Trip report: Inaugural Iberia A321XLR flight/MAD-BOS/EC-OIL

[@visionist7]

You've made history. One day this inaugural flight might be seen as the start of a revolution in long haul flight

[@airplaneguy64]

@@visionist7 i know, I feel honored!!!

[@fleemwings207]

Thank you for your report - I value this more than all those fancy business class reports as I usually fly economy. It is nice to see what happens in economy class!

[@airplaneguy64]

@@fleemwings207 I agree, although it would be nice to fly in business. But i do economy because it connects to more people. So thanks for the comment!!!

[@alexv89valex]

Fly Economy like 99% of us.

[@CCUrbanist]

That approach into BOS is spectacular!

[@airplaneguy64]

@@CCUrbanist i know I got some great photos!!!

[@andrew_ray]

The 4R approach is truly amazing to see from the left side. Here's a fun fact: Planes cross over Boston harbor so low on the 4R approach that ships over a certain size moving in and out of Boston Harbor need to call ATC when it's in use to get clearance to cross under the flight path.

[@airplaneguy64]

@@andrew_ray wow, that's interesting! Thanks for the info!!!

[@DavidBloom-k8k]

🎉

[@Carlifurafollas]

That water cannon salute was actually bonkers 🤣🤣

[@airplaneguy64]

@@Carlifurafollas I know, lol

[@tripwire3992]

Those engines on full spool are so quiet, must be a very comfortable ride

[@BostonAviaton]

I caught your arrival into Logan and I was looking forward to seeing an A321neo XLR in real life! Glad to catch your inaugural flight!

[@airplaneguy64]

@@BostonAviaton nice, was it a smooth landing? It was hard to tell from inside.

[@BostonAviaton]

Kinda bumpy. It did bounce very slightly. I don’t have it on KZbin, but it was a slightly worse landing than average.

[@airplaneguy64]

@BostonAviaton oof, well, you gotta give them a break, it's the first time at a foreign airport

[@BostonAviaton]

Considering that you landed on 4R over the harbor, it is a hard approach due to there being a long no touchdown zone AND I agree with you on the pilot part.

[@airplaneguy64]

@BostonAviaton yeah, that's was my first time at Boston, i had never been there before so I didn't know that, thanks!!!

[@uy_spotter]

fantastic video! loving the A321XLR, that Iberia cabin interior looks so sleek :)

[@airplaneguy64]

Thanks, I know the interior is amazing!!! 😍

[@florentpumu9517]

Beautiful to watch. Thank you.

[@airplaneguy64]

@@florentpumu9517 thanks!!!

[@ncarnaiz]

How crazy is that?! You were part of the inaugural flight! Congratulations 😊

[@airplaneguy64]

Yes, thanks!!!

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

Great trip report of this historic flight! 😊

[@airplaneguy64]

@@ZRHTrainspotter thanks!!!

[@antoniovictoriaramirez4919]

Bonito avion y excelente tripulacion.

[@airplaneguy64]

@@antoniovictoriaramirez4919 gracias!!!

[@Mario-bh4oz]

did the woman-captain mention water salute that could be seen on both sides of the plane (while taxing) or was it just my imagination?

[@airplaneguy64]

@@Mario-bh4oz she did, but I was kinda bummed, I thought it would actually be a water salute

[@Mario-bh4oz]

@@airplaneguy64 thanks, so I didn't imagine it. There was no water salute even when that woman on the wheel informed there would be one.

[@airplaneguy64]

@@Mario-bh4oz yeah, I was kinda bummed instead the firetrucks just sat on each side of us, lol

[@Mugdorna]

Interestingly, this is the 2nd production A321XLR. The 1st is EI-XLR

[@airplaneguy64]

@@Mugdorna nice, I didn't know that!!!

[@billehr694]

Well you could be going over France if you are hugging the coast before taking a circular route via Britain before heading over the Atlantic

[@joshuamccabe9271]

Aer Lingus to take delivery of its first XLR this Friday

[@airplaneguy64]

@@joshuamccabe9271 nice!!!

[@blakelockridge6145]

Nice Flight report, I thought it would include the water salute from fire services out of Madrid. When I see negative comments about flying an a321 on long haul routes , I don’t get it at all. It seems quite interesting and innovative…

[@airplaneguy64]

@@blakelockridge6145 yeah, I agree, it can get a little bit tight when fully loaded but otherwise amazing aircraft

[@visionist7]

The only issues would be more turbulence and fewer toilets. Also less space for the crew to prep meals and rest up

[@airplaneguy64]

@@blakelockridge6145 yes, I agree, plus it doesn't have a crew rest. That would be terrible for the crew on longer flights. Instead they block out the two rows in the back as a crew rest, lol

[@fafileblond9202]

Mad - Bos, God bless you ❤

[@airplaneguy64]

@@fafileblond9202 thanks!!! You too!

