United Airlines has ordered 50 new Airbus A321XLR aircraft to replace Boeing 757-200 aircraft, the company said.
This purchase enables the carrier to begin replacing and retiring its current fleet and further meet the airline´s operational needs by pairing the optimal aircraft with select transatlantic routes. The aircraft, which United expects to introduce into international service in 2024, will also allow United to explore serving additional destinations in Europe from its East Coast hubs in Newark/New York and Washington.
The next-generation A321XLR offers customers an elevated inflight experience and features modern amenities including LED lighting, larger overhead bin space and Wi-Fi connectivity. Additionally, the new aircraft lowers overall fuel burn per seat by about 30% when compared to previous generation aircraft, enabling United to further minimize its environmental impact as the carrier moves toward its goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 50% relative to 2005 levels by 2050.
