Summary American Airlines introduced its premium economy cabin in 2016. Premium economy offers wider seats, dining options, enhanced amenities, and additional legroom. Amenities include chef-inspired dining, sleep sets, amenity kits, and priority boarding.
American Airlines is leading the way in introducing premium economy cabin products among US airlines. The airline debuted its brand-new premium economy seats on its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft in October 2016. After receiving market recognition and evaluating its success, American Airlines began implementing the premium economy product across other aircraft operating international routes in June 2017.
At the time of its launch, American Airlines' then Chief Marketing Officer, Andrew Nocella, said, "Premium Economy is offered today by many premier carriers around the world. We studied those offerings and developed a world-class product with larger seats, more legroom, improved entertainment and upscale headphones and amenity kits, just to name a few features of this new service. As the world's largest carrier, we are excited to introduce this product for our customers.
" Nowadays, premium economy is available on American Airlines' Boeing 777-300s, 787-8s, 787-9s, and 777-200s. These aircraft predominantly serve long-haul routes connecting the mainland US with destinations such as Hawaii, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. American Airlines' premium economy offering Back in 2016, American Airlines introdu.