Delta A220 Review (spoiler: it's awesome)

[@Paul_Lucas]

Read my exclusive written report on Simple Flying here: simpleflying.com/deltaa220firstclass/ Hope you're having a great Sunday! I'm flying to Lihue, Hawaii today - why not follow me on Instagram and Twitter to enjoy the journey with me? @Paul_winginit on both platforms! See you there!

[@BadBoyHank]

Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas Have fun on Kauai! My favorite island!

[@JoeLikesTrains]

How was big city greens

[@dstblj5222]

By the way you sort of messed up the explanation of what delta connections is, Delta has a scope agreement with pilots which means a certain number of 76 seater and a functionally unlimited number of 50 seat aircraft can be operated by regional airlines. They are not all owned by delta and currently 5 airlines (Skywest, republic, Endeavor (a wholly owned airline) gojets, and compass (the last two belong to Transtate holdings a company which has some questionable labor practices)) operate as delta connection but by the end of 2020 it will be three (Skywest, Republic, and Endeavor).

[@harmentrout4286]

Delta one suites

[@angusrevis1486]

Paul please do Newcastle to Rhodes in Greece

[@igeekone]

Props to Bombardier for the epic aircraft and Airbus for adopting it.

[@otalaedwin]

Feels bad for Bombardier, they've made a wonderfull plane but because of the cunts at boeing doing all they can to fck them over instead of coming up with their own shit (which they catastrophically did later...).

[@microRiZu]

Kudos to USA for that 300% tariff to make huge profits!

[@goodearthcoffeehouse7165]

​@@microRiZu Read the news next time before you type something

[@microRiZu]

@@robtheslob3940 I agree.

[@richardbearden7889]

Bombardier first screwed over Boeing.... Boeing first invested in bombardier in manufacturing and then screwed Boeing over... That's why all the stuff went down.

[@GenkisTravels]

Flying the A220 is definitely on my to-do list. Neat little aircraft.

[@largol33t1]

And the takeoff is so smooth and quiet. I'm amazed. I wonder how long before the Boingo cultists start crying and bitching. They're the most unreasonable idiots I've ever encountered. Their motto: "If it ain't Boeing, I ain't goin!" Thow the hell do they get to that meeting that is so important if the airline doesn't have a Boeing plane? LMAO...

[@thestrangeman069]

largol33t1 Why so triggered about Boeing? 🤣

[@thestrangeman069]

largol33t1 It sounds like you’re the one already bitching and crying

[@jlee104]

@@largol33t1 um I've never heard anybody like that, are you sure you're not the one with an Airbus inferiority complex?

[@patriotsfan1236]

@@thestrangeman069 lol right.....

[@TheWulf899]

"Unlike the 737 Max".... Unlike the 737 Max, the A220 is flying. Period.

[@Jack3md]

Well, yes, but for all we know any aircraft could be grounded tomorrow. The MAX will be in the air in a short period of time anyways, so it’ll be irrelevant talking about grounding in the future

[@TheWulf899]

Well yeah, but it's still funny to roast Boeing for it regardless

[@porirvian8457]

@@Jack3md Feburary at the earliest...And for US domestic flights only since no other country trusts what the FAA says now.

[@Jack3md]

@@porirvian8457 Eh, I wouldn't necessarily read what you see in the news about no country trusting the FAA.

[@TheWulf899]

@@Jack3md China Certainly doesn't

[@MalteSpieltYT]

i flew the A220 on swiss. love the aircraft, so glad airbus saved bombadier.

[@richardloveday1092]

Pump the brakes man.... Airbus didn't save Bombardier they both similar management styles...lean on the Government for financing where as Boeing relies on HUGE government Defence Funding for keeping it's commercial "wing" flying... Bombardier didn't need Airbus..even with the Law suit Anti trust suit...Airbus saw the oppurtunity to fuck boeing at its own game with Booked orders..220 plus if memory is correct...swiss air has had this aircraft for three years in service. .and 80% of all Regional Jets in last 15 years have been: Bombardier 100/200 700 & 900...embarer wishes they had a sales book that worn out from entries - or a service life as long...don't see alot of 45s still flying most parked in Kingman or hi desert of California..... Airbus is an oppurtunist . ..and it got naming rights so that a lawsuit would not apply to it!!! The fact that 737 max 8 due to software engineering accelerated 220 climb to even more orders is luck. But better to be lucky than smart..... But airbus hardly saved the leader in the segment. They simply saw an opportunity to save billion's and make 10s of Billions by a JV.....while screwing Boeing at the same time.

