First in Germany: A320neo takes off with premium 2×2 seating

COLOGNE/BONN, 24 November 2025. A milestone for the German airline market: For the first time, a narrow-body aircraft is taking off with a genuine premium 2×2 seating configuration – a departure from classic three-seat rows and a groundbreaking test for future cabin concepts on medium-haul and potentially even long-haul routes. Eurowings has now brought this idea to life: On 22 November 2025, the new Premium BIZ seat completed its successful, fully booked inaugural flight on an A320neo on the nonstop Berlin-Dubai route.

With its new seating product, Eurowings is enhancing the travel experience on medium-haul routes and offering an attractive premium option for guests who value additional comfort, privacy and personalized service. The Premium BIZ seat complements the existing BIZclass (free middle seat, increased legroom) as well as the economy fares SMART (optional extra legroom) and BASIC.

“With the Premium BIZ seat, we are sending a strong signal for bold innovations within the value segment,” says Eurowings CEO Jens Bischof. “We are demonstrating that premium comfort does not have to be limited to expensive long-haul products – it can also be made possible on an efficient short- and medium-haul aircraft. The fully booked inaugural flight to Dubai clearly shows that we are striking a chord with our customers.”

“We are delighted that Eurowings is introducing its new Premium BIZ seat on the route from BER to Dubai,” comments Aletta von Massenbach, CEO of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH. “The fact that the new premium product is being launched at BER first underlines the attractiveness of our location. The additional comfort on board is a valuable extra on the popular non-stop route to the Gulf region and is equally appealing for business and leisure travellers. We wish Eurowings every success with the new product and many satisfied customers.”

At the heart of the new product is the “Comoda” seat developed by Italian manufacturer Geven, customized in Eurowings’ characteristic colors. It offers significantly more personal space, a reclining leg rest, USB charging ports, as well as a pillow, blanket, amenity kit and hot towel. An integrated cocktail table adds additional surface space, while a practical storage compartment provides room for headphones, books or tablets.

The inflight service has also been comprehensively upgraded: Upon boarding, the crew serves an aperitif with nuts or olives and sparkling wine. The subsequent main meal is served on porcelain – with a sweet or savory warm breakfast option including fruit salad and muesli on the outbound flight, and a vegetarian or non-vegetarian dinner option including salad and dessert on the inbound flight. Afterward, the full WINGS Bistro selection is available.

On the Airbus A320neo, the Premium BIZ zone replaces the standard 2×3 seating layout with a spacious 2×2 configuration, creating eight exclusive seats per aircraft. As a value airline, Eurowings is offering a unique and previously unmatched product within this aircraft category in Germany. The service is initially being deployed on the Berlin-Dubai route and can be booked from €399.99 per segment.

The Premium BIZ seat is part of a comprehensive product and service initiative at Eurowings. Insights gained from the introduction will also provide valuable input for the development of future cabin concepts within the Lufthansa Group.

Further information on the Premium BIZ seat can be found on the Eurowings website.