Qantas Business Class Seats for the A321XLRs

A recent announcement from Qantas disclosed another order for 20 new A321XLRs. The aircraft will start to arrive in 2028 and is in addition to the airline’s current commitments for 28 aircrafts of this type. Also, the airline revealed that 16 of the newly ordered jets will feature Qantas Business Class suites.

The Qantas Business Class RTW airfare is a fantastic option, allowing you to earn a lot of Status Credits and Frequent Flyer points in just one trip. The increase of A321XLRs to the fleet will open up a range of destinations for Australians travelling Round the World. Due to the additional high-capacity fuel tank to boost its direct capability, the A321XLRs can connect Australia non-stop to most of south-east Asia. This opens up new routes for Round the World travellers, where the economics of limited passenger numbers can’t justify larger twin-aisle jets such as the Airbus A330 or Boeing 787.

What to Expect of the New A321XLRs

The single-aisle jet has Qantas Business Class passengers anticipating the arrangement of the cabin. Typically, they are arranged with one seat either side of the aisle, compared to a 2-2 configuration with reclined seats. There are plenty of options on Qantas’ radar for the international A321XLR fleet.

The A321XLRs are designed with long-range and often overnight travel in mind, so we’re hoping these Qantas Business Class seats are on par with the comfort of other single-aisle jets. Whether it be similar to Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max Seat, American Airlines’ A321XLR Flagship Suite, or Etihad’s A321LR First Class suite- Qantas Business Class on the A321XLR should be a hit! 

All seats onboard will also feature seatback entertainment along with fast, free Wi-Fi. These elements are noticeably missing from other domestic jets. 

How to Fly Round the World in Qantas Business Class on the New A321XLRs

These XLRs will appear on “trans-continental services to and from Perth,” as well as short- and medium-range international routes, predominantly between Australia and Asia. Therefore opening up further options for Round the World travellers looking for Asia to be their first stopover. 

Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson says the fully flat beds will be “well suited for longer domestic sectors like Sydney and Melbourne to Perth, and creating new possibilities for our international network on routes like Perth to India or Adelaide to Singapore.” These longer ranges mean Australians travelling Round the World can take advantage of increased destinations with seamless connections.

“They’ll also provide a more consistent premium experience for customers flying domestically and connecting onto our long-haul international network, like Brisbane- Perth-London.”

Learn more about travelling round the world with Qantas Business Class on the new fleet of A321XLRs by chatting to one of our airfare specialists.