American unveils 787-9 Flagship, striking first in premium war
American unveils 787-9 Flagship, striking first in premium war
American unveils 787-9 Flagship, striking first in premium war
American Airlines is finally about to up the ante on transcontinental premium cabins with its new Airbus A321XLR, and that's just for starters!
American Airlines is leveling up its premium game. With the debut of its new premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 — internally designated the 787-9P for “Premium” — the airline isn’t just unveiling a new cabin. It’s launching the most premium-dense widebody in its fleet, signaling a bold new chapter in how it competes for high-value international flyers.
After experiencing the sleek privacy of American Airlines’ biz-plus Flagship Suite Preferred seat up front on the Boeing 787-9P inaugural to Los Angeles, your author was eager to assess the carrier’s newly redesigned Premium Economy cabin on the return flight to Chicago O’Hare.
Airbus’ new A321XLR is undoubtedly having a moment. With a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles and flight times of up to 11 hours, this long-haul, single-aisle aircraft has attracted nearly 500 orders from 20-plus customers. I report onboard from the new airliner's inaugural.
United Airlines is taking the premium cabin arms race among US majors to new heights with the unveiling of its premium-heavy Elevated interiors for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner