- Airlines are increasingly using Airbus A321neo family aircraft for transatlantic flights.
- These single-aisle aircraft bring efficient long-range economics to routes to Europe.
- JetBlue, La Compagnie, and Iberia offer lie-flat business class on these narrowbody aircraft.
A growing number of airlines are flying single-aisle Airbus A321neo family aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean.
This aircraft has favorable economics for long-distance voyages, making it a popular choice. Airlines benefit by being able to fly more efficiently on routes where there is no demand to fill widebody aircraft.
The longest-range A321XLR can fly non-stop for up to 11 hours because the plane can cross oceans, but many airlines offer lie-flat business class to optimize comfort (and revenue). Equipped on aircraft.
I’ve seen three examples of premium transatlantic Airbus cabins: JetBlue Airways, French luxury carrier La Compagnie, and Spanish flag carrier Iberia.
Iberia is great, but Iberia and La Compagnie don’t have the perks that flyers love. JetBlue, on the other hand, offers the most amenity-rich business experience.