ITA Airways, how to recognize if your flight will be on the new A320neo
There are currently 3 A320neo in the fleet, but in the coming weeks there will be 4 and by the end of the year there will be as many as [...]
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There are currently 3 A320neo in the fleet, but in the coming weeks it will become four, and by the end of the year there will be as many as 11 A320 family planes in blue livery.
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The A320neo is not a new machine, but it is one that has been used by many companies for years and is the evolution of the current A320s in ITA's fleet inherited from Alitalia. In total, almost 30 of them are running.
From Easyjet to Lufthansa to Wizz Air, there are so many companies using this model for short/medium-haul connections.
How to recognize the plane
To find out if one's flight will be operated with this model, it is possible to consult the timetable (if it is a flight already booked) or when booking pay attention to the aircraft model highlighted on the app and site.
Of course, it's good to remember: machine changes can always happen and on these types of routes are very common given the interchangeability of products. The interior layout is identical 3 seats for a total of 170 seats.
If you arrive at the gate and see the plane attached to the finger, you can easily recognize the model by two completely different features between the old A320s and the markings on the fuselage.
The first, most obvious, are the wing appendages: these fins have the function of making the aircraft more stable and perform better, and as can be seen in the photo they are significantly larger than the previous model. Sharklets, as these fins placed on the wingtips are called, increase range and reduce fuel consumption.
The second obvious difference is the front of the cockpit. The new A320neo have a design of the window part that resembles that of a mask. Zorro's mask more exactly. In the old ones, on the other hand, it is much less shaped and obvious.
The model is written on the fuselage, unlike the "used" 320s the new Neo, New Engine Option, on the tail near the airplane's license plates have the clearly marked Airbus A320neo.
Other differences
Of course, there are other differences as well, but these require a more experienced and accustomed eye to notice, for example, the shaping of the motors and their size.
Other small appendages on the fuselage and some sensors found on newer models and not on older ones.
Where the A320neo flies
These planes are the same planes that ITA inherited from Alitalia and fly the entire short- to medium-haul network, as do the rest of the A320 fleet.
As su can see from Flightradar24 data, these days they have been connecting Rome and Milan with various Italian and European destinations. Since they do not have any particular configuration, they are absolutely interchangeable with the rest of the active machines, which is why they rotate smoothly on all routes.
In conclusion
As said, there is nothing new, except for flying on a newer, quieter and more comfortable aircraft. Although the layout is still the classic 3-3 with minimal space between rows.
We are not aware that these planes have been equipped with wi-fi as the new A220s have been, even Whether since September since they arrived in the fleet On-board service has never been activated.
