Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe airline’s Boeing 777-300ERs are getting an overhaul (American Airlines)American Airlines is launching a major overhaul of its 20 Boeing 777-300ER long-haul aircraft to expand premium seating options as U.S. carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers. As part of the fleet redesign, the carrier is eliminating its international first-class cabin, making it the last major U.S. network airline to discontinue separate international first-class offerings. The updated aircraft layout will increase premium seating to 144 seats, featuring 70 Flagship Suite business-class seats with privacy doors, 44 Premium Economy seats, and 30 Main Cabin Extra seats. The first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER will enter commercial service on Wednesday for flights between New York and Buenos Aires, with upgrades across the full fleet scheduled for completion by 2027. This shift reflects a broader U.S. aviation trend where airlines are expanding premium cabins to drive profitability as revenue from high-income travelers outpaces budget fare sales. In fullUS airline rolls out revamped 777 jet as carriers chase higher-spending travelersMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
American Airlines’ retrofitted jet enters service after seat makeover
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe airline’s Boeing 777-300ERs are getting an overhaul (American Airlines)American Airlines is launching a major overhaul of its 20 Boeing 777-300ER long-haul aircraft to expand premium seating options as U.S. carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers. As part of the fleet redesign, the carrier is eliminating its international first-class cabin, making it the last major U.S. network airline to discontinue separate international first-class offerings. The updated aircraft layout will increase premium seating to 144 seats, featuring 70 Flagship Suite business-class seats with privacy doors, 44 Premium Economy seats, and 30 Main Cabin Extra seats. The first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER will enter commercial service on Wednesday for flights between New York and Buenos Aires, with upgrades across the full fleet scheduled for completion by 2027. This shift reflects a broader U.S. aviation trend where airlines are expanding premium cabins to drive profitability as revenue from high-income travelers outpaces budget fare sales. In fullUS airline rolls out revamped 777 jet as carriers chase higher-spending travelersMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
