Qantas Delays A321XLR International Debut to February 2027
Qantas has announced a delay in the debut of its A321XLR aircraft on international routes, specifically the Brisbane to Manila route. Originally scheduled for October 25, 2026, the introduction of the A321XLR has been postponed to February 1, 2027. In the interim, the route will continue to be serviced by the A330-200 aircraft. Additionally, Qantas plans to increase the frequency of flights on this route from five to seven weekly, starting November 23, 2026.