Superior by design. The A320neo Family boasts the very latest NEO engines, large sharklets and an innovative Airspace cabin. It is today the most comfortable and fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft on the market, delivering a 20% fuel burn and CO2 emissions advantage.
Economy Class in North America includes the following options: Airbus A321-200: Seat width of 18 inches and 32-inch seat pitch. Airbus A320-200: Seat width of 18 inches and 30- to 32-inch seat pitch. Airbus A319-100: Seat width of 18 inches and 31- to 32-inch seat pitch.
Compared with the competing single-aisle aircraft typically configured with 3-3 seating, the Boeing 737, the Airbus offers about one more inch per seat. Additionally, the A320 windows sit higher on the fuselage, which many people feel provides a more comfortable viewing.
Boeing aircraft often incorporate more tactile feedback and manual controls in their cockpit systems, which appeal to pilots who prefer a traditional flying experience. Airbus planes emphasize automation and computerized systems, reducing pilot workload but offering less hands-on control.