Overview

• American Airlines will debut its new Flagship Suites with sliding doors on Boeing 787-9 aircraft starting June 5 on the Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow route.
• The rollout will continue with Philadelphia–London on August 6, Philadelphia–Zurich on September 3, and Dallas–Brisbane on October 26.
• These suites are part of a broader shift to a single, larger premium cabin, replacing international first-class offerings.
• After the 787-9, the Flagship Suites will be introduced on Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs.
• Competitors like JetBlue, Delta, and Latam have also introduced sliding-door suites as the industry races to attract high-spending travelers.