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Passengers will soon be able to fly from coast to coast like VIP guests in American Airlines’ swanky new suites. The airline recently revealed its plans to roll out its Flagship suites aboard the Airbus A321XLR, which will fly between New York and Los Angeles. The new aircraft—which was just delivered to American Airlines on October 22, straight from Airbus’ Hamburg, Germany, assembly line—is set to launch in December. While the Flagship suites launched in June on American Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 planes (primarily for transatlantic routes), the Airbus A321XLR will fly the first domestic route to offer them. As American Airlines receives more deliveries of the A321XLR aircraft, it will expand to international services in the first half of 2026. The three-cabin, single-aisle plane will have 20 suites situated in a one-to-one layout. And they’ll offer significant upgrades compared to American’s standard business-class product, including lie-flat beds, enhanced winged headrests for added privacy, calf and footrests for extra comfort, sliding privacy doors, and additional personal storage space. The suites are also equipped with wireless charging pads, personal reading lights, and cocktail trays. American Airlines will also offer suite passengers multi-course meals, award-winning wines, and specialty cocktails. Premium amenity kits for customers in this cabin will contain luxury skincare items, duvet blankets, and dual-sided pillows with refreshing, cool-touch fabric on one side. American Airlines customers flying in this cabin will receive Priority check-in, security, boarding, and baggage handling prior to boarding, as well. In addition to the Flagship suites, the plane will pack 12 premium economy seats and 123 regular economy seats. Across all of its seating sections, the aircraft is designed for long-distance comfort. “Designed for long journeys with comfort and style at the forefront, American is thrilled to be the first U.S. airline to operate the A321XLR,” Heather Garboden, American Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer, said in a press release. “Whether customers are traveling from coast to coast or across the ocean, American’s newest aircraft demonstrates our commitment to providing a premium travel experience.”
