AdvertisementSpanish airline Iberia operated the first transatlantic Airbus A321XLR flight on Thursday.
The A321XLR's extra fuel tank allows it to fly 5,400 miles nonstop, opening new routes for airlines.
I toured the jet and was impressed with its lie-flat business class and cozy coach cabin.
Spanish flag carrier Iberia operated the first-ever commercial transatlantic Airbus A321XLR flight from Madrid to Boston on Thursday.
Thanks to its extra fuel tank, the A321XLR can fly up to 11 hours nonstop, opening new routes for airlines between lower-demand cities that were previously unprofitable on larger aircraft.
Organizations:
Airbus, Iberia, Boston
Locations:
Iberia, Madrid