FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Airlines customers will enjoy a new travel experience on the
biggest network in the world when American begins domestic service
with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in May and international service in
June.
The 787 initially will be deployed between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning
May 7, before launching
internationally between DFW and Beijing Capital International
Airport (PEK) beginning June 2. The
new aircraft will also operate between DFW and Ministro Pistarini
International Airport (EZE) in Buenos
Aires beginning June 4.
Customers can start booking 787 flights beginning Saturday, Feb. 14. American will deploy the 787
to additional markets in 2015 as it takes delivery of new
aircraft.
"We look forward to welcoming our international customers
onboard the 787 with its modern amenities and comforts beginning
this summer," said Andrew Nocella,
American's chief marketing officer. "Adding the 787 Dreamliner to
our network gives us the opportunity to increase our efficiency on
long-haul flights across the globe and potentially open up new
markets in our network. It's a big win for customers and just the
latest example of how American is going for great."
In addition to improved aerodynamics, advanced engine
technology, better fuel efficiency and lower overall operating
costs, the 787 will feature a state-of-the-art onboard travel
experience.
Arranged in a two-class cabin configuration, American's 787-8
features 28 fully lie-flat Business Class seats arranged in a 1-2-1
configuration. The custom-designed forward-and rear-facing seats
provide direct-aisle access for every Business Class customer for
more mobility throughout the cabin. The aircraft is equipped with
satellite Wi-Fi capability to keep customers connected while
traveling internationally. The premium cabin also features inflight
entertainment selections on a 15.4-inch HD Panasonic touchscreen
monitor positioned in each seat. Business Class customers will also
be offered Bose® QuietComfort® Acoustic Noise Cancelling®
headphones and ear buds. Each seat is equipped with universal AC
power outlets and a USB jack.
The Main Cabin will be outfitted with 48 Main Cabin Extra seats
in a 3-3-3 configuration, offering customers up to six inches of
additional legroom, and 150 Main Cabin seats also arranged in a
3-3-3 configuration. Every seat offers a 9-inch HD Panasonic
touchscreen monitor with an assortment of movies, TV programs,
games and audio selections. Each Main Cabin seat is also equipped
with universal AC power outlets and a USB jack.
Other advanced features on the Dreamliner include larger
dimmable windows, improved cabin humidity and improved sound
quality. American's 787-8s will also feature a walk-up bar stocked
with snacks and refreshments for customers traveling in the premium
cabin.
American has placed firm orders for 42 Boeing 787 aircraft, with
the right to acquire an additional 58. American already has the
youngest fleet of the U.S. global network carriers, with an average
aircraft age of 12.3 years. In 2015, American plans to take
delivery of an average of two new aircraft per week. These new
deliveries will make American's fleet even younger, more modern and
more efficient and will provide a solid foundation for continued
improvements in technology, products and services.
American is in the midst of more than $2
billion in planned improvements to give customers a superior
travel experience around the world. These investments include fully
lie-flat seats on international long-haul aircraft; international
Wi-Fi; more in-flight entertainment options and power outlets; a
new, modern design for Admirals Club lounges worldwide; and
improved food and beverage offerings. In addition to taking
delivery of hundreds of new planes, American is retrofitting its
entire fleet of Boeing 777-200s and selected 767-300s, 757-200s and
Airbus A319s to refresh the cabins and enhance the experience on
domestic and international flights.
For more information on American's fleet renewal efforts, visit
aa.com/787.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for
American Airlines and US Airways. Together with wholly owned and
third-party regional carriers operating as American Eagle and US
Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700
flights per day to 339 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs
in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort
Worth, Los Angeles,
Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. The American Airlines
AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles programs allow members to
earn miles for travel, vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays
and everyday purchases. Members of both programs can redeem miles
for tickets as well as upgrades to First Class and Business Class.
In addition, AAdvantage members can redeem miles for vacation
packages, car rentals, hotel stays and retail products. American is
a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members
and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily
flights to 150 countries. Connect with American on Twitter
@AmericanAir and Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines and follow US
Airways on Twitter @USAirways.
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