airBaltic and RECARO Aircraft Seating have announced plans to furnish the airline’s single-type fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft with RECARO economy class seats. airBaltic will become the first carrier in Europe and the second in the world to feature these RECARO seats on an A220-300 aircraft.
“This year, we will celebrate already eight years since airBaltic became the global launch operator of the Airbus A220-300 aircraft type,” said Martin Gauss, President and CEO, airBaltic. “To elevate the passenger comfort and travel experience even more, we are excited to reveal our plans to collaborate with RECARO Aircraft Seating on our new seat offer, which will benefit the airBaltic passengers travelling within the airline’s wide network in Europe and beyond.”
The RECARO aircraft seats are said to set new industry standards with a cutting-edge combination of lightweight, ergonomic design, and exceptional comfort. airBaltic passengers will benefit from a spacious and ergonomic seating experience with extra comfort level seats and features, including an integrated headrest, a 30-inch seat pitch, backrest recline, and individual power access at each seat with type USB-C port. To maintain similar design across all fleet, the new seats will remain in the light grey leather design. The first airBaltic A220-300 aircraft equipped with the new seats is planned for 2026.
“Teaming up with airBaltic marks an exciting opportunity for us at RECARO,” said Mark Hiller, CEO, RECARO Aircraft Seating and RECARO Holding. “Our economy class seat will elevate passenger comfort within the airBaltic cabin to new levels, and I am confident this collaboration is the beginning of a long-lasting partnership.”
