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American is the first U.S. airline to debut the Airbus A321XLR and the only
global airline offering customers a Business, Premium Economy and Main Cabin
experience on the aircraft.
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The inaugural flight with the premium Flagship Suite®
experience will operate from New York to Los Angeles on Dec. 18.
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Customers eager to experience transcontinental premium travel can purchase
tickets on select flights on the XLR for flights through Feb. 11, 2026.
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is “suite-ening” its premium
cross-country experience with the debut of the Airbus A321XLR in its fleet.
Customers can purchase tickets now on aa.com and via American’s mobile app for
the inaugural flight — Flight 3 on Dec. 18 from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles
(LAX).
“Designed for long journeys with comfort and style at the forefront, American
is thrilled to be the first U.S. airline to operate the A321XLR,” said Heather
Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “Whether customers are traveling
from coast to coast or across the ocean, American’s newest aircraft
demonstrates our commitment to providing a premium travel experience.”
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The Flagship Suite® seat on the Airbus A321XLR
offers customers more personal space, a privacy door and lie-flat seating
American received delivery of its first A321XLR on Oct. 22, arriving directly
from Airbus’ Hamburg, Germany, aircraft assembly line.
Each A321XLR will feature 20 Flagship Suite® seats,
12 Premium Economy seats and 123 Main Cabin seats. The aircraft will initially
operate on U.S. transcontinental routes, offering customers American’s newly
debuted Flagship Suite® lie-flat seats that elevate
travel with privacy doors, more personal storage space, a wireless charging
pad, cocktail tray and a personal reading light.
As American takes delivery of more A321XLR aircraft, the type will expand to
other routes, including international service in the first half of 2026, with
additional details coming soon.
A refined premium travel journey
As part of the Flagship Suite® service, customers
receive Priority check-in, security, boarding and baggage handling as well as
access to the Greenwich Lounge™ experience at JFK
that offers elevated dining and unique cocktails in a luxurious, relaxing
atmosphere.
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Premium Economy seats feature enhanced winged headrests for increased
privacy
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Main Cabin seats feature multiple power options and seatback entertainment
screens
Inflight Flagship Suite® service also offers a
multicourse meal curated to pair with award-winning wines, premium amenity
kits containing an array of luxury skincare items and a comfy duvet blanket
accompanied with a refreshing dual-sided pillow with cool touch fabric on one
side and traditional fabric on the other.
Customers who choose the airline’s new Premium Economy seats on the XLR will
enjoy an enhanced winged headrest for increased privacy, calf and footrests
for relaxing comfort, wireless charging and enhanced dining with hot meal
entrees. On board, customers will find a personal amenity kit with premium
skincare products and can comfortably rest with an Ostrichpillow®
lumbar pillow and crepe weave blanket.
About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline,
American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350
destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of
the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on
Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at
American by visiting news.aa.com and connect
with American
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Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.
Updated Dec. 5, 2025