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All seats feature a 15.4-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor with a selection of up to 75 movies, more than 150 TV programs, More than 350 audio selections, and up to 15 games. Every Main Cabin Extra and Economy class seatback has an 8.9-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor with a variety of movies, TV programs, games, and audio selections available. 

All Business Class seats feature a 15.4-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor with a selection of up to 75 movies, more than 150 TV programs, More than 350 audio selections, up to 15 games and 5 live steaming  television channels (Sport 2, Sport 2 Extra, BBC News, CNBC, CNN). Every Main Cabin Extra and Economy class seatback has an 8.9-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor with a variety of movies, TV programs, games, and audio selections available. 

All classes of service on this aircraft feature regular AC power.

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Food service depends on route, length of flight, and time of day. Flagship Business and Premium Economy passengers are offered premium dining. Main Cabin passengers on long-haul international and certain US transcontinental flights are offered complimentary  multi-course meals. Sandwiches, wraps, and snack boxes are available for purchase in the Main Cabin on other flights (US domestic, Canada, Caribbean, and Mexico).

Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary on all flights. Beer, wine, and a variety of spirits are complimentary in Flagship Business, Premium Economy, and Main Cabin Extra on all flights. They are complimentary in the Main Cabin on certain long-haul international flights and may be purchased on flights where they are not complimentary.

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The American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER featured here presents the airline's new Premium Economy product. The aircraft is configured with seating for 273 in three cabins including Business Class - featuring 37 seats that transform into fully lie-flat beds, Premium Economy - featuring 24 recliner-style seats plus additional legroom, and the Main Cabin Economy Class - featuring 66 Main Cabin Extra seats offering extra legroom and 146 standard Economy Class -style seats. Amenity features include personal Audio Video On Demand (AVOD), access to 110v power ports, and USB power ports at every seat on the aircraft.

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Review: American Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy

I didn’t fly in premium economy class, but I did fly in a premium economy seat. For reasons I cannot explain nor understand, American Airlines does not market its premium economy cabin as a separate class of service on domestic flights.

American Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Review

But if you hold elite status with American Airlines or Alaska Airlines, that is to your advantage, as these seats are available for FREE on a space-available basis.

Depending upon your status, you can book economy class and reserve these seats at no extra charge:

• American Airlines Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum members – free access at time of booking
• American Airlines Gold members – free access within 24 hours of travel
• Alaska MVP Gold and MVP Gold 75K members – free access at time of booking
• Alaska MVP members – free access within 24 hours of travel

If you do not have elite status, you can still purchase these seats while ticketing your reservation or anytime after. Prices vary, but typically run $59-99 on a transcontinental flight.

Now there is a drawback, of course, to not making premium economy a separate cabin. Namely, service is no different than what you will experience in economy class. While United offers business class meals to its premium economy passengers on domestic flights, American Airlines will not…as you’ll see below.

But the seat is nice…significantly more comfortable and spacious than an economy class seat.

American Airlines 1235 Miami (MIA) – Los Angeles (LAX) Monday, March 22 Depart: 04:25PM Arrive: 07:10PM Duration: 05hr, 45min Aircraft:  Boeing 777-200 Seat: 15L (Premium Economy)

Boarding began at 3:30pm, nearly an hour before scheduled departure.

American Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Seat

The premium economy cabin on American Airlines features 24 seats spaced out in a 2-4-2 configuration over three rows. Front row seats have attached leg rests while the second and third rows have flip down leg rests from the seat in front. Legroom is 38 inches while the seat is 19 inches wide, two inches more than economy class. That may not sound like much, but it makes quite a difference on a transcontinental flight.  

Note that there is space for the seats to recline in the last row, where I was seated.

Every seat was filled on this flight and I appreciated having only one passenger next to me instead of two. I ended up napping for half the flight. The extra legroom really makes a difference.

Seat control is via push button control and there is also a “passenger service unit” to control the IFE. The tray table flips out from the armrest.

American Airlines 777 Premium Economy Cleaning

I noticed a cookie wrapper in my seatback pocket when setting into my seat:

It seems that AA’s cleaning team either does not clean seatback pockets or missed something very obvious.

American Airlines Premium Economy IFE

I appreciated the large (12 inch) touchscreen, which was extremely responsive and featured an extensive library of movies, TV shows, games, music, and American Airlines-related programming.

Do note the complimentary headphones offered to guests are of very poor quality. Not only must the sound be turned way up in order to hear, but the earphones themselves become quite uncomfortable after a relatively short period.

Bring your own headphones, but you don’t have to bring your own IFE…the selection is great.

American Airlines Premium Economy Food + Drinks

As I mentioned, the premium economy cabin on this flight was considered no different than economy class. As a result, we received only a package of biscoff cookies and one beverage for the entire six hours flight…no refills, even of water, were offered.

On international flights, expect an enhanced meal served on ceramic and metal tableware – it actually resembles what AA is currently serving on transcontinental flights in business class . Alcohol is also free on international flights in which premium economy is offered as a separate cabin of service.

American Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Lavatory

The premium economy cabin does not have its own lavatories and passengers are instructed to use the economy class lavatories rather than business class ones (the curtain was closed and snapped shut between business and premium economy).

I did use the lavatory toward the end of the flight and found it fairly clean.

The views were beautiful coming into Los Angeles and we arrived more than an hour early thanks to a short wait to takeoff and plenty of schedule padding.

My assessment of American Airlines premium economy class is the same as that of Premium Plus , the premium economy class of United: it’s a really nice, domestic first class style seat for daytime flights, but is not ideal for overnight flight. Ironically, I did spend half the flight sleeping, but I am not sure I would have slept and better or worse in a standard economy class seat.

To American and Alaska elites: enjoy the free seat assignments while they last. I cannot imagine that American Airlines will not charge to sit in these seats indefinitely. But for now, it sure beats economy class:

Post-script: with only a biscoff cookie served onboard, I treated myself to In-N-Out after landing at LAX.

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Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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17 comments.

Thanks, the timing of this review was great I’m about to book a trip on this exact same plane and was thinking about paying the $52 for the “MCE” seat for some extra space.

All though, the best part of the review was the last picture of that inn and out burger, that looks delicious. ….oh boy I’m gonna get roasted in the comments now

I would never pay to sit in premium economy. I’ll either fly coach (which is where I almost always do fly) or I’ll pay for a lie flat seat. Paying for “premium economy” seems to be entirely in the airline’s favour. But as Matthew wrote, on domestic flights, there is no extra cost is you have certain status on AA. I flew from MIA to PHL last November on an AA 787 Dreamliner, and my lifetime Platinum let me sit in the Economy Plus seat. It was fine. The leg rest attached to the seat in front of mine didn’t work, so that wasn’t a benefit. But the wider seat, the extra leg room, and the IFE was a nice free benefit. I agree with Al Baker of Qatar – who has recently been interviewed – that Premium Economy is a joke. But when it’s free, who doesn’t enjoy a couple of extra inches of seat width and leg room.

