# Lao Airlines A320 Business Class: compare the 8- and 16-seat layouts | TravelWithKids > Lao Airlines publishes two A320 Business layouts—8 or 16 seats, both in a 2-2 pattern. See what the seat map can tell you, plus the child-ticket and fare checks to make before booking. Canonical page: https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/ ## Page content [Home](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/)[In the Air](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/in-the-air/)Lao Airlines A320 Business Class: compare the 8- and 16-seat layoutsIn the Air # Lao Airlines A320 Business Class: compare the 8- and 16-seat layouts Updated OCT 20267 min read Lao Airlines publishes two A320 Business layouts—8 or 16 seats, both in a 2-2 pattern. See what the seat map can tell you, plus the child-ticket and fare checks to make before booking. By [Zayd](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/author/zayd/)Save ![An unbranded two-engine narrowbody jet parked on a quiet airport apron at sunrise, with tropical greenery and low hills behind it.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-023-lao-airlines-a320-business-class-hero.webp) An unbranded two-engine narrowbody jet parked on a quiet airport apron at sunrise, with tropical greenery and low hills behind it. On this page - [How many Business Class seats are on a Lao Airlines A320?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#how-many-business-class-seats-are-on-a-lao-airlines-a320) - [What is different between the 8-seat and 16-seat layouts?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#what-is-different-between-the-8-seat-and-16-seat-layouts) - [Can a family sit together in Lao Airlines A320 Business Class?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#can-a-family-sit-together-in-lao-airlines-a320-business-class) - [What does Lao Airlines say about infant and child seats?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#what-does-lao-airlines-say-about-infant-and-child-seats) - [Is seat selection free on a Lao Airlines Business fare?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#is-seat-selection-free-on-a-lao-airlines-business-fare) - [Which Business-fare services should families confirm?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#which-business-fare-services-should-families-confirm) - [Is Lao Airlines A320 Business Class a fit for your family?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#is-lao-airlines-a320-business-class-a-fit-for-your-family) - [Useful planning tools](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#related-tools-heading) - [Frequently asked questions](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#faq-heading) Lao Airlines A320 Business Class is published in two cabin sizes: 8 seats or 16. The airline’s diagrams show a 2-2 arrangement in both, so the practical difference is how many Business rows are on the aircraft—not a promise about which plane will operate your flight. Check the live seat map and the ticket rules for your itinerary before choosing seats. ## How many Business Class seats are on a Lao Airlines A320? Lao Airlines lists two A320-214 configurations, with either 8 or 16 Business seats. Its [fleet information](https://laoairlines.com/en/fleet-information/) pairs those cabins with total aircraft counts of 158 and 142 seats, respectively. That distinction is more useful than treating every A320 as one fixed cabin. The page lists four A320-214 aircraft, but it does not assign a particular configuration to a future route or departure. The seat map attached to your reservation is the relevant guide for your trip. ## What is different between the 8-seat and 16-seat layouts? The official Type A map has 16 Business seats in four rows, while Type B has 8 Business seats in two rows. Both diagrams place two seats on either side of the aisle; the seat count changes the length of the Business section, not its published 2-2 pattern. Type A · 16 Business seats across four rows Window 2 seats Aisle 2 seats Window One simplified cross-cabin grouping, not a seat map or a view of the actual seat angles. Confirm seat numbers, dividers and availability in your booking. The airline’s [published A320 seat plans](https://laoairlines.com/en/aircraft-layout/) label Type A as a 142-seat aircraft and Type B as a 158-seat aircraft. These simplified cabin groupings show one cross-section only; they are not a row-by-row map and do not establish the seat numbers, recline, privacy features or availability on your flight. Type B · 8 Business seats across two rows Window 2 seats Aisle 2 seats Window One simplified cross-cabin grouping, not a seat map or a view of the actual seat angles. Confirm seat numbers, dividers and availability in your booking. A flight can change aircraft or seating plan after booking. If your trip depends on a specific cabin size or row, compare the booking map with the current operator map and ask Lao Airlines to confirm what is assigned. ## Can a family sit together in