American Airlines ditching first class for more premium seating on some planes

American Airlines is retrofitting select aircraft to expand its premium seating, with the fleet upgrades expected to be completed in 2027. FILE-An American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER is seen on the runway at Miami International Airport. The Dallas-based airline is also dumping first-class seats and plans to boost its number of business-class seats [1].

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1. fox26houston.com · American Airlines ditching first class for more premium seating on some planes Sep 3, 2026

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