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American Airlines Adds Premium Seats to 777 Jets, Phases Out First Class

American Airlines is retrofitting its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with more premium seats and eliminating first class to boost profitability.

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American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes while phasing out first class. [1] American Airlines introduced its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, which replaces international First Class with a larger Flagship Suite business cabin. [2] American expects to complete upgrades of all 20 of its 777-300ERs sometime in 2027. [3] The revamped aircraft will have 144 premium seats, up from 116 under the current layout, with the total percentage rising to about 44 percent from 38 percent. [4] The US carrier said the first retrofitted aircraft will begin commercial service on Wednesday from New York to Buenos Aires. [5] American Airlines claimed the retrofitted 777-300ER has 144 premium or extra-legroom seats, more than any aircraft operated by a US airline. [6] American Airlines said the retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER offers 70 Flagship Suite seats with privacy doors, additional storage and a chaise-lounge position, plus 44 Premium Economy seats and 30 Main Cabin Extra seats. [7]
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  1. American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes while phasing out first class. · The Manila Times
  2. American Airlines introduced its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, which replaces international First Class with a larger Flagship Suite business cabin. · Aviation24.be
  3. American expects to complete upgrades of all 20 of its 777-300ERs sometime in 2027. · The Manila Times
  4. The revamped aircraft will have 144 premium seats, up from 116 under the current layout, with the total percentage rising to about 44 percent from 38 percent. · The Manila Times
  5. The US carrier said the first retrofitted aircraft will begin commercial service on Wednesday from New York to Buenos Aires. · The Manila Times
  6. American Airlines claimed the retrofitted 777-300ER has 144 premium or extra-legroom seats, more than any aircraft operated by a US airline. · Aviation24.be
  7. American Airlines said the retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER offers 70 Flagship Suite seats with privacy doors, additional storage and a chaise-lounge position, plus 44 Premium Economy seats and 30 Main Cabin Extra seats. · Aviation24.be
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