Airbus is working on a new 160-seat variant of the A220-300, boosting the current maximum capacity by 11 seats. Here’s how.
Airbus is working on getting a new higher density version of the A220-300 certified. This will happen thanks to an extra set of exits over the wings, and it’ll boost the plane’s maximum capacity from 149 seats to 160 seats.
I’m summary:
- Cram 2 more rows in
- Add extra emergency door over wing
- Add extra flight attendant
- Tilt seats from 30" to 28"
They’re still doing seats? I’m excited for when some braniac discovers people will still pay for a flight when they have to stand the whole way.
I’m envisioning a bicycle-style “seat” that just barely allows a passenger to prop up his or her pelvis, as long as feet are planted on the floor. You have to sit up perfectly straight to balance. Armrests are optional with a fee. Extra padding is optional with a fee.