The Boeing 737 vs Airbus A320 - How Do They Compare?
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- The world's two leading narrowbody jets are variations of the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320. They might not be as mythical or glamorous a creatures as their larger and more imposing siblings, such as the 747 or the A380. However, they are trusted workhorses of most fleets all over the world when it comes to short and medium-haul services.
Indeed, for many of us, when we travel by air, we are much more likely to find ourselves on an A320 or 737 for most of our flights. Whatever your relationship is to them, these are the bread and butter planes of the industry. But how do they compare to each other?
Let’s find out in today’s video!
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I’m a flight attendant for a 737 operator, but I prefer the A320 family. More comfortable, and flight attendant friendly.
🦬bull 💩shit.!!
YOU LIE!
@@christianhernandez2896 poor thing. 😂
@@Lil-Tee1988 How’s that even true if it’s not?
@@christianhernandez2896 Airbus cabin is wider, temperature controls outside the cockpit so flight attendants don’t keep bugging pilots about cabin temperature, arming doors on the 737 is still ancient, bigger bins on the Airbus, and more standing room in cockpit when flight attendants and pilot’s switch for potty break. This just some that I like.
As a passenger, I find the A320 much more comfortable to fly on - although I find the 737 a better looking plane. As I'm riding inside while it's airborne, I prefer the A320!
Have you flown in a Max?
@@sainnt The max is the same width as the previous variants, which means it still has much narrower seats, thus is still less comfortable, period.
@@rudolphna54 I can assure you that the Max is not uncomfortable because it's the same width. The A320 is also the same width.
The comfort of every aircraft depends on how each airline equips them. For example, I'd rather fly in a Singapore Airlines 737 Max than a Spirit Airlines A320.
@@sainnt my guy the video you clearly didn't watch the video you're commenting on because he even states in it that the a320 family has a 7" wider cabin than the 737 max. With 6 seats across the works out to around an extra inch of width per seat. And that checks out because the standard width on 737s, including spirit or frontier- is 17.3". On the contrary seats on a320 family are 18" or slightly wider even. As a large guy that has flown on both I will take an a320 anyday. You can look this up and compare on seatguru. Legroom varies by airline but width does not unless you change the number of seats in a row.
@@rudolphna54 Dude, the A320 has always had a 7" wider cabin than a 737. You don't know anything about aviation!
What I'm telling you is that the wider cabin, on paper, may make the A320 more comfortable overall. But, it still depends on the type of seats and types of cabin you're sitting in! If you've flown in more than a handful of airlines you would know that, so take it from someone who has.
I flew in a Frontier Airlines A320. I would pick any 737 cabin over that flight any day!
My choice is definitely A320!
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me too bud
No 737-800 is the best.
@@Michael-gy4gd Care to explain why?
Used to prefer Boeing and the 737, but over the years my preference has shifted to Airbus and the A320
same with me. I used to be diehard 737 fan. But once I try a320(in flight sim ofc) I love airbus a320 now. look a lot more comfortable nicer cockpit.
Mad respects.
A lot of speculation back in the day was the fact that it uses fly-by-wire technology, which, like the narrator said, pilots weren't used to. People were also less inclined to trust automated controls, but since they proved themselves in terms of safety and reliability it's become the aircraft of choice.
I prefer the A320. Having flown on both aircraft I find the comfort on the A320 better.
It's devastating to see the Max fatalities when the NG is probably the safest plane ever made. Not a single fatality was due to a design flaw. It was either pilot error, mantience deficiency or pilot suicide. I do believe the Max (the most tested and scrutinized plane ever made) is most likely one of, if not the safest plane in the skies today. Such a bad reputation so early on. The A320 is incredible... it's much newer and has rarely suffered a fatality due to design flaws. They officially passed the 737 in sales even though the 737 had a 20 year head start. To be fair... the 737 was made for a completely different reason in a completely different time when small regional jets weren't popular. Boeing Frankensteined it into the modern age when it should have started over a decade ago. Airbus knew in hindsight that this type of plane is going to sell in the thousands and Boeing did not. As a life long Boeing fan, I have to give Airbus massive props for making so many safe and efficient planes in its 50 years of existence. I hope both companies compete with each other and that no one wins. Even if you hate Boeing... you don't want them to go out of business. That would mean zero competition and Airbus will just get lazy and not innovate. We need them both.
The 737 needs a replacement. It's been too long in the tooth.
The A320 is my preference. It’s newer design and clean modern lines enhance its appearance inside and out. I always smile when I’m booked to fly on rather than an outdated 737.
Have you flown in a Max?
The 737 is better from a pilots standpoint. The A320 is always having maintenance problems and after about 10 years are worthless. One 737 can last 25 years.
