The 3-Star Airline rating signifies a satisfactory standard of core Product for most travel categories (ie. cabin of travel), but it also reflects some inconsistency amongst either standards of front-line Staff Service or Product delivery for the Cabin Service and their home-base Airport environments.
| Aircraft | Seat Pitch | Seat Width | Seat Angle | Seats | Configuration | Internet |
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| Boeing 787-8 | 167-195 cm | 53-66 cm | 180 °  |
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Airport Lounges
Club and lounge access
First and Business Class customers
Lounge access isn’t available if you’re traveling on American Airlines solely within the U.S. (except qualifying transcontinental flights) or between the U.S. and the Caribbean, Canada, or Mexico (except Mexico City).
Your access is determined by showing your boarding pass departing on an international flight marketed and operated by a oneworld® carrier that is five hours or longer, or connecting to one on the same day or before 6 a.m. the following day. You may enjoy access to:
| Club or lounge | First Class customers | Business Class customers | |
| Admirals Club | available | available | |
| Flagship Lounges | available | Not available | |
| First Class Lounges operated by oneworld® carriers | available | Not available | |
| Business Class Lounges operated by oneworld® carriers | Not available | available | |
| Select lounges operated by third parties | available | available | |
When you arrive, show your:
- First or Business Class boarding pass
- Government-issued photo ID
Travel on transcontinental flights
As a First or Business Class customer, you also have access if you’re traveling on non-stop, transcontinental flights marketed and operated by American Airlines between:
- New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX)
- New York (JFK) – San Francisco (SFO)
- Los Angeles (LAX) – Miami (MIA)
| Club or lounge | oneworld® Emerald customers | oneworld® Sapphire customers |
| Admirals Club | available | available |
| Flagship Lounges | available | Not available |
| First Class Lounges operated by oneworld® carriers | available | Not available |
| Business Class Lounges operated by oneworld® carriers | available | available |
| Select lounges operated by third parties | available | available |
oneworld® Emerald and Sapphire customers
If you’re departing on a flight marketed and operated by a oneworld® carrier, regardless of your class of service, you may enjoy:
When you arrive, show your:
- Boarding pass
- Proof ofoneworld® Emerald or Sapphire status
- Government-issued photo ID
Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Admirals Club, Terminal A
Location
After security, across from gate 24
Hours
Daily
4:45 a.m. – 10:15 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Children’s room
- Showers
Conference rooms
Temporarily unavailable
Admirals Club, Terminal B
Location
After security, between gates 3 and 4
Hours
Daily
6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
- Showers
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 3
- 2 rooms – seats 6
- 1 room – seats 8
Admirals Club and Executive Center, Terminal C
Location
After security, between gates 19 and 20
Hours
Daily
4 a.m. – 10:15 p.m.
Executive Center
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
- Children’s room
- Showers
Executive Center
- Conference rooms: 9
- 2 rooms – seats 6
- 2 rooms – seats 10
- 2 rooms – seats 14
Admirals Club and International First Class Dining, Terminal D
Location
After security, 5th level, between gates D23 and D24
Hours
Daily
5 a.m. – 10:15 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
- Children’s room
- Showers
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 2
- 1 room – seats 10
- 1 room – seats 14
International First Class Dining
Select customers can enjoy complimentary access to a premium dining experience:
- A customer traveling in First Class on a qualifying international* or 3-class transcontinental flight marketed and operated by American or aoneworld® airline, and on a same-day (or before 6 a.m. the following day) itinerary
- An AAdvantage®Executive Platinum member (regardless of cabin flown) departing or connecting to a qualifying international* flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline
- Aoneworld® EmeraldSM customer** (regardless of cabin flown) departing or connecting to any flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld®airline
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Admirals Club, Terminal 4
Location
Concourse level across from gate 40
Hours
Daily
5 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
- Showers
- Children’s Room
Conference rooms
Admirals Club, American Eagle Regional Terminal
Location
Across from gates 52D and 52E in the Regional Terminal
Hours
Daily
5:15 a.m. – 10:15 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
Not available
Alaska Lounge, Terminal 6
- Admirals Club members must present a valid membership card and ticket/boarding pass for same day travel on an American Airlines or Alaska operated/marketed flights.
- Customers traveling in premium cabin on international long-haul or transcontinental flights* must present their ticket/boarding pass on the same day or before 6 a.m. the following day on American or Alaska operated/marketed flights.
- oneworld®Emerald or Sapphire customers traveling on international long-haul or transcontinental flights* must present proof of status.
