Strange BA seatmap

[samh004]

I have some flights to JTR in June and the seatmap shows an A320 layout that I haven't found elsewhere online. Specifically, on the left side of the aircraft the seats 5 A/C are missing a seat between them, despite this being Economy. I know a lot of the seats on these aircraft are convertible, but I'm not sure if I should be selecting these seats assuming there's a block (perhaps they're for higher-tiered pax) or if it's a risk? The same layout appears on the way back.

Thoughts?

 

[serfty]

The first 9 rows are convertible seats between "Club" and "Traveler".

There is a "curtain" that is moved to to separate the two 'cabins'.

When changed from Economy (traveler) mode to Business (Club) mode, the D/E/F seats move apart and the A/C seats expand= (taking much of the B space) to provide a greater lateral space for each seat. With this the aisle is 'shifted" about 15cm to the left.

With this the A/B/C seats in first row of economy "behind the 'curtain' " are put into club mode to allow the trolleys to pass though more easily.

As a result they are highly prized.

Pick them if you wish - but keep a very close eye out lest "club" should expand or contract - with such you may lose the A/C benefit.

If Club shrinks you may find a PAX in B, or even worse, if Club expands you may find yourself moved down the back.)

Look at the FT BA forum and the wails and woes posted about the "Curtain" being shifted.

 

[samh004]

Thanks for that explanation, now to decide if I should roll the dice

 

[MEL_Traveller]

With this the A/B/C seats in first row of economy "behind the 'curtain' " are put into club mode to allow the trolleys to pass though more easily.

from a safety aspect you don't want an immediate change in aisle width behind a closed curtain. Configuring the first row to mirror the cabin you are coming from saves tripping over the seat sticking into the aisle.

configuring the first row of economy in this fashion is typical where there is no fixed seating and accompanying bulkhead.