How was it when the (a) passenger in front of a PE seat fully reclines ? Able to eat or use laptop when seat in front fully reclined>

I was still able to eat and use laptop. Not ideal, but much better than Y class.

I definitely recommend a “whole” grilled onion at In-N-Out over the grilled onions. You actually get a little onion taste instead of a pile of mushy onions.

AA does sell PE on long haul Hawaii and Alaska routes. However, they only provide economy service from reviews I have read.

Another reason to stick with UA, as they not only offer more PE, but they actually provide a PE service

All you needed was a red beret to go with that shirt.

What am I missing?

Hey Matt!!! You’re always styling when flying! Keep it up, you should see what I look like when I go flying. You look GREAT.

They think you’re looking like a Parisian

We had the misfortune to fly AA Premium Economy instead of our booked BA PE flight last March at the start of the pandemic from DFW to LHR. It does not compare to The BA experience, we hated it and will never knowingly fly AA again. The main issue for us is that it was not a separate cabin, we had constant traffic from economy heading for the toilets, and most probably caught COVID-19 from that experience.

It is probably not marketed for domestic flights because they don’t have the correct fare class structure to support it. The “letters” of the alphabet are probably already used up on normal economy fares, and no premium economy fares itself are filed and catered for in the systems. It would be a big undertaking to make this happen and likely not worth it for the “odd” route.

@Julian PE is marketed for HI and Alaska Flights. They just choose not to offer it on transcon flights

RE: “What am I missing?” [red beret with shirt]

Iconic French fashion designer, Jean Paul Gaultier, is known for striped shirts similar to the one you’re wearing in the lavatory picture!

https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/jean-paul-gaultier-face-masks/

Ah, got it.

I dont like the scrolling system on the seatback entertainment on AA. Find it hard to control. I have to change to list format.

Great review thanks!

If you are plat is it free to book for whole family? Such a great benefit of AA status.

My experience has been that these PE seats are actually as comfortable as the First Class domestic seats. Are they the same?

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American Airlines offers a Premium Economy cabin on most of its long-haul fleet and this is a review of the airline’s product on its Boeing 777-200 aircraft flying between London Heathrow and Los Angeles. With a flying time scheduled at well over 10 hours, there was plenty of time to get a good sense of what the American Airlines Premium Economy cabin and service are all about.

American Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Cabin

The Premium Economy cabin in the American Airlines 777-200 is made up of just three rows of eight seats set in a 2-4-2 layout.

All three rows in the cabin are aligned and unlike in the airline’s 777-300ER aircraft , there is no exit row here so the cabin’s first row doesn’t offer anywhere near as much room as you’ll find in the first row of the Premium Economy cabin on the larger aircraft.

Also, where the 777-300ER’s Premium Economy cabin is separated from Business Class by and exit row and a block of lavatories, the 777-200 only has a small wall and some curtains dividing the top and middle cabins.

Premium Economy Cabin Verdict

If you’re seated in one of the seats on either side of the aircraft the cabin feels relatively airy but from one of the central seats, there’s not a great sense of space. With just three rows this is one of the smaller cabins you’ll find on a transatlantic wide-body aircraft, but the fact that there are 8 seats across the cabin and 24 seats in total, means that this is still a cabin more closely related to Economy than anything higher.

American Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Seats

The seats in this cabin are 19″ wide and offer 38″ of pitch (legroom) and are a big improvement on the considerably tighter conditions you’ll find a few rows back in the Economy Class cabin.

A key difference between the seats in the Premium Economy cabin’s second and third rows and the seats in the first row is that the bulkhead seats come fitted with full extendable leg-rests…

…while the other rows have seats with footrests that extend from under the seat directly ahead.

Storage space is at a premium around these seats. There’s a magazine rack (full of magazines) and small netted pouch on the back of the seat directly ahead…

…and there’s a small storage space hidden away under the center armrests (you have to raise the top panel of the armrest to access it properly).

Overall there’s probably just enough storage around the non-bulkhead seats to keep most people happy – the netted pouch will hold most personal electronic devices (although not many at one time) and the storage area under the center armrest is big enough to store small handheld devices, books (as long as they’re not too thick), cables and other small items….and there’s always the area under the seat ahead where you can store a small bag.

In the bulkhead seats, the story is a little different as there’s no netted pouch directly ahead and there’s nowhere to store a small bag (because there’s no seat ahead of you) so these seats have considerably less space for passengers to store the personal items they’d like to keep close to hand. If you like to keep a lot of items near you when you travel, bear this in mind when selecting your seats.

The seat’s universal power outlet, the USB socket, and the headphone jack are all to be found in the storage area under the armrest…

…and, for added comfort, the armrests on the aisles can be raised…

…or lowered.

It’s also in these armrests that American has hidden away the tray table.

The tray table can open out to act as a small drinks table…

…or it can be opened up to its full extent at which point it’s a little larger than a 15″ Macbook.

If you’re sitting in one of the aisle seats you’ll find that although the legroom is fine, there’s a verticle bar under the seat ahead which can get in the way if you want to stretch out your legs (the window seats didn’t appear to have this issue).

To stretch out properly you have to angle your legs towards the middle of the seats ahead of you and although this isn’t a critical issue, if you or the person seated next to you want to use the under-seat area to store a bag of any size, you may find the space for your feet is slightly restricted.

Last but not least it’s worth mentioning that the seats in the 777-200’s Premium Economy cabin all have air nozzles above them so passengers have some degree of control over how hot or cold their seat areas are.

This can be especially useful on night flights where some crews have a habit of overheating the cabin.

Premium Economy Seat Verdict

The seat is comfortable to sit in, the recline is good but not great and, overall, the seat is not a bad place to spend a daytime transatlantic flight. The seats in the first row of the cabin are ones to avoid if you’re tall and like to stretch out your legs, and with the limited amount of storage space around them they’re also not ideal for anyone traveling with a lot of personal items they want to keep close to hand.

I spent well over 11 hours in this seat (from boarding to disembarking) and it served its purpose for me. I felt fine at the end of my journey, I didn’t feel penned in or like I was lacking space and there was adequate space between the seats to ensure that my neighbor and I didn’t feel like we were being pushed together.

There’s nothing special about this seat but it’s a considerably better place to pass a flight than the Economy Class seats just a few rows away.

American Airlines Premium Economy IFE

In the first row of the Premium Economy cabin, the IFE screens are housed under the armrests but in all the other rows the screens are built into the seat ahead.

The screens are a good size and can be tilted to a significant degree so passengers can adjust their viewing angle when the person ahead chooses to recline their seat.

