Airbus hikes maximum seating on A330-900 to 480

Airbus has increased the maximum passenger capacity of its A330-900 aircraft to 480, leveraging approval for enhanced exit slides featuring slide rafts. This accommodation increase follows a formal update from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) at the close of October. EASA officially revised the maximum occupancy limit on the twinjet type as part of this process. Airbus is capitalizing on these improved exits to accommodate a larger number of passengers onboard. The move represents an advancement in cabin configurations for airlines operating the A330-900.