FORT WORTH- American Airlines (AA) introduces its luxurious Flagship Suite® seats on new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, enhancing premium travel from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL).
The airline plans to expand its premium seating capacity by 50% by 2030, with Flagship Suite® service rolling out on additional aircraft, including Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs.
American Airlines Flagship Suite®
American Airlines (AA) is introducing its most luxurious in-flight product to date, the Flagship Suite®, as it rolls out a new generation of Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
The service begins June 5, 2025, on the route from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to London Heathrow (LHR), marking a new chapter in premium air travel for the airline.
Passengers in Flagship Suite® enjoy 51 private, lie-flat seats designed for comfort and personal space.
Each suite includes a privacy door, wireless charging pad, personal storage, and a chaise lounge with an adjustable headrest. Designed with long-haul international travelers in mind, this cabin prioritizes convenience and style without compromise.
American’s new aircraft reflect the airline’s strategic focus on enhancing premium cabin capacity.
By 2029, American expects to add 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft and increase its Premium Economy and lie-flat seating by 50%.
American is progressively adding the 787-9 Flagship Suite® service across key transatlantic and transpacific routes in 2025:
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Service Start |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | June 5 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | London (LHR) | August 6 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Zurich (ZRH) | September 3 |
| Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) | Brisbane (BNE) | October 26 |
Premium Amenities
Flagship Suite® passengers receive an end-to-end premium journey. On the ground, benefits include Priority check-in, expedited security screening, early boarding, and Priority baggage handling.
Lounge access is also included, where guests can enjoy complimentary signature cocktails and chef-curated meals in American’s Flagship® lounges. In-flight, travelers are served multicourse meals paired with award-winning wines.
Each seat comes with luxury amenity kits, a plush duvet, and a dual-sided pillow, offering both a cool-touch fabric and a traditional option for maximum comfort.
Fleet Expansion and Future Plans
On April 29, American welcomed two Boeing 787-9s at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), registered as N846AN and N845MD, with plans to integrate 30 such aircraft by 2029.
The airline aims to boost lie-flat and Premium Economy seating by 50% by decade’s end, reflecting a commitment to premium travel.
Beyond the 787-9, Flagship Suite® seats will grace new Airbus A321XLR aircraft and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs, phasing out Flagship First cabins for more lie-flat options.
This expansion will increase premium seat availability, potentially improving upgrade opportunities and award redemption on competitive routes like ORD-LHR.
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