Source: The Points Guy
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Air Canada has taken delivery of the first of 30 Airbus A321XLR aircraft on order, with the first passenger flight taking off on Tuesday. The aircraft features 14 lie-flat Signature Class seats in a 1-1 configuration, as well as 168 economy class seats with 18 inches of width and 31 inches of legroom. The XLR has a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles, allowing for nonstop flights from Toronto and Montreal deep into mainland Europe.
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Air Canada’s Airbus A321XLR offers lie-flat seats on a narrow-body aircraft, a first for a Canadian airline. The XLR’s range allows for nonstop flights to Europe, opening up new route options and points and miles redemptions. The aircraft features 14 Signature Class seats with direct aisle access and 21 inches of seat width. Economy class seats have 18 inches of width and 31 inches of legroom.
Air Canada’s XLR flights can be booked with Aeroplan points, with prices starting at 31,400 points in economy class and 65,200 points in business class, plus taxes and fees.
The airline’s decision not to install premium economy on the XLR is notable, given the mixed appeal of this class on other airlines.
Air Canada’s introduction of the XLR is an exciting new chapter for the airline, offering new route options and redemption opportunities for passengers.
Because who doesn’t need a lie-flat seat on a 50-minute domestic flight?
Author: Evan Null
