Provide yourself the convenience of boarding before all other General Boarding groups for your entire one-way journey, including any connecting flights.

• Be among the first to board and get comfortable in your seat
• Gain more time to store your luggage

FAQs

Where to purchase:

Only at airport Self-Service Check-In machines

When to purchase:

At least 1 hour prior to departure

For travel within:

Worldwide

For whom:

Customers without PriorityAAccess^SM privileges*

Group 1 Boarding is subject to Terms and Conditions.

*American's premium customers will continue to enjoy PriorityAAccess^SM privileges, including early boarding, expedited check-in and security screening, and the option to standby for an earlier flight on the day of travel, at no charge. For more details please visit PriorityAAccess^SM or our AAdvantage^® elite status benefits page. Learn more about our boarding process.