Air France's First A220-300 Enters Commercial Service

(03 Nov 2021) Air France has put its first Airbus A220-300 into commercial service.

The aircraft, which was delivered to the airline at the end of September, is the first of 60 jets ordered by Air France to progressively replace Airbus A318s, A319s and some A320s by the end of 2025.

The A220-300 flew its first paying passengers with two flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Berlin (Germany) and Venice (Italy).

The aircraft operated flights to Barcelona and Madrid on 1 November and will fly to Milan-Linate on 6 November.

During the 2021-2022 winter season, the aircraft will gradually expand its network to Bologna, Rome (Italy), Lisbon (Portugal) and Copenhagen (Denmark) as more of the new aircraft are delivered.

Air France's Airbus A220-300 has 148 seats, in a 3-2 seat configuration offering 80% of customers a window or aisle seat.

Up to eight rows at the front of the aircraft can be dedicated to Business class customers, who have an empty seat next to them and enjoy priority boarding and deplaning.

The aircraft's leather reclining seats - the widest on the market at 48 cm - are equipped with USB A and C sockets, a solid tray table, a cup holder and a tablet or smartphone holder integrated into the backrest.

The aircraft is equipped with the latest innovations, with large panoramic windows, mood lighting to accompany the different phases of the flight, and spacious baggage compartments for easier access.

Air France Connect, the airline's Wi-Fi offer, is accessible throughout the flight and offers three passes, including one that is free of charge for sending and receiving messages during the flight.

The catering offer is adapted to the flight time and depends on the time of departure.