Hey everyone, just saw that Air Canada is flying their new Airbus A321XLR between Montreal and Lyon. Pretty neat since it's the first Canadian airline to offer lie-flat seats on a single-aisle jet. This run is just for about six weeks until late October before they switch back to the A330-300 for the ski season. I guess the A321XLR is perfect for this time since it's got a decent range and works for thinner markets or off-peak times.
It's got some cool features like Bluetooth audio and 4K screens, but no Premium Economy on this one-just Signature and Economy. Signature Class sounds comfy with that 1-1 layout. Seems like a smart way for Air Canada to adjust capacity with the seasons.
I'm curious if this kind of flexibility is going to become more common. What do you all think about using narrowbodies for these longer routes? Is this the future of transatlantic flights? And does anyone know if other airlines are doing something similar with their fleets? Let's hear your thoughts!
It's got some cool features like Bluetooth audio and 4K screens, but no Premium Economy on this one-just Signature and Economy. Signature Class sounds comfy with that 1-1 layout. Seems like a smart way for Air Canada to adjust capacity with the seasons.
I'm curious if this kind of flexibility is going to become more common. What do you all think about using narrowbodies for these longer routes? Is this the future of transatlantic flights? And does anyone know if other airlines are doing something similar with their fleets? Let's hear your thoughts!