Overview
- American will operate seasonal nonstop JFK–Edinburgh flights from March 8 through October 24, 2026 using its new Airbus A321XLR.
- This will be the first international assignment for American’s A321XLR, making the airline the first U.S. operator to deploy the type overseas.
- The A321XLR cabin is configured with 20 Flagship Suite business-class seats, 12 Premium Economy seats, and 123 Main Cabin seats, with long‑haul amenities such as lie‑flat business seats and seatback entertainment.
- The jet enters service on December 18, 2025 between New York JFK and Los Angeles, with additional long‑range routes to follow as more aircraft are delivered.
- American will also fly Philadelphia–Edinburgh from March 28, 2026 on a Boeing 787‑8, as the carrier expands transatlantic options using a mix of widebodies and long‑range narrowbodies.