Overview
- Retrofits begin this fall across American Eagle’s dual-class Embraer 170/175 and Bombardier CRJ700/900 fleets operated by Envoy, PSA, Piedmont, SkyWest and Republic.
- Cabins will be refreshed with new seat coverings to match mainline aesthetics, and every seat will receive in-seat power.
- Roughly 300 regional jets already feature gate‑to‑gate satellite Wi‑Fi, with installation on all dual‑class aircraft expected by early 2026.
- American plans to make inflight Wi‑Fi complimentary for AAdvantage loyalty members starting in early 2026.
- The carrier is working with Embraer to introduce larger overhead bins on E175s to reduce gate‑checking, with rollout expected in the coming years.