Bro, you'll most likely be reclined at some degree of angle, so you probably won't even really notice any difference about window viewing. The bloggers will be annoyed, *maybe* , but it's only because they'll have to sit up a bit more to record the turbine spinning. Otherwise, most passengers won't notice much of any difference.
I had the same reaction. I do like to look out the window, especially on transcontinental flights. Unfortunately, it also reminded me of the old business class on Cathay that we called coffin class. But the comment is also right that you don’t look out the window that much. We’ll just have to see in practice.
Don’t be rude. This is to give the body more leg room. If you facing toward the window, your head would be sticking out into aisle if they kept it the same pitch. Would you rather have that!!!?
I prefer my head not lying near the aisle. AA was smart for this. I don’t want to hear passengers or carts going through the aisle while sleeping zzzzzzzz
Presently they already have them on A321T and some A319 and for the record they had it on all A321 and 737-800 until they merged with USAirways when they got ripped off to match the fleet of US Airways
Awesome! I cannot tell you how brilliant it is that someone finally made a premium economy seat where the base tilts up when you recline. New industry best!
while good, the recline in all premium economy seats makes it nearly impossible for the passengers in the row behind to get up. wish they did what new air france planes do.
Unfortunately leg rest is only in the first row of premium-economy, their current premium-eco product is the same way. The other rows only have a foot rest.
Agreed 100%, their current hard product isn't bad either. No doors, but quite private and comfortable, but they are miles away from a good soft product when compared to some top European airlines, even BA's soft service, (food and customer service) is better.
@@FrancoAir Why ask the impossible out loud? AA concentrates on new aircraft. What happens inside the new and old aircraft doesn't seem to matter much to them. Sad. They were once great. It used to be called a great passenger experience. Now, just AA is just one of the bunch.
@@myBrownpuppyagreed. One reason I don’t fly AA anymore is due to Oasis. It’s BS. I dearly hope they send more widebodies on domestic flights or do yet another refurbishment of their narrow bodies (737, A320 family, and more). Oasis doesn’t make sense on a world class airline
I remember going on planes as a kid and thinking, "Wow, they've made the seats much nicer!" when entering the cabin. Only to then realize that was just first class.
I love American and for everything and all the memories they have brung. It’s my #1 favorite airline since I always fly with AAL. I first fell in love with AAL and the 777-200ER with them from ORD-DFW. Sadly, AAL doesn’t bring the 777s anymore to Chicago, but I will never forget that first time I flew a widebody airliner. This is outstanding. Great work American. I hope I get to fly on one of these bad boys in the future! For sure choosing flagship business. You rock, AAL and keep moving forward!
@@jcspotter7322 Can't tell you how many times I've flown DAL or UAL and the one in my seat didn't work. And if it did the resolution was terrible. I'd rather use my iPad.
@@TheDopelganger then use it. I can tell you the exact plane types you've had issues on Delta planes and can tell you for a fact that they're actively replacing said screens. Also I'd rather not pack an easily bendable ipad and even if I don't use the screen, I prefer actually having the option to do so.
Forget the interior & bring back the good food! I use to fly to Florida from NYC for college. I remember eating roast beef, chicken & other delicious meals. Cookies & a coke don't work anymore. Now I just buy a meal & bring it onboard the plane.
This is for international and transcon. But I agree! American was the #1 airline for years!!! Because of the service! People got even more eager and excited to board the plane regardless of a slight delay because they knew that they were gonna be comfortable on a flight!
You should expect nothing on a 3 hour flight. We're lucky they're not hanging us from meat hooks now. Next, it'll be $1 to go #1 and $3 for #2. I used to fly a lot. US east coast to Asia in economy + mostly.
As the 777-300ER is the most affected aircraft with removal of First Class, I am keen to see what the offering there is. Will the bed length be the generous Flagship first length or will be cut? The 773 is after all much less cramped than the 787 range.
My Impressions are the cabin seems pretty solid evolutionary upgrade over the previous seats. Doors seem higher than other airlines like British or Delta. The screen size in Flagship preferred seems to stay the same size in normal business class , bed seems pretty comfortable, there isn't much you can do in economy but at least it looks a little brighter and the screen bigger. Premium economy seems to be a solid improvement. Hopefully they will retrofit this on all of their long haul fleet that they aren't planning on retiring.