[@tissot233]

@@richardloveday1092 Didn't save Bombardier? Airbus literally just paid over 400 million to Bombardier to save them for the short term debt. Bombardier was moved to junk loans year ago and sold their train operations to Alstom for 9 billion. There's hardly a Bombardier company left anymore.

[@jkjkjk100]

Terrible. Those who thinks European economy is better than domestic economy is delusional. Delta a220 is so much better than Swiss’ especially up front.

[@awuma]

@@richardloveday1092 Bombardier could not raise the capital to build the aircraft in sufficient numbers, before Boeing did their number. The same lack of capital doomed the later British airliners of the 1950/60s: Britannia, Super VC-10 and Trident, which with more investment and development could have competed with the 707/DC-8/727. The Britannia's US equivalent, the L-188 Electra, wasn't a great commercial success, though it still flies for Buffalo.

[@Emilyz1337]

@Rata 4U Bombardier was made in Quebec it didn't "touch it" lol and trains are you high

[@porcini_boy]

Will always be a Bombardier CSeries to me. Great little aircraft.

[@tumasgiuhp514]

omdeesnurt Airbus has invested in the project of Bombardier C series. So we can say they have right to havé a similar aircraft😂

[@as-guardianangel9360]

Same

[@robertdubois2685]

Yes, and fuck Boeing for their underhanded dealings that cased Bombardier to turn to Airbus for help. We now all see that Boeing is a corrupt company that cares little for the lives of passengers on their planes. Its sad that so many had to lose their lives for us all to be made aware of this, condolences to the families who suffer those loses.

[@priestpilot]

Me too. I know people who have worked on the project in Montréal and it's definetly a proud moment in their careers!

[@CarlAllard99]

They invested at the end when there were no issue for Bombardier. Nothing is this aircraft was designed by Airbus, only the name!

[@qwerty69600]

Couldn't agree more on the A220. I flew the then CS100 of Swiss and the plane feels so nice inside. It's big, airy, huge windows, quiet. You feel like you're on a mini dreamliner.

[@nchls3747]

sad ive never taken a bombardier plane

[@ernestjorda2777]

Or a commercial version of the lear jet.

[@jr13227]

I love Delta’s commitment to seat back entertainment. No other legacy carrier seems to be going with that trend sadly.

[@busterobe]

Ikr

[@Maxmellow94]

JetBlue has backseat screens

[@DylanHK]

Maxmellow94 JetBlue isn’t a legacy carrier

[@cowgirlcrazed]

qantas is, it’s just cause your not aussie, there very committed !

[@Jack3md]

Because study’s find the majority of people just rather use their laptop, phone or tablet. That’s why they just include WiFi on the flights instead of the IFE’s

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha the comment about people lining up well before the flight is called. I understand people want guaranteed luggage space but surely a seat near the gate and jumping up in the first 10 or 20 people would suffice. It's worse when they rush on board and then sit in an aisle seat and them grumble when they have to move again to let the middle and window pax into their seat. I totally agree about the A220s looks too, it looks fantastic!

[@AnteaterCharger]

Unfortunately this is an old habit based on almost all airlines now charging for checked bags and alot of aircraft still not having capability to hold said stuff

[@largol33t1]

I would LOVE to fly on the A220. Closest I've come is the A319. It can ride out the nastiest weather. Flew one from John Wayne into SFO and it handled the ugliest storms like a trooper!

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

SethC12 people bring far too much as well. I’ve seen people with multiple large bags and those “carry-ons” that seem to extend into basically a suitcase that won’t fit in the bin. Worse is they now charge for long haul. United wanted $50 each way, per person, for a hold bag between LHR - SFO. There was a lot of paddies when those at the tail end of the queue couldn’t force their massive bags and multiple coats into bins that filled up before the flight was half full.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Hopefully Virgin Australia or Qantas consider them as a replacement for some of their older aircraft... cheers Paul!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

@@Paul_Lucas they might be appropriate to replace the Qantas 717s although I think I've heard they're hanging around for a little while longer. I'll have to catch one next time I'm in the US or Europe.