Lao Airlines A320 Business Class? The published 2-2 pattern gives two seats together on each side of the aisle in a row. That can make a pair straightforward to identify, but it does not guarantee that a family of three or four will be seated together or that adjacent seats will remain available. Check the seat map for every passenger on the booking and look at the actual seat numbers, not just the cabin diagram. Lao Airlines explains that [seat selection is available through its website or app, call center or ticket office](https://laoairlines.com/en/seat-selection/), subject to fare and flight conditions; its page applies to scheduled Lao Airlines flights and excludes charter and codeshare services. ![A generic empty narrowbody premium cabin with two seats on each side of a central aisle.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-023-lao-airlines-a320-business-class-inline-01-cabin.webp) A generic 2-2 cabin illustration, not a depiction of Lao Airlines' installed seats. Use the live booking map to check which seats are actually open, then confirm the airline’s family-seating process if a child would otherwise be separated. Reopen the map after a schedule or aircraft change. The 2-2 pattern describes pairs in a row; only the live booking map can show your flight's seats and availability. ### Family tip For three travelers, first look for a pair plus a nearby single seat on the same live map. Ask the airline how it handles a child’s seating before paying for seats that are not yet confirmed together. ## What does Lao Airlines say about infant and child seats? Lao Airlines classifies travelers aged 2 through 12 as children and younger travelers as infants. Its [children and infants information](https://laoairlines.com/en/children/) says an infant cannot occupy a seat alone; if an infant occupies a seat, a child ticket is required. The same page says each adult may carry one child or infant and directs families to reservation staff for fare details. Confirm the passenger category, ticket price and seating arrangement for each traveler on your itinerary rather than applying a general rule from another airline. ## Is seat selection free on a Lao Airlines Business fare? Lao Airlines’ [posted fare rules](https://laoairlines.com/en/fare-type-rules/) list Business seat selection as free, while its [seat-selection page](https://laoairlines.com/en/seat-selection/) says the option applies to scheduled flights and excludes charter and codeshare operations. Your fare conditions and the flight’s actual map determine what you can choose. Before paying, confirm that the reservation is operated by Lao Airlines, that the selected fare includes the stated benefit and that your preferred seats are still available. If the operator changes the aircraft or schedule, check the map again. ## Which Business-fare services should families confirm? Lao Airlines’ fare page lists a meal, checked and cabin baggage allowances, priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling, and lounge access when available. These are published fare details, not a guarantee that a particular lounge or service will be available at every airport. The [fare type and rules page](https://laoairlines.com/en/fare-type-rules/) says conditions may change. Review the fare attached to your booking and ask the airline or airport about any service your family considers essential, especially lounge access or a specific baggage allowance. ![An empty aircraft seat and tray with a blank activity book, colored pencils, child-sized headphones, water bottle and snack container.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-023-lao-airlines-a320-business-class-inline-02-family-kit.webp) A general flight activity setup; the items are not Lao Airlines amenities. Pack familiar snacks and a simple offline activity in case the onboard meal, entertainment or timing differs from what a child expects. Follow the airline and airport rules for food, liquids and carry-on items on your route. ## Is Lao Airlines A320 Business Class a fit for your family? It may be worth comparing if the confirmed fare, 2-2 seat map and included services work for your group. It is harder to plan around if you need a particular A320 subtype, a specific row, confirmed family adjacency or lounge access that the itinerary has not established. For another narrowbody comparison, see our [Lufthansa A320 family seating guide](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lufthansa-a320-business-class/) and [American A321 First Class guide](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/american-a321-first-class/). Compare the total ticket cost with the [family trip budget planner](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/family-trip-budget-planner/); if rest timing matters, the [nap-window flight planner](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/nap-window-flight-planner/) helps compare departure options without assuming a child will sleep onboard. Before booking, check the assigned aircraft, live map, passenger categories, seat-selection terms and fare benefits. Recheck them if the airline changes the schedule or aircraft. ## Useful planning tools [Free toolFamily Trip Budget PlannerModel flights, lodging, food, and activity costs before you book.