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Location
Mezzanine level near gate 64
* International long-haul flights include American Airlines international flights of 5 hours or greater, except for flights between U.S and the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada or Mexico (except Mexico City). Transcontinental flights include AA non-stop flights from LAX to JFK and from LAX to MIA.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Admirals Club, Terminal 3, Concourse G
Location
- After security, across from gate G8
- Fax: 773-894-3477
Hours
Sunday – Friday
5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday
5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
Not available
Admirals Club, Terminal 3, Concourse H/K
Location
- After security, in the crosswalk between gates H6 and K6
- Fax: 773-686-4058
Hours
Daily
4 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
- Showers
Conference rooms
Temporarily unavailable
Admirals Club, Terminal 3, Concourse L
Location
After security, before Gate L1
Hours
Monday – Friday, Sunday
5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday
5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Amenities
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Conference rooms
Not available
John F. Kennedy International, New York (JFK)
Admirals Club, Terminal 8, Concourse B
Location
Beyond the Security checkpoint, Mezzanine level
Hours
Daily
4:15 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
Temporarily unavailable
Admirals Club, Terminal 8, Concourse C
Location
Third floor after Security across from gate 42
Hours
Daily
4:15 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
- Children’s room
- Showers
Conference rooms
Not available
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Admirals Club, MIA D-30, North Terminal, Concourse D
Location
After security, across from gate D30
Hours
Daily
4:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet
- Food for purchase
- Showers
Conference rooms
Admirals Club, MIA D-15, North Terminal, Concourse D
Location
After security, on the 3rd floor above gate D15
Hours
Daily
4:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
- PCs with Internet
- Showers
Conference rooms
Not available
Premium Lounge, Concourse E
Joint lounge between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. All Admirals Club members and guests have access.
Location
Just beyond the security checkpoint on the fifth floor.
Hours
Daily
6 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- TV lounges
- Children’s room
Conference rooms
Not available
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington D.C. (DCA)
Admirals Club, Terminal B
Location
- Terminal B, Mezzanine level, after security
- Fax: 703-419-7905
Hours
Sunday – Friday
4:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday
4:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
Not available
Admirals Club, Terminal C
Location
Terminal C: inside security checkpoint, mezzanine level.
Hours
Sunday – Friday
4:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday
4:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 1
- 1 room – seats 8
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Admirals Club, Concourse A
Location
Between gates A19 and A21
Hours
Daily
4:15 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
Not available
Admirals Club, Concourse A, Terminal 4
Location
Above gates A7 and A9
Hours
Daily
4:15 a.m. – 12:45 a.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 1
- 1 room – seats 8
Admirals Club, Concourse B
Location
Above gates B5 and B7
Hours
Daily
4:15 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
Not available
Logan International Airport, Boston (BOS)
Admirals Club, Terminal B
Location
Terminal B, upper level past security by gate B4
Hours
Sunday – Friday
4 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
4 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 3
- 2 rooms – seats 8
- 1 room – seats 12
Admirals Club, Terminal B
Location
Terminal B, upper level past security by gate B30
Hours
Daily: 4 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
- Showers
- Children’s room
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Admirals Club, Terminal 2
Location
- After security, Terminal 2 (T2), Boarding Area D
- Fax: 650-877-6051
Hours
Daily
4:45 a.m. – 12:15 a.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
- Showers
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 1
- 1 room – seats 6
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Admirals Club, Terminal A
Location
Airside East, between gates A4 and A6A. After clearing security at the Terminal A-East checkpoint, continue straight ahead. The lounge is located on the right-hand side.
Hours
Daily
4 a.m. – 9:30 p.m
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
Not available
Admirals Club, Terminal A
Location
A West terminal, mezzanine level between Gates A15 and A16
Hours
Daily
5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
Not available
Admirals Club, Terminal B/C
Location
Third floor between B and C terminals
Hours
Daily
4:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 1
- 1 room – seats 12
Admirals Club, Terminal F
Location
Level 2 over food court
Hours
Daily
6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Food for purchase
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 1
- 1 room – seats 6
LaGuardia International Airport, New York (LGA)
Admirals Club, Terminal C
Location
- Terminal C
- Fax: 718-476-4043
Hours
Sunday – Friday
5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday
5 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Amenities
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Conference rooms
Not available
Admirals Club, Terminal B
Location
- Concourse D, near gates 1 and 2, after security
- Fax: 718-476-4043
Hours
Sunday – Friday
4:45 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
4:45 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- PCs with Internet access
- Showers
Conference rooms
- Conference rooms: 3
- 1 room – seats 12
- 1 room – seats 8
- 1 room – seats 4
Special Services
Priority privileges
Speed through check-in, security and boarding
Priority gives you the fastest route through most airport-congested areas.
Look for “priority” signs when you check in at the American Airlines counter, go through security and at the gate. For faster boarding, proceed when “Priority” is called and board even earlier if you’re a First or Business Class passenger or elite status member. Just look for “Priority Access” on your boarding pass.
Arrive late to the gate? Bypass general boarding and head to the priority lane to board at anytime.
