We toured United's fanciest Airbus jet yet, complete with business-class doors and a snack bar. See inside.
United Airlines is introducing its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which features premium amenities like business-class sliding doors and a coach snack bar. The airline aims to capture higher-paying travelers on long-haul transatlantic routes.
Why it matters
The introduction of these planes signals a shift in airline strategy toward enhancing comfort in narrowbody jets for long-distance travel.
Business Insider toured United's newest plane, the A321XLR expected to fly to Europe and beyond. Taylor Rains/Business Insider We toured United Airlines' new ultra-premium Airbus A321XLR at the UK's Farnborough airshow in July. The jet has doors in business class, privacy dividers in premium economy, and a snack bar in coach. It's refreshing to see an airline add premium perks to the economy section. United Airlines' newest Airbus jet is easily the airline's fanciest narrowbody yet . Adorned in a special blue-and-white livery and packed with 150 luxe new seats, the Airbus A321XLR underscores United's continued push to court higher-paying travelers as demand for more comforts grows. Most notably, sliding doors are now a feature in Polaris business class — an increasingly common feature in newer premium cabins and something long requested by many of United's most valuable flyers.
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