Airbus A220-300 Best Seats Guide 2026

The Airbus A220-300 (formerly Bombardier CSeries CS300) is one of the most passenger-friendly narrow-body aircraft ever built. Its 2-3 economy layout (5 across) means more window seats per row and no middle seats in the 2-seat section — extraordinary for a single-aisle jet. Delta and Air Canada operate large fleets.

Seat Configuration

Cabin	Layout	Pitch	Width
First/Delta Comfort+	2-2	34–38 in	20–21 in
Economy	2-3	30–32 in	18–18.5 in

Best Seats on the Airbus A220-300

Seats A & B (2-seat section on left side)
The A220-300's unique 2-3 layout means the left side only has 2 seats per row. Seat A is window and B is aisle — no middle seat exists. This is a revelation on a domestic flight.
Seat C (aisle on 3-seat right section)
If you prefer the right side for deplaning or the galley location, seat C is the aisle of the 3-seat section — good freedom of movement.
Exit rows on both sides
Exit row A-B seats are exceptional — the 2-seat section with extra legroom. Zero neighbors on your left (window side).

Seats to Avoid on the Airbus A220-300

Seat E (middle of 3-seat section)
The only true 'middle seat' on the A220-300. Not as bad as a 737 middle seat given the aircraft's wider fuselage, but it's still the worst of 5 options per row.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the A220-300 only have 5 seats across?

The A220 was designed as a next-generation 100-150 seat jet to replace the CRJ and Embraer E-Jets in that market. Its fuselage is slightly wider than the typical narrow-body to allow the 2-3 layout — giving every passenger either a window seat, an aisle seat, or a middle seat (in the 3-seat section only). There are no middle seats in the 2-seat section.

Is the A220-300 comfortable in economy?

Very — the A220-300 is widely considered the most comfortable single-aisle economy product available. Wider seats (18–18.5 in), the 2-3 layout (most passengers have a window or aisle), large windows, seatback screens, and USB power at every seat.