@@soonerguy8011 Not all pilots agree on that. The vast majority of pilots who flew both the 737 and A320 preferred the A320 simply out of dislike for the 737. Also we both know you are capping when you say they are worthless after 10 years. We have A320 aircraft flying well past 25. Your opinion they become garbage after 10 years can't be further from the truth.
@@claysonantoons3142 more people like the 737 than you think. Lazy pilots like the airbus cause it flies off two buttons. The pilots that actually like being pilots love the 737. Most here at American have their preferences and the 787 is the best lane in the fleet. Our older airbuses are horrible planes tbh. Always falling apart and passengers always complain about how uncomfortable the seats are and the instrument panel is harder to upkeep. And the airbus does go bad after about 14 years. It’s not by any means unflyable, but the it requires way more maintenance than the 737 after 14 years. At American the A319’s and A320’s we have are around 17 years old and are terrible.
@@sainntyou don’t have to fly in a 737 MAX to know that Airbus A320neo is better. Recently 737 MAX grounded again due to the middle exit door tear apart mid flight
I have always preferred a320, really excited for the a321XLR to come out in 2024...
You forgot about the very distinctive tail of a 737 which is a sure way to tell it apart from a 320.
Dorsal fin FTW
From a ramp agent perspective i perfer the A320 family, they are overall easier to work on than the 737s
Yeeeaaaaah, you don't bump your head as often with the Airbus hahaha.
Easier to complete the documents as well, regarding pax distribution in particular
Ive flown both recently about a week apart and Airbus was definitely much more comfy for me as a coach passenger. Didnt think I would notice it, but Airbus definitely felt alot more spacious. Lavs mid plane and back also made a huge difference vs. just back on the Max. Finally, Airbus was noticeably quieter too! Kudos to Airbus for prioritizing passenger comfort!!!
All airbus cabins are bigger than boeing
I like flying both. Normally the 320 Family feels a lot comfortable as a passenger. But overall my favorite right now is the A220 (Off topic).
Preference is for the Airbus. It’s more accommodating of bigger people. Looking forward to A220 soon.
@@seagullsbtn The Airbus A220 was designed and developed by Bombardier as the C series.
Sad Bombardier doesn’t get the credit.
Yes, the A220 is pretty amazing. Most of the people talking about loving the A320 have actually never flown in a Max. People keep trashing something they've never experienced, which I find strange.
United did a great job with the Max cabin and anyone who has that experience will probably see the Max differently.
@@sainnt flown both in last 2 months and a320 CEO is a more comfortable. Still waiting to fly in a NEO which I'm sure is even better. The Max can not hide the age of it's origninal design and how out dated it has become. Of coarse the elephant in the room is the C series or A220. It became my favorite Narrow body after 1 flight and I book it when ever possible.
@@thearsenalmisfit2414 The A220 is the best narrowbody right now. When it comes to the A320 and the 737, tho whole outdated thing is in your head. There isn't much difference in the aircraft. Where you get the difference is how each airline outfits the cabin, otherwise the Neo and Max aircrafts are just quieter, have larger overhead bins and mood lighting. I've flown in good and bad cabins on both the Neo and the Max.
320 has a flat back. 737 has a spine. If the tail goes straight down it's a 320 if it goes down then forwards it's a 737.
Don't know why people talk about noses and windows. They're hard to see and difficult to tell apart. The tail is the biggest difference in appearance that is immediately visible from almost all angles
No the nose is the easiest way to tell them apart you my friend are blind
@@hansloyalitat9774 The nose only works if you know what youre looking for. If you dont know anything about aeroplanes then you dont know what "its kinda more pointy" actually means. But anyone who has graduated from kindergarten shapes class can tell a straight line from tail to body from a bent line.
Also you cant see the nose from the rear quarter. You can see the tail from that angle.
As a passenger, I've come to prefer the 32x over the 73x. We had a chance not too long ago to compare both on a round trip with United from KEWR to KDFW, taking the 320 down and returning on a 738. I'm usually the poor soul stuck in the middle seat while my wife takes the window, and as insane as it sounds, that extra few inches of fuselage width really does make a difference. Wharas the 738 made her feel crammed into the wall half the time, she didn't feel as confined on the 320. Plus, when you're in the center seat, that 0.7" of extra width really is noticeable.
I like the A320,especially the way the side of the plane doesn’t blow out in midflight
I’m not bothered about exterior characteristics, but I appreciate the low wing presents challenges for the 737. I do a lot of short haul flying, mostly on 737-800/Max and A320. The new interiors on the 737 are good. However the seat width and cabin space on the average A320 is so much more noticeable and appealing. It’s a shame Boeing didn’t do a clean sheet design. It would’ve been major competition to Airbus and kept both them on their toes. But here we are. Airbus can’t build the A320 quick enough whilst the Max didn’t fly for ~ 2 years.
