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New: United Airlines Schedules Airbus A321XLR Flights On 2 Domestic Routes From Washington DC

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United Airlines has finally revealed where passengers will first be able to fly on its new Airbus A321XLR. Rather than immediately sending the extra-long-range narrowbody across the Atlantic, United will initially deploy it domestically from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego and Los Angeles, according to Ishrion Aviation. Both assignments are currently scheduled short-term through November 30, at which point the aircraft will begin its international operations.