Airbus's A321XLR nabs another airline — and adds 2 new routes to the US. It's changing how people fly long-haul.

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Aer Lingus A321XLR.
An Airbus A321XLR.

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Airbus' A321 jets are reshaping transatlantic travel. I've toured 3 airlines' business classes — here's how they compare.

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JetBlue Airways Airbus A321neo
JetBlue Airways, La Compagnie, and Iberia are among the few airlines that fly lie-flat business class on narrowbody aircraft across the Atlantic.

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I toured the world's first Airbus A321XLR business class. The lie-flat seats lack one popular feature — but are easy to love anyway.

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A selfie of the author in Iberia's A321XLR business class.
I don't think Iberia's lack of business-class doors on its new A321XLR is a big deal.

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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 Qatar flight in the air with clouds above it
A Qatar Airlines flight prepares to land in London.

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Avianca planes at an airport with a mountain in the background.
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