American Airlines Unveils Revamped Boeing 777-300ER Flagship Suite
American Airlines has begun retrofitting its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with a new Flagship Suite interior. On September 2, Airways Magazine took a non-revenue media charter from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for an exclusive first look at the revamped cabin.
The 70-seat Flagship Suite cabin features lie-flat seats with direct aisle access and privacy doors, along with extra storage and a chaise-lounge position. The airline has increased the business-class count from 52 seats to 70, while expanding Premium Economy from 28 seats to 44 and Main Cabin Extra from 28 to 30.
The retrofit adds 36 premium seats across Flagship Business, Premium Economy, and Main Cabin Extra, making it the largest business-class product on any U.S. carrier's aircraft. American will no longer offer its separate Flagship First cabin on the 777-300ER for travel beginning November 19.