Airbus A220-100 Best Seats Guide 2026

The Airbus A220-100 is the smaller sibling of the A220-300, seating 100–125 passengers. It uses the same 2-3 cabin layout (5 across) and delivers the same exceptional comfort. Swiss International Air Lines is the launch customer and primary operator — it's a popular choice on thinner European routes.

Seat Configuration

Cabin	Layout	Pitch	Width
Business	2-2	36–38 in	20–21 in
Economy	2-3	30–32 in	18–18.5 in

Best Seats on the Airbus A220-100

Seats A & B (2-seat section)
Same as the A220-300 — the 2-seat left section has no middle seat. Window A + Aisle B is the perfect economy pair.
Exit row seats
Exit rows on the A220-100 are valuable — especially exit row A (window in 2-seat section with extra legroom).

Seats to Avoid on the Airbus A220-100

Seat E (middle of 3-seat section)
The only middle seat on the aircraft.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the A220-100 and A220-300?

The A220-100 is shorter and seats 100–125 passengers vs the A220-300's 130–160. Both use the same 2-3 economy layout and have identical seat dimensions. The -300 has greater range (3,400 nm vs 3,300 nm).