Airlines' 30% Premium on Airbus A220 Is a List-Price Myth

Online comparisons often show the Airbus A220 as costing 30% more than the Embraer E195‑E2, but the figures are list prices—marketing starting points for negotiations. The true purchase price can be much lower because airlines negotiate bulk discounts and preferential agreements. The article likens the situation to a holiday advertised at $10,000 that can be booked for far less when the traveler negotiates directly. As a result, the apparent cost advantage of the A220 may disappear once airlines secure market prices, and the difference in fleet cost may be negligible.