Breeze Airways doesn’t see an immediate need for a -500 variant of the Airbus A220, concluding the extra seats aren’t necessary for its network profile.
AirAsia wanted a smaller aircraft to complement its A321neo fleet. The high-density A220-300 could be attractive for low-cost operators elsewhere, too.
AirAsia has committed to acquiring 50 additional Airbus A321XLRs as part of a strategy to expand into long-haul markets, including Europe and North America.
AirAsia parent Capital A has identified Saudi Arabia as a “top priority market” for expansion, beginning with new routes from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh and Dammam.
