American Airlines has decided to improve the experience on board its aircraft in preparation for the summer season. A redesigned bedding, new toiletries, a fresher, more natural menu for mealsHere's what travellers can expect this summer. They include before the introduction of Flagship Suite seats in business class on the future fleet of Boeing 787-9s, Boeing 777-300s and Airbus A321XLRs. This new configuration will mark the disappearance of First on international routes. Flagship Suite will equip the fleet from August.
American has also joined forces with several designers and fashion creators to regularly renew the toilet kits and care products. In addition to the classic range of accessories such as toothbrushes and face masks, the new kit will include regularly-changing skincare products. American will also be producing special limited-edition toiletry kits. Here again, the company is working with American designers and brands.
Improved bedding
Customers will benefit from enhanced comfort thanks to a new bedding made from recycled materials. Such as double-sided pillowsThese pillows will be available in First and Business Class. These pillows will be available in First and Business Class. Passengers on the current Flagship First Class on international flights will also continue to receive a on-board pyjamas. First and Business passengers will also have slippers. available on all international flights.
Premium Economy and Economy passengers will also be entitled to improved bedding. Depending on the class of travel, they will receive lumbar pillows, blankets, premium duvets and fleece blankets. To reduce single-use plastic waste, American will offer its bedding accessories in a reusable zip-lock bag made from recycled fibres.
Greater variety in in-cabin catering
FinallyAmerican Airlines working to improve meal quality on board. They are generally a reason for complaints from passengers - particularly European passengers. The offer is more international with a variety of flavours inspired by the company's most popular destinations. The American giant cites as examples a macadamia-crusted sea bass with a citrus cream sauce, a Mexican-style marinated chicken or a duo of plain and beetroot gnocchi. Or pan-roasted chicken with tortellini. American will also be introducing new pre-order options in business class from the United States.
These new features will appear on over 300 international and transcontinental flights from the Memorial Day weekend on 27 May.
