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Iberia launches world's first long-haul Airbus A321XLR flight from Madrid

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Iberia launches world's first long-haul Airbus A321XLR flight from Madrid
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Iberia has made aviation history by operating the first long-haul commercial flight using the Airbus A321XLR. The inaugural flight took place on November 14, when Iberia's aircraft, registered as EC-OIL, departed from Madrid to Boston. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for the airline following six days of short-haul flights across Europe.

The A321XLR is configured with a two-class layout accommodating 182 passengers. It features 14 fully flat beds in business class and 168 economy seats. On its maiden long-haul journey, Iberia flight IB347 left Madrid at 13:03 and landed in Boston at 14:34 local time after a journey lasting seven hours and thirty-one minutes.

The aircraft initially operates on the Madrid-Boston route three times weekly alongside an A330-200 service. The frequency will increase to six times weekly before Christmas and become daily by mid-January, continuing until May 9. From May 10, Iberia plans to offer double daily flights between Madrid and Boston.

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In addition to Boston, Iberia intends to introduce the A321XLR on its route to Washington Dulles starting January 15, although tickets are not yet available for purchase until a month later. This route will be served six times weekly.

Iberia had previously operated flights to Washington Dulles until 2010 but resumed services in 2022 on a seasonal basis. The introduction of the A321XLR allows Iberia to offer year-round service due to its lower capacity and reduced trip costs compared to larger widebody aircraft.

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