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American continues retrofitting fleet to offer more premium seating

Starting this summer, American Airlines passengers will have access to even more premium seats as the airline introduces its retrofitted Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft featuring enhanced finishes, more storage space and better connectivity.

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Both the A319 and A320 fleets will offer more premium seats than before and feature an elevated interior, similar in design and finish to the newly delivered Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321XLR. The cabin redesign offers power at every seat, larger overhead bins, enhanced mood lighting and updated trim and finish. The premium cabin will also feature a redesigned seat with privacy wings, additional storage space and two cocktail beverage trays.


Earlier this year, American introduced free Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T, across its narrowbody fleet, giving AAdvantage members seamless, high-speed connectivity from gate to gate, including on A319 and A320 aircraft, which will be enabled with Starlink service in 2027.


American has also refined its premium experience on board with fresh, chef-inspired menus and sophisticated beverage service. Main Cabin travelers will also enjoy a reimagined onboard experience designed to feel like home away from home. Customers can easily charge their personal devices with the addition of USB-C power at every seat. American recently launched new snacks and meal offerings for customer flying in Main Cabin, including a refreshed fruit and cheese tray, roasted turkey sandwich and a celebratory Inflight Bites box.


With deliveries of premium-configured Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, American expects to increase lie-flat seats on international aircraft by more than 50% by the end of the decade.