Airbus A220 (C Series) — flights, routes and airlines

Frequently asked questions

Is the Airbus A220 safe?

The A220 has an outstanding safety record. From its entry into service in July 2016 through late 2024 — over 2.5 million flight hours — no hull-loss accident occurred. In December 2024 a Swiss A220-300 suffered an engine failure that required an emergency landing at Graz; one cabin crew member died from smoke-inhalation injuries, marking the type's first fatal event. The investigation identified a previously unknown fault in the PW1500G engine gear system.

How many fatal Airbus A220 accidents have there been?

As of 2025, the A220 has been involved in one fatal accident: the Swiss International LX1885 engine failure at Graz in December 2024, which resulted in one crew fatality. No A220 has ever been destroyed in a crash. Prior to this event the type had an eight-year fatality-free record across hundreds of aircraft.

Which airline has the largest A220 fleet?

Delta Air Lines operates the world's largest A220 fleet with over 80 aircraft, deployed primarily on domestic US routes. JetBlue and Air France are the next-largest operators with around 55-60 A220s each. airBaltic is the largest European A220-300 operator, and Swiss International Air Lines is the sole operator of both the A220-100 and A220-300.

What's the difference between the A220-100 and A220-300?

The A220-300 is approximately 3.7 metres longer than the A220-100, seating 120-160 passengers versus 100-135 on the -100. Both share the same cockpit, systems, and PW1500G engines. The A220-300 has become by far the more popular variant; the A220-100 is operated only by Swiss International Air Lines and a handful of other carriers.

How many seats does an Airbus A220 have?

The A220-100 seats 100-135 passengers depending on layout. The A220-300, the dominant variant, seats 120-160 with most airlines configuring it for around 130-145 in a two-class layout. The 2-3 seat arrangement gives economy passengers noticeably more width than a typical narrow-body.

When was the Airbus A220 introduced?

The A220-100 (then Bombardier CS100) entered service with Swiss International Air Lines in July 2016. The A220-300 (then CS300) entered service with airBaltic in December 2016. Airbus rebranded the family as the A220 in July 2018 following its acquisition of a majority stake in the programme from Bombardier.