Travel test

WHAT: easyJet flight EZY8895 on the Airbus A320neo, two-year-old plane G-UZLO. Where: Gatwick to Sal island, Cape Verde, return fares from £165.50. easyjet.com

- BY NIGEL THOMPSON

EXPERIENCE: I had not flown on this type of quiet, fuel-efficient aircraft with easyJet before and I was in seat 5D, with 29in pitch and 18in width.

The slimline, lightweight, Recaro SL3510 leather aisle seat was comfortable enough for what is the airline's longest commercial flight at around six hours and 2,700 miles (like going to Newfoundland in eastern Canada).