38 Airbus A320s have been undergoing retrofits since spring of last year, receiving new seats from manufacturer Geven, as well as significantly larger overhead bins, USB ports at every seat plus tablet and smartphone holders.
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The first A320 with registration “D-AIZY” is now fully modernized and has been back in the air since mid-February. By 2029, 38 Airbus A320s are scheduled to be converted – on average, the retrofit of an aircraft takes approximately 30 days. Around 1,000 different components from approximately 100 suppliers are newly installed during the retrofit process.
The new, particularly ergonomically designed seats from Italian manufacturer Geven offer passengers more comfort than the previous seats. Comfort is further enhanced by horizontally adjustable headrests and, in Business Class, a backrest that reclines especially far.
The new cabin is equipped with overhead bins that are 40 percent larger and offer space for significantly more carry-on suitcases or bags. The reason: Baggage can now be stowed vertically. This also makes boarding more efficient, as passengers can stow their luggage more quickly. The clean design of the new bins creates a fresh and modern overall impression of the cabin.
Every seat receives its own USB-A and USB-C port, allowing mobile devices to be charged. In addition, all seats are equipped with a holder for tablets and smartphones. This allows guests to watch films and series particularly easily and comfortably on their own devices.
