Icelandair Says The Airbus A321XLR “Can Do More” Than The Boeing 757

Icelandair has a long history of using narrowbodies on long routes; its the core operating model for the airline! As we previously covered on this channel, the carrier’s Airbus A321XLRs will replace its aging Boeing 757s. Speaking at Routes Europe in Istanbul, the carrier's Head of Revenue Management and Pricing, Matthías Sveinbjörnsson, who is also an Icelandair 757/767 pilot, said that the XLR "can do more" than the 757. Let’s unpack this statement in today’s video…
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[@cskvision]

They must duplicate that stunning Aurora and Glacier liveries onto the A321XLRs. Best liveries in aviation

[@Rasscasse]

I agree with you. I hope they do too.

[@hansloyalitat9774]

They wont because of their new garbage livery

[@skylineXpert]

It gets close to the wunala days of VH-OEJ. But wunala wins...

[@sagarnaik9265]

Thank You Guys ❤for all Videos

[@einarsimonarson5065]

Dubai would be nice, connecting Iceland to all of Asia through Emirates

[@cabottaxi]

Maybe Easyjet could start buying these and running some transatlantic routes. Thats if they are prepared to stand in the queue and wait for the delivery.

[@arashhaghmoradi3221]

I would like Icelandair’s A321XLR’s to fly from Iceland to Sweden.

[@matthewdower5383]

They already fly to Stockholm

[@NicotineRosberg]

The 757 is like that old uncle who is 50 but think he's 25

[@jaymanz72584]

Nailed it! Lollll 🤣😆🤣👍🏾

[@thecomedypilot5894]

Yeah, and still performs like he's 25 too. The 757 is the most overpowered airliner, much more powerful than some A321.

[@GabbieGirl007]

​@@thecomedypilot5894not to mention Actually has crew rest areas for its crew. And can fly faster the the a321 with its dull nose.

[@thecomedypilot5894]

@@GabbieGirl007 Exactly.

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

@@thecomedypilot5894 being overpowered does nothing for the airlines. All that does is burn more fuel and increase cost.

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

Where would i like them to fly? I have always wanted to visit Bouvet Island....

[@legalizebuckets594]

Maybe to SNA? I've seen A321neos able to takeoff and land with the 5k feet runway Hopefully the XLR can come through

[@elbaby2001]

If it could fly to Houston IAH would be awesome to visit Iceland.

[@ramyfares9099]

Imagine an A321XLR flies 8,700 km at 850km/h, that’s like about an 11 hour flight nonstop !!

[@explorenaked]

Sometimes people say the strangest things. Saying the A321XLR "Can do more" than the 757 is like saying the iPhone 15 can do more than the iPhone 5. I certainly would hope so. 🙄

[@yolo_burrito]

From my understanding the 321XLR still doesn’t have the hot high and heavy capabilities of the 57.

[@KingKong-xp6so]

@@yolo_burrito for what?? It had what airlines need

[@yolo_burrito]

@@KingKong-xp6so from my understanding the 57 can still take off fully loaded from shorter runways or higher elevation runways where’s the XLR needs to be down rated to takeoff.

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

@@yolo_burritothat’s a nice feature….that is not really used by any airline.

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

The reason they say it is because the b757 and original A321 were not comparable. Two different airplanes for different missions. However, the A321 has evolved to the point it can do what the 757 can do plus even some more.

[@Dan.d649]

If the A321-XLR can do more, then why wasn't a freighter version planned yet?? The 757 was already a robust, and capable airplane of both versions.

[@javacup912]

4,000 nm on a narrow body? So much for comfort. I did it on a LAX-AKL round trip on a 787, and it was tight to my taste. But I guess after enjoying many years crossing the Pacific and Atlantic on wide bodies, I would have ot get used to, as it is the unfortunate future.

[@jcmissimer5918]

To and from Dulles 👍

[@marianol03]

Forget about Mexico City, there's no way any A321 (let alone the XLR) can takeoff from that airport elevation with enough fuel to reach Keflavik

[@steinwaldmadchen]

757 doesn't have the fuel to reach MEX from KEF nonstop in the first place. At least A321XLR should be able to do that.

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

Yeager Airport in Charleston would be nice

[@Wheninflight]

They should have gone with the A320NEO over the MAX 8 and 9 to further simplify things. I want to know how they will eventually replace their 767-300ER's, whether it is the 787 or A330NEO they go with.

[@thecomedypilot5894]

No reason to pick the A320NEO over the MAX. I think MAX performs better.

[@AEMoreira81]

I think the MAX 10 can replace the B763s given the missions that they currently fly. The A21NY (A321XLR) can do KEF to SFO.

[@Tleilaxu_Mentat]

@@thecomedypilot5894 Yep, the MAX performs better at sudden diving with no pilot input. Junk those obsolete stretched cr4p.

[@theoschofield1495]

@@Tleilaxu_Mentat they literally spent two years fixing it with complete new management

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

@@theoschofield1495this didn’t age well. 😂😂

[@TheRDUspotter]

if icelandair announces in a few months that they are replacing the 757 I will be sending a letter to them💀

[@eduardodaquiljr9637]

Too early to conclude,Boeing is university,many learnings from Boeing

[@flightwithroblox]

after delta most aircrafts , Transavia 737 replace by A320 family it's the moment for icelandair to change their aircraft manufacturer from boeing to Airbus

[@malaysiasightandsound3275]

How about 737 max 10 ER (with additional fuel tank) ?

[@Disco_r1]

It should be. The 757 is 40 years old. Smh.

[@eduardgenardandalis1437]

Unless it is the early 757. The later/younger 757? Not really.

