Frontier has Hawaii in its sights with Airbus A321XLR order
Hawaii is on the radar now for budget carrier Frontier after sealing an order for the longest-range single-aisle aircraft.
It intends to convert an order for 18 Airbus A320neo aircraft to the new A321XLR aircraft.
"The A321XLR will enable Frontier to offer coast to coast service and explore exciting international and domestic opportunities, such as Hawaii," said Frontier CEO Barry Biffle.
However potential entry in the Hawaii market is still a few years away.
It expects to take delivery of the first A321XLR aircraft in 2024.
It has a range of about 5,400 miles making East Coast to Europe transatlantic flights feasible.
According to Airbus it has 30% lower fuel burn per seat than previous-generation aircraft.
"The XLR’s long range and increased efficiency mean more route opportunities at lower operating costs for Frontier," said Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer.
In 2017 Frontier’s owner, Indigo Partners made the single-largest Airbus order ever -430 aircraft valued at $49.5 billion based on the list price, of which 134 planes will go to Frontier.
Earlier this week American Airlines became the first US airline to order the A321XLR.
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