I appreciate this is hearsay but my engineer friend who was worked on both much prefers the 737 because he says it’s closer to hands on engineering and troubleshooting whereas the Airbus can be somewhat of a mystery. Both great planes and we’re all lucky they exist. But sadly the 737MAX will always have that DC-10 stigma. Plenty of people watching global news will have the 737MAX in the back of their minds.
The only problem with that comment is two fold: 1. Unlike the DC-10/MD-11, the Max is still selling, and selling a lot. 2. The two crashes were for very specific reasons that are more due to lack of disclosure rather than poor engineering, though both were dealt with and has actually improved the aircraft. Ironically, the DC-10/MD-11 have proven to be highly capable cargo aircraft, but, I digress.
Pilots who love the tactile feel of flight controls will always prefer flying the 737 over the A320. It's like stick shift vs automatic transmission. Some people like the freedom of movement and extra space of the A320 cockpit while those who still enjoy flying aircraft will prefer a Boeing.
@@sainnt When someone like a former Navy Captain Ed Pierson, turned Boeing engineer at the end of his career says he won't let any of his loved ones fly on a Boeing, there's a very good reason for that.
It boggles my mind that the shift of culture from safety and excellence in engineering to cutting a bigger profit at Boeing led to so many poor decisions with the 737 MAX. The fact that the "fix" was a software update of MCAS and adding a second sensor (that should be been there in the first place) was the final solution to these issues still does not sit well with me. My 8y/o son said it best:
But Dad, what if both sensors fail?
I go out of my way to fly on an Airbus now. I'm not an engineer, I trust Captin Ed Pierson and Airbus's ethos of prioritizing engineering over profit.
@@GrandpaRonin This is a choice for everyone to make on their own. However, in the nearly 2 years since the aircraft has been back in the air, I've flown in it at least 5 times.
Moreover, the Max has nothing to do with other Boeing aircraft. There's nothing wrong with the Dreamliner, or the 747, or 777, 767, or 737NG. This whole cancel culture that we live in always puzzles me
Finally, there's this assumption that Airbus doesn't cut corners, and that's a monumental misconception. The blame for the Max falls more on the FAA than it does Boeing.
Ultimately, the Max tragedy aside, Boeing is still a supreme engineering company, even if being managed by unscrupulous bean counters.
@@sainnt
I appreciate your reply. I don't care much for cancel culture either, but I don't feel that that term applies here. As a former Navy man myself, "safety of ship and crew" is paramount. That is why Captain Ed Pierson, having noticed issues with severe drop of quality assurance at the Renton, WA factory was very concerning, to the point he was writing emails up the chain of command and Boeing. I recommend checking out Ed Pierson's website and some of the testimonials he gave on Capitol Hill if you're interested. He's a textbook whistleblower that seems very bothered that he didn't sound the alarm loud enough to keep those planes from crashing out of the sky (again, Navy training)
I don't know if I trust Boeing build quality when it comes to maintenance of the fleet (assuming they are taking part in manufacturing any parts needed for older planes in service).
Personally I don't fly regularly, and I avoid it like the plague if I can. I did fly on a 737 MAX after the revisions. When the plane landed, I thanked the captain, and said,
"Thanks for getting is back safely. It's my first time flying on one of these since... well you know."
And he smiled mischievously and replied, "You're welcome! It's my first time flying one!"
Boeing did want to make a clean sheet plane to replace the 737 after the NG, but airlines like SW that have 737 in fleet told Boeing not to. SW did not want to train pilots to fly new plane, so thats why the MAX was built. Now they have no choice but to build a new plane and it will be better then the A321. The A321 is just a reenngine A320 which is already a 30 year old design.
The Airbus is the newer more comfortable plane. This is completely ignoring the issues the MAX has had.
Boeing needs a brand new clean sheet narrowbody.
That's not coming anytime soon. They have a full plate of issues to tackle and low cash flow. Don't have the resources or cash for a new aircraft.
The MAX performences are as good if not better than the NEO especially on short flights. The NEO definitely has the upper hand with longer flights though!
The accidents were due to pilots not knowing their memory item, so pilot training issue
@@misterff1629 It wasn't just a pilot training issue. The MCAS had to redesigned.
@@misterff1629 Pilots were trained on ipads to cut costs by boeing, plus the system was horrible
@@hansloyalitat9774 yeah runaway trim is a memory item on all 737, so if you're properly trained on the NG you must be able to deal with it on the MAX. Simple
Airbus has really widened the gap the last few years. Overall more comfortable and no MAX fiasco.
Same question I'm asking everyone here. I've flown in the Max, the A320 and A321 Neo. Have you flown in the Max?
@@sainnt I’ve flown on the a321neo and the Max-9!