There’s a remote control housed in the center armrest that can be used to navigate the entertainment menus…

…but the touchscreen functionality works well enough that the remote control isn’t generally required.

The entertainment selection that American Airlines offers onboard its long-haul flights is generally pretty good and it’s the same regardless of which cabin you’re sitting in. There’s a good selection of recent movie releases, TV shows (although there are only a few episodes of each show so don’t expect too many box sets)…

…a varied selection of music…

….and a few games that can be played using the remote control.

There are also 4 channels of “Live TV” on offer……

….but I have yet to get these to work on any of the transatlantic flights on which I’ve attempted to watch them.

Premium Economy IFE Verdict

The “live TV” is a feature I have yet to be able to try out so all I can say about it is that no one should be banking on being able to use it (let me know in the comments if you’ve had better luck than me). The entertainment selection is good, although the low number of episodes of each TV show was a little disappointing.

Overall the IFE was fine…but then I say that as someone who always brings more than enough of his own entertainment with him so my needs from the onboard system are relatively limited.

American Airlines Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi on American Airlines international flights costs between $12 and $19 depending on how long you’d like to have wi-fi access but the service can be very patchy.

I don’t think I’ve even taken a transatlantic flight on American where I found the wi-fi service to be good throughout – it has varied between being acceptable (slow-ish but only a few dropped connections) to outright abysmal where it made any attempt to get some work done, futile. On this trip, the level of service fell somewhere in the middle.

American Airlines Premium Economy Amenities

Premium Economy passengers generally find all the amenities the airline offers waiting for them at their seat when they board.

The package on the seat contains a “sleep set” which includes a good-size pillow…

…and a blanket both made by Casper.

There’s also an amenity kit containing socks, an eye mask, earplugs, a toothbrush & toothpaste, and skincare products by Baxters.

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The amenities are rounded off by a pair of headphones which, although they look fine,…

…provide truly terrible sound quality. As I’ve said before: Just as you should never rely on an airline to keep you entertained in the sky (bring your own movies, TV shows, and music pre-loaded on your devices) you should also never rely on an airline to supply you with good quality headphones. Bring your own!

Premium Economy Amenities Verdict

For a Premium Economy cabin, the amenities are fine. You get an amenity kit with the more important items in it and the blanket and pillow were more than acceptable. The one noticeable negative was the quality of the headphones which were truly terrible and have no place in any cabin with the word “premium” in its name.

Overall it’s hard to find too much wrong with what’s on offer for a daytime flight.

American Airlines Premium Economy Food, Drinks & Service

Menus and water bottles were handed out by the flight attendants shortly before the aircraft pushed back.

The crew handed out bags of mini pretzels 25 minutes after takeoff…

…and 10 minutes later, a drinks cart was brought through the cabin offering all the drinks on the menu.

An hour after takeoff, lunch was served and the flight attendant working my side of the aircraft correctly noted that I had pre-ordered my meal a few days beforehand. The meals in Premium Economy are served on a single tray, but the presentation and the tableware is a noticeable step up from what is used in Economy Class – all the food items are served on china and the cutlery is made from metal.

The starter consisted of “seasonal greens” with sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese…

..and a small bottle of olive oil mixed with balsamic vinegarette was provided on the side.

The salad was very dry so the olive oil and balsamic were needed to male it a little more palatable…but the olive oil had solidified in the bottle so I was left with just the balsamic vinegar. That wasn’t the best of starts to a meal.

For my main course, I had ordered the grilled chicken breast with cream sauce, lentils, and green beans.

The chicken was nice, well cooked and not at all dry. The lentils were pretty good too (they tasted a lot better than they look in the images) but the beans were rubbery and a noticeable weak spot of the course.

I didn’t try the crackers, bread, or the cream cheese that came served on the tray…

…but I can report that the chocolate caramel truffle that was served for dessert tasted a lot nicer than it looked.

The flight attendants served drinks at the start of the meal and came through the cabin part-way through the meal to see if any of the passengers needed a top-up and, once again, all drinks on the menu were available for selection.

The most pleasing aspect of the meal service was the efficient and pleasant way in which it was carried out. All the flight attendants were smiley and personable throughout and my tray was cleared away within 10 minutes of having finished my meal. That was good work by the crew.

A few minutes after the trays were cleared away, the flight attendants came through the cabin with coffee and tea which, as usual, were offered in paper cups. Paper cups are not particularly “premium” and they’re not very good for the environment so I really wish American would take steps to cater these flights with china cups for the Premium Economy cabin.

20 minutes after the hot drinks were served, the cabin lights were dimmed and passengers were left to rest, work or enjoy whatever entertainment they had available.

Almost exactly 3 hours later, the flight attendants reappeared in the cabin serving small tubs of vanilla ice cream (there was no other flavor alternative) and offering passengers drinks from the bar or their choice of tea or coffee.

Another 4 hours passed (during this time the flight attendants came through the cabin a few times to clear away any trash and to check that none of the passengers wanted anything) and, a little over an hour before we landed, the cabin lights were raised and a light meal was served.

The main part of the light meal was a pomegranate and feta salad with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, arugula, pitta chips, white beans, chopped walnuts, and something called “sumac garnish” (I had no idea what this was until I googled it ).

If I could, I’d ban the use of arugula worldwide as I find it to be a truly hateful “green” so finding it in my salad wasn’t ideal. The pitta chips were soggy and, once again, the olive oil had solidified in its container. Other than that, the salad was ok 🙂

Alongside the main salad was a melon plate which tasted crisp and fresh…

…and the “Pots” 70% ganache (which I’m pretty sure British Airways once served in Economy Class) was pretty good too.

I finished the light meat was over approximately 50 minutes before we landed and the flight attendants were, again, great at clearing up the remnants in an incredibly efficient fashion.

Premium Economy Food, Drinks & Service Verdict

The flight attendants were great. I’m often saying that the level of service you’ll get on American Airlines is very hit and miss (that’s still true) but on this occasion it was a definite “hit”.

All the crew I saw and interacted with were pleasant, amiable, polite, and efficient and it’s hard to ask much more of them. They seemed genuinely interested in providing a good level of service and there wasn’t even a hint of the kind of “attitude” that has sadly become more prevalent in recent years.

Overall, the food was fine if nothing special. The presentation and quality were noticeably better than what you can expect to get in Economy Class…but that isn’t a particularly high bar to clear. Amerian Airlines should definitely work on removing paper cups from its Premium Economy offering (there’s nothing premium about a paper cup) but the tableware used for the rest of the meal was actually pretty nice.

Bottom Line

There’s nothing great, amazing, or fantastic about the American Airlines Premium Economy product but it’s definitely a noticeable improvement (in all areas) on what you’ll find in Economy Class. The seats are better padded, there’s more personal space, the service levels are better and you should arrive at your destination in considerably better shape than you would if you had to endure the same flight in a packed Economy Class cabin.

