Qantas is bringing in new Airbus A220s as part of its fleet renewal. It is spacious and well designed – even in the toilets.
As part of the Qantas Group’s Australian domestic fleet renewal program, 29 new Airbus A220s are being introduced. I’m on one of these, though the A220 is not on all QantasLink services between Melbourne and Hobart.
In Hobart, the line is long and tedious to get through security and the air side is busy, cramped and crowded. It’s set to improve by 2030 with a $200 million redevelopment. I’m not privy to the Hobart lounge, but Qantas has a new one set to open in 2027.QantasLink offers the same baggage allowance as Qantas: for business as well as loyalty members , two checked pieces up to 32 kilograms each. Economy is one piece up to 23 kilograms.
Cabins feel more spacious, with higher ceilings and the largest windows of any single-aisle aircraft. Qantas’s A220-300 interior is designed by long-time collaborator, David Caon. Of 137 seats, 10 are in business in a 2-2 layout. They’re upholstered in a soft aubergine leather, have a 37 inches pitch and are 24 inches wide with an adjustable headrest, calf rest and footrest. In the centre console, there’s a wireless charging pad.
There’s free Wi-Fi for everyone, and it’s fast and steady. Entertainment is via the Qantas app and is used on your own device. Qantas says it has more than 2500 hours of entertainment on there. Given the short flights, I opt for something light: a couple of episodes offrom the box sets. There are meatier movies and darker shows, and lots of choices for kids. There are device holders built into both business and economy seats.
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