American Airlines has announced the routes on which its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will launch this summer. The inaugural flight for the new Flagship Suites will be on June 5 from Chicago to London. Tickets go on sale starting on Monday.
The plane will first make one domestic round trip, before setting off to London. It will run Flight 2012 from Chicago O’Hare to Los Angeles. Then, it will return to Chicago for Flight 98 to London.
After its summer service debut, the new 787-9 will first fly from Philadelphia to Heathrow and Zurich. It will venture further this fall with service from Dallas Fort Worth to Brisbane, Australia.
| Departure airport | Arrival airport | Service start |
| Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | June 5 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | London (LHR) | Aug. 6 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | Zurich (ZRH) | Sept. 3 |
| Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) | Brisbane, Australia (BNE) | Oct. 26 |
American Airlines’ Two New Boeing 787-9s
American Airlines took delivery of two new 787-9s planes in Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday. It expects 30 new of the type to join its fleet by 2029.
The new Dreamliners will primarily fly long-haul international routes.
A New Cabin Layout With More Premium Room Onboard
With the new cabin layout, the airline will increase its lie-flat and Premium Economy capacity seating by 50% by 2030.
The 787-9 will feature 51 Flagship Suite seats at the front. These include privacy doors and more personal space. The unique chaise lounge has an adjustable headrest pillow. The suites also feature wireless charging for personal electronic devices.
On the ground, Flagship Suite service includes Priority check-in, security, boarding and baggage handling. Passengers also get access to the airline’s Flagship lounges before the flight.
Onboard, Flagship Suite service includes a multi-course meal paired with award winning wines. Passengers will also get premium amenity kits with skincare items. Bedding includes a comfy duvet blanket. It also comes with a dual-sided pillow. One side has cool-touch fabric, and the other side has traditional fabric.
Premium Economy On American Airlines Boeing 787-9
The plane has 32 Premium Economy seats, offering headrest wings for greater privacy.
“Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “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.”
American’s new Flagship Suite seats will be installed on all new Boeing 787-9s and Airbus A321XLRs. The airline will also retrofit its existing Boeing 777-300ERs to include these suites.