As long as you appreciate that Premium Economy isn’t a small step down from Business Class but, instead, is a reasonable step up from Economy Class, you won’t be disappointed.

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American Airlines is one of the most reliable airlines, and the Boeing 777 is their go-to aircraft for short-distance and long-haul flights. Between 250 and 400 people can fit in every Boeing 777 American Airlines has. And the planes in this fleet are easy to maintain, fast, and dependable.

Another perk of the American Airlines 777 aircraft is how easy it is to understand their seat map. The Boeing 777 American Airlines seat map is detailed yet simple, meaning passengers can plan where they want to sit during flights instead of leaving it to chance. And regular updates in the in-flight services and plane interior make flights more comfortable for passengers.

The current batch of planes in the American Airlines Boeing 777 fleet has more usable space for passengers’ luggage. For the Boeing 777 seating, American Airlines promises more adjustable seats providing more legroom and personal space. The seats now have pull-out trays for passengers to eat off, and the modern entertainment systems leave nothing to be desired.

American Airlines made the right call when it chose the AA 777 200 and other variants of the Boeing 777 for its air travel. The 777 models have different variants, including Boeing 777 300 ER, but the Boeing 777 200 is the basic one.

AA 777 200 Seat Map (777): Overview

The Boeing 777-200 American Airlines is a 273-seater aircraft sectioned into three primary cabins, with one having an annexing section. The Business section contains 37 fully-reclinable seats; the 24 Premium Economy seats are also recliners, although not up to 180 degrees like the Business Class.

The Main Cabin Extra has 66 standard Economy seats, while the Main Cabin holds 146 seats. Variations in how much space passengers get to stretch their legs are the difference between the Main Cabin Extra seats and those in the Main Cabin.

According to the 777 200 seat map, every passenger gets access to the AVOD entertainment system. There are touchscreens behind the seats with movies, songs, and games.

AA 777 200 Business Class passengers can live stream TV programs like news and sports. The different cabins also have different monitor sizes as the Business and Premium Economy screens are bigger than those in the Main Cabin and Main Cabin Extra. All passengers get WiFi for a charge and can pay for it as a daily or monthly subscription.

Onboard staff can serve different foods depending on the flight time, duration, and route. The top-of-the-line meals go to the Business and Premium Economy. The Main Cabin and Main Cabin Extra passengers get free meals on longer flights; other times, they buy snacks on board.

Business, Premium Economy, and Main Cabin Extra passengers always get free liquor and wine. Main Cabin passengers only get them for free on long-distance flights. Everybody onboard gets free non-alcoholic drinks.

American Airlines 777 200 Seat Map (777): Best Seats

The American Airlines 777-200 Business Class seat map shows seats arranged in diagonal positions. The four seats in the 1st row are at the bulkhead, making them more private. But the closeness to the toilet and galley is a trade-off.

This section in the AA 777 200 seat map lets passengers fully recline on flatbeds. The 5th row, seat 6L, and the 7th row are close to the toilet and galley, which may inconvenience some occupants. The last ones are in the 10th row.

Premium Economy

Premium Economy seats are arranged in a 2-4-2 pattern. According to the American Airlines Boeing 777 200 seat map, seats 13A through 13L are behind a bulkhead and provide extra legroom. However, passengers can’t use the floor storage at takeoff and landing. The remaining rows have standard Premium Economy seats.

Main Cabin Extra

The first row in this cabin has a 2-4-2 configuration, while the subsequent ones are 3-4-3 on the American Airlines 777 200 seat map. This section surrounds a set of 42 Main Cabin seats from 21A to 25B, but after them, 40 more Main Cabin Extra seats follow, ending at 29L.

The 1st row has extra legroom and narrower seats and can be selected with extra pay. The seats 18A and 18L don’t have windows, making them bad seats. Also, 26A and 26L lack windows, are behind the galley, and have narrower seats, reducing occupants’ comfort.

Those in seats 24C through L are close to the galley and can’t recline because of the bulkhead behind them. All the Main Cabin seats in the Boeing 777 200 seat map American Airlines are standard Economy ones, and passengers in 35C and 35J may be occasionally bumped into by trolleys and other passengers walking.

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No one likes to fly in the back of the plane, but sometimes it’s unavoidable.

And when you do fly in economy class, it’s important to understand that not every seat is created equal. There are indeed differences among the seats in the cabin.

Today, we’ll take a look at American Airlines, which operates a very large domestic and international fleet. We’ll break down each of the economy seat options and tell you how to book them so that you’re prepared going into your next AA flight.

For the most part, American’s economy seats have the same physical attributes, so there’s no reason to necessarily book one aircraft over another in hopes of encountering a better product. Simply put, an economy seat is an economy seat when it comes to comfort.

That said, we can group the economy seats offered into different categories, each with pros and cons:

• Regional aircraft (such as an Embraer ERJ-145) tend to have cramped seat configurations , but also have a favorable 2-2 configuration where everyone has a window or aisle seat.
• On domestic aircraft (such as a Boeing 737-800), you’ll find economy class seats laid out in a 3-3 configuration , where seats in the bulkhead and exit rows are the best picks . Unfortunately, almost a third of the plane is stuck in a middle seat.
• American’s international planes (such as a Boeing 777-300ER) are laid out in a 3-4-3 configuration in economy, which is especially tight and not great for long flights. Fortunately, these planes have plenty of extra-legroom economy seats , making snagging one of these preferred locations very important for a long journey.

When it comes to selecting seats, not everything is equal, but we can generally place seats in the following categories:

• Some economy class seats you can select for free, with no strings attached . These tend to be the most unfavorable selections, including seats at the back of the plane or in the middle.
• Some seats are located in a better section of the aircraft and require a nominal fee to reserve them.
• Some seats include extra legroom and are offered for free to passengers with elite status.
• Some seats are located along bulkhead walls or feature extra legroom, and you’re able to pay a significant fee to select them.

While not physically limited to a specific section of the aircraft, Basic Economy fares are the most bare-bones tickets you can buy. While you can bring your carry-on on board, you’re not given an assigned seat until check-in. This effectively guarantees you the “leftovers” — usually the seats no one else wants to sit in.

If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want the uncertainty of a free-for-all seat selection or wants less stress on the day of departure, don’t choose a Basic Economy seat.

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of Basic Economy seats:

• Attractive fares
• You won’t be able to choose your seat
• You won’t be able to guarantee sitting next to a companion or with your family
• Group 9 boarding ; the very last group to board

Seats that are not designated as Main Cabin Extra, exit row, Preferred seats, or Premium Economy are considered standard economy seats — these are the most ubiquitous seats you’ll find on the aircraft and are also the least desirable.

For the most part, there is no fee to select these seats.

