Aer Lingus Welcomes Two New Airbus A321XLRs for Expanded Transatlantic Reach
Aer Lingus has welcomed two new Airbus A321XLR aircraft to its fleet, expanding its transatlantic reach from its home base at Dublin Airport, Ireland's largest international hub and the airline's primary hub.
The A321XLR boasts an extended range of up to 8,700 kilometers, a 15% increase over the A321LR, and offers 20% more fuel efficiency per seat than previous-generation aircraft. This enhanced performance opens up new possibilities for Aer Lingus, potentially enabling new routes and bolstering its existing transatlantic news.
The two aircraft, named 'St Lelia' (EI-XLR) and 'St Mella' (EI-XLT), are the first of six A321XLRs destined for Aer Lingus. Configured with 184 seats in a two-class layout, they feature 16 business class and 168 economy seats, along with the Airspace cabin for improved passenger and crew comfort. Aer Lingus plans to use these aircraft to serve its 24 transatlantic routes from Dublin, Shannon, and Manchester, including new destinations like Nashville and Indianapolis, starting in summer 2025.
Aer Lingus, founded in 1936 and serving over 100 routes with a fleet of over 50 Airbus aircraft, has received its first two A321XLRs, becoming the second airline worldwide to operate this model after Iberia. With a four-star Skytrax rating and commitments to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and operating 10% of its flights on sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, Aer Lingus continues to expand its horizons while prioritizing sustainability.
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