Only 54 Minutes: Air Canada Launches New Ultra-Short Airbus A321XLR Flights
The services will only operate for a limited time over the festive period.
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Saudia and Neo Space Group Activate High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity on First Airbus A321XLR
AviationNews – Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, Saudia, has partnered with Neo Space Group (NSG) to launch the first line-fit activation of NSG Skywaves in-flight...
Why The Cheaper Airbus A321LR (Not The XLR) Is Quietly Powering The New Transatlantic Boom
The A321LR has arguably had a bigger impact on the industry than the A321XLR.
The Narrowbody Jet That Made Launching Nearly 40 New Transatlantic Routes In 2026 Possible
The Airbus A321XLR is reshaping transatlantic travel, enabling dozens of new nonstop routes once considered unprofitable.
Air Canada Will Deploy Its New Airbus A321XLR On 3 Routes To The US
Air Canada unveils its plans to utilize the cutting-edge Airbus A321XLR on routes to Los Angeles and Miami.
How United Airlines' New Airbus A321XLR Doubles Premium Seats Vs. The Boeing 757 It Replaces
A huge amount Polaris and Premium Plus seats are available aboard United's latest narrowbody aircraft.
Up Front: Airbus Studies Lie-Flat Seats For The A220 To Win New Buyers
Airbus’ A220 lie-flat study could create a smaller, premium long-haul narrowbody below the A321XLR.
Air Canada Launches 1st Airbus A321XLR Flights On New 9-Hour Route Next Week
Two Canadian carriers will serve this airport for the first time.
Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR Has Just 14 Business Seats & Zero Premium Economy: Here's Why
Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR skips Premium Economy entirely, opting for 14 business suites and 36 extra-legroom seats on thinner transatlantic routes.
The 2-Year Airbus Delay Forced Air Canada To Rebuild Its Entire Transatlantic Overhaul Around Toulouse
Air Canada's A321XLR rethink reveals why mission selection matters more than range.
8-Hour Nonstop Flights: IndiGo Unveils 2 Brand-New Airbus A321XLR Routes [Map]
IndiGo's 8-hour Bali flights showcase the A321XLR's potential to transform aviation route planning as we know it.
9-Hour Nonstop Flights: Iberia Launches This New Long Airbus A321XLR Route [Map]
Iberia launches a new long-haul route with the A321XLR, marking a return to Canada after 30 years of absence.
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Iberia launches Toronto route as new Airbus A321XLR service debuts with 95% load factor
Iberia has launched its new direct service between Madrid and Toronto, with the first flight achieving a load factor of over 95%, underscoring strong demand for the new transatlantic route. The airline will operate the service five times weekly throughout the summer season, offering more than 37,000 seats between the two cities. Passengers travelling via […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JunTR
Air Canada’s first Airbus A321XLR enters scheduled service
Air Canada has officially put its first Airbus A321XLR into regular scheduled service, marking the start of what the airline calls its new “Glowing Hearted” cabin era and a major step in its long-range, single-aisle strategy. The milestone flight carried 182 passengers on AC413 from Montreal to Toronto on June 9, 2026, Air Canada said. What passengers can expect onboard A key selling point is […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo15 JunAI
‘A321XLR Is ‘Compelling’ Aircraft For Africa’
The Airbus A321XLR is the ideal aircraft to open up long-range, thin markets that have been underserved so far to
Air Insight•Richard Schuurman12 Jun
United May Block Two Seats On New A321XLR Jets: That’s Probably Bad News
I commend United Airlines for all of its innovation as of late, particularly when it comes to the passenger experience. Along those lines, the airline recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, which is the new long range, narrow body jet that’s becoming increasingly popular with airlines.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig12 JunAI
Wizz Air To Retain All 11 Airbus A321XLRs
Wizz Air has changed its mind on the Airbus A321XLR and will keep all eleven aircraft on order for its
Air Insight•Richard Schuurman11 JunWA
Air Canada puts its first Airbus A321XLR into revenue service
Air Canada on June 9, 2026 marked the entry into scheduled service of its first Airbus A321XLR. The 182 passengers onboard AC413 from Montréal to Toronto experienced the start of a whole new chapter in how – and where – Air Canada customers can fly. Air Canada’s new Glowing Hearted cabin standard is making its debut on […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum10 JunWA
United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR
United Airlines has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, registered as N64321. The delivery marks a major fleet modernization milestone as the aircraft completed its maiden flight in Hamburg on April 29, 2026. This jet is the very first of 50 total A321XLR aircraft that United currently has on order to upgrade its […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum3 JunA
Wizz Air Scales Back Long-Haul Plans
Wizz Air has significantly scaled down its long-haul ambitions, announcing plans to cut its order for Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft from 47 to just 10–15 units. The news comes from the airline’s April–June 2025 performance report, reviewed by avianews.com. These 239-seat aircraft were intended to form the backbone of the carrier’s expansion from Abu Dhabi. […]