Regular Main Cabin seats are highlighted in blue on the seat map and are free to select.

Here are the pros and cons of standard economy seats:

• These seats are free to select
• These seats do not provide any additional marginal benefit — they have standard legroom and no additional perks

A Preferred seat does not necessarily have extra legroom but is located in a part of the plane that is more desirable . You might have a Preferred seat that’s located toward the front of the aircraft, for example. If you can’t snag a Main Cabin Extra seat, a Preferred seat is likely the next best thing.

While these seats don’t have extra legroom, they are far better than a middle seat or one near the rear of the aircraft.

Preferred seats are highlighted in green on the seat map. These seats have a better location, but otherwise don’t provide better comfort.

Here’s a look at what you could expect to pay as an additional charge to secure a Preferred seat on a variety of routes (prices are for July 1, 2022):

• Chicago (ORD) – Cancún (CUN): $36 to $43
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago (SCL): $93
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Tulsa (TUL): $13 to $20
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Phoenix (PHX): $13 to $20
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD): $93
• New York (JFK) – London (LHR): $69 to $75
• New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX): $63
• Washington, D.C. (DCA) – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW): $29 to $35

Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Preferred seats:

• They tend to be located in more desirable areas of the plane
• For non-elites, there’s usually an additional charge for these seats, which is hard to justify since there’s no extra legroom or recline

Preferred Seats and Stats by Aircraft

Hot Tip: To learn how to find the best seat on the plane, check out our ultimate guide to SeatGuru , where we guide you through how to use the site to view seat maps, specific dimensions, and aircraft types for nearly every airline worldwide.

If you’re going to sit in economy, you want to be sure you select a Main Cabin Extra seat. These are the best seats you’ll find in the rear section of the plane.

What makes these seats special is that they have extra pitch — that is, the distance between the seat back of one seat to the seatback of the seat in front. Simply put, these seats have far more legroom than their counterparts in regular coach .

When looking on AA.com, Main Cabin Extra seats are highlighted in orange.

Main Cabin Extra tends to be located in the first several rows of the economy cabin, though there are some notable exceptions, including rear bulkhead seats or a wide-body aircraft with multiple sections of economy seats.

In addition to extra legroom, there are also a few other perks you’ll get in Main Cabin Extra:

• Group 5 boarding , which is the first group of economy passengers to board the aircraft; keep in mind that if you have elite status or another qualifier that would allow you to board early, you board with the earliest possible group
• A single, complimentary alcoholic drink
• “Dedicated” overhead bin storage space , though this tends to be a hit or miss perk since there’s rarely any enforcement to prevent other passengers from storing their luggage in the dedicated space

Here are the various ways through which you can select a Main Cabin Extra seat:

• AAdvantage Gold members, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan  MVP members, and  Oneworld Ruby flyers can select a seat 24 hours before departure
• AAdvantage Platinum , Platinum Pro , Executive Platinum , and ConciergeKey members, Alaska Airlines MVP Gold and MVP Gold 75K members, and Oneworld Sapphire and Emerald flyers can select seats at booking
• You can also purchase a Main Cabin Extra ticket at any time in the booking process

Hot Tip: You may want to take a look at what it would take to achieve American AAdvantage elite status or Alaska MVP elite status if you fly American frequently. Elite status often provides Main Cabin Extra seats for free, so the cost of pursuing status may outweigh the cost of purchasing these seats each time you fly.

Here’s a look at what it typically costs to upgrade to a Main Cabin Extra seat on a variety of routes (prices are for July 1, 2022):

• Chicago (ORD) – Cancún (CUN): $99
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago (SCL): $107 to $123
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Tulsa (TUL): $22 to $24
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Phoenix (PHX): $22 to $25
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD): $166
• New York (JFK) – London (LHR): $76 to $113
• New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX): $109
• Washington, D.C. (DCA) – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW): $70 to $77

Here’s a look at the pros and cons of Main Cabin Extra seats:

• They have far more legroom than traditional economy seats
• They’re usually located in the forward portion of the aircraft , allowing you to get off the plane more quickly
• If you don’t have elite status, purchasing these tickets can be costly
• Middle seats are not blocked, so you may need to sit in a middle seat if there are no aisle or window seats available
• The seats don’t offer any additional recline

Main Cabin Extra Seats and Stats by Aircraft

While seats in the exit rows are sold as Main Cabin Extra seats, they come with a unique set of pros and cons that’s worth talking about separately.

First of all, it’s important to note that you must be at least 15 years old to sit in one of these seats and you must be “willing, ready, and able to assist in the event of an emergency.” You can’t sit in an exit row seat if you don’t meet all of those criteria, and selecting one of those seats without being able to perform the duties expected of you will result in you being moved — likely to a less-than-ideal seat since this will be done right before takeoff.

Exit rows are always highlighted in orange on the seat map, but also contain a specific designation of the exit row, so you know you’ll be seated there.

Exit row seats, in most circumstances, can be selected in the same manner as you would for a Main Cabin Extra seat. On some aircraft, there are multiple exit rows, so you’ll have more opportunities to select these seats.

Here’s what you can typically expect to pay for exit row seats on a variety of routes (prices are for July 1, 2022):

• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Santiago (SCL): $123
• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – Tulsa (TUL): $24
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Phoenix (PHX): $25
• Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD): $129
• New York (JFK) – London (LHR): $113
• Washington, D.C. (DCA) – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW): $77

Here’s a look at the pros and cons of exit row seats:

• They have among the best legroom on the plane
• There’s ample room to get up and move around the cabin from these seats
• If you’re the type of person who needs to use the bathroom frequently, you may want to consider a seat in the exit row
• You must meet specific criteria to sit in an exit row
• Not all exit rows are created equal: if there are 2 rows, seats in the first one don’t usually recline to prevent issues with passengers trying to escape in an emergency
• The inflight entertainment screens are further away since they’re often built into the back of the seat in front of you
• Most exit rows still consist of 3 seats, so you’ll usually have a person in the middle seat for your journey

Hot Tip: If you have a mobility issue, cannot assist in an emergency, or do not speak fluent English, you will not be eligible to sit in an exit row.

Exit Row Seats and Stats by Aircraft

Premium Economy can only be found on wide-body aircraft that operate longer international routes, though these seats do show up on the occasional domestic flight.

While Premium Economy seats are much more desirable — and in a different class — than regular economy seats, it’s worth discussing them here as they technically are a subset of the economy cabin on eligible flights.

Premium Economy seats are highlighted in blue on the seat map, and are specifically labeled as Premium Economy. You can only select these if you book a Premium Economy ticket.

