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With the largest regional fleet of any U.S. carrier, American Airlines is
redefining what travelers can expect from short-haul flights. American is
investing in the details that matter most to customers by transforming the
onboard experience on its regional aircraft to better match its mainline
aircraft.
As part of a phased rollout beginning this fall, customers will start seeing
refreshed regional aircraft interiors paired with fast Wi-Fi and power at
every seat. These modern touches will ensure that every flight — no matter the
distance — delivers the comfort, consistency and connectivity customers
deserve.
Staying connected with fast, reliable Wi-Fi
American currently has high-speed gate-to-gate satellite Wi-Fi on nearly 300
regional aircraft, which will expand to the full dual-class regional fleet by
early 2026 — more than any other airline — as it introduces complimentary
Wi-Fi for AAdvantage® members in January.
“Our customers value staying connected in the air, even on a relatively short
flight,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “We’ve been
working diligently to ensure our regional fleet offers the best and most
reliable high-speed connectivity, especially as we look ahead to free Wi-Fi in
2026.”
A fresh interior with seats designed for comfort
When customers step on board the newly delivered Embraer 175 and
Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, they’ll notice the difference immediately. The
clean, modern cabin design features updated seat coverings that mirror the
look and feel of the mainline fleet, because consistency matters when
customers are on the move. In addition to the refreshed look, the aircraft
include in-seat power so customers can keep their phones, tablets or
laptops charged and ready from takeoff to landing.
American plans to roll out the new regional interior by retrofitting all the
CRJ700, CRJ900, E170 and E175 aircraft operated by its regional carriers. The
aircraft retrofits are expected to be completed over the coming years.
Embraer 175 aircraft interior
Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft interior
Creating a consistent customer experience
American has streamlined its onboard snack offerings to create a more
consistent experience across both mainline and regional flights. Customers in
the premium cabin on regional flights can now enjoy a midday snack basket to
complement the morning and evening snack baskets, ensuring uniform service
throughout the network.
Additionally, AAdvantage® members can now redeem AAdvantage®
miles for inflight purchases on all flights, making it even easier to enjoy
onboard offerings while maximizing loyalty rewards.
Overhead bins that make sense for your carry-on bags
For customers who prefer to travel with a carry-on suitcase, American is
working with Embraer on developing and designing larger overhead bins for our
larger regional aircraft. The airline anticipates rolling out the aircraft
with larger overhead bins in the coming years, creating more room for bags and
making boarding smoother for our customers flying on regional aircraft.
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
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