# Air Canada Deploys First Airbus A321XLR With New Business and Economy Cabins

_Jun 8 21:32_

Tags: Air Canada, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Air Canada is launching its first Airbus A321XLR, featuring a new 'Glowing Hearted' design with 14 business class suites and a reconfigured economy cabin with 36 Preferred+ seats

## Summary

Air Canada is deploying its first-ever Airbus A321XLR into commercial service this week, marking the introduction of its new 'Glowing Hearted' cabin design standard. The aircraft features a new business class cabin with 14 suites in a 1-1 configuration. Key amenities include angled seats, moveable armrests, wireless charging, USB-C outlets, a sliding privacy panel, and a 19-inch 4K OLED entertainment screen. The economy cabin has been reconfigured with 168 total seats in a 3-3 layout. It includes 36 Preferred+ seats with extra legroom and red trim. Standard economy seats feature 13-inch 4K OLED screens, USB-C outlets, and tablet holders

## Why it matters

Affects Air Canada loyalty members and route planners. Spans 2 hotel programs (Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt).

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/news/air-canada-airbus-a321xlr-first-look) — A First Look At Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR

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