Qantas has just announced the delivery of its first Airbus A321 XLR, which can operate ten-hour direct flights.
This new aircraft is the 36th to join the Qantas fleet, out of the sixty ordered by the Australian airline from the French aircraft manufacturer.
The A321XLR, an aircraft with unprecedented capabilities
With the Airbus A321XLR in service on its long-haul network, Qantas continues to integrate new-generation aircraft into its fleet. This aircraft can operate on direct routes lasting more than ten hours.
In terms of the onboard passenger experience, this aircraft features a customized configuration with a total of 138 seats, including 24 Business Class suites with fully reclining beds and full aisle access.
In Economy Class, passengers will also enjoy optimal onboard comfort. The seats offer significantly more legroom. Passengers also benefit from an in-flight entertainment system with 4K screens, satellite Wi-Fi, USB and charging ports, and extra-large overhead compartments.