This PE seat looks like a more comfortable version of the JAL shell. The JAL shell was actually not bad at all. I'm betting this is more comfortable due to it not being within the shell. If the cushioning is as comfortable as it looks, it should be more than sufficient for a 9ish hour ride. If the food is improved over the rest of the US carriers I would actually entertain flying with them internationally instead of looking exclusively at international carriers. I think maybe the only exception is Iberia and Avianca, but they're Iberia and Avianca.
One of the benefits of JAL in PE is that the legroom is just way too generous with 42 inches of pitch compared to 38 in American so I would prefer to fly JAL over American in premium economy especially in their new A350-1000s (man I need to fly on those big birds)
FINALLY some interior character. These days, AA has such a plain, boring, neutral-corporate type design and when you combine that with a lack of IFE, it is very off-putting. I used to exclusively fly AA from 2010-2017 when they were renewing their fleet, and had the lowest average aircraft age. But then when they started getting rid of IFE, limiting charging ports, etc., I started to fly more with United and Delta. Interior character + IFE is where it's at. I'm very much looking forward to seeing this new AA!
This is what we wanted, AA! This needs to proliferate the rest of the fleet as quickly as possible because this is what Going For Great should be. Time to stop playing 3rd fiddle out of the big 3 carriers.
If they brought back screens to their domestic fleet. I wouldn’t fly delta. AA has the most domestic direct flights as is, but their oasis is so uncomfortable and outdated
I prefer screens at every seat. Sometimes I have to work on my iPad, but I would rather have something on the screen and do my work at the same time and not have to use my cell phone as well.🙄
On long haul flights yes, but that’s been the case with american for long. The narrowbody interior shown here is the A321XLR which is meant for long haul flights.
Someone finally read the memo that removing individual screens in every seat was a HUGE fail (and the reason #1 WHY I have avoided my favorite airline for international flights and also started to experiment with Delta in domestic flights as well) - Kudos for bringing them back👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
No they are not bringing it back. This is for A321XLR which is for transcontinental only. Very few of our A319 do still have IFE installed for some certain routes. We are NOT bringing it back throughout fleet.
@@jrjones604 thanks for clarifying that. But at least the 789 are getting them so it’s a pretty decent chance to catch them on international flights out of Miami at least.
As a European, seeing all that inside an A321 is absolutely awesome and insane. The only difference between Business and Economy seats here, are that theyre a few inches longer and the head cushion is different. 😂
Lost me on the window to my back business class. Other business looks promising. Nice interiors. Hopefully, the attitudes, while at the altitudes, also get better.
bit boring the color palette on the 321. I guess an improvement from the current colors. Love the colors on the dreamliner. Darker asthetics are really nice in airliners.
It will be on the first new delivered 787-9 aircraft being delivered later this year. It's first flight will be the new route from Dallas Fort Worth to Melbourne Australia later this fall.
Ok out of topic but I only flew with American Airlines 2 times From JFK -> MIA -> QUI And not about the seats but whenever you fly American get the biscuits. They ascended me to heaven.
I would say this is a solid product. I hope an improvement in the soft product and customer service improvements follow. Followed by a strategy that makes sense.
AA tried that 20 years ago and found pax would rather pay a slightly lower price on a different airline than pay a little more for an AA seat with more space. If you want to get a little, you gotta give a little.
Impressive! As others stated, I wish the food was better... also everything seems to be extremely over-cooked since COVID. Also wish they had a built in Fan near your head for both temperature control and more white noise for the people (including me, lol) who snore.
first class is being phased out across the industry anyway and specifically domestically in the US business class is marketed as domestic first class, it never was truly first class so in the A321's case they're just calling it what it is for once, especially since it will mostly feature on international routes anyway. realistically how many people do you think still fly real first class these days when business class is so close and offers something most people are satisfied with for a way lower price
@@NaenaeGaming I believe the 777's had AA's last remaining F. It's seriously outdated from what I've been reading. If they improve the food then at least the hard product will be competitive against most major Int'l airlines. The weakest area for US based carriers is the food and *kind of* the service. I think the service is more or less hampered by what's allowed in terms of dining accommodation. I was on UA Polaris and was hungry mid-flight. I asked what snacks were available and they basically said, "we have some chips and those little cookies." I don't blame the air staff by any means. I believe that they're simply trying to do the best they can with what they have on hand.
