Qantas' New A321XLR

[evanb]

From the angle the wings look tiny and couldn't support that plane size let alone the big engine which looks disproportionate

Good spot. The wings are tiny! A321 has the same wing as the A320 and A319, which is why it's somewhat range limited without the additional fuel tanks on the LR or XLR. Same wings, same fuel, despite needing more. Engines on the neo are much bigger than the ceo, and also mounted somewhat more forward.

Same features on the B737 max versus NG, and between the B737-9/10 and -8.

 

[moa999]

Sorry OT… is there an equivalent seat map for the new 787? Not just the business cabin, but the whole plane? Interested to see where they’re losing the economy seats from.

Created a new thread to answer this - Jetstar 787 refurb

 

[Saab34]

Airbus have previously said whatever follows the A321 in the coming decades will certainly have a new wing.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Created a new thread to answer this - Jetstar 787 refurb

Perfect! Thank you!

 

[evanb]

Airbus have previously said whatever follows the A321 in the coming decades will certainly have a new wing.

Yeah, Airbus and Boeing played chicken on this with the Max and Neo. Both knew they needed the new wing but would only do it if the other did, and in the end, neither did.

 

[dylarr]

VH-OGA "Great Ocean Road" is flying as QF6106 MEL-SYD right now, however flew via the Twelve Apostles on its namesake and performed quite a few orbits at 600ft (assuming gathering promotional/possibly air to air shots?). Would have been a pretty cool sight to see from the ground. Would have driven down if I had of known.

 

[Saab34]

No doubt a commercial coming soon with the end title perhaps.

 

[Ade]

No doubt a commercial coming soon with the end title perhaps.

Any idea/thoughts/insights when the first commercial services would be? very keen.

 

[markis10]

idea/thoughts/insights when the first commercial services would be? very keen.

Trading till end of Month so early Oct

 

[moa999]

Report on airliners.net that the 321XLR received its final CASA signoff yesterday after some 261 flights ..

So pax services could be announced any day.

 

[evanb]

Report on airliners.net that the 321XLR received its final CASA signoff yesterday after some 261 flights ..

So pax services could be announced any day.

From what I've heard is that it was the CASA proving flight yesterday, but the seats might still be awaiting EASA certification (which is a somewhat seperate issue). No clarity on the seat issue yet.

 

[Harrison_133]

A321XLR flights have finally been announced. First flights are on September 25, with Sydney to Perth as the inaugural.

Flights are available to book from 9am this morning on Qantas.com.

A321XLR COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS ON 25 SEPTEMBER

• QF645 – Sydney 10.35am – Perth 1.35pm
• QF650 – Perth 2.35pm – Sydney 8.40pm
• QF467 – Sydney 4.20pm – Melbourne 5.55pm
• QF484 – Melbourne 6.50pm – Sydney 8.15pm

Source: https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/first-qantas-a321xlrs-taking-to-the-skies/

 

[evanb]

A321XLR flights have finally been announced. First flights are on September 25, with Sydney to Perth as the inaugural.

Source: https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/first-qantas-a321xlrs-taking-to-the-skies/

Schedule builds up in the following days. Generally 2x daily SYD-PER-SYD and 4x daily SYD-MEL-SYD. Showing as 32Q in reservations system with a note "subject to government and regulatory approval"!

 

[Kingo42]

Some indications from ghost booking some a321 flights;
2 rows of extra legroom behind the 2 exit rows
Appears from OGD onwards row 35 A/B/C will be replaced with the 3rd toilet as per the booking seatmap
Also the official OGA/B/C seatmap is finally published; https://www.qantas.com/content/dam/.../onboard/seatmaps/airbus-a321xlr-seat-map.pdf

 

[SYD]

Some backend IT work still to be done!



At least they’re not replacing one of the few remaining A330 operated flights!

 

[vhojm]

I was sucked in to book the Sydney Melbourne Inaugural in business lol.
Also got an email saying that Platinum One is doing a giveaway for 10 members and their guests to win economy seats on the Melbourne Sydney flight.

 

[Himeno]

Some backend IT work still to be done!

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At least they’re not replacing one of the few remaining A330 operated flights!

The 737 is listed as an amenity. Maybe they are giving out 737 models.

 

[moa999]

Some more schedule from airliners

first week for SYD-PER as:

• Thu 25th: QF645 SYD 1035-1335 PER
• Fri 26th: no flight
• Sat 27th: QF643 SYD 0820-1120 PER
• Sun 28th: QF645 SYD 1035-1335 PER
• Mon 29th: QF641 SYD 0600-0900 PER
• Tue 30th: no flight
• Wed 1st: QF641 SYD 0600-0900 PER

SYD-MEL as:

• Thu 25th: QF467 SYD 1620-1755 MEL
• Fri 26th: QF439 SYD 1130-1305 MEL
• Fri 26th: QF467 SYD 1620-1755 MEL
• Fri 26th: QF473 SYD 1715-1850 MEL
• Sat 27th: QF437 SYD 1100-1235 MEL
• Sun 28th: QF439 SYD 1130-1305 MEL
• Mon 29th: QF405 SYD 0625-0800 MEL
• Mon 29th: QF467 SYD 1620-1755 MEL
• Mon 29th: QF473 SYD 1715-1850 MEL
• Tue 30th: QF439 SYD 1130-1305 MEL
• Tue 30th: QF467 SYD 1620-1755 MEL
• Tue 30th: QF473 SYD 1715-1850 MEL
• Wed 1st: QF439 SYD 1130-1305 MEL
• Wed 1st: QF473 SYD 1715-1850 MEL

Add about an hour for the return flights

 

[moa999]

Some indications from ghost booking some a321 flights;
2 rows of extra legroom behind the 2 exit rows

Seat map also suggest Row 7 might also have more legroom. Row 6 will depend on whether the wall in front as a foot cutout.

Also Row 26 behind the closed off exit option appears to be windowless.

 

[SYD]

Did I imagine it, or wasn’t there very recent reporting on the A321XLRs going Trans Tasman soon? I guess that’s subject to NZ approvals?

I did see something else about A220s doing NZ ex BNE.