This Plane is About to Change the Industry — Are Passengers Ready?
The Airbus A321XLR looks set to reshape the economics of international flying for airlines and provide greater point-to-point connectivity.
Gordon Smith is Airlines Editor at Skift and Editor at Airline Weekly. He’s covered the industry for more than 15 years across television, print, and digital platforms. Since joining Skift in January 2024, he has interviewed more than 20 airline CEOs, often helping make headlines along the way. Send stories/tips via Signal: smithgme.01
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