# Aerolineas Argentinas to Acquire 20 Jets, Introduce New Business Class and Fleet-Wide Wi-Fi

_Jul 24 07:13_

Tags: Aerolineas Argentinas, SkyTeam, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Aerolineas Argentinas plans to lease 20 new jets (6 A330-900neos, 14 737 MAXs) with deliveries starting in 2027, alongside a $65M cabin retrofit for new business class and fleet-wide Wi-Fi rollout

## Summary

Aerolineas Argentinas is modernizing its fleet and passenger experience with a major investment plan. **Fleet Expansion:**
- **6 Airbus A330-900neos:** Deliveries begin in the first half of 2028. These will complement the existing A330-200 fleet.
- **14 Boeing 737 MAXs:** Includes 6 MAX 8s (arriving Q1 2027) and 8 MAX 10s (arriving 2028, pending certification). Total delivery by 2031. **Cabin & Product Upgrades:**
- **$65 Million Investment:** To retrofit existing Airbus A330 cabins, harmonizing the product between the -200 and -900neo variants.
- **New Business Class:** The new A330-900neos will feature 30 staggered Vantage XL business class seats (291 total seats: 30 Biz, 24 Premium Econ, 237 Econ). Existing A330s will be retrofitted to match.
- **Wi-Fi:** Fleet-wide Wi-Fi rollout starting in 2027, beginning with A330s, using Intelsat multi-orbit connectivity. This marks a significant shift for the SkyTeam member, which has returned to profitability after years of government support

## Why it matters

Affects Aerolineas Argentinas loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/aerolineas-argentinas-a330neo-new-business-class-wi-fi) — Aerolineas Argentinas Getting Airbus A330neos, New Business Class, Wi-Fi

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