American Airlines Retrofits 777-300ER to Expand Premium Seating
American Airlines is expanding premium travel by bringing a redesigned Boeing 777-300ER into service with substantially more high-end seating, including 70 Flagship Suite lie-flat seats. The carrier plans to retrofit all 20 777-300ER aircraft for major international routes. Premium unit revenue and managed corporate revenue rose faster than broader cabin growth, though sharply higher fuel costs left Q2 net income at $71 million and raise execution risks.