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United Airlines is set to roll out its newest long-haul plane — and it's billing it as ultra-premium.The highly anticipated Airbus A321XLR — a specially designed extra-long-haul plane that United says will deliver a "widebody experience on a narrow-body jet" — is expected to debut this summer, opening new international routes that don't require a larger aircraft.
The premium-heavy jet will feature sliding doors and beds in a suite-style Polaris business class and a walk-up snack bar in economy. All 150 seats — a fifth of which are business or premium economy — will have Bluetooth connectivity for pairing with the in-flight entertainment system.It's part of United's new line of "Elevated" cabins, which will also be installed on its Boeing 787s, A321neo "Coastliners," and CRJ450 regional jets. The redesign reflects United's continued bet on premium long-haul demand as more travelers show they're willing to pay up for better comfort.United said the A321XLR will replace flying that's now handled by the Boeing 757 — a dated plane from the 1980s that the A321XLR can outperform with better range and fuel burn. Thanks to an extra gas tank in the belly, the jet can fly about 5,400 miles — or roughly 11 hours nonstop — across oceans and continents.Its extended range and lower operating costs allow it to serve lower-demand routes that were previously out of reach for older narrowbodies or uneconomical for larger widebodies.For United, the A321XLR is expected to enter service on select international 757 routes this summer before expanding into Europe, South America, and beyond. It's unclear what the specific inaugural destination will be."You can't really get much further than Spain with a 757," Patrick Quayle, United's SVP of global network planning and alliances, previously told Business Insider. He said to expect far-flung destinations in places like Northern Italy, France, Scandinavia, and West and North Africa.United has 50 A321XLRs on order and plans to have more than half in service by 2028. Here's a closer look at what the A321XLR will offer:
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