- American Airlines is expanding the rollout of its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring premium Flagship Suite® seats.
- Following its entry into service this summer, the airline is adding more routes offering this elevated experience. Starting this winter, travelers to select destinations in Australia, New Zealand, and South America will be able to enjoy the enhanced comfort of Flagship Suite®.
- Additionally, new onboard amenities will begin appearing on select long-haul flights in the coming months.
American Airlines is enhancing international travel this winter by expanding its premium Flagship Suite® seats to more long-haul destinations across three continents. Travelers flying to London (LHR), Buenos Aires (EZE), Auckland (AKL), and Brisbane (BNE) will soon experience the luxury of American’s newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
“We know our customers are eagerly anticipating their next getaway,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “By extending Flagship Suite® seats to more global routes, we’re providing a premium travel experience on some of our longest flights.”
Starting July 7, customers can book these upgraded flights via aa.com or through the American Airlines mobile app.
Winter 2025 Flagship Suite® Routes
| Departure | Arrival | Service Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | All flights starting July 5 |
| Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) | Auckland (AKL) | Daily service Jan. 5 – Mar. 28 |
| Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) | Brisbane (BNE) | Daily service Oct. 25 – Mar. 28 |
| Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) | Buenos Aires (EZE) | Daily service Oct. 26 – Jan. 5 |
| Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) | London (LHR) | One daily flight (AA78/AA79) Oct. 26 – Jan. 5, expanding to two daily flights from Dec. 3 – Jan. 5 (adding AA20/AA21) |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | London (LHR) | Daily service Oct. 25 – Jan. 5 |
Routes from DFW to both Brisbane and Auckland are among the longest in American’s network, and the airline remains the only U.S. carrier offering these direct connections. The new Boeing 787-9 will feature 51 Flagship Suite® seats and 32 Premium Economy seats, giving travelers more options to tailor their in-flight experience.
London remains a major hub for premium travel, and American continues to lead among U.S. carriers flying to LHR. This winter, the airline will offer up to 1,500 daily premium seats to the city. Additionally, all ORD-LHR flights will feature the new 787-9 aircraft through winter and beyond, while all PHL-LHR flights will offer the same experience during the December holiday period.
To confirm whether their flight includes the new Flagship Suite® experience, customers can look for the “78P” aircraft designator when booking on aa.com.
A Luxurious In-Flight Experience
American’s Flagship Suite® cabins offer more than just privacy. Passengers will enjoy high-end bedding, dual-sided pillows with cool-touch fabric, plush duvets, slippers, pajamas, and fleece blankets. Customers in Flagship Suite® Preferred, Flagship Suite®, and Flagship® Business will benefit from enhanced sleep-focused amenities.
Those flying in Premium Economy and Main Cabin will also notice thoughtful upgrades, such as lumbar pillows and soft fleece blankets tailored to their class.
Later this summer, American plans to further elevate its Flagship® Business experience on widebody flights to East Asia, the Middle East, India, Australia, and New Zealand with the addition of pajamas and mattress pads. This is part of the airline’s ongoing effort to enhance comfort and respond to customer feedback.
With the introduction of the chaise lounge seat option and continued cabin enhancements, American Airlines is redefining premium travel—just in time for the winter season.
About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL.