American Airlines plans to add seatback screens, more premium seats

American Airlines announced that it plans to add seatback screens to its aircraft and to increase the number of premium and extra-legroom seating.

It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.

American Airlines is bringing back this in-flight perk, along with an expanded first-class section on its flights, to compete with United and Delta

American is revamping its seating with more tech and more premium seating options. Robert Alexander/Getty Images American Airlines is reversing course on its seatback entertainment. The company told BI that travelers — especially young ones — wanted in-plane screens. American is also dedicating more space to its premi

The airline began moving away from the screens nearly a decade ago.

The carrier said Tuesday it will install 4K screens on its narrowbody fleet starting in 2028 and grow premium seating from 25% to 40% of seats

American is trying to add more premium seating and passenger perks after falling behind rivals Delta and United.

American Is Adding Seat-Back Screens to More Than 800 Planes  wsj.com