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/family-trip-budget-planner/)[Free toolNap-Window Flight PlannerCheck a departure against your child's real nap window by age.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/nap-window-flight-planner/) ## Frequently asked questions How many Business Class seats are on a Lao Airlines A320? Lao Airlines publishes two A320-214 layouts: one with 8 Business seats and one with 16. Both official diagrams show a 2-2 Business arrangement. Are Lao Airlines A320 Business seats arranged 2-2? Yes. The operator's two published A320 seat plans show two seats on each side of the aisle in Business Class. Check your booking map for the aircraft assigned to your flight. Can an infant have a separate seat on Lao Airlines? Lao Airlines says an infant cannot occupy a seat alone; if the infant occupies a seat, a child ticket is required. Confirm the applicable fare and arrangement with the airline. Is seat selection free in Lao Airlines Business Class? The airline's posted fare rules list free Business seat selection, while its seat-selection page says the service applies to scheduled Lao Airlines flights and excludes charter and codeshare flights. Verify the terms on your itinerary. Does Lao Airlines Business Class include lounge access? The airline's fare information lists lounge access when available. It does not guarantee a lounge at every airport, so check the departure airport and your ticket. [In the Air](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/blog/?tag=In%20the%20Air)[Lao Airlines](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/blog/?tag=Lao%20Airlines)[Airbus A320](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/blog/?tag=Airbus%20A320)[Business Class](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/blog/?tag=Business%20Class)[Family Seating](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/blog/?tag=Family%20Seating) ## Plan your flight On this page - [How many Business Class seats are on a Lao Airlines A320?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#how-many-business-class-seats-are-on-a-lao-airlines-a320) - [What is different between the 8-seat and 16-seat layouts?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#what-is-different-between-the-8-seat-and-16-seat-layouts) - [Can a family sit together in Lao Airlines A320 Business Class?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#can-a-family-sit-together-in-lao-airlines-a320-business-class) - [What does Lao Airlines say about infant and child seats?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#what-does-lao-airlines-say-about-infant-and-child-seats) - [Is seat selection free on a Lao Airlines Business fare?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#is-seat-selection-free-on-a-lao-airlines-business-fare) - [Which Business-fare services should families confirm?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#which-business-fare-services-should-families-confirm) - [Is Lao Airlines A320 Business Class a fit for your family?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#is-lao-airlines-a320-business-class-a-fit-for-your-family) - [Useful planning tools](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#related-tools-heading) - [Frequently asked questions](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lao-airlines-a320-business-class/#faq-heading) ## Before you go Five practical checks before you buy or fly. Check the assigned A320Open the live seat mapPlan seats for your groupConfirm each child ticketReview fare inclusions 0 of 5 checked Reset checklist ## Related articles [View all](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/in-the-air/) [![Generic narrow-body aircraft at an airport gate beyond a stroller and family carry-ons in soft morning light.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-015-lufthansa-a320-business-class-hero.webp)In the Air ### Does Lufthansa A320 Business Class Work for Families? Lufthansa A320 Business Class keeps the middle seat empty on short routes, but the aircraft map, cabin refresh and family seat assignments can vary. Read story](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/lufthansa-a320-business-class/)[![Painted airport gate with a narrow-body jet outside and neatly arranged family travel bags.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-013-american-a321-first-class-hero.webp)In the Air ### Which American A321 First Class Cabin Will Your Family Get? American's A321 family includes domestic recliners, transcontinental Flagship First and XLR Flagship Suites. Check the aircraft, cabin label and family seats on your actual flight. Read story](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/american-a321-first-class/)