From the original A300 to the new A380, Airbus jetliners offer the optimum experience for passengers in terms of seating, carry-on baggage stowage and in-flight entertainment.

The A300 and A310 – which were the first Airbus aircraft in airline service – ushered in a new era of airline travel by providing true widebody comfort in the 220-250-seat airliner category. Their 222-inch fuselage cross-section offers the best seating layout in all classes. In first class, the roomy environment accommodates top-of-the-line premium seats, while there never is a middle seat in business class. The comfortable eight-abreast arrangement in economy offers more space than any competing aircraft, with no passenger further than one seat away from an aisle or window.

Passengers also appreciate the A300 and A310 for their quiet cabins. The optimised fuselage cross-section also provides more overhead storage, which is further maximised with the specialised deep bin profile developed by Airbus.

On its higher-capacity, longer-range A330 and A340, Airbus introduced improvements in soundproofing to lower noise levels even further, and incorporated the latest in-flight entertainment and communications systems for passengers. New cabin interiors developed by Airbus feature sleek and harmonious lines and unrivalled spaciousness, all while retaining the optimised 222-inch Airbus widebody cross-section. On the A340-600, which is the largest Airbus in revenue service today, airlines have introduced new features such as lower-deck facilities – including galleys with a trolley lift to main deck – creating more seating capacity on the main deck. In addition, operators are installing mini suites in first class cabins and are using the Airbus In Flight Information System.

Even on ultra long-haul service, widebody Airbus airliners receive top marks from passengers in all classes. This is confirmed by the highly positive feedback from Singapore Airlines customers on non-stop A340-500 service from the carrier’s home city to Los Angeles and New York – on of the longest routes in the world. Singapore Airlines’ A340-500 even features mood lighting to create the right environment during various segments of the extended flight.

When Airbus entered the 150-seat airliner market with its A320 Family, the company brought the widest cabin to the single-aisle category – once again setting new standards for passenger comfort and cabin flexibility. Its larger aisles facilitate the boarding/disembarkment process, helping speed up the turnaround time that is essential for low-cost carriers and other airlines. As with Airbus widebody aircraft, the A320 Family’s cabin shape allows for larger overhead stowage.

The Airbus tradition in cabin excellence is being applied to the 525-seat A380, which opened a new era in airline travel when it entered service in October 2007. The A380 delivers an unparalleled level of comfort, with wider seats and aisles in all classes of service, open spaces for passengers to stretch their legs and access to lower-deck amenities. Airlines ordering the A380 are making innovative uses of the aircraft’s three decks, including suites on Singapore Airlines’ A380s – which have separate sitting and sleeping areas, and include a full-sized bed with plush mattress.