[@JamesBond-jy8ti]

Bombardier! 🇨🇦 Too bad Boeing played cry baby when Bombardier tried to sell the C-series in the US

[@user-os7kz3jy5c]

waiting for the angry Americans to come

[@10YearsInTheJ0int]

@@user-os7kz3jy5c Im American, but I prefer Airbus over Boeing

[@lukemccrory]

I'm American, Airbus > Boeing hands down

[@brodietaym8475]

So true 👍

[@cco53587]

@@user-os7kz3jy5c Only things Boeing has right now that beat Airbus are the 787 and freighters. Everything afterward is an unmitigated disaster and Airbus is making them pay for it. It'll take them decades to recover.

[@sylviaelse5086]

Boeing worries about a small competitor, and ends up forcing a them into the hands of a big competitor. Way to go, Boeing.

[@erich930]

U.S.: Hey, you can't import those! Airbus: Okay, we'll just build them there. U.S. .... Dangit!

[@rscott2247]

Delta supposedly got a pretty sweet deal thing on them things and apparently don't look like their ordering from Boeing anytime soon ?

[@f1v10thebest]

Yes what boeing did was very dirty and this is coming from someone who likes boeing aircraft.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

@@rscott2247 from what I understand, with the mad dog and 777 retirements, and plans of retiring the 738 and 717, the 767 and 739 will be the only non-Airbus mainline aircraft!

[@nineelephants1975]

Boeing had first crack at being in on the C-series. It said no. Dumbasses. Mind you it is a better fit with Airbus.

[@Ben_Stewart]

Them Canadians can really build a plane.

[@DatamasterCorporation]

Thank god too, most of what Bombardier makes is absolute trash. A220 is an amazing plane and I would love to fly it again.

[@brodietaym8475]

Sadly they couldn't keep it :(

[@brodietaym8475]

@@DatamasterCorporation the q400s & learjets aren't trash though

[@anthonychrisbradley]

@@DatamasterCorporation Bombardier aerospace and bombardier rail are two very different beasts, lol

[@sergiocorrea63]

@@DatamasterCorporation the Twin otter is a Canadian plane, use in my Coutry, for Small airlines and this plane is absolutely reliable, so i will Refrase that concept about Canadian Aviation.

[@marco1173]

Glad to see this aircraft survive Boeing's efforts to kill it. Way to go Airbus!

[@Killerpixel11]

Boeing was too busy killing passengers to keep going after the A220.

[@albertlefebvre4727]

I love this aircraft. I still call it the c-series though. My uncle just retired from bombardier and I have one of the first models of the plane! I've always loved bombardier and I thank Airbus for helping them out with the c-series

[@finalascent]

6:33 - I sincerely appreciate your calling it the Tappan Zee Bridge - our egomaniacal governor had it renamed the "Mario Cuomo Bridge" after his late father. The "Old" Tappan Zee was dismantled then imploded. The replacement span is far better built and is a beautiful example of a cable-stayed bridge.

[@jamesclendon4811]

And maybe when you return to New York you can fly into Idlewild.

[@coastaku1954]

I find Cable Stayed Bridges Boring, I love Suspension Bridges

[@mildlyhighproductions616]

Thank you Bombardier For Developing one of the best planes on the market and thank you airbus for saving it.

[@davidendara731]

This is the best air travel report that I have seen (and trust me, I have seen a lot). I was waiting for this A220 business class report. It seems that the A220 is here to stay and able to become worlds dominant single aisle, just like the 737 was some 30 years ago.

[@SkiDaBird]

It's going to be the dominant regional jet. It's smaller than the 320 and 737 are, so it won't eat into their market too much. The ability for carriers to open up new routes should be really exciting though.

[@erikstephens34]

@@SkiDaBird The A220-300 is similar in size to the A319 and 737 Max 7. There are rumours that there will be another stretch (A220-500) which will be closer in size to the A320 or 737 Max 8. Though the A320 will likely have more range and higher payload capability.

[@davidendara731]

@@SkiDaBird. Yes, it will be dominant in the short and some medium haul routes. As for regional routes, turboprops will still rule for some more decades. Let's see how the MRJ performs, it might be a serious player in the regional market.

[@bigtedf07]

Operating cost per passenger revenue mile will always be the primary consideration; if the A220 is the least cost it will win. I would not count Boeing out. The Max still operates at a lower cost. Why do you think so many carriers are sticking to their orders?

[@dannyouellet2429]

Thx to Bombardier for this awesome aircraft.. C series always and forever. 🇨🇦 engineering at it best

[@philiplutin5638]

Rata 4U amen plus government bail outs... yeah yikes nice plane greedy corporations.

