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American Airlines Welcomes Their First Airbus A321XLR

American Airlines has today announced that they have become the first U.S. airline to debut the Airbus A321XLR, and the only global airline offering customers a three-cabin layout on the aircraft.


American Airlines Airbus A321XLR - Courtesy American Airlines
American Airlines Airbus A321XLR - Courtesy American Airlines

On Thursday (October 23, 2025), American Airlines announced that they have become the first U.S. airline to debut the Airbus A321XLR, and the only global airline offering customers a three-cabin layout on the aircraft.  The carrier received their first A321XLR on October 22nd, arriving directly from Airbus’ Hamburg, Germany, final assembly line (FAL).  The inaugural flight with the airline’s premium Flagship Suite® experience will operate from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) on December 18, 2025.


In Thursday’s announcement, American Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer, Heather Garboden, said,


“Designed for long journeys with comfort and style at the forefront, American is thrilled to be the first U.S. airline to operate the A321XLR.  Whether customers are traveling from coast to coast or across the ocean, American’s newest aircraft demonstrates our commitment to providing a premium travel experience.”


American’s new A321XLRs will feature 20 Flagship Suite® seats, 12 Premium Economy seats and 123 Main Cabin seats.  The aircraft will initially operate on U.S. transcontinental routes, offering customers American’s newly debuted Flagship Suite® lie-flat seats that elevate travel with privacy doors, more personal storage space, a wireless charging pad, cocktail tray and a personal reading light.  As the carrier takes delivery of more A321XLR aircraft, the type will expand to other routes, including international service in the first half of 2026.


Guests traveling in Flagship Suite® will also enjoy priority check-in, security, boarding and baggage handling, as well as access to the Greenwich Lounge™ experience at JFK that offers elevated dining and unique cocktails in a luxurious, relaxing atmosphere.  Inflight Flagship Suite® service also offers a multicourse meal, paired with award-winning wines.  Guests will also receive premium amenity kits containing an array of luxury skincare items and a comfy duvet blanket accompanied with a refreshing dual-sided pillow with cool touch fabric on one side and traditional fabric on the other.


Customers who choose the airline’s new Premium Economy seats on the Airbus A321XLR will enjoy an enhanced winged headrest for increased privacy, calf and footrests, wireless charging and enhanced dining with hot meal entrees. Onboard, Premium Economy guests will find a personal amenity kit with premium skincare products and can comfortably rest with an Ostrichpillow® lumbar pillow and crepe weave blanket.

 


Source: American Airlines

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