Leaked: American Airlines Plans New A321XLR Base At JFK

American Airlines has opened schedule bidding for pilots on the Airbus A321XLR with service out of New York JFK Airport. In a leaked internal memo first reported by aviation watchdog JonNYC, the airline says that the bid status will be effective with the February 2026 crew month, for flights to begin in March. American Airlines has 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft on order, and took delivery of its first example last month.