AMERICAN AIRLINES BOARDING PROCESS
We are making it easier than ever for you to get comfortable on board before departure. Now, customers without overhead luggage can board before Group 2. Take a look at the group number on your boarding pass and the schedule below to see when you can expect to board the plane.
Boarding Progression On Flights Departing the U.S. and Canada
| Travel within the U.S. on Aircraft with Two-Class Service | Travel within the U.S. on Aircraft with Three-Class Service & International Departures |
|---|---|
| First Class / Uniformed Military / AAdvantage Executive Platinum® / oneworld® Emerald | First Class / Uniformed Military |
| AAdvantage Platinum® / oneworld® Sapphire | Business Class / AAdvantage Executive Platinum® / oneworld® Emerald |
| PriorityAAccessSM / oneworld® Ruby / Group 1 |
AAdvantage Platinum® / oneworld® Sapphire |
| Customers Without Overhead Luggage | PriorityAAccessSM / oneworld® Ruby / Group 1 |
| Group 2 | Customers Without Overhead Luggage |
| Group 3 | Group 2 |
| Group 4 | Group 3 |
| Group 4 |
Group 1 Boarding
If you want the convenience of boarding ahead of all other General Boarding groups, you may choose Group 1 Boarding from American's individual menu of products and services. Group 1 Boarding is also available with the selection of a Choice Essential or Choice Plus fare option when booking travel within the continental United States.
Your comfort and convenience is a top priority at American Airlines, which is why we will continue to focus on optimizing the boarding process in an effort to bring you the most streamlined experience possible.
