The last American airline to offer first class is to get rid of it

He has been held so far, but the popular carrier has announced that he was deleting first class.


Flyingfirst class is a major luxury: fluid champagne, private cabins and seats that bow all along are only some of the amenities you can expect when you get out for a high-level note. To say that he beats the cramped atmosphere in the coach is an understatement, but if you have always dreamed of living the complete first class experience, you will wantBook your ticket soon. A single American airline still offers this equipment, and it will no longer be an option on long-haul flights in 2024. Read the rest to find out which carrier gets rid of first class.

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The first class has a long history.

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We have all heard of first class seats, which wasIntroduced in 1955 When the airline now missing TWA started driving an airplane that had two cabins, according to the points guy. Business class was added later when companies often piloted employees and needed an option between the first and the coach, the latter is now commonly called economics.

Delta was one of the first airlines to merge trade seats and first -class in the 90s, according to the points guy, and the premium economy was created via a regular economy, but still below business. It was only in the 2000s that the business class became the first choice for travelers with deep pockets, as opposed to first class, launched by the introduction of seats of British Airways which could become beds complete. American airlines quickly followed suit for business class passengers.

The first class was declining international trips, mainly because the business class has become so popular that there was no need for a separate cabin and before, according to the points guy. The planes also become smaller and more eco-consciousness and fuel economy, which means that there is less space overall.

For the moment, there is only one American airline that has been held with its real first class offer, but it will soon be gone too.

Currently, the first class is available on two types of long-haul flights.

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If you stole with American Airlines, you may have climbed on one of its largest planes with three cabins, which includes first class seats. Fortally known as the lighthouse first, the cabin is only on two types of aircraft: the 777-300ers, used for international flights, and the Airbus A321TS, used for transcontinental flights to and since "big cities of Hub, "According to the guy of the points.

During the flagship first, amenities abound. You have access to an airport lounge, a dining room inspired by the chef, pleasure kits and sleep sets, as well as these coveted seats.

American is the only American airline to always offer this first class experience, but a new type of seats will soon replace it.

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This is not all bad news.

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Although it is sad to see the flagship product first, the change does not mean that you will no longer be able to fly in style. In fact, in a press release on September 20, American Airlines confirmed that they "give customers a new driving" via their new flagship suitePremium seats On its long-haul fleet. These seats have an intimacy door, as well as chaisery seats and a personal storage space, the press release said.

At the end of 2024, the 777-300er fleet will be modernized to include new flagship seats, effectively eliminating the first flagship cabin, according to the points guy. Currently, these planes have first eight flagship pods, 51 flagship trade seats, 28 seats in premium economy and 216 economic seats. After the reconfiguration, there will now be 70 business class headlights and 44 premium economy seats. The press release did not specify the number of seats in economics.

The airline also receives deliveries from new Airbus A321xlr Boeing 787-9 planes in 2024. The existing Airbus A321T fleet will have changes to "align" with the new fleet, which will have 2 seats in the lighthouse and 12 high seats range. TheA321TS currently has First 10 flagship pods, 20 flagship seats on business and 72 premium economy and economy seats in total (36 each). Although it did not specify the number of seats linked, the airline has confirmed that it will always offer them on "Transcontinental Routes leaving New York and Boston with its partner of the Northeast Alliance, JetBlue Airways".

The airline offers a "first" service for shorter interior flights.

Chicago, IL, USA - July 17, 2017: American Airlines fleet of airplanes with passengers at O'Hare Airport passing through corridor.
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Similar to other airlines, there are only two cabins on the national flights of American airlines: the first and the economy. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

According to the American Airlines website, a first national ticket Includes privileges Before and after takeoff, including a faster recording, safety and boarding process, as well as premium meals, wifi and what the American calls "comfortable seats". These are described as wider and provide more legs for the legs.

There was no mention in the airline press release on the future plans of the first national service.


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