[@davidszczepan5855]

Rata 4U Atleast there planes don’t kill hundreds of people *cough* MCAS and also Boeing sucks they had to beg for a tariff on this plane so they could keep America’s small airports boeing

[@awuma]

@Rata 4U Are you thinking of SNC-Lavalin? Different company.

[@HDTravelAviation]

I agree! I flew on one of Delta's A220-100s in October of 2019, and it was simply amazing!

[@FlyAround]

You are totally right with your opinion about the A220... It looks so fantastic and is imo the best short- and medium haul aircraft on the market :) I'm glad you didn't have to experience 3 cancelled flights as me this year before you could create this review. Can't wait for your next review!

[@johnsax1445]

I flew this in First last month SEA-SFO and absolutely, it is the Best, most comfortable narrow body in the air today.

[@cariocanomundo]

Well done! Very nice flight review! ✈️ 👏 Warm regards, Jayme

[@richardnei]

Great to see how Delta have introduced the A220. My brother in law works at the wing assembly plant in Belfast for the A220. Good report.

[@leb1969]

Proudly Canadian Product 👌

[@arunkpillai1099]

Nice review. Flying on the A220 just entered my 'To-Do' list.

[@paulsando80]

Great video Paul, the quality of your trip report videos is second to none. Excellent production. Yourself and Noel Phillips are my favourite vloggers.

[@virtualawrence]

Maybe someone else pointed it out but you missed the welcome mat that says “C Series”!

[@lpi6608]

it is a nice touch, by airbus to remind people the origins of this great plane

[@juaneduardovitoria]

@@lpi6608 or maybe delta designed that mat before airbus renamed it

[@PanduPoluan]

@@juaneduardovitoria It's a standard mat on all CS100/A220 everywhere. Airbus is still paying their respect for a beautiful plane very well-made.

[@kennethbrandt9068]

I'm a truck driver and I love watching your videos after a long day of driving since they really help calm me down since you make them so relaxing! I hope to eventually make videos of my own as I travel around the country.

[@alexosborne5629]

Go and watch India Jack, he has it off to a fine art! 👍😎

[@kristita_888]

Such a beautiful little aircraft! I can’t believe how quiet it was. I grew up in the era of 727s and DC-10s…I’m unable to fly now due to a vestibular disorder, and I never fail to be amazed by how darn quiet today’s engines are. Thanks for taking me on this flight - I miss flying so much!

[@Tch5802]

Boeing screwed the pooch by forcing another iteration out of the 1960s technology 737 rather than designing a new aircraft to use 2010s technology.

[@garystrankman3841]

Their biggest mistake was not buying the program from Bombardier themselves, instead they let airbus snap it up. Boeing management should resign enmasse for their short sightedness and sheer stupidity.

[@MalteSpieltYT]

@@garystrankman3841 im glad airbus and not boeing bought the program from Bombadier.

[@Horizon301.]

Malte Spielt agreed. Makes more sense as they share suppliers and can easily adopt it with their shared cockpit similarities for example. Boeing would have a hard time adding anything other than what bombardier had already

[@southwestman84]

Oh you mean what airbus and Boeing both do all the time?

[@carmengrace2413]

Gary very true, Boeing tried to bury it than buy it, they would have had a modern, clean sheet airplane ready to go. 13 billion for McD Douglas was a complete waste of money.

[@brandonflores3330]

I flew the delta a220 when i flee from orange county to slc and i loved it

[@DCYote1]

Not gonna lie, I've always been a Boeing fanboy, but having flown Delta's A220s numerous times, I have to say Bombardier/Airbus knocked it out of the park with this one. Even in basic economy I never feel cramped, and the ride is always comfortable. I really got a kick out of the window in the rear lavatory as well.

[@WestMidlandsAviation]

Great trip report as always Paul. Haven't been on the A220 yet but watching this has made me want to book a flight asap! Keep up the good work sir.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I couldn't agree more, that's one gorgeous aircraft!

[@Semiam1]

Excellent review. Can’t wait to fly the A-220

[@michaelgillispie8974]

Mr Lucas, I do not think I have ever written to you before. I am disabled and not able to travel much. I am able to go here and there a little bit have had five major back surgeries and traveling is very difficult because of the pain. Thank being said, I Love your videos. I remember Delta operating the old 727, MD 11, and the DC 9, I believe. Your videos take me to places I could only dream of going. Please continue your wonderful work!