Who’s eligible for priority privileges?
- First and Business Class passengers
- AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, Platinum and Gold members
- AirPass travelers
- Customers traveling on a full-fare Economy Class ticket booked in Y
- oneworld® Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby members
- Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K, MVP Gold and MVP members
- Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive cardholders
Dallas Forth Worth (DFW)
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At a glance
An elevated experience with special amenities for long-distance travel.
Business Class travelers will discover how relaxing long-distance travel can be when they ease into one of our comfortably designed motorized lie-flat seats including both the pre-set and manually controlled positions types. The product of extensive research and ergonomic studies, our business class seats afford an unsurpassed degree of comfort. We’ve included other thoughtful touches such as personal powerports for laptop computers.
- Business Suites, with seats that convert to fully lie-flat beds
- Direct aisle access at every seat
- International Wi-Fi capability
- AC power outlets and USB ports at every seat
- Bose® QuietComfort® Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones for use in flight
- Walk-up bar stocked with snacks and refreshments – a first for any U.S. carrier (only available on 788 flights)
- Amenity kits filled with rejuvenating skincare products
- Admirals Club® access on qualifying international travel
Entertainment on Board
A 16-inch touchscreen monitor that offers entertainment with over 250 movies (including nearly 50 new releases), 300+ TV shows, 700+ music selections (including 18 radio channels), 20 games and international live TV
Pass the time with free entertainment and Bose® QuietComfort® 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones. On select aircraft you’ll even be able to watch live TV.
Watch for free from your seat
Yes, all inflight entertainment is free. Enjoy more with us – we have the largest library of any U.S. carrier including movies, TV shows, music and games.
Available entertainment varies with route and plane type.
Wireless streaming
Download the latest version of the American Airlines app to enjoy free wireless streaming from your own phone, tablet or laptop on select U.S. domestic flights.
Seatback screens
Enjoy our full library of entertainment plus live TV channels like CNN International, CNBC, BBC World News and Sport 24 on select aircraft.
Overhead screens
Catch some of today’s best movies, full episodes of hit NBCUniversal shows and clips of other popular segments during your flight.
Tablets
Use the Samsung Galaxy Tab4, loaded with new movie releases, hit TV programs, games, music and best-selling book excerpts in First and Business on select flights.
Food and Beverage
We’ve partnered with big names in food like Mark Sargeant and Maneet Chauhan to inspire menu items on select premium cabin flights. Plus, you can pair your meal with our award-winning wines.
Your dining experience
Expanded menus and personalized service
Our First, Business and Premium Economy meals are healthy, delicious and come to you on modern china and flatware. They’re customized to your travel – menus vary depending on when and where you’re traveling.
Reserve your meal in advance
On American-marketed and operated flights with scheduled meal service, you can reserve your meal:
- Beginning 30 days (and up to 24 hours) before you depart
- When you book or look up your trip on aa.com
Chef partnerships
Get a taste of meals inspired by top chefs in select First and Business cabins.
Maneet Chauhan
Maneet is a James Beard Award winner, author, restaurateur and TV personality. She adds her own global twist to traditional American cuisine in dishes like Duck Confit Pot Pie, Slow Braised Lamb Osso Buco and Ancient Kamut Grain Risotto.
Look for her cuisine in premium cabins on all flights from the U.S. to Europe and South America.
Mark Sargeant
Mark is an English Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur. He’s designed an exclusive menu showing off his signature style of cooking – a modern take on classic British dishes, with a focus on premium ingredients.
Look for his cuisine in premium cabins on flights to the U.S. from Europe.
Sam Choy
Sam is a James Beard Award winner, restaurateur and founding contributor of “Pacific Rim Cuisine” – a combination of foods and cooking styles from the islands in the Pacific Ocean, plus California, Japan and eastern Asia.
Look for his cuisine in premium cabins on all Hawaii and transcontinental flights.
Julian Barsotti
Julian is an acclaimed chef and restaurateur in Dallas, Texas. Get a taste of his Italian specialties in dishes like Lasagna with Sweet & Hot Pepper Crema, Cheese Cappelletti and Grilled Chicken with Haricot Vert and Olives.
Look for his cuisine in premium cabins on all U.S. domestic flights (except transcontinental).
Drinks on us
We’ve stocked our cabins with wines custom-selected for your particular destination. Each vintage undergoes a rigorous selection process, all part of our award-winning wine program.
Raise a glass to our wine menu
Our flights are stocked with a wide variety of wines; each complementing the inflight menu and your destination. Each wine we serve goes through an extremely selective process as part of our award-winning wine program – we’re the top winner of the 2016 Global Traveler Wine of the Wings survey.
All alcoholic drinks are free in First and Business Class. In Main Cabin, we serve a selection of free wine on flights between the U.S. and Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and select Latin American countries.