The economy cabin looks so good! I really hope they refurbish all their mainline aircraft to have similar interiors. I’m wondering in the light blue and beige seats are a nod to how their seats looked back in the 80’s and 90’s.
Very fitting that it says "Welcome to your new travel journey" when they show economy seats :D
And in the back everyone is stacked on top of each other 😂
Was holding there would be a lil space
you want a bigger house? pay more for a bigger house. Same concept with airlines. You want a bigger space? then pay more for business/first class.
That’s normal it’s American lol
funny joke, we fly with the baggage and pay for oxygen
A321XLR: Hate the business class seats facing away from the windows. One of my favorite things about flying is being able to look out the window.
Bro, you'll most likely be reclined at some degree of angle, so you probably won't even really notice any difference about window viewing. The bloggers will be annoyed, *maybe* , but it's only because they'll have to sit up a bit more to record the turbine spinning. Otherwise, most passengers won't notice much of any difference.
I had the same reaction. I do like to look out the window, especially on transcontinental flights. Unfortunately, it also reminded me of the old business class on Cathay that we called coffin class. But the comment is also right that you don’t look out the window that much. We’ll just have to see in practice.
Don’t be rude. This is to give the body more leg room. If you facing toward the window, your head would be sticking out into aisle if they kept it the same pitch. Would you rather have that!!!?
I prefer my head not lying near the aisle. AA was smart for this. I don’t want to hear passengers or carts going through the aisle while sleeping zzzzzzzz
You're the 1%. The rest of the 99% have their faces buried in their stupid phones and the shades down.
There’s something so corporate 90s about this design aesthetic
Looks nice
I like it. Those were good times.
I see AA is finally catching up and installing IFE in narrow bodies
Only on the a321XLRs. So limited to international and premium trans-con service.
Thank Jet Blue, they started it.
@@eds.4815 Lame :(
Presently they already have them on A321T and some A319 and for the record they had it on all A321 and 737-800 until they merged with USAirways when they got ripped off to match the fleet of US Airways
This narrow body is a long haul aircraft, it can do very long flights. I believe it could even do LHR-LAX
Awesome! I cannot tell you how brilliant it is that someone finally made a premium economy seat where the base tilts up when you recline. New industry best!
while good, the recline in all premium economy seats makes it nearly impossible for the passengers in the row behind to get up. wish they did what new air france planes do.
Quantas does it too
@@paddybm3245 really? thats cool. will have to try it out!
@@bop4022 agreed :)
Unfortunately leg rest is only in the first row of premium-economy, their current premium-eco product is the same way. The other rows only have a foot rest.
The business seat looks fantastic but American Airlines can improve the food now in business class.
Agreed 100%, their current hard product isn't bad either. No doors, but quite private and comfortable, but they are miles away from a good soft product when compared to some top European airlines, even BA's soft service, (food and customer service) is better.
Love the A321XLR Flagship! Great to have a little nap with some natural light!
The A321XLR business class looks a lot like the Jetblue A321Neo ones... but I like the colors and furnishings on this one wayyyyy better!
XLRs will likely be needed for international routes so don't think this is a domestic interior.
Exactly what I was thinking. Now if AA can improve on their service from inflight.
@@FrancoAir Why ask the impossible out loud? AA concentrates on new aircraft. What happens inside the new and old aircraft doesn't seem to matter much to them. Sad. They were once great. It used to be called a great passenger experience. Now, just AA is just one of the bunch.
I love it great job American Airlines
I agree! I posted a comment! I hope they do something with the sad state of the horrible oasis retrofit in narrow bodies. Looks like southwest
@@myBrownpuppyagreed. One reason I don’t fly AA anymore is due to Oasis. It’s BS.
I dearly hope they send more widebodies on domestic flights or do yet another refurbishment of their narrow bodies (737, A320 family, and more). Oasis doesn’t make sense on a world class airline
I love 🩵 American 🇺🇸 Airlines 🌎 ☁️ ✈️☀️
Stunning! Those XLRs look amazing! Especially the premium economy.
