American Airlines to debut Boeing 787-9 Flagship Suite on Chicago-Los Angeles service
American Airlines announced (02-May-2025) the following launch dates for its premium Flagship Suite seats on Boeing 787-9 aircraft:
- Chicago-Los Angeles: 05-Jun-2025;
- Chicago-London: 05-Jun-2025;
- Philadelphia-London: 06-Aug-2025;
- Philadelphia-Zurich: 03-Sep-2025;
- Dallas-Brisbane: 26-Oct-2025.
Features of the Flagship Suite include privacy doors, increased personal storage space and a wireless charging pad, in addition to priority check-in, security, boarding and baggage handling and access to Flagship lounges. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
American Airlines received the first two Boeing 787-9 aircraft reconfigured with the new Flagship Suite seats and interior design, which include features such as privacy doors, lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, wireless charging, Bluetooth capability, and extra storage space1. The airline also planned to offer all services from Chicago O'Hare on larger, dual-class aircraft from June 2025, increasing premium seat capacity by more than 40% year-on-year2.