Here are the pros and cons of flying in Premium Economy with American Airlines :

• These seats provide far more legroom and width than economy seats
• Some seats feature a foot or leg rest
• They’re situated in a separate cabin
• They provide access to a dedicated lavatory
• Depending on the route, Premium Economy comes with upgraded meal service
• Premium Economy fares can be expensive , depending on the route
• These cabins do have middle seats, so you may end up in one
• Bulkhead seats have the inflight entertainment system stowed in the armrest, reducing seat width slightly

Premium Economy Seats and Stats by Aircraft

There are many different seating types throughout American Airlines’ fleet, and it’s important to know the differences among each of these seat types so you know the best place to sit.

While all seats may look more or less the same, there are marked differences in legroom, location, overhead bin space, and more.

Keep this guide bookmarked so you can choose the best seat possible for your next flight in American Airlines economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between basic economy and economy on american airlines.

The difference does not lie in the physical seat, but rather in the fare. Basic Economy tickets may not be able to be changed or refunded and don’t come with advanced seat assignments.

Is Main Cabin better than economy?

On American Airlines, “Main Cabin” is synonymous with economy class.

What is the difference between Main Cabin and Premium Economy on American Airlines?

American’s Main Cabin seats are traditional economy seats, typically tight with limited legroom, while Premium Economy seats are more reminiscent of domestic first class seats, with extra legroom, more recline, and a footrest. Keep in mind, though, that Premium Economy seats can only be found on wide-body aircraft.

What are the best seats on American Airlines?

This varies by aircraft type, but in general, the best seats to select are Main Cabin Extra or exit row seats, as they have the most legroom in economy.

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The major American airline with the most room in economy—and the one with the least

Posted: May 10, 2024 | Last updated: May 10, 2024

Which major airlines offer the most seat space in economy?

During the "golden age" of travel, air travelers and aircraft alike were glamorous. Every flight was a place to see and be seen.

But with the downfall of luxurious airlines like Pan Am (which went out of business in 1991 ) came an influx of cheaper, more accessible flight options that made flying feel less like riding a limousine in the sky and more like taking the New York City subway or a Greyhound bus. Though economy class offerings have made a public transportation mode that used to be reserved only for the rich and the business traveler more accessible, it's a ticket class that comes with some downsides.

More passengers are being crammed into tight quarters in airplane cabins—especially in economy class. Worse yet, the seats are getting smaller. In some cases, they've shrunk by several inches , according to Forbes. 

Too-small seats aren't just uncomfortable; they may also be unsafe. The FlyersRights advocacy group has argued that the packed-like-sardines configuration could negatively impact the safety of the flight and the time it might take to evacuate the plane in case of emergency.

Yet, while the Federal Aviation Administration does regulate how many seats are allowed on a plane, the agency declined to impose a standard seat size . This means airlines have no consistency, even in the same fare class. One carrier's economy could leave you feeling footloose and fancy-free; another's could leave your knees knocking into the seat before you. 

Thanks to varying plane models in any given fleet, a wide range of experiences is also possible within a single airline. Economy is not even a single class in the main cabin nowadays but has gotten carved into several premium upgrade areas (sometimes just a few individual seats or a couple of rows).

Since it's become more difficult to feel comfortable on flights, travelers may want to do extra research before taking that next trip. To help prepare you for your journey, TravelPerk looked at SeatGuru data on economy seat space offered by each of the 10 major U.S. airlines, listed below alphabetically.

In airline speak, the seat pitch—the distance between one chair's seat back and the one behind it—is the best legroom measurement. It's also the yardstick by which most passengers judge their comfort level, and it's what tends to get sacrificed when airlines want to fit more seats onto their planes. But other factors affect spaciousness besides legroom—including seat width and a few others that might surprise you.

See which airlines offer the most room for your buck and plan accordingly on your next flight.

Alaska Airlines

- Minimum seat pitch: 30 - Maximum seat pitch: 38 - Minimum seat width: 17 - Maximum seat width: 18.25

When Alaska Airlines acquired Virgin America in 2016, it added several aircraft to its fleet—including planes featuring popular, brand-specific purple lighting in the interior. As of 2019, all the aircraft were repainted to remove Virgin branding, although some interior features remain. The entire mixed fleet is pretty consistent in terms of its seat layout and legroom: No matter which plane you board, you'll get a minimum of 30 inches of legroom in economy and, in some cases, as much as 32 inches without paying more.

If width is a priority, stick with the Airbus A319 , the Airbus A321 , or—the most miniature model in the fleet—the Embraer 175 , operated by partner carriers Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines. Unfortunately, the Embraer lacks in-flight entertainment and other standard amenities for larger planes. When booking online, click "Preview Seats" to see the plane model and seating arrangement before committing to your chosen itinerary.

If all else fails, Alaska's " customers of size seating guidelines " stipulate you could reserve two adjacent seats and receive a refund upon completion of travel, which accommodates not only passengers whose bodies might spill over past the armrest but also those whose long legs need to splay out sideways.

Allegiant Air

- Minimum seat pitch: 30 - Maximum seat pitch: 34 - Minimum seat width: 17 - Maximum seat width: 17

Despite its ultra-low-cost status among budget-friendly airlines, Allegiant Air offers the average legroom in its economy class (about 30 to 31 inches)—with some seats letting you stretch out a little farther, with as much as 3 inches above average. Unfortunately, there's a trade-off involved: Flying Allegiant means squeezing into the narrowest seats sold by U.S. airlines, none of which recline .

The Las Vegas-based carrier—a relative newcomer in the U.S. market, founded in 1997—operates all-economy short-haul flights  with no first- or business-class options and zero inflight amenities beyond food and drink items for purchase . However, you can get an extra 4 inches of seat pitch for an additional charge by choosing one of its fleet's Legroom + seats (either front- or exit-row). Reserving any seat on an Allegiant flight ahead of time will cost you—but since extra legroom is limited to just 18 seats, they'll likely be snapped up before you're automatically assigned a seat at check-in.

American Airlines

- Minimum seat pitch: 30 - Maximum seat pitch: 40 - Minimum seat width: 16.5 - Maximum seat width: 19.3

In 1964, The New York Times reported the maximum seat pitch on American Airlines increased from 34 to 36 inches . More recently, American has been squeezing more seats onto its planes—and these days, the distance between seat backs on many American flights is as low as just 30 inches. You can do a little better in the legroom category if you upgrade to Main Cabin Extra or Premium Economy—both are better than regular economy but not as good as Business—like on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

One factor that affects legroom, however, is something you might not think of: The built-in entertainment system (like the one on the 737-800 model ) takes up a lot of space, so flights with streaming-only entertainment offerings are actually roomier, according to SeatGuru.

Delta Air Lines

- Minimum seat pitch: 30 - Maximum seat pitch: 38 - Minimum seat width: 16.79 - Maximum seat width: 19

If you want to maximize your legroom on a Delta flight, you'll need to go beyond the basic fare—but you won't need to leave the main cabin. You could spend a bit extra for 34 inches of seat pitch at the Delta Comfort+ level—available on the entire Delta fleet and all Delta routes, no matter the plane model or destination.

