Airbus' game-changing A321XLR will enter service soon. These airlines have already announced routes with the new plane, including 3 to the US.

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A321XLR on an airfield.
Airlines have announced A321XLR routes to Boston, Washington Dulles, and Nashville.

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A Frontier Airlines jet caught fire after the pilots smelled smoke in the cockpit, and regulators are investigating

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A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320-251N jet taxis at the single runway San Diego International Airport after arriving from Phoenix on January 13, 2024 in San Diego, California.
The Frontier Airlines jet (not pictured) landed safely in Las Vegas with no one injured.

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I flew a Boeing 737 Max simulator and it gave me a new respect for just how hard being a pilot really is

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The author in Skyborne's Boeing 737 Max simulator.

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Problems keep piling up for budget airlines like Spirit Airlines — so get set to pay more

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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 departs at Los Angeles International Airport en route to Pittsburgh on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Spirit Airlines posted a net loss of $192 million in the second quarter.

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Spirit Airlines stock plunges after report it is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Spirit Airlines is reportedly weighing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

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The FAA cleared United Airlines after a major review into a slew of incidents, including a plane losing a tire as it took off

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A United Airlines Boeing 777 lost a tire during takeoff in March.

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Wizz says passengers will 'suffer' through 7-hour flights on its new Airbus A321XLR for cheap tickets. See the no-frills cabin.

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Wizz Air will offer no free inflight perks on its long-haul A321XLRs.

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A Ryanair Boeing 737's tires burst on landing, leaving a 500-yard gouge in the runway at one of Italy's busiest airports

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Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 as seen during taxiing, take off and flying phase in Eindhoven Airport EIN.
A Ryanair Boeing 737 Max 8.

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Iran's missile attack forced some flights to turn around hours into their trips to avoid restricted airspace

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A Lufthansa flight to India was forced to turn around about 3 hours into its journey as air space closures impeded its path over the Middle East.

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An Asian airline hopes launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes will actually be a comfort upgrade for passengers

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Air Astana Airbus A321-200 aircraft with registration P4-OAS, 2 AE V2500 jet engines, seen taxiing at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport AMS EHAM in the Netherlands
An Air Astana Airbus A321.

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