@@Snorlax_808 Very good. Airbus has benefited greatly from the Max disaster, but there's no widened gap in design or quality of aircraft. Airbus definitely dominates the market in terms of aircraft orders, but that's largely due to the A321, which is a larger aircraft, more in line with a 757 than a 737, but the numbers are skewed because they're an A320 series aircraft.
I remind everyone here that the A320 series are not new aircraft. They're old aircraft with new engines, same as the Max. People keep arguing for Boeing to have a clean sheet design to compete with the A320, but their sales numbers are sure indicator that they don't.
Am I the only one who thinks that the A320's cockpit windows look kinda cute from the side?
I love both, they’re both amazing in their own ways. I can’t choose! Thanks for putting the effort into making this informative and entertaining video :)
I’ve rode on both an American 737-800 and A321, and the A321 was definitely nicer on the inside. That might have just been that specific A321 being younger, or something with American Airlines, though.
You can't compare a 737 to an A321. The A321 is a larger aircraft, closer in size to the 757. The comparison is between the 737 and A320.
@@sainnt the 737-800 and the A321 is still comparable in terms of passenger experience, the key difference is the fuselage length anyway, the width is still the same across variant.
@@p1xlb522 The experience is still different, if subtle to a non av geek. It's not like comparing a 737-700 to an 800, or even an A319 to an A320. It's like comparing a 737 to a 757. Yeah, both have similar seats and windows in 3-3 configuration, but the flight experience is not the same.
@@sainnt The A321 is definitely larger, but it is still a member of the A320 family and doesn’t have too much variation to the A320 besides length. I get what you mean though, and it definitely isn’t a flawless comparison. I was simply stating my personal experience.
@@chkngtjalboy As someone who has flown on A319/320/321s from the SAME airline on numerous occasions, I can say that apart from it taking longer to load the increased number of passengers on the A321 (which is why I prefer it when an A319 turns up at the gate!) my experience as a passenger was EXACTLY the same.
I for one, would therefore consider your comparison to be perfectly valid.
For comfort the A320 is just better. More space, little quiter, everything. However, in bad weather it has to be the Boeing.
The A320 CEO is one of the loudest planes you fly on, the NEO is better
@@a_goblue2023 Try a Short-330
The Airbus A320 wins it for me - cabin feels more spacious. It is evident once you enter both airplanes that the A320 FEELS more spacious (I am 185cm tall so I would notice). The Airbus also seems quiter in cruise. And on landing, the Boeing has a higher approach speed than the Airbus, making it feel like the pilots are “slamming” the plane onto the runway on landing, unnerving me.
well, it depends of the pilot. Some pilots make terrible landings with a320 and some make very good landings with 737. 737 landing reputation has fallen because of ryanair
@@CodPix Every 737 landing the plane shakes and drops on the runway but its always smooth on the a320, 737 is made to be landed hard and the a320 is made for smooth and comfortable flight
@@hansloyalitat9774 that's not true. I flew recently on 737 with westjet and it was perfect. 737 reputation is bad because of ryanair
I think it entirely depends on the carrier for either plane. I have flown on 737s that are well maintained and have comfortable interiors. I have also flown on A320s that were incredibly beautiful and open feeling. At the same time, I have flown 737s that have taken a beating from so much usage, the same with A320s that don't appear to have aged well. The only point I'll give A320s over 737s is that they aren't as hard upon landing... I have flown on -800s and -900s that felt like the plane's gear was about to explode.
yes harder landings with 737, especially due to higher speed landing with less angle due to shorter legacy main landing gear, as opposed to a320 which was designed with longer main landing gear allowing for greater angle and lower landing speed
@@dennisbodkin8532 Crappy sensors which need so much force
Depending on what city in the U.S. your flying out of, may determine which aircraft type you fly on. For example, if you fly out of Philadelphia, you are more likely to fly on an airbus a320 family aircraft, that say a 737 if you where to fly American Airlines. And or in Newark, you are more likely to fly on a 737 family aircraft than an airbus if you where to fly United. Jfk, is practically 50/50 depending on which airline you fly unless they have single fleet types.
Generally, speaking about the older generation I’d rather fly the A320 rather then 737.
However just had a fantastic flight on a 737-8 Max (super smooth even during some hard turbulence, super quiet even in the back, the ac and pressuring system made the flight much more comfortable, the only type I could compare is the Dreamliner in this terms of comfort).
Waiting to fly the neo soon as well
Both are great aircraft that serve the majority of flights around the world. It's good to have both manufactures as it would be difficult for one to meet the demand. Basically these are the "buses" of the skies. Neither one is all that comfortable but they serve a purpose and serve it well.
From a customer standpoint the Airbus is just a more comfortable airplane ✈
I prefer flying the A320 as that slightly wider cabin and wider seats makes a subtle but noticeable difference. Too bad Canadian airlines are obsessed with the 737.
