International Airlines Group (IAG) carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A321XLR, reinforcing the Irish flag carrier’s strategic focus on transatlantic expansion from its Dublin hub.
The aircraft, registered EI-XLW (Airbus A321-253NY-XLR, MSN 12142), named St Kealin / Caoilfhion and was delivered from Airbus’ Hamburg-Finkenwerder facility to Dublin Airport (DUB) on 26 September, operating under flight number EIN2395. The aircraft touched down at 22:22 local time.
According to flight tracking data from Flightradar24, EI-XLW entered revenue service on 2 October, operating Dublin–Amsterdam rotation (EIN604/605). The aircraft operated first transatlantic service next day 3 October Dublin-Toronto (EIN127/6).
The A321XLR (Extra Long Range) is central to Aer Lingus’ transatlantic strategy, offering a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles while maintaining the cost efficiencies of a narrowbody aircraft. The type allows Aer Lingus to serve thinner North American routes profitably, and to increase frequency on existing services.
Configured in a two-class layout, the aircraft features 16 full-flat Business Class seats and 168 Economy Class seats, including the carrier’s AerSpace long-haul product. This consistent cabin experience enables Aer Lingus to deliver a unified product across both its European and North American networks.
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