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Airline Prepares for Largest International Expansion in History
United Airlines is preparing for its largest international expansion in history, with plans to launch service to 10 new cities in Europe and Asia. The airline expects to have enough Airbus A321XLR deliveries to support its European expansion next summer, despite some production delays. United will use the A321XLR on five new European routes, including Luxembourg, Ibiza, Spain, and Toulouse, France. The expansion comes as the airline sees strong travel demand to Europe staying into autumn months, with no decline in demand this summer due to extreme heat. This development was first reported by Reuters.