The Qantas Airbus A220-300 seats 137 passengers across 2 cabins. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
Verified by John McKeanLast verified 3 July 2026Cross-referenced
The aircraft that replaced the Boeing 717, arriving steadily across the network. Two cabins — a small Business in a two-by-two, then Economy with an Economy Plus section for extra pitch. The windows are noticeably larger than a typical narrowbody's and the cabin is pressurised to a lower altitude, so you step off less frazzled. Routes include Melbourne–Canberra, Melbourne–Brisbane, and services to Hobart, Launceston and Coffs Harbour.
Economy Plus is the move here — extra pitch and direct overhead-bin access, concentrated on the left-side two-seat rows up front. Row 1 and the exit row carry the most legroom of all. Business up front is a comfortable two-by-two. If you're in standard Economy, the bigger windows are a real lift on a scenic run — take the right-hand (starboard) side flying into Canberra or Hobart.
The rear rows sit by the back galley, so expect foot traffic and equipment noise on a full flight. The middle seats feel tighter than they should because the fuselage is narrower than an A320's. On the two-seat left side every seat is window or aisle, which makes that side the more comfortable across the board.
The A220 has a wider fuselage than the E190 it is replacing on some routes, which translates to wider seats and more overhead bin space. The three-two Economy layout also means fewer middle-seat situations than a three-three narrowbody.
No — on the domestic A220-300, Business is a two-two recliner product. It offers a generous seat with no middle-seat neighbour and enhanced service, but is a domestic product rather than an international lie-flat configuration.
Many travellers prefer the two-seat side: you get either a window or an aisle position with no one in the middle. The three-seat side is perfectly fine but comes with the standard middle-seat lottery unless the flight is lightly loaded.
10Business127Economy137Total
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