Air Canada unveiled the new interior features on its Airbus A321s and A320s, including new technologies and services such as Bluetooth audio and free high-speed internet. Mark Nasr, executive vice president, marketing and digital, said the upgraded interiors will align with the carrier’s A220 experience. He said new features such as the inflight entertainment system. streaming exterior aircraft camera feeds, Bluetooth connectivity, and free, fast internet connectivity “will be extremely popular with travelers.”
Highlights of new cabin features:
- Larger overhead bins
- Upgraded seating. New seats are designed to optimize passenger personal space, improve ergonomics and provide more storage, giving customers a more comfortable experience.
- Bluetooth audio. The new inflight entertainment system will feature a Bluetooth-enabled seatback monitor. Customers will be able to connect their personal headsets while watching video on demand or live TV, or listening to podcasts or music. This initiative helps reduce usage of single-use headphones.
- New exterior cameras. Customers can now watch their flight live thanks to a new narrowbody tail and belly camera system providing high-resolution, real-time video of the aircraft exterior.
- Full-color LED mood lighting. New cabin lighting system will allow different ambiances to be set depending on time of day and phase of flight.
- Fast and reliable WiFi. Upgraded satellite-based connectivity has been deployed.
- Power options at all seats. All customers have access to power outlets, USB-A and USB-C.
All of Air Canada’s 14 Airbus A321s and its eight A320s will be retrofitted starting this fall through to the end of 2025. With these upgrades, according to Air Canada, customers will benefit from an elevated narrow-body cabin experience, in line with the cabins of the Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that make up the majority of Air Canada’s narrowbody fleet.
