It appears we’re now less than four months away from the first commercial flights aboard the new Airbus A321XLR — a single-aisle aircraft hailed as a “game changer” for its ability to fly longer transoceanic routes. (The “XLR” in the A321XLR stands for “Extra Long Range.”)
In recent weeks, Spanish flag carrier Iberia has shared images of its first A321XLR leaving Airbus’ paint shop in Toulouse, France.
That sneak peek of sorts came about two months after the carrier, a Oneworld Alliance member, announced it would be the first airline in the world to fly the new aircraft.
In fact, Iberia is already selling the first seats on its first XLR, which boasts 14 lie-flat seats in business class.
Now, if you’re hoping to fly the jet — in one of American Airlines’ new Flagship Suites, no less — you might be waiting a bit longer than expected.
Iberia’s first A321XLR flights scheduled
Iberia’s booking channels show nonstop XLR service between Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) starting as soon as Nov. 14.
The airline’s website also shows additional service from MAD to Dulles International Airport (IAD) beginning as soon as January.