American Airlines today took the next step in its fleet
modernization plan – aimed at ensuring its customers are flying onboard the most modern fleet.
American’s entire fleet of 767-300ERs will operate in the new redesigned configuration
with new fully lie-flat Business Class Seats and all-aisle access. American intends to retrofit up
to half of its existing 767-300ER aircraft that are expected to remain in the fleet. The remaining
767-300ERs that are not redesigned will be retired over time.
Customers will enjoy an enhanced onboard experience through the installation of up to
28 fully lie-flat Business Class seats, each with aisle access. The Business Class seats will offer
individual tray tables with a work surface, and universal AC power outlets. Samsung Galaxy
Tab™ 10.1 devices will continue to be available for customers seated in Business Class offering
access to a wide variety of movies, television programs and audio selections.
The retrofitted 767-300ERs will also feature 14 Main Cabin Extra seats with four to six
inches more leg room than a standard Main Cabin seat. The Main Cabin onboard the retrofitted
767-300ERs will have 167 seats.
The airline intends to use retrofitted 767-300ERs on flights to existing markets.
The redesign is slated to begin in early 2014. American is currently working to
determine the installation timeline and will have more details on anticipated completion dates in
the future.
“This redesign will comprehensively improve our future international widebody
experience through upgrades in seats, inflight entertainment and Wi-Fi; and will place our
product among the industry leaders,” said Virasb Vahidi, American’s Chief Commercial Officer.
“Our decision to invest in our international widebody aircraft demonstrates significant forward
progress, consistent with our plan, and paints a picture of the future for our customers and
people as we work towards a new and modern American Airlines.”
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