American Airlines is set to elevate the premium travel experience with the debut of its new Flagship Suite seats aboard its Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The enhanced suites feature privacy doors, increased personal storage with wireless charging, and a chaise lounge seating option complete with an adjustable headrest pillow. The 51 suites are positioned at the front of the aircraft, designed to offer a more comfortable and private in-flight experience. Flagship Suite customers will also receive priority check-in, security, boarding, baggage services, and access to American’s Flagship Lounge, which offers complimentary regionally inspired meals and signature cocktails. Heather Garboden, American Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer, stated, "Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature."
The inaugural domestic flight will depart on June 5 from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX), returning to ORD before continuing as Flight 98 to London Heathrow (LHR)—the first international route to feature the Flagship Suite. Later, the service will extend to routes from Philadelphia to London and Zurich, followed by service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Brisbane, Australia, this fall. Onboard, passengers can expect a multicourse meal paired with award-winning wines, luxury amenity kits, and upgraded bedding including a dual-sided pillow and duvet blanket. American Airlines plans to expand the Flagship Suite offering to newly delivered Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs in the coming years.