Those look like, Recaro CL4710’s, the same seat Delta has for 1st class on their A321NEO’s.
Props for featuring OOYY in this video - he’s one of my favorite music producers!
What is the name of this music?
Love to see the new layout of the aircraft 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✈️
Finally joining the entire world in naming Regional/Domestic Business Class as "Business Class" instead of "First Class"
They are not changing that. The a321xlr will be used primarily for international. Domestic first will still be called first class
@@coolguywithshades34 *sigh so sad.
I remember going on planes as a kid and thinking, "Wow, they've made the seats much nicer!" when entering the cabin. Only to then realize that was just first class.
Wow, this looks amazing. Well done, American! Although I haven't flown with you for decades you are now back on my radar. :D
I love American and for everything and all the memories they have brung. It’s my #1 favorite airline since I always fly with AAL. I first fell in love with AAL and the 777-200ER with them from ORD-DFW. Sadly, AAL doesn’t bring the 777s anymore to Chicago, but I will never forget that first time I flew a widebody airliner. This is outstanding. Great work American. I hope I get to fly on one of these bad boys in the future! For sure choosing flagship business. You rock, AAL and keep moving forward!
AA domestic is laughable, imagine the largest airline in the world not installing tvs and comfortable seats when all their competitors do
@@jcspotter7322 Can't tell you how many times I've flown DAL or UAL and the one in my seat didn't work. And if it did the resolution was terrible. I'd rather use my iPad.
@@TheDopelganger then use it. I can tell you the exact plane types you've had issues on Delta planes and can tell you for a fact that they're actively replacing said screens. Also I'd rather not pack an easily bendable ipad and even if I don't use the screen, I prefer actually having the option to do so.
Forget the interior & bring back the good food! I use to fly to Florida from NYC for college. I remember eating roast beef, chicken & other delicious meals. Cookies & a coke don't work anymore. Now I just buy a meal & bring it onboard the plane.
This is for international and transcon. But I agree! American was the #1 airline for years!!! Because of the service! People got even more eager and excited to board the plane regardless of a slight delay because they knew that they were gonna be comfortable on a flight!
You should expect nothing on a 3 hour flight. We're lucky they're not hanging us from meat hooks now. Next, it'll be $1 to go #1 and $3 for #2. I used to fly a lot. US east coast to Asia in economy + mostly.
Like stepping back in time. Business class like the old Air New Zealand and Air Canada seats. Hardly surprising.
Love the built in screens. Planes trying to cost-cut cuz they think everyone has tablets is super annoying.
When are we going to see this on the 777-300ER
As the 777-300ER is the most affected aircraft with removal of First Class, I am keen to see what the offering there is. Will the bed length be the generous Flagship first length or will be cut? The 773 is after all much less cramped than the 787 range.
The 777 is going to be phased out from what me understand
In the US?
Never.
@jerryuma no they not. The 777-200ERs have been refitted eith new seats and the 777-300ER will be refitted with these new seats beginning of 2025
@@jerryuma Incorrect. They will be around at least into the 2030s before they have to start retiring the older 777-200s.
My Impressions are the cabin seems pretty solid evolutionary upgrade over the previous seats. Doors seem higher than other airlines like British or Delta. The screen size in Flagship preferred seems to stay the same size in normal business class , bed seems pretty comfortable, there isn't much you can do in economy but at least it looks a little brighter and the screen bigger. Premium economy seems to be a solid improvement. Hopefully they will retrofit this on all of their long haul fleet that they aren't planning on retiring.
This PE seat looks like a more comfortable version of the JAL shell. The JAL shell was actually not bad at all. I'm betting this is more comfortable due to it not being within the shell. If the cushioning is as comfortable as it looks, it should be more than sufficient for a 9ish hour ride. If the food is improved over the rest of the US carriers I would actually entertain flying with them internationally instead of looking exclusively at international carriers. I think maybe the only exception is Iberia and Avianca, but they're Iberia and Avianca.
One of the benefits of JAL in PE is that the legroom is just way too generous with 42 inches of pitch compared to 38 in American so I would prefer to fly JAL over American in premium economy especially in their new A350-1000s (man I need to fly on those big birds)
@@ryanshannon6963 Definitely reminded me of JAL PE
Those business class seats on the A321XLR look VERY SIMILAR to JetBlue's MINT Suites. Interesting.
they need to add ptv’s back on all of there planes
As beautiful as this may look your 27,000+ Flight Attendants need a new contract NOW!
Love the new interior design for both aircrafts can’t wait to see it in action.
Too bad they won't make the rest of the fleet like this
American finally catching up with the rest of the world. 👍🏻🎊
WE DO NOT NEED WIRELESS CHARGING! THEY ARE JUST PHONE WARMERS
Nothing like reclining back, having a drink and watching the door of your Boeing get ripped off mid flight.
FINALLY some interior character. These days, AA has such a plain, boring, neutral-corporate type design and when you combine that with a lack of IFE, it is very off-putting. I used to exclusively fly AA from 2010-2017 when they were renewing their fleet, and had the lowest average aircraft age. But then when they started getting rid of IFE, limiting charging ports, etc., I started to fly more with United and Delta. Interior character + IFE is where it's at. I'm very much looking forward to seeing this new AA!
I’ll miss the swivel chair in Flagship First, but I love the new interior!
Robert Isom must love being fancy.
finally this is a acceptable airline!
This is what we wanted, AA! This needs to proliferate the rest of the fleet as quickly as possible because this is what Going For Great should be. Time to stop playing 3rd fiddle out of the big 3 carriers.
If they brought back screens to their domestic fleet. I wouldn’t fly delta. AA has the most domestic direct flights as is, but their oasis is so uncomfortable and outdated
Agreed!
I prefer screens at every seat. Sometimes I have to work on my iPad, but I would rather have something on the screen and do my work at the same time and not have to use my cell phone as well.🙄
Perfectly timed for the post WWIII reduced population.
great job having diverse flight attendants on every screen!
Wow, I have to say the A321XLR cabin looks very nice.
If only these Main Cabin seats would be outfitted on the ENTIRE fleet and they brought back the seatback screens...
chefs kiss
Looking great! Those premium economy seats look so thick :D I can’t wait to see the flight reviewers review this one!
Need to hire Sam Chui to do a review
Amazing and what a beautifully made video
The narrow-body A321XLR product looks just like JetBlue’s Mint transatlantic product
Let's make America Great Again....
Rare American Airlines W! now just get rid of oasis on those narrowbodies 🙏
Hopefully AA is no longer the worst Major Airline in America
When an airline upgrades thier planes, they’d better be good
Thank the lord. American routes needed such an overhaul
Can't wait to check out the 787-9 business class from Brisbane to DFW!
Smart move choosing Airbus 😎Plus your stock on the low. ALL IN
ACTUAL SCREENS IN THE BACK OF SEATS?! AM I DREAMING?!
If AA does this to most of their lineup, I will stop being such a Delta homer.
On long haul flights yes, but that’s been the case with american for long. The narrowbody interior shown here is the A321XLR which is meant for long haul flights.
@@Tuukkohakee and replacing A321T (transcontinental)
Fantastic remodeling!
Looks beautiful! ❤️🤍💙
Beautiful America !
Stunning!!!
Neat stuff! Although, as we know: if it’s a Boeing, I’m not going.
So AA's business class product finally caught up with Asian and Arabian flagship carriers.
This is hype let’s goooo
Someone finally read the memo that removing individual screens in every seat was a HUGE fail (and the reason #1 WHY I have avoided my favorite airline for international flights and also started to experiment with Delta in domestic flights as well) - Kudos for bringing them back👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
No they are not bringing it back. This is for A321XLR which is for transcontinental only. Very few of our A319 do still have IFE installed for some certain routes. We are NOT bringing it back throughout fleet.
@@jrjones604 thanks for clarifying that. But at least the 789 are getting them so it’s a pretty decent chance to catch them on international flights out of Miami at least.
As a European, seeing all that inside an A321 is absolutely awesome and insane. The only difference between Business and Economy seats here, are that theyre a few inches longer and the head cushion is different. 😂
Very much looking forward to this. Looks great!
Looks very promising, American. Next, improve your catering, and you will have the edge over your competitors.
Une très belle évolution des cabines intérieurs
The return of light blue to the brand palette... Nice...
