Why American Airlines Doesn’t Want Flagship First Class Anymore

Air travel demand keeps rising, and so does the competition between airlines. On busy routes, carriers try to outdo one another in many ways, be it with flight schedules or in terms of what they offer passengers on the ground and on board. Premium cabin products have become key in setting airlines apart. In recent years, cabin design has seen major shifts. Premium economy has been widely adopted, and business class products now offer features that were once exclusive to first class.