A high-capacity commercial airliner built with a fuselage wide enough for two passenger aisles. It typically seats between 200 and 600 passengers, with economy seating arranged seven to ten abreast. The large cross-section also allows airlines to carry significant revenue-generating freight in the belly hold alongside passenger luggage.
Heard on the job
Gate 4 needs a longer turnaround time because they're boarding a widebody.
Insider tip
In airline operations, widebody flights require specialized ground support equipment, like dual-bridge loaders and larger cargo tugs.
Also heard as
- wide-body