United is planning to replace virtually every existing 757 route with the new Airbus A321XLR.
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- United will replace its aging Boeing 757s with the Airbus A321XLR starting in December 2025.
- The narrowbody can fly up to 5,400 miles nonstop, making it ideal for lower-demand long-haul routes.
- United plans to serve existing cities with the A321XLR and add new ones that the 757 couldn't reach.
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