Goodbye 757s, Hello A321XLR? Icelandair Signs For Up To 25 A321XLRs

Earlier this month, Icelandair announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 25 A321XLRs. This is a significant update from the Icelandic flag carrier, which had been mulling over new options for its fleet for several years. For most of its recent history, the airline has been a mainly Boeing operator. Let’s look at this development in today’s video!

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[NeonSamurai]

The A321XLR is a logical next step for Icelandair considering that they didn't have any other options though I would still like to see them replace their 767s with the 787-8.

[eamonahern]

I think it's the correct choice. Because, for comparison, Aer Lingus used to fly the Shannon - Boston route with a 757. A work colleague of mine has booked a flight on that route for August and, at the moment at least, it shows that he'll be on an A321.

[cskvision]

Here’s hoping they paint the aurora livery and glacier livery on their A321XLR. The best liveries ever!

[lakiyoko]

The 757 is one of my favourite aircraft and seeing Boeing not updating and upgrading it is really sad 😢

[karlossargeant]

Yup Iceland Air will operate really well not just with The Boeing 737 Max Family Jets but Also there New Airbus A321Neos, A321LR's & A321XLR's for 2029 there about Awesome Video!!!!

[jamiebrowne]

Sadly the XLR still can't do all what the 757 can do but at least it'll be fuel efficient. Boeing dropped the ball

[IO-zzxy]

I am an absolute Airbus fanatic but I think the Boeing 757 was an absolute marvel. What an increadable aircraft. This aircraft could have been a huge competitor to Airbus had Boeing decided to rework wing and engine upgrades. I personally think Boeing is self destructing internally.
Regards from South Africa

[reeseanderson]

00:17 is the perfect clip for this video LOL!

[sainnt]

This is a decision borne out of necessity, and a good one for Icelandair. If Boeing builds a midsize aircraft later on, Icelandair will sign up.

[taridean]

It will be weird seeing Icelandair's flying pencils replaced. Thankful had an opportunity to fly on two of them.

[skylineXpert]

I am not surprised since It fits their model of operation.

[maxsaviation]

Love the A320 family with the spacious cabin and great comfort usually

[philis]

IMO Boeing is really dropping the ball on the NMA project. There is a lot of potential instead twirling their thumbs with the 737 and 777 problems

[Areh_Alamin]

Boeing 737 Max 8 and Airbus A321XLR.. Nice Combination. I would like to see 787-8 to replace 767-300ER.

[thewesternway]

Can't wait to flim these although I will miss the 757 😢😢😢

[sudirsankr]

A321 is my favourite single aisle . Regular travel in Air Arabia A321 to India.

[einarsimonarson]

They should have done this years ago !!

[alooga]

Flying from Seattle to Reykjavik on a 737 MAX? That's a torture I would avoid at all cost.

[mrcaialexander]

That’s like replacing a Vette with a Avalon!

[Wiki]

I'm surprised they are choosing Airbus now