My family and I just returned from a wonderful, family vacation to central Minnesota. On our Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) flight, I had the opportunity to sit somewhere new: seat 14D in Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A321 aircraft.
My wife, daughter, and I usually prefer to sit in row 10 when we ride Delta’s A321. It’s right behind first class, offers plenty of legroom, and allows for under-seat storage.
But row 10 was occupied when we booked our flights. So we opted for 14D, E, and F. But this was a great opportunity to try 14D.
What’s so interesting about 14D? you may ask.
Well, row 13 is an exit row. And seat 13D is a flight attendant jumpseat. (13E and 13F are available to passengers.) So I was curious about 14D’s legroom, under-seat storage, inflight entertainment system, and power options.
So here’s what it was like sitting in 14D!
Comfort+
14D is the last row of Delta’s Comfort+ section on A321 aircraft.
Comfort+ passengers get a bit more legroom than those sitting in the Main Cabin. Plus, they may board right after first class. C+ passengers also (sometimes) enjoy dedicated overhead bin space. Finally, alcoholic drinks and headsets are complimentary.
Comfort+ seats have the same padding and width as standard coach seats. So there was nothing special in that regard.
14D Legroom
I’m about 6’2” tall and prize legroom. (In fact, legroom is pretty much the reason I originally pursued airline elite status.)
14D doesn’t have oodles of legroom like exit rows. Nor does it boast the space of our beloved row 10.
But it has far more legroom than the row’s other seats.
I couldn’t completely stretch out my legs. But I certainly appreciated the extra room.
Just be careful to not bump the person sitting in 13E.
Plus, the jumpseat doesn’t recline. So you don’t have to worry about passengers encroaching on legroom.
There is a slight trade off, though. If you’re like me and have broad shoulders, passengers seated in the four rows in front of you will bump into you when they walk toward the rear/coach lavatory.
14D Under Seat Storage
There is no under-seat storage for 14D. The jumpseat in front of it is a solid, metal “wall.”
So, take full advantage of that priority boarding. You’ll need to put everything in an overhead bin for taxiing, take-off, and landing.
We lucked out that day — after fearing we’d be greeted by full overhead bins. Our flight from Fargo to MSP was delayed because of ATC issues. Then Delta’s MSP ground crew wasn’t quite ready for arrival from FAR. So we ended up boarding with Main Cabin 2 — but had plenty of overhead space.
I say “lucked out” because I’ve rarely seen cabin crews enforce the “dedicated overhead bin space” edict.
14D Inflight Entertainment
The Inflight Entertainment system (IFE) is located in the left armrest.
Not having a seatback IFE isn’t exactly a dealbreaker for me. I usually work or read during flights. If a screen is readily available on the seatback in front of me, I often turn on the flight tracker.)
14D Power and USB Outlets
There are a couple of power options here.
The IFE unit has a USB power supply. Plus, there’s a power outlet and an additional USB port under the seats between 14D and 14E.
14D Tray Table
The tray table folds out from the left armrest.
Close to an Emergency Exit — and Flight Attendant
If heaven forbid, there’s an emergency and passengers need to bail from the emergency exit door, you’re in better shape in than most others on the plane.
The emergency exit row is directly in front of you. And chances are that a flight attendant will be at his or her seat when/if something goes amiss. So you’ll have quick access to the exit and there will likely be a flight attendant there to help out.
Would I Sit Here Again?
Sitting in 14D-F worked well for my family of three. My wife and daughter had IFEs in the seat backs in front of them. We used the middle seat as our “dining” table for drinks and snacks. I had a decent amount of legroom and didn’t ever feel “closed in.”
I’ll still opt for the A321’s row 10 aisle or window seat whenever I can. But 14D is a solid choice I’d recommend.
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4 of us flew for July 4 weekend FLL/LGA on an A321. We had Row 13, A,B,C and I grabbed 13E (next to the FA seat which I did not realize). 13E is pretty cramped.
For the return I had the same seats but switched my 13E to 14D which was much better.
Live and learn as even SeatGuru really did not document 13E as not really that great a seat.
Thanks for the data point on 13E! Was some of the limited space due to the fact the jumpseat isn’t aligned with the pax seats?
I almost booked 13F on an A321 flight from PHX to SLC until I saw reviews that mentioned it didn’t have a window (seatguru fails to mention that). I really want a seat with an actual window and a view. Will 10F have a decent window view?
IIRC, it’s at least OK.
Quick question for you Chris. Were the two seats next to your both just standard comfort +?
Comfort+
We were just moved to this plane for an upcoming trip and they also assigned us this seat 14d and 14e. Are these seats the same size as other comfort seats? Do they recline? Does 14d have a video screen? When we called about the change they offered us 10d&e but I didn’t know where the code screens for those would be located & if they reclined or not. Sorry for all the questions but we aren’t frequent flyers and aren’t familiar. Thank you!
To be honest, I don’t remember about the recline. My research online indicated there’s no limited recline, but don’t quote me on it. 14D has a video screen but it’s in the arm rest. Screen-wise it’s the same in row 10, and would you have recline.
Honestly I was forced to take this seat when my wife booked the row for our toddler and us. I am only 5’ 7” so I really didn’t need the extra legroom. I hated losing the dedicated space for my backpack which I don’t like stowing in the bins. Flight crew wouldn’t let me take out the monitor on the ground which I also hated. Frankly it felt like a downgrade after paying for Comfort+.
You mention you normal sit in row 10. My husband and I are booked in row 10A and 10B. Is there a tv in front of us? I don’t see one in the pictures I have come across for those seats.
It’s located inside the arm rest. You press a little trigger and it pulls out.
Thanks.
Dear Chris,
Thank you so much for this!! I was not able to get into Comfort until a couple of weeks before flying, and it was the only “non center’ seat left. I was concerned if I would be comfortable since it was an overnight. Fantastic to know if I can’t sleep – I will have the tracker. Was not sure of the difference between the Left hand arm rest in flight entertainment and the Left hand armrest tray table – but your information is tremendously reassuring.!
Thanks for the comment, Tyana! Have a great trip!