The addition of two (2) new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with even more range, up to 10.5 hours, is announced by AEGEAN, at the same time accelerating the start of its routes to India in March 2026. To date, 36 have already been received.
The possibilities and the comfort features of the A321neo XLR presented create new features for new destinations ( + 2.5 hours above the A321neo LR, + 4.5 hours above A321neo) but also a new level privacy.
With the addition of 2 (two) A321neo XLR aircraft, received immediately in December 2025 and January 2026 respectively, to existing order of 4 (four) A321neo LR announced in April 2024 and received in 2027 and 2028, Aegean’s type, with an upgraded level of comfort and differentiated travel experience, created to serve out -of -EU destinations and more than 4 hours of flight. It is noted that in all 6 A321neo LR and XLR aircraft and passengers of the financial position enjoy high levels of comfort as all positions have significantly larger personal space, a 4K of individual entertainment system, Wi-Fi satellite, USB ports and device charging, and larger storage spaces.
Two months after receiving the new A321neoxlr aircraft in March 2026, flights to New Delhi (5 weekly flights) will begin and shortly thereafter, in May of the same year, the routes to Mubai (3 weekly flights) will begin. The exact days and hours of flight as well as the itineraries will be announced in late September, when ticket sales to the passenger public will begin.
With the gradual addition to the A321neo LR aircraft from 2027 and 2028, the possibility of more, new, distant routes to destinations, such as Bangalor in India, Seychelles, Maldives, Nairobi, Almati and Lagos, can be considered, They are operational.
This investment is yet another Aegean strategic choice that adds options to passengers, upgrades the flight experience and further enhances the international competitiveness of the company and the country by enhancing Greece’s presence on the map of direct distance interconnections.
Mr. Eftichios Vassilakis, President of Aegeanhe said: “The addition of the two new A321neo XLR aircraft, which we receive in 2025 to the four A321neo LRs we receive in 2027 and 2028, accelerates our access to the extremely important market of India, and allows us to immediately upgrade our product and services to the exception of the EU. The XLR and LR aircraft mark the start of a new chapter for Aegean, with new opportunities for our development and new choices for our passengers and the interconnection of our country. With new capabilities in the fleet, strong vertically integrated support infrastructure and, above all, the creativity and evolution of our people’s group, we will always go as always with ambitious and careful steps. “
About the new A321 NEO XLR aircraft A321XLR is an aircraft type based on the popular A321neo with upgraded capabilities. With a range of up to 8,500 kilometers, it is specially adapted to serve the needs of long distance flights. Incorporating new features of the latest Airspace version, such as improved LED lighting, a larger cabin and significantly larger personal space and in the financial position, it pronounces an upgraded experience in long -term passengers. Combined with the 4K individual entertainment system, Wi-Fi satellite, USB ports and device charging offers an even more upgraded travel experience. The A321XLR incorporates the most recent innovations and has an additional, central tank that allows fuel and CO 2 emissions saving to make longer range flights. The A321XLR has begun to join the fleets of large airlines by 2024 as it has allowed long -distance flights to open new markets with aircraft of this family.