AEGEAN announces the addition of two (2) new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, while accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, in March 2026. With this addition, the Airbus A320/A321 neo order stands at 60 aircraft, of which 36 have already been delivered to date.
The capabilities and comfort features of the A321neo XLR aircraft facilitate AEGEAN’s options for new additional
connections (+ 2.5 hours more than the A321neo LR, + 4.5 hours more than the A321neo) while at the same time
provide a new level of comfort and services are introduced, with a customized configuration of only 138 seats in total, of which 24 are Business Class Suites with fully lie-flat beds, increased privacy and full aisle access.
The two (2) A321neo XLR aircraft, expected to be delivered in December 2025 and January 2026 respectively,
increase significantly the fleet size and capabilities of AEGEAN’s “special purpose” sub-fleet, after taking also into consideration the existing order of 4 (four) A321neo LRs, previously announced in April 2024 (and scheduled to be delivered in 2027 and 2028). This fleet investment will enable an upgraded level of comfort and a differentiated travel experience to destinations outside the EU of more than 4 hours flight time. Economy class passengers can also enjoy a high level of comfort, in all six (6) A321neo LR and XLR aircraft, as all seats offer significantly more personal space, an inflight entertainment system with 4K screens, satellite Wi-Fi, USB and device charging ports and extra-large bins, specially designed for long-haul flights.
Following the delivery of the new A321neo XLR aircraft, AEGEAN plans to commence 5 weekly flights to New Delhi (March 2026) and soon thereafter 3 weekly flights to Mumbai (May 2026), the second destination of the company’s network in India. The exact flight schedule will be announced at the end of September, when ticket sales start. With the future deliveries of the A321neo LR aircraft in 2027 and 2028, the launch of additional new routes will also be
considered, to destinations such as Bangalore in India, Seychelles, Maldives, Nairobi, Almaty and Lagos.
This investment signifies another important milestone for AEGEAN, increasing travel options for passengers and enhancing the travel experience while strengthening the international competitiveness of both the airline and the country as well as Greece’s position as a connectivity hub for longer range international flights.