[@thecomedypilot5894]

No? They're like 20 years old at best,

[@juliogonzo2718]

I bet half the dirty old 757s will still be flying cargo somewhere when Icelandair starts getting rid of the xlr's

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

Maybe not that long

[@paulwhelan8567]

Mexico City with its ‘hot and very high’ location would be doubtful with the XLR.

[@dereklenzen2330]

Mexico City has three airports, two of them with runways longer than 14,000 feet. The other has runways longer than 12,000 feet. I think the XLR will handle it fine.

[@johniii8147]

Not much demand between the markets anyway

[@Archduke17]

​@@johniii8147- It's not about MEX-KEF, but the passengers connecting onwards.

[@johniii8147]

@@Archduke17 Wouldn't be many of those either.

[@steinwaldmadchen]

A321LR at 97t requires around 1500ft longer runway than 757-200 at 110t. Some more restrictions but probably not dealbreakers.

[@ginaalexander235]

I would like Iceland airlines to fly to Mumbai, Bengaluru and Alicante.

[@Vee3000]

They fly to all major routes in spain! Including Alicante

[@111Swissair]

Wish they would fly to Wilmington DE USA

[@alooga555]

Paine Field in Everett, WA would be nice if Reykjavik airport sets up U.S. Customs and Border preclearance.

[@JustIsaac134]

Tbh the 757 was the perfect narrow body that never got any sort of upgrades Edit: 1:30 well that’s obvious YOUR THE 2nd CLOSEST EUROPEAN COUNTRY TO THE USA

[@filledwithvariousknowledge2747]

There’s 2 historic narrowbodies that actually could do even better albeit their quads and with higher fuel capacity; the DC-8 Super 70’s (the -73 was the largest aircraft until the 747 started the widebody era and remains the longest narrowbody ever built) and the 707-320B Intercontinental

[@allanm6246]

Should be regular visitors to Glasgow just like the 757.

[@cainneachdaugherty7172]

The XLR will primarily be used to access new destinations currently not within range of Icelandair's current fleet. Places like Miami, LAX, San Francisco etc. I think Icelandair made a big mistake investing in the 737MAX which is obviously a different type rating than the XLR.

[@mitchberger2691]

Bring one to Boise

[@bilal9445]

I find it hard to belive the A321 XLR can out preform the 757

[@iceman9678]

Obviously the xlr does not come near the 757 in practically all aspects.

[@WNDWSTIDN]

Soon or later, it could

[@iceman9678]

Yeah sure and the A380 freighter and NEO are soon to be released...

[@Tpr_1808]

​@@iceman9678Better efficiency which means more Money kept. If I'm lying the 757 would've never gotten out of production

[@samueljennings4809]

@@Tpr_1808 Boeing has to be 100% regret ending the 757 production line.

[@audacity60]

Palm Springs, Cancun.

[@steelbiker70]

I would love direct flights from hamburg, where this plane is made, to ny. No desire going through Iceland.

[@leezinke4351]

Nothing replaces the 757!

[@Choosewiselyeye]

A321xlr will

[@TCSGaming-qj2sw]

It would be great if Icelandair could fly to OTTAWA (YOW).

[@Vee3000]

They do 👀

[@Youtub77W]

The 757 is irreplaceable!

[@maxsaviation9512]

It’s inefficient and getting old

[@CTravelsAviation]

​@@maxsaviation9512But it's still loved by many people.

[@olafurthorarensen7918]

So ís my grandma!

[@ormuzoryon]

I love the guy. I will try to fly it when back to Iceland- didn't like the MAX on the route. Flew 767 and it was by far the best experience. It roars on take-off, push you against the seat and so roomy during cruise. One of my best flight experiences ever

[@azizbizid9084]

Pourquoi ? 321 xl c'est mieux vous croyez ?

[@ДаниярСолтонбаева]

It's Great Airbus a321xlr The Future of the aviation Travel The Future of aviation When it Will Enter Passenger Service

[@Emma-y6q]

Orlando🇮🇸

[@ae747sp5]

Just speculation not yet in the service.

[@thickboi7570]

Here comes Boeings worst nightmare

[@joebaillar]

They’ll need to clean up the Keflavík airport if they want to expand with more routes. What a poop show the D gates are.

[@DaveMiller2]

In some ways? Yes. Overall? No.

[@F-16K]

Iceland air is getting bader☹️

[@maxsaviation9512]

Okay Boeing kid, be happy they ordered the Max 9 and all airlines are retiring the 757 so grow up

[@moekitsune]

Your grammar needs to get gooder

[@GabbieGirl007]

​@@maxsaviation9512"Boeing kid" says the guy with the name "max" on their profile .

[@vaarup]

YVR

[@gilgengomes3222]

Not Accept What other People speak What You have make ...You have worth.

[@thecomedypilot5894]

It can't do more, nothing can out-perform the 757 😂

[@TheGriddyMcditty]

First comment, pin me please simple flying ! Love your vids

[@heidirabenau511]

Cringe

[@TheGriddyMcditty]

i know right. lol@@heidirabenau511

[@prasenjittripura4691]

means wht do expect then? iphone 4 should do more than iphone 15😝😝😝

[@hanj31]

except in terms of capacity

[@readyvettego3937]

DFW

[@mwesigwajonah699]

They are simply tired of waiting for Boeing

[@thecomedypilot5894]

Waiting for what? What is there for them to wait for? They already have the MAX.

[@sagarnaik9265]

BOM-SYD, BOM-LHR

[@alessandrocaribbean4755]

Come to barbados i m waiting you

[@InsertGenuineName]

are you still waiting