budget-airline stereotype. The seat map tells a story of smart trade-offs: where to sit for extra legroom, where to avoid the galley noise, and how to turn a short-haul flight into a surprisingly comfortable journey. The Quick Facts: What You’re Flying Air Arabia operates the A321-200 (not the newer neo version, for now). The configuration is single-class, all-economy —no business cabin, but that keeps fares low. Total seats: 212 in a 3–3 layout.