I hope Canadian airlines change their obsession with the 737 after the trick Boeing pulled on Bombardier and the C-Series.
Flew in a few a320’s. Tight cabin space but awesome plane.
One of the last times I flew, I went to Colorado to visit extended family; on the flight out, I flew Jet Blue on an A320, and on the flight back, I flew Southwest on a 737. If memory serves, I flew a 737-700 Colorado to Baltimore, and then flew a 737-800 Baltimore to Boston (I might have that backwards, this was about four years ago) and my feeling was that in terms of service, both flights were pretty much evenly matched, but the A320, by a very small margin, won out for comfort.
please do a vid on ethiopian airlines
As someone trying to learn and is fairly new to this side of aviation I loved this video!
Airbus definitely got my heart so far
I don't really have a preference over the 2, but most of my flying seems to take place in the a320-200(Both IAE and CFM engines). I have only flown the 738 4 times. The 738 cabin seems to be a bit tighter than the a320, but the lighting is better. I'm not very tall, so the slightly lower windows on the 738 is ok for me. Window size difference doesn't really matter to me. From experience, both fly ok and I don't have any issues with either of the two.
But I've not flown for 2+ years now so whatever I experienced isn't very up to date. Just my opinion on both types.
I’ve flown most recently on Airbus A320. The flight home was delayed by 3 hours due to a technical difficulty and comfort all round was average. It was a low budget flight after all.
I’m flying again later this year on a Boeing 737-800. I’ll be sure to note any differences.
There both really great planes and you should like both!My fav tho is both really 👍
I’ve taken numerous flights on both the 737 max and a320, and I far prefer the 737 max, the engines are quieter and the plane feels more stable in strong turbulence than the a320. The one advantage of the a320 is for window seat passengers who have reduced seat width, but the Boeing oxygen/pressurization system is more comfortable and allows for more humidity so the cabins air isn’t dry
I forgot that point you made. The wings actually flex on a 737 making for a more comfortable ride.
@@JAMESWUERTELE they also flex on the a320
You probably flown on different weather so the 737 had less turbulence, the a320 is actually more aerodynamic than the 737 so its smoother, also comparing an a320 and a max isnt fair the airbus equivalent for the max is the a320 neo not the normal a320 it has even better engines than the max, also the oxygen system is just airline specific, I always feel dry on a 737 and crammed in the small cabin while the a320 cabin is way more spacious.
@@hansloyalitat9774 Nah 737 MAX was definitely smoother, both in perfect weather. Plus seemed quieter and felt better overall after the end of the flight
@@JackJohnson3119 I had the exact opposite experience
737-900er Detroit To Orlando In 2015 Even though that was 7 years ago
Agreed. I’ll take the wider seats. 😊
The B737 first flew in 1967 (55 years ago, before human kind had landed on the moon), the A320 flew first time in 1987 (35 years ago, before the fall of the Berlin wall).
Both have been updated, but the 737 is an older platform from the 60's, where computers were not an option, while the the A320 is from an age where computers started to be an integrated part of the flight controls. This is a fundamental difference, as the computers that were added on the 737 augment the mechanical flight controls, while flight controls and the entire "mentality and way of flying" on the A320 is built around automation.
However, both planes / fuselages / wings are mostly built from aluminium or lightweight metals. Both lack some of the advances in materials found on newer types.
A well balanced with no obvious bias (although I am sure that some of the fans of one or the other will invent some)
I don't know if it is a fundamental difference, or just of how the airlines I use have specified the interiors, but I have found the overhead bins on the Airbus larger.
Other differences which will no doubt be mentioned by fans of one or the other will be the Airbus's ability to use industry standard containers in the hold, where suitcases in the 737 must always be loaded individually into the hold.
Many 737s (particularly Ryanair) are fitted with their own retractable airstairs, however, although I don't know if it still is, it was an option on the A320, and no doubt if for some reason Ryanair switched to Airbus, should they want them, Airbus would oblige.
Having travelled frequently on variants of both I can say that as a passenger I prefer the A320 for many of the reasons you suggest, although the choice of airline and the service offered can easily override that preference.
I couldn’t chose I believe both Jets are awsome
I flew with both and they have differences which make them special. I was with 737 on Ryanair, Flydubai, Klm and A320 with Austrian
It is correct that each aircraft has advantages over the other, so it's subjective. However, in terms of passenger comfort the A320 has an edge because the width makes a big difference, as well as the view out the window.
I prefer the 737, because of it’s exterior good looking design and it’s comfort inside. But it really depends on the airline, they shift the comfort and seating around more than the manufacturer
Thank you. Finally someone who enjoys this plane
I like the EasyJet A321 NEO as you get lots of legroom at the front two rows, on a RyanAir 737-800 MAX You don’t get as much comfort.