[@JohnnyStrides]

Big fan of the channel! Have you considered using an Osmo Pocket instead of the GoPro to record these? It's not only smaller, more discreet and less awkward to operate around people but offers better stability and way better indoor & low light performance (there's occasional jitters with the GoPro you can see). Just a suggestion, keep up the great work!

[@CaroleMorin]

I live just a few miles from where they make this aircraft. It used to be a C-Series made by Bombardier, a French Canadian company. This particular model was bought out by Airbus. I'm glad that one of our aircrafts is so well constructed and also saddened that it is no longer ours.

[@marcelwiszowaty1751]

I've watched one or two other reports on this aircraft before yours and I'll make two points: 1) All reviewers agree this is an excellent aircraft... hardly a bad word to say about it (I now want to fly on one!), and 2) Your reviews are certainly the most professional... keep it up!

[@hughporter5234]

Paul you are correct this is a great airplane. I flew it on Delta from LGA to IAH last week after my 12 day voyage on QM 2 from Southampton to NYC via Hamburg and Le Havre. It delivered two important values for me. I could fly non-stop from LGA to Houston and I didn't have to fly on United. It is also comfortable and the food service was fine. I too had the sandwich, even though I didn't know I could pre-order. I will keep that in mind for my next trips.

[@samholly3168]

Almost flew this exact aircraft from Boston to LGA in the same exact seat you were in, but I had to cancel the flight due to a medical emergency. Just imagine that you had sat in the same seat as me. Amazing! I enjoyed the video. I’m looking forward for more.

[@christiannice3972]

Amazingly quiet!! That's an airplane for the future, great work Bombardier!

[@buy_bloxycola6932]

I did this same flight route in the summer!

[@nickdegroot2445]

Very nice review. I flew the A220-300 once with launch customer Air Baltic in Europe. Definitely, my best single-aisle flight experience ever even though Airbaltic is a budget airline. I felt like I could easily fly long international routes with it as it was so comfortable and spacious.

[@soaringwithsierraslcflyer]

Paul, I love the Airbus A220 because of those big overhead bins and the mood lighting.

[@andysorensen1737]

The aircraft info, including the map where you can see its range, is pretty awesome.

[@awaruaspirit8527]

Can't wait to see the A220 flying here in the South Pacific where routes are long and thin. Air Vanuatu have ordered a few and Air Baltic have been touring the region very recently with Airbus to show its capabilities.Reckon this aircraft will make some routes not previously viable with A320s and 737s, viable. Big windows a huge bonus.

[@owenprice3989]

Thanks for the review of a A220 Paul. Regarding people lining up in advance of boarding I've noticed this occurring more frequent due to cabin luggage space availability on short haul flights. I usually check one bag but always have one carry-on. I find it very frustrating once boarding the aircraft and reaching the assigned seat, only to find no more luggage space in the over-head compartments. Airlines created this mess by increased baggage fees. Glad to see from your report over head luggage compartments are larger, hope that is true in the economy seats area...

[@oc-j6039]

The A220 is great, flew it with Air Tanzania instead of the worn out Dash 8 that usually does the route, and it was probably the nicest flight I've had

[@AlbertCalis]

The A220 is a beautiful plane inside and out, and very efficient as well. If I had loads of cash to burn, I would buy one as my personal private jet. I hope to have the opportunity to fly on board one of these fine planes someday.

[@johnkeyes630]

Another wonder video by my favorite presenter ( ok, both you and Jeb Brooks are... ).. i am now a real fan of Airbus A220.

[@tarek0913]

I rode on that exact route on the A220 about a month ago. Its nice to see its gaining popularity.

[@gerryowen5577]

I just saw your video of the seaplane route between Nanaimo BC Canada and Vancouver Harbour. Then you flew on a Canadian classic design the De Havilland DHC3 Single Otter. Today you are flying on another Canadian design that you describe as the best single aisle aircraft in the world. There is a history of highly successful functional aircraft design in Canada from the De Havilland Beaver (designed in 1947 and still flying every day around the world) to the AVRO Arrow that stretched the field of multi supersonic high altitude interceptors in the late '50's (until if was scrapped) to the Bombardier C Series that has become the Airbus A 220. Thank you for taking an interest in the small seaplanes as well as this beautiful mid range soon to be classic jet.

