Upgraded aircraft enters service on Paris-Hamburg route; all E190s to be retrofitted by 2026

Cabin upgrade program predicts that capacity of 20 E190 will jump from 100 to 110 seats, increasing comfort for passengers

Aircraft from the regional HOP! will gain new seats and overhead luggage compartments and USB ports

Regional aircraft are operated by HOP! and will now have seats similar to those used on the Airbus A220. First updated jet will be available in fall 2024

French airline is banned from operating aircraft with more than 110 seats, but SNPL defends relaxing scope clause to allow order for Airbus jet instead of Embraer's E190-E2

E190-E2 aircraft would be operated by regional subsidiary Hop! in a deal that could reach $3 billion

Lufthansa, HOP !, Wizz Air and Easyjet will debut at Paris' second largest airport while other smaller French airlines have expanded their presence