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News18
10-08-2025
- Business
- News18
Air India Begins Rs 3,500 Crore Upgrade Of Dreamliners And A320neo Fleet
The airline has launched its widebody retrofit for the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet. The first aircraft (VT-ANT) was sent to Boeing's facility in Victorville, California, in July 2025, the airline said. A second aircraft will follow in October, with both expected to re-enter service by December 2025. The programme will upgrade all 26 B787-8 aircraft by mid-2027 with new interiors featuring a three-class configuration: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy. Enhancements include new seats, modern inflight entertainment systems, refurbished lavatories and galleys, and updated soft furnishings aligned with Air India's new service standards. Additionally, the airline will begin retrofitting 13 legacy Boeing 777-300ERs starting in early 2027, with completion expected by October 2028. The timeline has been adjusted due to global supply chain delays. Reliability Enhancement for B787-8 Fleet Alongside the interior upgrades, Air India is implementing a Reliability Enhancement Programme for the B787-8 fleet. This includes avionics and systems upgrades to meet the latest industry standards. Modifications will be based on detailed analysis and Boeing's service bulletins to reduce operational disruptions. Seven of the 26 Dreamliners will also undergo heavy maintenance (D-checks) at Victorville. Narrowbody Retrofit on Track
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class will enter service on these routes
American Airline's latest business class product is about to take flight. The airline announced Friday that its new Flagship Suites will go on sale on select routes starting next week, with service set to begin on some flights as soon as next month. The new suites will begin service on new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and will later be introduced on Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs. The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors. 'Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature,' Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer said in a statement. 'Whether flying for business or pleasure, having the opportunity to explore other parts of the world should be an exciting and memorable experience that begins the moment you book your flight, long before you reach your final destination.' The 787s will feature new premium economy seats as well. According to American, these are the first round-trip routes the new seats will be available on: Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) beginning June 5 Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR) beginning Aug. 6 Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZHR) beginning Sept. 3 Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Brisbane (BNE) beginning Oct. 26. Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Here are the first routes with American Airlines' new business class
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Airlines is bringing private suites with sliding doors to fancy flying
Suite dreams are made of this: American Airlines (AAL) just debuted a redesigned aircraft that features private suites with sliding doors and chaise lounge-style seating as part of a broader push to elevate its premium international travel experience. The 'Flagship Suite' seats, introduced on American's latest Boeing (BA) 787-9 deliveries, represent a significant shift in the airline's long-haul strategy. With a focus on privacy, comfort, and luxury, the suites are part of American's plan to retire traditional international first class and compete more directly for premium travelers. This new 'premium-focused' design will also appear on any deliveries of Airbus (AIR) A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs, the airline said. The updated 787-9 cabin will have 51 'Flagship Suite' seats, replacing the current international business class configuration of 30 seats. Each suite is equipped with a sliding privacy door, more personal storage space, a wireless charging pad, and a chaise lounge-style seating option. Travelers booking the seats will receive access to a range of ground and inflight services including priority check-in, security, boarding, and baggage handling, as well as access to American's Flagship Lounge. In the air, passengers will be offered a multi-course meal curated to pair with premium wines, along with upgraded bedding and amenity kits featuring luxury skincare products. American's suites will enter regular service on June 5 with a flight from Chicago to London. Additional routes with the suite seats include Philadelphia to London starting on Aug. 6, Philadelphia to Zurich on Sept. 3, and Dallas Fort Worth to Brisbane, Australia, on Oct.26. On the airline's website, a roundtrip leaving Chicago for London on August 1 and returning August 8 in the Flagship business class costs $5,361. American plans to introduce a total of 30 of these redesigned 787-9s to its fleet by 2029. By the end of the decade, American aims to grow its lie-flat and 'premium economy' seating by 50%. In September 2022, American announced it would eliminate international first class on many aircraft and instead focus on a more luxurious business-class suite experience. The move was part of a broader industry trend where airlines are consolidating premium offerings into a single, more spacious and competitive business class — often with features that previously distinguished first class. The airline is positioning the Flagship Suite product as a direct competitor to Delta's Delta One Suite and JetBlue's Mint, both of which feature sliding doors and enhanced privacy. United Airlines (UAL) is also expected to introduce an updated premium cabin product in the near future. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class will enter service on these routes
American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class will enter service on these routes Show Caption Hide Caption Free Wi-Fi coming to more than 2 million American Airlines flights While American Airlines prepares to launch free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members, rival carriers United and Delta have already implemented similar services. Scripps News American Airlines' new Flagship Suites, featuring lie-flat beds and closing doors, will debut on select routes starting in June. The new suites will be available on Boeing 787-9s initially, followed by Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs. The 787-9 aircraft will also feature new premium economy seats. American Airline's latest business class product is about to take flight. The airline announced Friday that its new Flagship Suites will go on sale on select routes starting next week, with service set to begin on some flights as soon as next month. The new suites will begin service on new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and will later be introduced on Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs. The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors. 'Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature,' Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer said in a statement. 'Whether flying for business or pleasure, having the opportunity to explore other parts of the world should be an exciting and memorable experience that begins the moment you book your flight, long before you reach your final destination.' The 787s will feature new premium economy seats as well. According to American, these are the first round-trip routes the new seats will be available on: Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) beginning June 5 Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR) beginning Aug. 6 Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZHR) beginning Sept. 3 Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Brisbane (BNE) beginning Oct. 26. Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class will enter service on these routes
American Airline's latest business class product is about to take flight. The airline announced Friday that its new Flagship Suites will go on sale on select routes starting next week, with service set to begin on some flights as soon as next month. The new suites will begin service on new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and will later be introduced on Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs. The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors. 'Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature,' Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer said in a statement. 'Whether flying for business or pleasure, having the opportunity to explore other parts of the world should be an exciting and memorable experience that begins the moment you book your flight, long before you reach your final destination.' The 787s will feature new premium economy seats as well. According to American, these are the first round-trip routes the new seats will be available on: Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) beginning June 5 Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR) beginning Aug. 6 Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZHR) beginning Sept. 3 Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Brisbane (BNE) beginning Oct. 26. Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Here are the first routes with American Airlines' new business class