[@denimadept]

Just curious if you're familiar with the Abroad in Japan channel. The music you selected for the landing was also used by him.

[@VelocityFilmsCO]

Would there be a problem?

[@denimadept]

@@VelocityFilmsCO Not that I'm aware of. For all I know, the music might be one of the ones provided by KZbin.

[@bri77uk1]

They're both living in a box... ;-)

[@denimadept]

@@VelocityFilmsCO I was just wondering if maybe they'd met or something.

[@jakestolar8457]

Haha thank you! I knew I'd heard that music somewhere before. Paul and Chris should meet up in Japan...

[@Flyinghigh0]

The A220 is such a quiet, modern aircraft. Delta seem to invested money into this aircraft. Maybe day I'll get to find out for myself.

[@davidszczepan5855]

Delta bough them for 30 million each from Bombardier because Bombardier wanted name recognition for its aircraft

[@thecornells7430]

Excellent. Nice way to spend Sunday morning watching a new review. Great piece.

[@cokecansandwinglets5783]

Great video and so glad you had a better experience on DL! This is what the standard norm is for DL flights.

[@Sacto1654]

In fact, every airline who flies the A220 (neé Bombardier C-Series) airliner *LOVE* it for its passenger comfort, extremely low noise levels and fuel economy. No wonder there are rumors that Southwest is actually considering buying the A220-300 to replace their oldest 737-700's, many of which are 18-20 years old.

[@12345anton6789]

Sacto1654 The A220 has 18,5 inches wide seats in economy, no narrow body aircraft can compete with that. The 737/757 has 17, the A320 has 18. And as you say the low noise level, it’s easy to understand that the passenger love it.

[@martinknoerr8037]

Love your video's. I feel like I'm traveling with you as your seat buddy. Keep them coming. Thx Paul.

[@dsjc_]

It’s amazing how good smartphone cameras have gotten, no need to bring a compact camera or slr camera anymore

[@fadydaoud7954]

Your reviews are very well detailed and professionally laid out. I subscribed to your channel now. Keep it up Paul! Thank you.

[@Bobskiboy85]

Still the Bombardier C-Series 200 and 300 for me, but will eventually get used to the A220 tag. One of the smartest acquisitions by Airbus as this is indeed the best short to medium range regional jet, period. Sleek, powerful, ultra quiet and with great interior design, its a pleasure to fly on them.

[@oanceamihaela1713]

I believe you are wrong. The best medium-range regional jet is Embraer. Check the numbers.

[@Bobskiboy85]

@@oanceamihaela1713 For most of us aviation lovers, its a personal choice. I have been flying since I can remember and everything from single engine Cessnas in the tropics of PNG, to the 380 which I have flown on about 28 times now. I have also flown on many Embraer in Australia when they first became popular with Virgin Australia and still are. Its not about numbers for me, I am an experience kind of guy, prefer to feel it myself rather than rely on a set of stats. Embraer I still love and until the C-Series came along, it was my favourite regional jet. But its now like a good beer versus a great beer for me. The C-series you drink and just go wow, it hits all the right spots, the Embraer you drink and go, was ok but just lacked that polished edge. If you beg to differ, fine, doesn't mean you are wrong, just a different point of view...healthy to have opinions!!

[@jossdionne9810]

Truly truly a beautiful bird...I look forward to get on one, soon ! BTW, pls keep the Max 737 away for ever.

[@milkshake-380]

Why?

[@srowley85]

I’d love to see other legacy carriers adopt this aircraft. The specs looked good during its design phase, and what you’ve shown suggests that the finished product lived up to the initial hype. It seems like yesterday when the 717 was introduced, and I liked flying on them, though I haven’t done so in about 15 years.

[@hughporter5234]

The Delta 717's started life with Air Tran. When SWA bought AirTran they leased the 717's to Delta.

[@davidharris2519]

@@hughporter5234 DL own the 717s now

[@srowley85]

@@hughporter5234 I think some of them actually started with Midwest Airlines, with whom I flew the last time I was on one. AirTran acquired the Midwest planes after Midwest was bought out by Frontier airlines.

[@RobMiami787]

I think that frame the 717 frame was worthy for a rework I think it was wrong for Boeing to ditch the frame

[@davidharris2519]

@@RobMiami787 it conflicted with Boeings crap 737-600

[@RateMyCharge]

Delta holds a special place in my heart. The A220 is beautiful.