I've recently flown on both A320 (Lufthansa, Swiss and Edelweiss) and 737-800 (Ryanair) and it seemed to me that the Boeing's more pilot-oriented philosophy made it more connected, controllable and predictable... And this, together with the less stiff wings, reflected on my inflight comfort, for example during the common slight turbulences (however I think this also depended on pilots and turbulences themselves).
The slightly narrower and curvier 737 cabin was not a problem for me and I might still prefer it since it gives me a more intimate feeling, and also it has more seat rows in front of the engine, which is a big deal for me since I love hearing the engines screaming 😍😂. (I can't compare the seats since the two airlines are not comparable, however I've noticed, but I might be wrong, that the Ryanair seats have more space under the seats).
I think I also like more the fuselage of the 737, however when it comes to CFM56 engine sound I prefer the one at the rotating speed on A320s 😂 (I still don't know how the LEAP sounds compare). I also like how an Airbus can almost fly alone, and this makes me feel safe on those aircrafts.
In my opinion these are two little great airplane models and it's always a pleasure to fly them.✈️
Flown on the 737 and the a320 once. All 3 for the Boeing on southwest. Good legroom, narrow seats, WiFi lacking. Reasonably comfy. A320 was on delta. Legroom cut down but wider seat, IFE, and working WiFi. Overall I like both planes but to choose so far the 737 might have a slight edge over legroom for me. Will be riding the 320 soon again in the near future so maybe opinion changes. So long as I get to my destination in once piece.
seat legroom depends on the airline not the aircraft type though
Whenever I fly I generally chose the a320 (I’ve never flown the a320 variant, only the a321 on American) over the 738 because of the window height. I’m only 5’11 but I always have to bend down to look outside
As a mechanic I prefer working on the Airbus.
Grew up only flying Boeing and 737s on Continental, but now that I work for an airline that has both 737 and Airbus narrowbody, I prefer the Airbus. Feels just a bit wider and taller inside, and doesn’t have the curvature cut into the cabin at the front of first class or the back rows of economy
My favorite Airbus a321neo and boeing b 737 800
I love them both
definetly Airbus A320, every time i fly on any airbus aircraft the overall feel and atmosphere is so much better, especially noise and comfort-wise
Make a video about the Philippine Airlines Fleet (Day 8 of suggestion)
Current fleet or All-time??? For me I don't think that video will be made because it isn't that interesting since PAL (or most PH carriers) are mostly Airbus
Definitely the airbus, as I’m more likely to land on this newer designed aircraft
what
max is safe now!
If it's boeing I'm not going.
The a320 gives more room, so a win for me.
I don’t tend to notice much real difference flying on B737’s and A320 of similar age.
But Airbus fan boys, are an order of magnitude more obnoxious.
Both are really great planes, and both serve different purposes for different airlines.
I'd enjoy flying a noisy aircraft, flying a specific aircraft with specific engine type for better engine sound rather than the comfort. I prefer enjoyment over it (My opinion)
I have only flown on Boeing aircraft (737,757) but I would not hesitate to fly with Airbus
Airbus took its time to learn from Boeing (which has been around for eons) and so it's no surprise Airbus jets look more sleekly modern and whatnot. However, speaking from experience, I find the 737 to be more hands-on and ruggedly trustworthy. You can rely on it to come out of much rough handling pretty much unscathed: I think the term is "more forgiving". The Airbus in contrast feels more delicate and sensitive to misuse and may not be as forgiving if the wrong inputs or mismanagement occur. So, on the whole, I'll pitch my hat on Boeing on this one.
Lol what fly by wire makes flying way easier than the ancient boeing controls
I can tell you that: It‘s much harder to crash a 737 than an A320. Simply because an A320 will prevent you from getting into a dangerous situation. For exaple: It‘s literally impossible to stall an A320 under normal law operation mode. U can pull back your sidestick fully at idle thrust while at 140 knots. The plane will initiate TOGA thrust and climb away. And thats just one of examples of nifty little tricks an A320 has
@@rolmaxify its been a year but if u could be kind enough to explain what you mean by that then thanks
objectively, the airbus is technologically better. interesting that you did not feature the lavatories. from a passenger perspective, ordinary business class is better with the a320... and boeing has nothing comparable at the moment to the 321 in many areas like fuel efficiency, environmental friendliness, etc.
“Ordinary Business Class” LOOOOL 🤣🤣🤣
my mistake. corrected the post. i meant economy class.
I work on the 737 but in the future we'll get the a321 so i wonder which one will be more maintenance friendly
having read thru many of the comments, most people prefer the A320. I would also take it all day. Kudos Airbus.
The extra seat width of the A320 family gets it the win! Feels like more legroom too. This is all for cattle class.
