LATAM Airlines Group will equip its future Airbus A321XLR fleet with a Premium Business cabin featuring fully lie-flat seats, making it the first operator in South America to offer this standard on narrow-body aircraft. The deployment of these interiors will begin with deliveries scheduled for 2027, featuring the Thompson Aero Seating VantageSOLO model in a 1-1 configuration, ensuring direct aisle access for all passengers.
These aircraft will accommodate over 170 passengers, split between the business class and an Economy cabin fitted with Recaro R3 seats in a 3-3 layout. For the first time in its short and medium-haul fleet, the group will include individual seatback entertainment systems, along with Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless headphones.
“The Airbus A321XLR allows us to take our value proposition to a new level and elevate our passengers’ travel experience,” stated Paulo Miranda, Vice President of Experience and Clients at LATAM Airlines Group, during the Aircraft Interiors Expo. “We are introducing a Premium Business cabin on single-aisle aircraft, with comfort, connectivity, and privacy standards typical of long-haul flights, featuring a design inspired by South America. This enables us to offer more travel options, strengthen our network, and deliver a more consistent experience,” he added.
The A321XLR offers a range more than 50% greater than other members of the A320neo family, a factor that will facilitate the opening of new non-stop long-distance routes from its primary Hubs. The group maintains a pedido for more than 10 aircraft of this type. The interior design was developed in partnership with the PriestmanGoode consultancy, utilizing a contemporary aesthetic that reflects the region’s landscapes and materials. With this fleet modernization step, the company projects a total of 410 aircraft by the end of 2026.
In an interview with Aviacionline last week, Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, identified Lima and Brazil (specifically Fortaleza) as places where the XLR could play a role for the group, mentioning that even flying to Madrid from that Brazilian city is an alternative.
30 minutos con Roberto Alvo, CEO de LATAM Airlines: del combustible al peso de Argentina, Venezuela, el perfil de la flota y un largo etcétera