United is expanding into the international market, launching 10 new routes that move the carrier beyond traditional U.S. hubs and into markets competitors have largely ignored, including new links to secondary European cities as its A321XLR enters service. United Targets Overlooked International Markets United Airlines will add 10 new international destinations next summer in what […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling26 Aug
The carrier has confirmed that it'll deploy the narrowbody on these two routes in December. Find out more here!
Carrier says the Airbus narrowbody cannot perform some missions originally presented to it, but existing A321LR and XLR operations suggest the issue is more nuanced than the headline 4,700-nm figure
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier26 Aug
United has announced the largest international network expansion in its history with 10 new international cities and 3 new routes across Europe and Asia, and debuted the Airbus A321XLR at...
United Airlines has announced the largest international network expansion in its history, adding ten destinations and three further routes across Europe and Asia in 2027. The programme will also introduce the airline’s Airbus A321XLR on international services. Newark will receive eight new destinations: Luxembourg, Marseille, Ibiza, Valencia, Terceira in the Azores, Ljubljana, Olbia in Sardinia […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Aug
More than 60 A320neo, A321XLR and E195-E2 aircraft will receive satellite connectivity using an alternative architecture to Starlink
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier25 Aug
United Airlines has confirmed the first two international cities that its upcoming ‘Born to Explore’ Airbus A321XLR aircraft…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux25 Aug
New narrowbody will connect the United States with Luxembourg, Toulouse, Ibiza, Valencia and Marseille in 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier25 Aug
The long-range single-aisle aircraft is scheduled to begin international service in December.
AirlineGeeks•Ryan Ewing25 Aug
United’s cryptic teaser appears to hide seven new routes, including five destinations potentially served by its incoming A321XLRs.
The Airbus A321XLR is quickly finding itself being used on long-distance flights alongside, and sometimes replacing widebodies.
The carrier is deploying the type on both domestic and international flights.
An ultra long range narrowbody on a short hop reveals cabin tech, larger screens, and enhanced in-seat power options.
United Airlines is the latest airline to welcome the A321XLR. What does its arrival mean for the future of the airline and its expansion plans?
Diving deeper into the Canadian flag carrier's limited-time offering.
Spanish flag carrier Iberia (IB) has chartered an Airbus A321XLR flight to and from Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) on August 12 at 18:45 (CEST), in order for researchers to observe the total solar eclipse. Whilst the flight will not be available for the public to board, the airline will livestream the event for universal viewing […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel13 Aug
A specially routed A321XLR will livestream the total eclipse using ultra fast Starlink over Palencia.
The type will now continue to operate four domestic routes. See what's happening here!
The A321XLR's range and size has led many operator's to plan business class products
Iberia will operate a special flight from Madrid on 12 August 2026, offering passengers and researchers the opportunity to observe the total solar eclipse from an altitude of more than 10,000 metres. Flight IB1473, whose number commemorates the birth year of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, will depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 18:45 before following […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban6 Aug