JetBlue released an announcement introducing their latest next-generation aircraft, the Airbus A220-300. The first of 70 A220s JetBlue has on order was delivered to the airline’s headquarters at JFK International Airport Terminal 5 in New York on December 31–with its interior revealed for the first time today.
JetBlue’s A220 is outfitted with the Collins Meridian seat, featuring a number of design elements with comfort and convenience. And, in a first for the airline’s fleet, seating is arranged in a two-by-three configuration. The key features include:
- 140 seats with an expanded width of 18.6 inches, the widest available for a single-aisle aircraft, and the widest in JetBlue’s fleet.
- Six rows of Even More Space® seating.
- Enhanced cushion comfort and adjustable headrests with premium Ultraleather®, a softer, more breathable vegan leather material.
- Contoured seatback design at knee level creating additional living space for every customer.
- Custom designed seatback storage with mesh pockets.
- Easy-to-reach in-seat power, featuring AC, USB-A, and USB-C ports.
For you true aviation geeks, here are the specs on this aircraft:
This is great news, and certainly in a step in the right direction to restore wider seats in economy. The airline industry has been reducing the size of seats to increase capacity for several years. Hopefully other airlines take the hint from JetBlue.
What do you think of JetBlue’s new aircraft?
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