150-Seat United Airbus A321XLRs Coming 2026, With New Polaris Seats

United Airlines A321XLR Seat Map Revealed: New Polaris Seat, Delivery In 2026 - Live and Let's Fly

United Airlines is gearing up to introduce its Airbus A321XLR fleet in summer 2026, following delays from its initially planned early-2026 roll-out. The airline has ordered 50 of these long-range narrow-body jets, a key component in replacing its aging Boeing 757-200s and expanding its transatlantic and Latin American route map. United Airlines A321XLR Coming In 2026 According to recent disclosures, the A321XLR is expected to feature: 20 Polari…

150-Seat United Airbus A321XLRs Coming 2026, With New Polaris Seats

In December 2019, United Airlines placed an order for 50 A321XLRs, which is Airbus’ new ultra long range and fuel efficient evolution of the A321. The plane entered commercial service in late 2024, with Iberia and Aer Lingus being the launch customers. As of now, United is expected to get its first A321XLR in early 2026, though of course that timeline could slip further. In this post, I’d like to take an updated look at United’s A321XLR cabins, …