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FORT WORTH, Texas — As American Airlines marks its 100th anniversary, the
airline is introducing a collection of limited‑edition onboard products
designed to honor a century of innovation while elevating the travel
experience for today’s customers. The new centennial amenity kits, premium
pajamas and refreshed closed‑toe slippers will debut across premium cabins at
the beginning of April.
A modern tribute to a century of flight
The centennial amenity kits are a centerpiece of American’s 100-year
celebration and a tangible expression of how the airline is elevating the
onboard experience from every angle. Alongside limited-edition pajamas and
curated inflight dining offerings, the kits bring American’s history — and its
future vision — right to customers’ seats.
Each of the three kits —
Astrojet™, Silverbird™ and Forward —
connects to a distinct chapter of American’s story while delivering a premium,
fresh and relevant experience for today’s traveler. Inside, centennial‑branded
products reinforce the milestone and make the experience feel truly
commemorative.
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Astrojet™ era: A vibrant orange lightning bolt
recalls the bold optimism of the early jet age.
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Silverbird™ era: An iconic silver finish and
tribar stripe channel the refined glamour that shaped a golden era of air
travel.
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Forward era: Angled stitching inspired by American’s flight
symbol and newest seat designs embodies the airline’s momentum and future
focus.
These design cues align with centennial visuals across airport lounges and in
onboard and digital content, creating a unified narrative that celebrates
American’s heritage while looking ahead to its next century.
“As we celebrate a century of connecting customers to the world, we wanted
this milestone to feel personal the moment someone settles into their seat,”
said American’s Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. “Every detail in
these centennial kits and pajamas pays homage to the eras that shaped us —
from the bold optimism of Astrojet™ to the refined glamour of
Silverbird™ and the forward momentum guiding our next century.
They’re our way of saying thank you to the customers who make every journey
possible. Whether they’re traveling for a long‑awaited vacation, a
meaningful milestone or an important business trip, we hope these touches
bring comfort and reflect how honored we are to welcome them on board.”
Thoughtful design, elevated comfort
The kits are designed as physical storytellers, engaging multiple senses
through color, pattern and premium finishes. Inside, customers will find a
curated selection of comfort items chosen to help them relax, refresh and feel
at home in the sky. For the centennial year, American has also added new
premium items to its kit contents, further elevating the onboard experience
and giving customers thoughtful touches they can use throughout their journey.
New amenities include:
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Flagship® First/Flagship Suite® Preferred
seats
- Upgraded centennial eye mask and crew socks
- Joanna Vargas cosmetic sheet mask
- Joanna Vargas cosmetic under eye patches
- Foldable hair comb
- Mouthwash
- Colgate 10g toothpaste and bamboo toothbrush
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Flagship® Business/Flagship Suite® seats
- Upgraded centennial eye mask and crew socks
- Joanna Vargas cosmetic under eye patches
- Colgate 10g toothpaste and bamboo toothbrush
- Premium Economy
- Upgraded centennial eye mask and centennial tube socks
- Colgate 5g toothpaste
Today’s travelers expect more than basic comfort — they seek thoughtful
design, quality materials and a sense of personalization. The centennial kits
reflect those evolving expectations, with bags crafted to feel like lifestyle
accessories customers will want to reuse long after their trip.
Limited-edition pajamas inspired by the three eras
American is also introducing limited‑edition centennial pajamas in April that
extend the same three‑era storytelling. The pajamas maintain the comfortable
silhouette customers love but now feature a refreshed deep‑blue color and
subtle logos representing the Astrojet™, Silverbird™ and
Forward eras. As part of this broader refresh, American is updating its
inflight slippers this spring to a closed‑toe design based on customer
feedback, offering a more comfortable onboard experience that aligns with the
elevated feel of the centennial collection. Customers flying in Flagship®
First and Flagship Suite® Preferred seats will enjoy the pajamas
and refreshed slippers, which will also be provided in Flagship®
Business on our ultra‑long‑haul flights to and from the Middle East, Asia,
India, Australia and New Zealand.
Pajamas reflect three eras in American's history: Astrojet™,
Silverbird™ and Forward
A year of centennial celebrations
As these new products debut, they join a growing lineup of centennial
initiatives already introduced throughout the year, including
special aircraft liveries
inspired by
iconic eras
of American’s history, a celebratory
inflight centennial menu
featuring elevated dishes and nostalgic touches, refreshed premium-cabin
service elements and centennial branding across digital channels, lounges and
onboard content — all designed to bring the 100-year celebration to life at
every step of the journey. Customers will also find a dedicated inflight
channel, Now Starring: American, featuring films that showcase American
Airlines in action throughout the decades, offering a nostalgic look at the
airline’s role in aviation and pop culture.
See more ways American is celebrating its centennial anniversary
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to
the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern
United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to
more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200
million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000
aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of
caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026,
reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever
Forward℠ spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced
the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first
airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience
today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld
alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at
news.aa.com and
@AmericanAir.