Why The Airbus A321XLR Is A Double Win For Air Canada

The Airbus A321XLR is expected to enter passenger service later this year, and Air Canada anticipates taking delivery of its first in the fourth quarter of 2025. The airline is already in advanced planning for how to utilize the aircraft. Simple Flying recently discussed the plans with Mark Galardo, Air Canada's Executive Vice President of Revenue and Network Planning.

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[stradivarioushardhiantz]

looking forward what Airlines can do towards FAA concerning the XLR's RCT

[Kepler-b-kw]

I bet Boeing is crying now for why they stopped the 757

[leslinklater]

Maybe AC could actually fly internationally from Ottawa again...pre-covid there were (full) daily flights to London and Frankfurt. Now nothing to Europe. Painful to do the Montreal or Toronto hop when the demand in Canada's fourth largest city is there for European travel.

[alifloydtv]

Non-stop Scotland to Vancouver would be awesome for me!

[mrcodbeast]

It will most likely open up the quebec city market to europe which is already marketed by air canadas competitors

[grriceman]

Unfortunately the XLR won’t help Air Canada’s abysmal customer service and on time performance

[GregPalmer]

These would replace their current older A320 & A321s? Pity they dont have any A350s on order

[WhiskyCanuck]

More direct flights to Montreal would be great.

[ACP]

Smart plan unlike some of other purchased aircraft of the past that I need not mention…

[jasamingarcia]

I am already thinking in how good it will feel to fly on in the future

[glawson]

Hopefully Air Canada orders some A330 neo’s also

[ryguy]

I would hope for YOW-LHR with this plane!

[eamonahern]

Makes for some interesting options alright.

[Free-gr]

I don't understand why they need this for North American routes. The regular A321neo would give them the entire continent anyway.
But they opted for the 737 Max instead of going with the Neos. Although AC already operated the A320 family before. I bet they regret that decision!

[keisuke]

Wasn’t the range reduced to 8400km or something for parts required for the additional fuel tank?

[balisaani]

Those "premium cabins" A-321XLRs are good news for all the California based actors, execs, and writers filming year round in Toronto and Montreal. It's actually much closer than Europe, contrary to what this video says, but whatever: it's a great tool to have. Also allows service to Mexico, Brazil, Panama, Columbia, and North Africa - the latter which will delight Montreal's Moroccan community. Great move.

[ウィリアムズfwb]

Kingston, Jamaica! To the Bahamas I hope!

[richardincm]

You're focused on flights from Toronto/Montreal, but what longer/thinner routes would also become possible out of Vancouver, to Asia ?

[gjohnston]

I wonder if they will use it to open new or add frequencies to Hawaii with them.

[shaileshshetty]

When is the certification going to come & start delivering