Or you could do even better and splurge on the Delta Premium Select level, typically offered on international flights, with a 38-inch seat pitch. That's impressive, as 38 inches in premium economy is roomier than "flying first" on Delta's Boeing 717 and some of the other wide-body planes, like the 737s and 757s .

Premium Select seats also recline more —making it feel like you've got more space in front of you. It provides other benefits, too, like priority boarding and a dedicated overhead bin.

Frontier Airlines

- Minimum seat pitch: 28 - Maximum seat pitch: 38 - Minimum seat width: 18 - Maximum seat width: 18

Frontier's all-Airbus fleet offers below-average legroom on the lower end—with the Airbus 320 offering the most sardinelike experience. Like other budget airlines, Frontier's fleet includes single-class planes—but if you'd like to improve your "coach" experience, you could select Frontier's Stretch seating option when you're purchasing (the only way to guarantee one of these limited-quantity seats) or at check-in (pending availability).

With Stretch seats, you'll sit in either one of the exit rows or the first three rows of the plane, and you'll get to extend those legs an extra 5 to 7 inches . They're also the only Frontier seats that recline. The upcharge for Stretch depends on the type of fare you select and whether your transaction occurs online, via the call center, or in person at the airport. Just note that you can't pick and choose Stretch seats on certain legs of your trip; they're for the entire itinerary.

Hawaiian Airlines

- Minimum seat pitch: 30 - Maximum seat pitch: 31 - Minimum seat width: 17 - Maximum seat width: 18

If you're island-hopping on Hawaiian Airlines—and traveling short distances from, say, Maui to the "Big Island"—you might not be as concerned about your airplane seat literally cramping your style. But if you're flying between Hawaii and the mainland, you're in for at least six hours in your seat—and getting a charley horse mid-flight is anything but relaxing.

The standard economy class legroom on all Hawaiian flights averages 30 to 31 inches, but there is a way to get more. On the Airbus A321neo , you can opt for 35 inches in Extra Comfort in the main cabin, and on the Airbus A330-200 , you'll get 36 inches in Economy Comfort. Extra Comfort seats will also feature on the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner planes Hawaiian is taking to the skies in early 2024—promising "maximize seat space" with "more shoulder and hip room," according to a press release .

- Minimum seat pitch: 32 - Maximum seat pitch: 41 - Minimum seat width: 17.8 - Maximum seat width: 18.4

The affordable air carrier JetBlue, based in New York City, has come a long way since its founding in 1998. Back then, all the aircraft were entirely economy class—but now, the Mint planes ( Airbus A321 ) give business-class passengers the option of a closed suite or an open flatbed on transcontinental flights (namely, between New York and California). However, the rest of the fleet is outfitted with Even More Space seats and some of the best legroom a U.S. airline can offer.

Of course, those roomier seats come at a higher cost and are available for advance booking or upgrades closer to your travel date. Even in the regular economy-class seats (now called Core) you'll get above-average legroom and premium in-flight amenities like seatback TV screens featuring live DirecTV, on-demand programming, and satellite radio channels; power outlets in every row; and free high-speed wireless internet for the duration of the flight. But if you want to choose your seat in advance, you must select a Blue fare class or pay an upcharge with Blue Basic.

Southwest Airlines

- Minimum seat pitch: 31 - Maximum seat pitch: 33 - Minimum seat width: 17 - Maximum seat width: 17.8

While Southwest frequent flyers have learned to "game" the first-come-first-served seat selection process by checking in for their flights as soon as they're eligible, even those in Zone A in the boarding line at the gate can't get a leg up on the extra room.

In Southwest's all-economy class fleet of Boeing 737s, air travelers will find a relative amount of uniformity in seat comfort and roominess—with zero seating upgrades and no calling dibs on seats in advance. Its two larger planes—the 737 MAX 8 and 737-800 , both with a 175-passenger capacity—offer the most legroom, but it's just an inch or two more than the  737-700 model .

For " customers of size ," an additional seat can be purchased ahead of time and refunded later—but even if you take your chances that the flight's not sold out and extra seats will be available, you'll need to consult a departure gate agent upon arrival. Only they can advise whether Southwest can offer a complimentary additional seat and provide you with a boarding document to place on the empty seat next to you.

Spirit Airlines

- Minimum seat pitch: 28 - Maximum seat pitch: 38 - Minimum seat width: 17.75 - Maximum seat width: 20

Spirit Airlines is tied with Frontier for the lowest minimum seat pitch offered among all U.S. domestic airlines. Although this Florida-based carrier doesn't provide business- or first-class seats, it is possible to pay a little extra to reserve a seat with more legroom ahead of time in one of the Big Front Seats , offering up to 6 inches more space. But the Big Front option isn't available on every plane Spirit flies: It's missing from the Airbus A320-200 (Layout 2) model.

Fortunately, you can see the plane model and the seat availability before selecting your flight on Spirit's website by clicking "Seat Map" on your chosen itinerary. Otherwise, there's a level playing field between the plane models in terms of entertainment and business amenities offered in standard economy class (called Deluxe Leather on Spirit)—which, unfortunately, are none. However, this could change if the impending merger with fellow low-cost airline JetBlue goes through and Spirit begins flying JetBlue planes (which could finally bring in-flight entertainment to Spirit passengers).

United Airlines

- Minimum seat pitch: 30 - Maximum seat pitch: 43 - Minimum seat width: 16 - Maximum seat width: 18.5

The potential for the most legroom comes from United, whose mainline fleet of 813 planes includes both narrow (single-aisle) and wide-body (dual-aisles) aircraft, with the Boeing 767-300ER (Layout 2) topping out at up to 34 inches of legroom in economy and potentially 9 extra inches in Economy Plus on the Boeing 767-300EE (Layout 1) plane. The standard economy seats in Layout 2 of the Boeing 767-300ER are also the widest in the entire fleet. To keep you comfortable and help the time pass more quickly, most United flights offer on-demand in-flight entertainment and access to, at minimum, shared power outlets in every row. And most United seats recline , to boot.

Data reporting by Lucas Hicks. Story editing by Carren Jao. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Abigail Renaud.

This story originally appeared on TravelPerk and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.

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Which airlines still offer long-haul first class in 2024.

Every year, the number of carriers grows fewer and fewer.

• First class is slowly being eliminated, but American Airlines still offers an exclusive Flagship First product.
• International airlines, such as Etihad and Emirates, focus on full privacy in first-class cabins.
• Large planes like the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A380 often include first class cabins for select airlines.

First class has undeniably been on its way out for a long time as carriers have grown more and more fond of expanding their business class cabins. Amid the rise of private aviation and a heavy shift in consumer sentiments, the need to have an ultra-premium cabin that exceeds the flat-bed offerings of business class has proven unnecessary for many.