[@stuntmanstu1]

Love your positive review. Proud of our Canadian aviation engineering. Even if it’s barely know outside of our country.

[@neville132bbk]

Air NZ flies 23 Q300s on shorter internal routes...also used by Jetstar

[@MrDumitruOfficial]

I am studing in "Technicien en Génie Aérospatial" (French) and one of my teacher was working on this plane. He made the attachement part of the wings wich are made in titanium.

[@jadengerber1165]

I'm looking so forward to Air Canada operating these

[@threeparots1]

First flight of fin 101 was on the 11 dec. coming soon to an airport near you😺

[@craigwillis3372]

Great review as always Paul...Business class at best but typical of US Carriers to call it 1st Class. Some lovely vision out the BIG windows as as well. Thanks mate and I always enjoy your flights and look forward to the next chapter !!

[@expattraveler2654]

Every American captain sounds exactly the same lol! "Ehhhhh Good Morning ladies and Gentlemen ehhhh, it'll be approximately ehhhh 3 hours to Dallas....... Skies are clear were expecting no turbulance!"

[@thegbgamer3072]

I used to think boeing was the better out of airbus and Boeing. But after flying both now I really love airbus now. They're so much quiter and comfier

[@steventravels4035]

Whenever I fly delta now, I’ll usually fly on the A220 for the reasons you specified. I loved the service and entertainment on the aircraft compared to their Boeing 757 or A320.

[@sneakytom7416]

Your review is very well made and I also love hearing your soothing voice. You earned a sub! :)

[@MilesMatthias]

Hope United gets these soon. One thing I recently realized about regional jets is that airlines are limited to how many aircraft they can purchase by their pilot union contracts. So if anyone is wondering why there aren't more/less, that's why.

[@KEITHGEE1000]

Nice report. Got to learn a little more about the aircraft. Thanks.

[@jamesonnorth]

I love the A220. It's a joy to fly in, even in the very last seat in the plane. The geared turbofan sound is a little weird at first, but it means less emissions, so it's fine by me. Nice video 👍

[@calebfitch696]

Gotta love the view out of brand new windows!!

[@alexp3752]

Retired Airline EVP - Although I am not a fan of Airbus' flight control system (exclusive fly-by-wire), I find the A220 the most exciting new aircraft on the market today. If the aircraft employed traditional, easy to maintain and reliable, traditional flight controls, it would be close to perfect! Canadian production quality is tops, and I expect this airframe will sell very well into the future. In short, my favorite aircraft remain the MD-11 and Boeing 717 (MD-95), both of which I have enjoyed a remarkable experience while supervising their actual production, flight test and delivery. Bravo EADS and Bombardier! If I had enough money and need, I'd like to own one myself!

[@cuppajoe2]

God the A220 is a beauty of a plane. Boeing made a mistake trying to mess up bombardier, and now we get the luxury of this plane.

[@blueskiesflyer]

Flown on it with Swiss in 2016 a merely 3 months after they entered in service, back when it was still called CS100, couldn't agree more with this review, what a great little airliner!

[@davidmaclachlan]

Canadian ingenuity...Bombardier C-series whisper jets.

[@Calcouk]

Great to hear the engines spool up and great little cut scene rolling down the runway and into the air. Much preferred to the sometimes random speeding up and slowing down of the video which just irritates. A220; lovely aircraft.

[@jgsburnett9532]

I completely agree. I have complained already about the use of sped up video. He used it on landing however and I am going to unsubscribe if it happens again. There are now other channels which handle take off and landing better and which use less 1st and business class too.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Guess what?

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

I am glad you had a better experience with Delta on this trip.

[@Honeybadger547]

I purposefully fly from DCA to Houston with a layover in LGA just so I can fly on this aircraft. It is a wonderful ride!

[@M4A1Nerve]

Paul, the A220s IFE was created, and owned, 100% by Delta Flight Products (a subsidiary of Delta) and is wireless meaning each screen is its own unit vs feeding off of a main streaming box, per se. In the future, this will be used to welcome each individual to their seat and allow frequent fliers to "bookmark" content they like (think like Netflix). Whenever they fly on an aircraft with this technology, they will get welcomed with their information on the IFE along with content tailored to their likings. Same with drinks they order frequently, food, things like that. Apparently, many airlines around the world have come to Delta wanting a piece of it, but Delta tells them to stuff it. I think it could change the way people entertain on planes.

