American Airlines has announced that its new service between New York (JFK) and Edinburgh will be its first to be operated by an Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
The new seasonal service, which will commence in March next year, is one of seven additional trans-Atlantic routes that American will operate in 2026.
Earlier this week, American became the first US airline to receive an A321XLR, and it has configured the aircraft to offer 20 of its premium Flagship Suite seats, 12 premium economy seats, and 123 main cabin seats.
All customers flying on the A321XLR will have access to high-speed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
In August this year, American announced five new routes to Europe, including new international services to Budapest and Prague.
The airline also launched a seasonal service between Philadelphia and Edinburgh this year, operated by a Boeing 787-8. This route will recommence in March 2026.