American Airlines continues fleet modernisation with plans for Main Cabin Extra

American Airlines announced (01-Mar-2012) plans to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Main Cabin Extra, which will be located in the front portion of the Main Cabin and offer more leg room as well as priority boarding. American plans to commence installations this year, and over time will update all of its existing aircraft. New Boeing 737-800 aircraft being delivered to American will come equipped with Main Cabin Extra seating beginning in autumn 2012. Anticipated future aircraft, including A321s and A319s, and 777-300ERs and 787s, will also offer Main Cabin Extra. [more - original PR]