American’s Latest 787 Business Class: Sneak Peek!
Guess what, folks? American Airlines is on the verge of showcasing its brand-new business class, and it’s coming faster than you might think. There’s been chatter about this for a while, but now we’ve got more clarity on when and where these swanky new seats will first make their appearance.
American’s Long-Awaited Boeing 787s on the Horizon
American’s sitting on a fleet of 59 Boeing 787s, but the real news is that they haven’t seen a new wide body since May 2023. Imagine waiting that long! Thirty more 787-9s are on the way, and get this—they’re set to be ultra-premium with just 244 seats onboard. Fancy, right?
Originally, these shining, new planes were expected in the summer of 2024, with passenger service kicking off by October of the same year. But in the real-world fairy tale of airline deliveries, things rarely go as planned. Blame Boeing for that. Fast forward to April 2024, and American was left hanging with another delay.
But there’s hope! Word on the runway is that American might finally welcome its first pair of Dreamliners in April 2025, ready to hit the skies shortly after. Keep an eye on the skies, folks!
By the way, insider JonNYC shares that American’s 777-200 fleet might also see some love and attention to extend their working lives. Stay tuned for updates as we inch closer to seeing 11 new 787s this year, including the rumored April arrivals.
The Routes to Watch
Expect the inaugural route to be the classic Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) trip, likely around June 6, 2025. Funny enough, there’s already a 787-9 scheduled for June 5 on this route. Once the crews get the hang of things, the plan is to fly the new bird from Chicago straight to London (LHR). Lovely, isn’t it?
Our insider, JonNYC, suggests that while this route might surprise some with its fancy plane switch, there’s no firm date for when the 787-9P heads this way. But rest assured, fans of chic air travel, the buzz is real.
Now, don’t get ahead of yourself just yet. The current flights still show the old seating chart. But with conversations buzzing, it’s clear @xJonNYC knows a thing or two about airline strategies.
American isn’t the only one in a pickle. Boeing’s delays have a far-reaching ripple effect, impacting newcomers like the Saudi startup Riyadh Air.
American’s Flagship Business Suites Are Almost Here!
With the 787s finally landing, American can beef up its long-haul routes. That’s good news for those of us itching for more space—these cabins are less cramped and much more swanky. Think of it as a win-win.
- The older 787-9s have 30 business class seats—these new jets? A whopping 51!
- Say hello to the new Flagship Business Suites and the spiffy front-row Flagship Suite Preferred product.
- Based on the Adient Ascent platform, they share tech with Qatar Airways and Hawaiian Airlines’ 787-9s.
And don’t forget, American’s 777-300ERs will sport the fresh cabins too, though you might wait until late 2025 for those. Unfortunately, that’s also when good old International First Class will bow out.
So, if everything follows this exciting timeline, expect the debut of the luxurious passenger experience on these newly delivered 787-9s, followed by their retrofit cousins, the 777-300ERs.
Final Thoughts
The wait for American Airlines’ premium 787s has been one for the books. But with delivery potentially starting in April 2025, and flights initiating shortly after, we might just see our first glimpse of these shiny jets out of Chicago, heading first to Los Angeles and then to London.
We’re all crossing our fingers that this schedule holds, as we eagerly await the cushy seats of their Flagship Business Suites. It’ll be a game-changer for those long-haul flights!
What’s your take on American potentially taking delivery of new 787s soon?
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