These are broadly broken into Priority (Groups 1-4) and Main (Groups 5-9). Since 2017, American Airlines has had a whopping nine boarding groups. The table is adequately sized, but it doesn’t fold, making egress awkward.Īmerican Airlines' Arrivals Lounge in London Heathrow (Photo by JT Genter / The Points Guy) Boarding A headphone jack and universal power outlet are also provided. Under-seat storage and legroom can be compromised by a rather useless footrest, but the armrest storage is abundant. Seats feature a recline of up to 10 inches and a four-way adjustable headrest. The Airbus A330-300s, Boeing 757s and 767s will not be re-configured with premium economy, as these aircraft are being retired soon. Typically found in a "mini-cabin" of its own with 24 to 28 seats, premium economy is arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration on the 777s and 2-3-2 on the 787s, and is separated from the main cabin by a partial bulkhead. Premium economy bridges the gap between the business and main cabins and appears to have been successful for the carrier.
In 2016, American was the first US-based airline to introduce a true premium-economy product, similar to what you'd find in first class on one of AA's newly-retrofitted narrow-body planes. Photo by Katie Genter / The Points Guy Premium Economy
Storage at arm-level is improved over the 777-300ER with a small seat-side compartment, and there is a clever storage nook for your mobile device. The finish is a drab gray plastic, except for the faux-wood sliding table. The entire 787-9 fleet and 28 of the 777-200s feature the Rockwell Collins (formerly B/E Aerospace) Super Diamond seat in a 1-2-1 configuration.
The Safran (formerly Zodiac) Cirrus seats provide firm comfort, moderate storage and are ergonomically great for working, relaxing and sleeping. It's equipped with 52 seats in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone configuration spread over two cabins. The hard product on AA's 777-300ERs is universally praised. Although most of AA's long-haul aircraft are outfitted with thoroughly modern seats and cabins, you'll find that its Boeing 757s and 767s are not. Flagship Business is available across AA’s international fleet and on its A321T sub-fleet for domestic transcontinental flights on premium routes.
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RELATED: How to Fly American Airlines Flagship First Class in 2019 Flagship BusinessĪmerican’s Flagship Business hard product is a hodgepodge, with up to six configurations in its fleet of eight airplane types. AA is the only North American airline that offers a true first-class product on its international and transcontinental flights. The product finishes appear dated and less than high-end.įirst class on American Airlines 777-300ER (Photo by Brian Kelly / The Points Guy)Īmerican offers its branded Flagship First product exclusively on its fleet of 20 Boeing 777-300ERs and domestically on its Airbus A321Ts on select transcontinental routes. On the downside, these seats aren’t true suites and are arguably less private than those in business.
The 90-degree swivel seat and two enormous tables provide office and dining space simultaneously. The seats afford plenty of room and comfort with none of the narrow footwells found in some of AA’s business offerings. With only eight seats, this cabin is very private. American’s Three Premium Cabins Flagship FirstĮvery American Airlines Premium Seat Ranked From Best to WorstĪmerican’s Flagship First seating is only available internationally on the Boeing 777-300ER. Let's take a look at what differentiates them - on the ground, in the air and in your wallet. There's a lot to consider when spending your hard-earned dollars or points on an AA premium-cabin flight. Over the years, TPG has reviewed these cabins many times, and I myself have flown in all of them. Now that United has retired Polaris First, American Airlines is the only North American carrier that offers three true and distinct premium cabins on intercontinental flights.
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