The Airbus A321XLR will be an important variant in Air Canada's evolving fleet. The airline has ordered 30 of them, with the first frame expected to be delivered in early 2026. It is, of course, much delayed. It was originally due to arrive in 2024.

The Star Alliance member's XLRs will have 182 seats : 14 fully flat business seats (1-1) and 168 seats in economy (3-3). Iberia's XLRs have the same capacity, Aer Lingus' examples have 184 seats, and—while not a fair comparison—all-economy Wizz Air's frames have 239 seats. Once Air Canada's Boeing 737 MAX 8s go to Rouge, the XLR will be the parent's only long-haul narrowbody equipment.

What Air Canada's CCO Says About The XLR

In a recent interview with The Airline Observer , Air Canada's Chief Commercial Officer, Mark Gal

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