Nonetheless, flying first class is still the ultimate luxury and offers passengers an experience that is unparalleled, even in comparison to the nicest business class cabins. For some airlines, operating such a cabin has proven to be worthwhile even if it loses considerable amounts of money, as it will increase a carrier's prestige.

Nonetheless, fewer and fewer international airlines maintain a first class cabin each year, with just one major US airline offering such a product. In this article, we will take a deeper look at which airlines still offer first-class seats and on what aircraft you might be able to fly.

American Airlines operates America's last first class cabins

Almost every major US airline operated an international first class cabin just two decades ago, but today that has essentially been reduced to just American Airlines. Most carriers, which previously operated a three-class configuration featuring first, business, and economy, have gradually shifted from first class to premium economy.

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As a result, airlines like United and Delta have thrived by offering a middle-tier service in premium economy and leaving their business class products, Polaris and Delta One, to cater to their highest spenders. American Airlines, however, cares to differ and offers its Flagship First class product on many of its most popular intercontinental routes.

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The carrier's Flagship First product offers an undeniably elevated experience in comparison to the carrier's business class, with upgraded Flagship lounges, first class check-in, dozens of priority privileges and much, much more. The airline's website also indicates that the dining experience in first class is also a step up from what is offered in business class, with five-star service and chef-inspired menus .

The airline's first class product is only available on a few select aircraft in the airline's fleet, all of which are Boeing 777-300ER jets. The seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration offering direct aisle access, much like the carrier's business class on the aircraft. In total, American's 777-300ERs with Flagship First seats are set up as follows:

It is important to note that American Airlines also offers one of the few remaining true domestic first class products offered in the United States as well. The airline's A321T (which stands for transcontinental) jets also feature first class seating arranged in a 1-1 configuration, offering an unparalleled level of passenger comfort for such a domestic flight.

International carriers

Over a dozen international airlines still offer first class cabins, many of which have attempted to introduce new features that differentiate their product significantly from what is offered in business class. Some airlines, especially those that consistently place emphasis on ensuring a luxury travel experience, have introduced new fully enclosed spaces in order to introduce a new level of privacy.

Etihad, for example, operates what is unquestionably the most luxurious suite offered in the sky today, with the three-room Residence onboard its Airbus A380 jets that offers a private bedroom, bathroom and dining/living area. Despite many carriers struggling to fill their first-class cabins, the Residence is alive and well and recently returned to service on the airline's flagship routes to New York City .

Some other airlines have also emphasized privacy in their first class designs, with rival Middle Eastern carrier Emirates introducing new fully-enclosed suites onboard its 777-300ER jets in first class. Air France's first class cabin, La Premiere, also offers passengers complete privacy but utilizes an elegant curtain instead of a mechanically closing door.

Other airlines have also created first class cabins that cater to couples traveling together by introducing suites that can combine with others to create unique arrangements with larger dining tables and even double beds. According to Upgraded Points, some carriers that have done this include:

• Etihad Airways (on their A380 first class apartments)
• Singapore Airlines (on their A380 suites)
• China Eastern Airlines (on their 777s)

Big planes often have first class cabins

Overwhelmingly, the airlines that continue to operate first class cabins do so on one of two aircraft, the Boeing 747-8 and the Airbus A380. All three operators of the Boeing 747-8I, the aircraft's passenger variant, operate a first class cabin, and they are:

The other aircraft which carriers consistently equip with first class cabins is the world's largest passenger jet. Nearly all Airbus A380s take advantage of the jet's space to operate a first class cabin, which includes those flying for all the following airlines:

• All Nippon Airways (ANA)
• Asiana Airlines
• British Airways
• Qatar Airways
• Singapore Airlines

Filling the world's largest commercial aircraft can be difficult, and, as a result, using significant amounts of floor space for a first class cabin can make a lot of financial sense. For smaller jets, however, business class is simply too profitable per square foot to make a first class cabin viable.

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There are a few remaining carriers that operate a major international first class cabin that has yet to be mentioned, the vast majority of which do so with the Boeing 777-300ER to Airbus A350. Garuda Indonesia, SWISS, and Japan Airlines all operate such cabins, some of which have proven to be popular, award-winning products. A few carriers, such as Oman Air, even operate first class cabins on smaller widebodies like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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Aboard the Boeing 777-300 ER V.1, British Airways introduces a first class that embodies luxury in regional air travel. Catering to a select 8 passengers, this class offers an ambiance of exclusivity and sophistication. The seats are designed for utmost comfort, complemented by gourmet dining and a tailored entertainment suite. The dedicated crew, trained specifically for this aircraft, ensures a journey that's both intimate and exceptional.

Experience regional travel at its finest with British Airways's business class on the Boeing 777-300 ER V.1. Designed for 76 passengers, it offers a serene environment equipped with modern amenities. The seating is designed for relaxation, the dining is exquisite, and the entertainment options are vast. The crew's dedication ensures a journey that's both comfortable and memorable.

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Elevate your regional travel experience with British Airways's premium economy on the Boeing 777-300 ER V.1. Catering to 40 discerning passengers, it offers a harmonious blend of luxury and value, with improved seating, dedicated service, and an enhanced meal selection. The attentive crew ensures a journey that's both delightful and memorable.

Travelers aboard British Airways's Boeing 777-300 ER V.1 in economy class can expect a functional and inviting environment. Tailored for regional routes and 130 passengers, it offers essential comforts in a cozy setting. The crew remains attentive and dedicated, ensuring a satisfactory flight experience.

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British Airways's first class aboard the Boeing 777-300 ER V.2 is a testament to luxury and modern design. With 14 seats, it promises an experience of exclusivity and elegance. From the spacious seating to the gourmet offerings and state-of-the-art entertainment, every detail is meticulously curated. The crew's unwavering attention ensures a flight that's unparalleled in its class.

Experience regional jet travel at its finest with British Airways's business class on the Boeing 777-300 ER V.2. Designed for 56 passengers, it offers a serene environment equipped with cutting-edge amenities. The seating is designed for utmost relaxation, the dining is a gastronomic journey, and the entertainment options are vast and modern. The crew's dedication ensures a journey that's both comfortable and memorable.

Elevate your regional jet experience with British Airways's premium economy on the Boeing 777-300 ER V.2. Catering to 44 discerning passengers, it offers a harmonious blend of luxury and value, with plush seating, dedicated service, and an enriched dining experience. The attentive crew ensures a journey that's both delightful and memorable.

Travelers aboard British Airways's Boeing 777-300 ER V.2 in economy class can anticipate a functional and cozy environment. Tailored for regional routes and 185 passengers, it offers essential comforts paired with a vast entertainment selection. The crew remains attentive and dedicated, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable flight experience.

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