AirAsia X evaluating A321neos and LRs
AirAsia X is considering adding Airbus A321neos and A321LRs to its fleet for future route development and frequency increases. The carrier notes in a recent quarterly results presentation that the narrowbodies could offer variable cost savings of up to 16% and fixed cost savings of up to 5% compared with its A330 fleet. If it were to proceed with the mixed-fleet plan, A321s could operate around 64% of its core Malaysian unit's network, flying on routes up to 7.9h with 192-236 seats. The A330s – including the 100 A330-900s it has orders and commitments for – would then operate longer routes. The dual-fleet proposal would allow AirAsia X to "grow markets with a smaller aircraft and defend markets with a bigger aircraft", says the carrier. <br/>
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AirAsia X evaluating A321neos and LRs
AirAsia X is considering adding Airbus A321neos and A321LRs to its fleet for future route development and frequency increases. The carrier notes in a recent quarterly results presentation that the narrowbodies could offer variable cost savings of up to 16% and fixed cost savings of up to 5% compared with its A330 fleet. If it were to proceed with the mixed-fleet plan, A321s could operate around 64% of its core Malaysian unit's network, flying on routes up to 7.9h with 192-236 seats. The A330s – including the 100 A330-900s it has orders and commitments for – would then operate longer routes. The dual-fleet proposal would allow AirAsia X to "grow markets with a smaller aircraft and defend markets with a bigger aircraft", says the carrier. <br/>