[@chowchillachuck]

I am flying Delta's A220 next month from Sacramento to Salt Lake City. Can't wait!

[@KyrilPG]

Who's the psycho, queue-loving, a*al retentive sadistic architect who designed the zigzaging neighborhood next to aero country airport at 9:27 ? 😱 Excellent video! The A220 and A350 are the only Airbus planes I've never flown on. Now I wanna try it! And this engine spool up sound is really gorgeous... Liked and playlisted!

[@bearcubdaycare]

This one? maps.app.goo.gl/krDRXpTuNGTPms9d6

[@cco53587]

The US is a wonderland of bad urban planning.

[@lawrenceortega1738]

Totally agree with you about the A220. I flew on one operated by Egyptair just last month as well and loved it. I also agree with the assessment of LaGuardia. It has been the pits for many decades. On a side note, would you be flying China Eastern any time soon?

[@Enover5]

I love how the A220 looks like an A330 at 2/3 scale

[@zl7128]

Yes! Just flew this (in premium economy / "comfort plus") from SEA to SJC. I sat in the aisle seat of the two-wide side and had a great view even with a neighbor as well as access to the window restroom. I felt basically like I was sitting on the couch: had wifi, phone power, and plenty of terrible television to watch. First class seemed to get a meal, even though the flight was only 1.5 hours! Also, comfort plus seems to have a delicious new 'premium snack', the cranberry cluster packets. Get them, they're really good!

[@duhey6718]

I was on A220 last year. Very nice experience overall with huge windows.

[@luceya1985]

Great content as ever and loved the artistic elements of the video! Safe travels!

[@toddrone]

simply gorgeous A220

[@TheCriminalViolin]

I am also incredibly proud that Delta did not let Boeing's nasty antics and attempts are running Bombardier straight out of business due to the fact they were extensively bitter towards them for being so intensely successful and renown across the world, especially with US carriers for their airliners, and their (Boeing's) incredibly epic failures each attempt they ever made in their long history to create one of their own that could match these small domestic airliners. I am even more thrilled that AirBus, their only actual true competitors just so happened to be all snide with the way they came in and rescued Bombardier with their Purchase of their C-Series program, and then immediately announcing they'd be manufacturing and selling said planes from their new North American HQ & Base in Mobile, Alabama once it was completed! That is incredibly hilarious, and as usual, was blatantly the stereotypical result of these signature Boeing temper-tantrums haha. Pure, aggressive backfire! And man did it ever backfire on them! Serves Boeing right. Airbus makes the superior planes anyways these days, and that said, they REALLY do now that Boeing has decided to be dishonest, withhold important information and intentionally look to cut corners wherever they can on their aircraft. To be completely honest here, as a Oregonian born & raised, I am truly proud to say I can't wait until Boeing falls to Airbus in market-share, and eventually collapses completely due to their own willful negligence. Also I will ALWAYS refer to the A220s as Bombardier C-Series, as that is exactly what they are, even if the program is fully absorbed into Airbus. As much as I love Airbus (I love them a whole lot), I refuse to not maintain the original names & credits to each aircraft out there. No matter, they are truly wonderful aircraft.

[@frangipanboo]

TheCriminalViolin if it wasn’t for government funding your beloved Bombardier & Airbus would never exist. Boeing actually has to raise money in the private sector and balance their books unlike the others. So basically Airbus & Bombardier are section 8 welfare government cheese eating corporations that can’t stand on their own 2 feet. Nice try Socialist Scumbag 🖕😼🖕

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Not sure , but Boeing was taken over by McDonald Douglas criminals . So maybe Boeing workers are not at fault ?

[@joncarmone4988]

Brilliant video. You're getting much better with the editing.

[@K1_Trains]

Paul I highly Recommend the next time you got to LGA you fly with United or Air Canda as you will get access to currently open of the new Part of LGA It is breathtaking and a much needed change and makes waiting airside a hell of a ton nicer

[@KT-gf2uv]

Thanks for the review. This review was helpful for me. I am Delta Medallion Member. I hardly pay attention to the type of aircraft and now I will look for the A220. ;)

[@kindcounselor]

Hi Paul. Your videos are intelligent and informative. Thank you !

[@SayhellotoJJ]

You are one my favourite airline bloggers. No click bait, always with great commentary and the reviews always independent.

[@furiousbane]

Good video! Like others did mention. This airplane is a rebranded C-series. It was in service before june 2019.