What are the different levels of seating on American Airlines?

Premium Cabin Options

• Flagship First: This is the pinnacle of luxury travel on American Airlines. Flagship First offers unparalleled comfort with fully flat-bed seats, gourmet dining, and exclusive lounge access on select international and transcontinental flights.   

• Flagship Business: For those seeking a high level of comfort and service, Flagship Business is an excellent choice. These seats typically recline into fully flat beds and offer enhanced dining and entertainment options.   

• Business Class: While not as plentiful as Flagship Business, Business Class provides a superior travel experience with comfortable seating, improved amenities, and priority boarding.

Main Cabin Options

• Premium Economy: This relatively new cabin class offers a step up from the Main Cabin with additional legroom, wider seats, and enhanced amenities. It's available on select international and long-haul domestic flights.   

• Main Cabin Extra: This option provides extra legroom compared to standard Main Cabin seats, making it a popular choice for passengers who appreciate additional space.   

• Main Cabin: This is the standard seating class on most American Airlines flights. While it may not offer the same amenities as the premium cabins, it still provides a comfortable and reliable travel experience.

Things to consider while selecting the seats at the American Airlines

• The specific seating configurations and amenities can vary depending on the aircraft type.   
• The availability of different cabin classes often depends on the length and destination of the flight.
• The fare you select will determine the type of seating you are eligible for.

How to Select Seats on American Airlines?

• Select the flying destination and arrival cities, with adding the dates, and times.
• Look for a "seat selection" option during the booking process. It might be displayed as a separate step or within the flight details.   
• A seat map will pop up on your screen; choose your preferred seats.
• You may need to pay a fee to select a seat unless you have elite status or a fare that includes seat selection.   

• Log in to your American Airlines account or use the confirmation number.   
• Locate the flight for which you want to select seats.
• Track the on-screen instructions to view the seat map and select your preferred seats.
• You may need to pay a fee for booking unless you have elite status or eligible fare.