It will initially fly to Washington and Boston
RR I Cancun | May 19, 2024
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Iberia announced this Sunday that it will be the shuttle airline for the new Airbus aircraft, as it will receive the first A321XLR on the market after the summer.
This aircraft will strengthen Iberia’s long-haul fleet, and will do so in a more sustainable and innovative way by offering the possibility of operating the airline’s transoceanic routes also with a narrow body aircraft, that is, with a single aisle.
This will reinforce the airline’s destination network with a special focus on America, because in addition to having more units with the range to make transoceanic Trips, the A321XLR will allow for more efficient use of the fleet in accordance with the demand of each of the airlines. markets. In fact, the first long-haul destination to which this new model will Travel will likely be Washington, followed by Boston.
One of the great innovations that the A321XLR will introduce is that it will be able to make long-haul Flights with a single-aisle aircraft, and all this offering a premium service at the same level as that enjoyed in wide body models such as the A330 or A350. of the Iberia fleet.
This model will have 182 seats in Business and Economy cabin configuration, and will include various improvements that offer greater comfort to customers, including more spacious trunks, with a storage capacity of up to 60% more carry-on suitcases. , six different cabin lighting modes or a modern panel at the entrance of the plane, among others.
In the case of the Business cabin, the A321XLR will have 14 individual seats with a window and direct access to the aisle.
Regarding the debut Flight, as REPORTUR.mx reported, Sansavini has revealed that the debate is between Washington and Boston, although a final decision has not yet been made (Iberia’s plans with the new Airbus jewel, the A321XLR).
