American Airlines intends to use the Airbus A321XLR aircraft on transatlantic routes from Philadelphia. The option to fly to Europe with this pattern is also kept open to Charlotte, Chicago and Boston.

During a virtual Flightglobal conference, network boss Brian Znotins stated that it is expected that the first A321XLR can be taken over in 2023. This is to be used from Philadelphia and from there to secondary destinations in Europe.

The manager explicitly said that additional non-stop routes will be added. He has not yet named exact destinations, but these will primarily be in Europe and South America. Up to two flights per day are planned. New routes could also be added from the other airports. Alternatively, according to Znotins, the frequencies could also be increased with the help of the A321XLR.

American Airlines has ordered a total of 50 Airbus A321XLRs. These are to be used on both international long-haul routes and on longer routes within the United States of America. The carrier was one of the first customers to place a bulk order for this sample from Airbus.