JetBlue A220-300 Seat Selection Guide (2026)
The A220-300 is JetBlue's newest aircraft type and the replacement for the retired Embraer E190 fleet. It's also gradually replacing older A320s on shorter routes. The headline feature is the 2-3 layout — unlike JetBlue's A320 and A321 (both 3-3), the A220 has only two seats on the left side of the aisle and three on the right. This means the A and B seats have no middle seat — every passenger in the window pair has direct aisle access or a window without being sandwiched.
This layout is similar to what you'd find on a Delta A220 or an Embraer E175 regional jet, but with a much wider cabin and proper IFE at every seat.
No version lottery — all JetBlue A220-300s have the same 140-seat configuration.
Quick Verdict
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Airbus A220-300 |
| Fleet size | ~54 aircraft (100 ordered) |
| Configuration | 140 seats: 30 Even More Space + 110 Core |
| Layout | 2-3 (window pair + aisle triple) |
| Version lottery? | No — single configuration across fleet |
| Best seats | Row 2A/2B (EMS window pair), exit rows 12A/12B or 13A/13B (38" pitch) |
| Seats to avoid | Last 2 rows (rows 27-28 near rear lavs), E seats (middle in triple) |
| IFE | 10.1" Thales AVANT HD screens, live TV (DIRECTV 30 channels), on-demand (HBO/Showtime) |
| Power | USB-A at screen + USB-C and 110V under seat |
| WiFi | Free Viasat-2 high-speed (Gate-to-Gate) |
| Seat width | 18.6" — widest in JetBlue fleet |
Why This Aircraft Matters
The A220-300 is JetBlue's newest aircraft type and the replacement for the retired Embraer E190 fleet. It's also gradually replacing older A320s on shorter routes. The headline feature is the 2-3 layout — unlike JetBlue's A320 and A321 (both 3-3), the A220 has only two seats on the left side of the aisle and three on the right. This means the A and B seats have no middle seat — every passenger in the window pair has direct aisle access or a window without being sandwiched.
This layout is similar to what you'd find on a Delta A220 or an Embraer E175 regional jet, but with a much wider cabin and proper IFE at every seat.
No version lottery — all JetBlue A220-300s have the same 140-seat configuration.
Even More Space (30 seats)
JetBlue's extra-legroom product is available in two zones on the A220:
Front cabin (rows 1-4): 35" pitch
- These are the first four rows of the aircraft
- Row 1 is the bulkhead — extra legroom but tray table is in the armrest (slightly narrower effective seat)
- Rows 2-4 are standard EMS with seat-back tray tables
✅ Best pick: Row 2A/2B
Window pair, no middle seat, not bulkhead — best EMS seats on the aircraft.
Exit rows (rows 12-13): 38" pitch — the most legroom on the aircraft
- These are the overwing exit rows
- Seats do not recline (exit row rule)
- No under-seat storage during takeoff/landing
✅ Best pick: 12A/12B or 13A/13B
Maximum legroom in the window pair — 38" pitch with no middle seat neighbour.
EMS pricing: Typically $27-$75 depending on route length and seat position.
Core Economy (110 seats)
Standard Core seats have 32" pitch — still the best standard economy pitch among major US airlines (most offer 30-31"). Seat width is 18.6" across all seats, which is wider than JetBlue's own A320 (18.0-18.4").
Rows 5-11 and 14-28 are Core Economy.
✅ Best Core seats
- Rows 5-8, A/B side — the window pair immediately behind front EMS. No middle seat, forward in the cabin, away from rear lavs.
- Row 14A/14B — first Core row after the exit rows, good position.
🚫 Seats to avoid
- Rows 27-28 — proximity to rear lavatories, which are small and embedded in the rear bulkhead.
- E seats in any row — the middle of the right-hand D-E-F triple. If you're solo, always pick the A/B pair side.
The A/B Side Advantage
This is the key insight for the A220: always try to sit on the left side of the aircraft (seats A and B). The 2-3 layout means:
| Seat | Position | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|
| A | True window | Only one neighbour |
| B | Aisle | Only one neighbour |
| D | Aisle in triple | Two neighbours |
| E | Middle seat (avoid) | Two neighbours |
| F | Window in triple | One neighbour but trapped by two others |
For couples, the A/B pair is perfect — window and aisle with no one between you. For solo travellers, A or B gives you the most space and fewest neighbours on any narrowbody in the US.
Cabin Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seat width | 18.6" (widest in JetBlue fleet) |
| EMS pitch | 35" (front rows 1-4) / 38" (exit rows 12-13) |
| Core pitch | 32" |
| Seat model | Collins Meridian |
| IFE screens | 10.1" HD Thales AVANT at every seat |
| Live TV | Yes — DIRECTV (30 channels) with DVR pause/rewind |
| On-demand | Movies, HBO/Showtime content, games |
| Power | USB-A (at screen), USB-C + 110V AC (under seat) |
| WiFi | Free Viasat-2 high-speed (Gate-to-Gate) |
| Overhead bins | Full-size, fits standard carry-on |
| Lavatories | 1 forward + 2 rear (compact) |
Quick-Pick Summary
| Traveller type | Best seats |
|---|---|
| Solo | A or B seat, any row (left side = no middle) |
| Couple | A+B pair, rows 2-4 (EMS) or rows 5-8 (Core) |
| Legroom priority | Exit row 12A/12B or 13A/13B (38" pitch) |
| Families | D+E+F triple in forward Core rows (5-8) |
| Budget | Any A/B seat mid-cabin — 32" pitch with no middle is excellent value |
How to Tell If You're on an A220
The A220-300 is easy to identify:
- Seat map shows 2-3 layout — this is the only JetBlue aircraft with 2-3
- 140 total seats — fewer than the A320 (150/162) or A321 (200)
- 28 rows on the seat map
- Aircraft code may show as "223" or "BCS3" in booking systems
Comparable Guides
- JetBlue A321 Domestic Seat Selection Guide
- JetBlue A321 Mint Domestic Seat Selection Guide
- JetBlue A321LR Mint Transatlantic Seat Selection Guide
- Delta A220-100 & A220-300 Seat Selection Guide
FAQ
Is the JetBlue A220-300 comfortable?
Yes — it has the widest seats in JetBlue's fleet (18.6") and the 2-3 layout means fewer middle seats. At 32" pitch in Core, it's also the most generous standard economy in the US.
Does the JetBlue A220 have seatback screens?
Yes — every seat has a 10.1" HD screen with live TV (DIRECTV, 30 channels with DVR pause/rewind) and on-demand content including HBO and Showtime, plus USB and AC power.
Are there middle seats on the JetBlue A220?
Only on the right side of the aircraft (seat E in the D-E-F triple). The left side has a 2-seat pair (A-B) with no middle.
Is Even More Space worth it on the A220?
On short flights (under 2 hours), probably not — Core at 32" is already excellent. On 4-5 hour transcontinental flights, exit rows 12-13 at 38" are worth the upgrade.
Will JetBlue add First Class to the A220?
JetBlue has announced plans to add domestic First Class (Collins MiQ recliners) across its narrowbody fleet starting 2026, but the A320 fleet is first in line. A220 timeline not yet confirmed.