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American Airlines brings 787-9P to more international destinations

Passengers rejoice. American Airlines is bringing its new premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 twinjets — with 51 new Flagship Suite lie-flat seats in... Continue Reading

A group of technicians are standing for a photo in front of an American Airlines aircraft.

Press Release: American selects SafeRoute+ to enhance ATM

Today, Acron Aviation, formerly L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions, announces that American Airlines will line-fit all single-aisle Airb... Continue Reading

American Airlines crew member speaking with a passenger. The airline has formed a Customer Experience Advisory Board.

Press Release: American forms Customer Experience Advisory Board

American Airlines, which launched its Customer Experience (CX) organization under the leadership of Heather Garboden as Chief Customer Offic... Continue Reading

The passenger holds up the tethered IFE remote to the IFE screen in Premium Economy class.

American Airlines’ 787-9P ups the ante for Premium Economy

After experiencing the sleek privacy of American Airlines’ biz-plus Flagship Suite Preferred seat up front on the Boeing 787-9P inaugu... Continue Reading

Inside seat 1D, a Flagship Preferred suite on the American Airlines 787-9P. An IFE screen is in view, as is the word Flagship on the monument in front.

Flagship Suite Preferred impresses on American 787-9P inaugural

American Airlines is leveling up its premium game. With the debut of its new premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 — internally designated the 787-9P f... Continue Reading

American Airlines amenity kit satchels, used as bags by four people. They are designed by Brandon Blackwood

Press Release: American debuts limited-edition amenity kits

Designer Brandon Blackwood has dressed Hollywood’s hottest stars, racked up industry awards for his handbag and footwear designs, gone viral... Continue Reading

American Airlines 787-9 in the hangar in Fort Worth

American unveils 787-9 Flagship, striking first in premium war

FORT WORTH — Just two weeks after United Airlines tried to seize the spotlight by announcing new premium-heavy Elevated interiors for its fo... Continue Reading

American Airlines trials free inflight Wi-Fi before 2026 launch

American Airlines has vowed to offer free inflight Wi-Fi to loyalty members on 90% of its fleet starting in January 2026. But in the interim... Continue Reading

The entry to the Boeing 787-9 features a panel illuminated by American’s Flight Symbol, affirming our Flagship experience.

American Airlines’ Flagship Suites aboard 787-9P are now on sale

There’s excitement in the air. American Airlines is now selling tickets for next month’s inaugural service aboard its newest, pr... Continue Reading

Rendering: inside the new terminal at DFW, with floor to ceiling windows adding to the bright, airy and modern feel of the space. American Airlines and DFW are collaborating on the new terminal.

Press Release: American Airlines, DFW reveal new Terminal F plan

American Airlines and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) revealed plans for Terminal F that will enable them to continue growing ... Continue Reading

Intelsat multi-orbit IFC showdown: AC CRJ900 versus AA E175

With Intelsat’s legacy air-to-ground network shutdown looming, airlines are making haste in deploying replacement inflight connectivity syst... Continue Reading

Press Release: American, Alaska and Hawaiian co-locate at JFK T8

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are streamlining the connecting traveler’s journey at John F. Kennedy International... Continue Reading

American Airlines Airbus A319, fitted with Intelsat 2Ku, parked at the gate at Chicago O'Hare Airport

American Airlines reverses course on free Wi-Fi

After a few years courting low-cost leisure passengers, while effectively antagonizing and disregarding premium customers, American Airlines... Continue Reading

An American Airlines passenger is using the complimentary inflight Wi-Fi, as sponsored by AT&T.

Press Release: American Airlines to provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi

American Airlines and AT&T — two iconic American brands built on a legacy of connecting customers to the people and places that matter m... Continue Reading

NTSB investigator extracting black box data.

NTSB flags altitude discrepancy in early data from DC plane collision

Probing the 29 January mid-air collision of an American Airlines CRJ700 and a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, ... Continue Reading