Wednesday, October 15, 2008

NEW YORK - Delivering on its promise to provide premium customers greater comfort, flexibility, convenience and privacy, American Airlines, a member of the oneworld® Alliance, has completed upgrades to its Boeing 777 fleet. All 47 aircraft now feature the luxurious Flagship Suite® and next-generation Business Class.

"American Airlines continues to improve our products and services so that our customers can travel in the utmost comfort. With the completion of the 777 upgrades, we now lead the industry as one of the few airlines to provide a completely consistent premium class product on flights to Europe, Japan and Asia," said Theo Panagiotoulias, American Airlines Vice President, Asia and the Pacific.

American Airlines is now offering AAdvantage members who live in Japan to earn up to 10,000 bonus miles for round-trip travel on American Airlines from Narita to any of four U.S. gateway cities Chicago OHare, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York/JFK, and Los Angeles. Offer applies to eligible tickets booked and complete travel between now and March 31, 2009.*

To celebrate the completion of the upgrades to its fleet of Boeing 777s, American Airlines, in collaboration with Grand Hyatt Tokyo, is offering customers who purchase an eligible Business Class ticket on American Airlines official website, AA.com Japan website and use that ticket for flight on American Airlines* will receive a lodging coupon for use at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Offer available from now until June 30, 2009.

AA.com Japan website is also offering special Business Class fares for travel with a departure date between October 21 and November 30, 2008. (tickets must be purchased by October 30). Customers can receive up to a maximum of 37% off the normal Business Class ticket price (in the case of a round-trip weekday fare ticket from Narita to Los Angeles).

For more information about the above campaigns and regulations, please visit AA.com Japan website.

* Does not apply to code share flights.
Travel must be completed by June 30, 2009 and departure from Japan must take place by March 31, 2009.

FIRST CLASS FLAGSHIP SUITE
Considered one of the most comfortable First Class seats in the industry, American Airlines is proud to offer 16 Flagship Suite seats in First Class on its Boeing 777s, arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration.

Each Flagship Suite transforms into a fully flat six-foot, six-inch bed with two drop-down armrests that allow for easier access and more sleeping space. Each suite also features privacy dividers, power ports, leather headrests, two large tray tables, individual satellite phones, audio and video entertainment on demand, and swivel seats an industry first that allows for face-to-face meetings or dining.

NEXT-GENERATION BUSINESS CLASS
American’s next-generation Business Class features 37 seats in a 2-3-2 seating configuration an increase of two seats from the previous configuration. The additional seats help meet customer demand for Americans Business Class product, as well as help preserve AAdvantage® members’ ability to upgrade into the Business Class cabin. Business Class customers will enjoy extensive amenities including enhanced seating, a broad selection of entertainment options, and an improved cabin design on their flights.

The highly-adjustable seat boasts five independent motors allowing customers to individually adjust any component of the seat including the seat bottom, seat back and leg-rest extension according to their personal preferences. The seat lies flat to extend to a length of 76 inches, creating a comfortable and spacious sleeping area. A fixed privacy divider provides another level of personal space for each traveler.

Unmatched in the airline industry, American’s Business Class seat has the ability to move forward 10 inches while in the upright position, allowing customers to offset their seat from fellow passengers for added privacy and comfort. An innovative tray table design offers two separate tables one drops down from the seat back and a second lifts from the center console. The tables can be used separately or locked together to create one large work or dining surface.

Power ports are located in the center console between passengers for easy accessibility. A light mounted in the seat-back illuminates the work table, while an overhead light gives more general illumination.