[@DavidBloom-k8k]

That's awesome

[@airplaneguy64]

@@DavidBloom-k8k thanks!!

[@alfonso8155]

Thanks for tour video. But you only flew over Portugal to USA, France is in the North.

[@airplaneguy64]

@@alfonso8155 ok, thanks for that info!

[@sintjagolwicianolwindomar6911]

Hi Iberia Have they brand new A321neo A321XLR inaugural flight Boston

[@airplaneguy64]

@@sintjagolwicianolwindomar6911 yes they did!!!

[@Pilot_321neo]

Nice vídeo !

[@airplaneguy64]

@@Pilot_321neo thanks!!!

[@betotrujillo7071]

Si en un A350 que me parece un avion fabuloso,en la ajustada configuración de Iberia no vez la hora de llegar a tu destino no me imagino en este fuselaje estrecho😢

[@huihui1842]

懸念材料はトイレだよな😅

[@airplaneguy64]

@@huihui1842 lol

[@tvlandmg]

Why in the world would you be going over France? 😳

[@airplaneguy64]

@@tvlandmg I didn't realize that you didn't when you don't go over France, then after I posted the video I realized. And I'm not going to delete my most popular video over a mistake.

[@Foxtrot081_Aviation]

Nice

[@airplaneguy64]

@@Foxtrot081_Aviation thanks!!!

[@LasVegasFlights]

How was Madrid?

[@airplaneguy64]

@@LasVegasFlights it was amazing, kinda hard getting around because of our, let's just say lack of Spanish but it was a fun trip!

[@airplaneguy64]

@@LasVegasFlights and by the way, great to hear from you!!!

[@Donabate2]

How many crew were onboard

[@airplaneguy64]

4 cabin crew and 2 pilots, if I'm not mistaken

[@husseinbazzy8294]

@@airplaneguy64 no relief pilot?!

[@visionist7]

@@husseinbazzy8294 if the flight is sub 8 hours I think they don't need one (sub 9 hours if it takes off before 9am)

[@Mugdorna]

​@husseinbazzy8294 No need for one under EASA regs. It's under 9 hours

[@ChrisCokeRobinson]

Absolute fail that "water cannon salute" in Madrid lol

[@airplaneguy64]

@@ChrisCokeRobinson I know, lol, I was kinda disappointed

[@Alf340]

Actually there is no failure on the firemen nor the pilot's side. The new rules set by the Spanish Government (AENA is state owned) establish that water salutes are now "water-less" to save water... go figure! 😅

[@kingghidorah8106]

First: Iberia is no longer Iberia, Spain lacks a national airline, second, the future of aviation looks bright. Can't wait to go to the airport with my children and say "look! this airbus a320 can go from Spain to Australia! But that other A320 can only go from Spain to Finland", next up that are gonna show up are some other hundred a320s and 737s". Boring. RIP widebodies, the oligarchs have won yet another battle putting the blame on iconic jetliners.

[@elviajerodebilbao3464]

A330 Madrid - Boston 6 h A321 9h

[@viajeroijt9510]

Negative

[@airplaneguy64]

@@elviajerodebilbao3464 though it is longer from MAD-BOS it is not that long, and yes aircraft types do go faster depending on the type, but again not that much different.

[@visionist7]

There's usually only a 50km/h difference in cruise speed against the wind between a narrow & a widebody

[@Mugdorna]

Who said it was 9 hours?

[@Alf340]

Madrid-Boston on the A330 has never been 6 hours. On the other hand, the flight duration on the A321 has been between 6 h 39 m and 7 h 31 m so far. Of course, this is for the westbound, MAD-BOS sector, whereas the flight time is always shorter when flying eastbound (BOS-MAD)

[@rubengarciafernandez9323]

Horrible report...waste of time

[@airplaneguy64]

@@rubengarciafernandez9323what do you mean?

[@techdefined9420]

He is a troll disregard, the trip was very interesting.

[@airplaneguy64]

@@techdefined9420 thanks!

[@Canitroh]

A mach .78? 😅😂

[@visionist7]

If it's good enough for billionaires on their ACJs it's good enough for the rest of us 😜