Me personally I actually haven’t flew on Boeing only on airbus and on atr 72 but I do have to admit the a321lr Neil is pretty comfortable and quiet and the JetBlue A320 was amazing so much legroom comfortable seat and had IFE even though it was a much older aircraft I would mostly prefer airbus when it comes to the narrow body’s
the fact that no A320's have flown into the ground killing 346 passengers easily makes it a much better plane.
航空会社がどちらを選ぶか？っていうポイントは、
警察がパトカーを発注するのや、タクシー会社がどの車種を採用するかと
全く同じだと感じる。つまり乗客や乗務員の好み云々という視点よりも、
経営側にどこまで訴求できるかという「経済性」が勝つほうだろうな・・・
という事だろうね。
I like both narrowbody aircraft and i do flown these two narrowbody aircraft a couple of times to and from Indonesia🇲🇨. 7:09 you can say that sentence again because that is quite true for me
I used to be a pilot of the a320
A320 ftw. Ive flown 737 so many times, and an A319 once. I flew 737 with American and then my connecting was A319 with American and I preferred the A319 *even when* i got middle seat, and ive only flown it once. Idk why, its just more enjoyable :)
Having to choose a Ryanair 737 or an Easyjet A320 is easy, I'll always choose the Airbus, even if the price is a little higher
737 has more wing flex and for me that’s what matters as seat size is based on airline
From a cargo standpoint from the time when I used to work at Delta Cargo I prefer the A320s as they were far easier for larger cargo loads than I could get on to a 737. Just being in the bins was way better in the A320s too compared to the 737s.
Would a A320xlr be possible?
Charter/holiday airlines would love it...
No because that would cannibalise a321neo sales
A320 the way to go in this post pandemic era
I always find that the cabin pressure is better on the A320, my ears hurt more flying with with 737.
It's amazing to see how far and long lasting a design from the 1960s that is the 737 evolve over time. That being said the 737 has already reach its full potential with the MAX and Boeing need to come up with a clean sheet design to stay relevant for the segment they currently fill with the 737 MAX
Boeing went beyond the potential with the max. And thought they could wing it with Mcas. They were wrong and ruined their own reputation in the process
The 757 should have took over for the 737. The 737 design is old and that is what handicapped its newest Variant, the MAX. The MAX should have had the wingbox redesigned to accommodate larger gear to make the aircraft sit higher and accommodate new engines without changing the way the engines sit on the wings. The wingbox between the classic and the NG are slightly different and the main gear on the NG was beefed up.
If it aint boeing i aint going
I like the A320 mostly the A321s of Delta Airlines they are so comfortable
As an a&p mechanic who works on a320 i much prefer the a320 family
i prefer the A320 anytime it is much more comfortable to fly on
I love both tbh. Boeing fan for sure not to happy with the max issues but Airbus is great as well. Both are great.
Flown on a spirit airlines a320 yesterday, much much more comfortable then the 737 in my opinon. The 737 is a nice plane, but there’s something special about the airbus a320.
I just can't believe the 777s fuselage is close to the size of a 777 engines
I was just on a AA 737 and I now know 4 sure I prefer the A319/320
For starters one of them wasn’t so difficult to re-engine due to a lousy design that in itself was a major oversight in the ‘60s
How was it a over sight? Engines in the 60s were a lot smaller there was very small bypass air so you’re wrong it is jet a lousy design.
@@bigfootaviation8497 because when Boeing tried to re-engine it, the 737 was only designed for its original JT8Ds, and not for newer engines, meaning it was too low to the ground for the CFM56s that it switched to
The short landing gear on the 737 made it easier for the plane to operate at smaller airports without support equipment. Even though it is causing problems 50 years later it is/was not a lousy design.
@@danharold3087 It’s not a lousy design, but it’s definitely outdated now and needs an all-new replacement.
@@insayn7995 The more I learn about composite airframes the more I like them. Clearly a composite replacement of the 737 would be attractive.
This is going to sound like I am a boeing fanboy which is not the case. I end up defending Boeing to provide needed balance in what has become an anti Boeing feeding frenzy. I find all airplanes interesting. Wish it was a more common point of view.
Consider 2 facts about the 737 MAX.
The old school aluminum airframe is among the safest in the industry and requires less maintenance than composite, about 20% cost savings.
The new engines have the most attractive fuel burn in its class.
It short it is a very economical durable plane.
The 737 MAX provides variety in a segment that would be lost had boeing gone with a state of the art plane that would have been much like the A320. I feel there is room for both.
Since the 2 MAX crashes people seem to forgotten what was being said about the A320.