Looks smart. Let’s see in reality if it is all made of cheap plastic. Like happened with BA’s CW suits
All they need now is attitudes and service levels to match.
2:29 sprite hasn't used that logo in decades
Lost me on the window to my back business class. Other business looks promising. Nice interiors. Hopefully, the attitudes, while at the altitudes, also get better.
GREETINGS TO ONE AND ALL.............................
My favorite American Airline is the Flagship Suite
Mainline narrow body economy in the 737-800 will still be painful
This is what I have always said. Alaska Airlines 'First Class' is in fact a Premium Economy. No wonder no-one is paying for it...
Cool design... I can only hope they don't add the ultra-thin Ultra-uncomfortable seats to Economy to pack more seats on the plane.
Finally, something good from American
bit boring the color palette on the 321. I guess an improvement from the current colors. Love the colors on the dreamliner. Darker asthetics are really nice in airliners.
Wow, this looks great!
First comment section to complement a video
Will be flying to Italy in June on the 787-9. I wonder if they will have this on our flight? I sure hope so!!! Beautiful!
I want to fly in one of these modern airplanes ✈️ to Florida to go to Walt Disney World in the future
These interiors looks amazing, when will we start seeing the rollout?
It will be on the first new delivered 787-9 aircraft being delivered later this year. It's first flight will be the new route from Dallas Fort Worth to Melbourne Australia later this fall.
@@jeffhabegger2160 Brisbane, not Melbourne,
Love The Seats On The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner😍❤️💺✈️🇺🇸!!!
If you're upgraded
Well we enjoyed the small PE cabin on the 787-8 and -9 DFW-CDG-DFW in March. Maybe when we go to Tokyo, this will be available.
I took American Airlines before to New Jersey from Chicago!
Ok out of topic but I only flew with American Airlines 2 times From JFK -> MIA -> QUI
And not about the seats but whenever you fly American get the biscuits. They ascended me to heaven.
Looks like we are back to 3 classes of service.
The 787 flagship suite literally look like a small hotel room❤️🤍💙
Premium is more like it for me ! Flagship still looks tight narrow and confined !
ok now i’m really gonna want to fly on american airlines 😮💨😮💨
I would say this is a solid product. I hope an improvement in the soft product and customer service improvements follow. Followed by a strategy that makes sense.
Frankly, I'd be more impressed if you gave those of us in the back of the plane a couple more inches of legroom.....
AA tried that 20 years ago and found pax would rather pay a slightly lower price on a different airline than pay a little more for an AA seat with more space. If you want to get a little, you gotta give a little.
@@A350flyernycWanted to comment this but couldn’t have said it better
Plus the legroom is right in line with DL and UA.
You're not worth it.
More money is made upfront
It’s sharp and modern
I love it if they where to implement the premium economy and economy class shown in this video as a replacement for Oasis they would be unstoppable
Beautiful elegant design.
Impressive! As others stated, I wish the food was better... also everything seems to be extremely over-cooked since COVID. Also wish they had a built in Fan near your head for both temperature control and more white noise for the people (including me, lol) who snore.
Looks like Hawaiians new Dreamliner business class
Beautiful....
No more First Class.....
The 787s didn’t have first to begin with as far as I’m aware
first class is being phased out across the industry anyway and specifically domestically in the US business class is marketed as domestic first class, it never was truly first class so in the A321's case they're just calling it what it is for once, especially since it will mostly feature on international routes anyway. realistically how many people do you think still fly real first class these days when business class is so close and offers something most people are satisfied with for a way lower price
@@NaenaeGaming I believe the 777's had AA's last remaining F. It's seriously outdated from what I've been reading. If they improve the food then at least the hard product will be competitive against most major Int'l airlines. The weakest area for US based carriers is the food and *kind of* the service. I think the service is more or less hampered by what's allowed in terms of dining accommodation.
I was on UA Polaris and was hungry mid-flight. I asked what snacks were available and they basically said, "we have some chips and those little cookies." I don't blame the air staff by any means. I believe that they're simply trying to do the best they can with what they have on hand.
Very well presented video, great job AA
I am obsessed
The economy cabin looks so good! I really hope they refurbish all their mainline aircraft to have similar interiors. I’m wondering in the light blue and beige seats are a nod to how their seats looked back in the 80’s and 90’s.