"But the short-haul, single-aisle A320 has also been at the center of a dozen fatal accidents since 1988, including in December, when an AirAsia jet crashed into the Java Sea, killing 162 passengers and crew." Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/03/24/a-lingering-question-after-france-jet-crash-just-how-safe-is-the-airbus-a320/
Something I really love about the 737 is that it’s really quiet and the seats are more comfortable and the cabin is a bit bigger which is somthing I like
Depends on the airline. I like both airliners 😊
I have no preference to what single-aisle airplane I fly even if I have flown on airplanes multiple times. I have flown on both the Airbus a320 and Boeing 737 and I liked them both as long as they were meant for short haul purposes and medium haul routes that take at least 4 hours of flight duration.
Here's some more experiences on the multiple flights I had on both the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
On the 737s, I was able to experience the Boeing Sky Interior on some 737-800s while the other 737s still used the original cabin design. I liked the Boeing Sky Interior better than the original interior for its modern appearance and large overhead compartments.
On the A320 family, I was able one time experience on the Delta Airlines retrofitted interior with a modern appearance while all the other A320s still had the original cabin design.
I think from a passenger standpoint the A320 might be the most comfortable of the two, but again that depends of the airline.
Personally I have never boarded a 737 up to this day whereas I did fly onboard a 320 at least once.
Now from a pilot standpoint (And I'm saying that although I'm not a pilot at all) I think the 737 would be more interesting than the A320 as it has a real yoke, with mechanical linkages to the control surfaces, less automation than the A320, overall in terms of pilot experience it's the closest an airliner can be to a light plane (Compared to the A320 and only the A320 anyways), but that doesn't take into account the actual airline pilot job. In that job pilot comfort might matter more than actual flying experience.
So I'm not surprised to hear airline pilots prefering the A320 as it has more room in the cockpit and maybe also because of all its automations.
If however I had the opportunity to fly either a A320 or a 737 for maybe half an hour or so just for fun (With an instructor and/or proper license, it's all *hypothetical* really) I would definitely choose the 737 as I think it would offer the best pilot experience and in that case I don't think the comfort difference would matter that much.
After all light planes are a lot more cramped but again they have a proper yoke or center stick, no automation whatsoever and THAT is what I call flying.
Overall I think if you just want to enjoy flying a plane by yourself without the aid of electronics or for that matter hydraulic assists, don't apply for an airline pilot job and just fly light planes instead.
If you decide on the other hand to become an airline pilot, consider how many hours you'll be spending in the flight deck and also that you're not flying this plane for your own enjoyment but to bring passenger from A to B. And the you bring another load of passengers from B to A (A to B for the passengers but B to A from a airplane standpoint, A being its home base).
The only reason airlines need human pilots onboard their planes is that they still haven't figured how to *safely* get rid of them really.
So in that case yeah, choose the most comfortable of the two (A320 in that case), and use all the automations you have to safely get your passengers from A to B.
I didn't fly as much as others here in comment section. However somewhat i get better experience flying with 737. And i tried 737 from full service airlines and lcc as well as A320 from full service airlines and lcc and i didn't have a chance to try MAX or NEO series. The difference between 737 and A320 is minor in my opinion but 737 constantly offer smoother and quiter flight than A320 although i tried to believe that flying with A320 will give me better experience. So my choice is definietly 737.
As a passenger the A321 is much more comfortable than the 737. I’m fairly tall and I don’t actually fit in the bathroom on the 737-800.
Being in australia, the 737 is flown more, however the a320 is definitely quieter and more comfy and you can definitely tell that the a320’s cabin is wider
I’ve always preferred the 737 simply because of its older nature, redundancies that a fly by wire aircraft can’t provide, and I just like it for some reason (mainly cockpit, love it)
The a320 ive never hated, but it feels simple (specially in the cockpit) and just not redundant at times because it can’t survive a failure of maintenance on a ram air and electric failure (though unlikely.) though you have to appreciate the doors/door arming.
- a armchair pilot lol
Thing is, a boeing needs more redundancy sort to speak. As boeing aircraft (or any other non FBW aircraft) are mechanical, they have more moving parts. Hence the probability of things failing is way more.
But yes, in terms of raw hand flying, boeing is more natural.
@@ZK-APA All Boeings past 757(?) are FBW, the thing is, as far as I’m aware, there is multiple cables and pulleys per surface and control column :)
@@tomatosoupwoo Yes, newer boeing aircraft have FBW, but their FBW implementation is quite different than airbus. Hence Airbus is refered more as FBW
@@ZK-APA can confirm
With my mainly SAS experience, I much prefer the A320. Especially the neo.
I prefer the A320 family, the cabin space and the window position makes all the difference for me. Plus I feel safe thanks to the excellent safety record of the type
as someone in England it’s not A320 vs 737 it’s Ryanair’s a320 vs easyJet 737. and for me the a320 wins everyday, however the headrests are so much better on the 737
Comin' into IAD, spoke w/a pilot who's type rated & likely been flyin' longer than I've been alive on the 737/757/767...He said "hands down I'd rather FLY a Boeing, but I'd rather fly ON an Airbus!!"