Inside American Airlines’ New Long-Haul Dreamliners


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Despite its past battery problems, the Dreamliner is a state-of-the-art aircraft which provides passengers a unique ride, good enough to inspire its main competitor. While focusing on revenue optimisation of these cabins, American Airlines makes the most of the Dreamliner's advantages with added passenger experience enhancements throughout.

[gallery ids="147730,147728,147729"] American Airlines has revealed the interiors of its new 787-8 Dreamliner, destined for international service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Beijing Capital International Airport beginning on June 2. Arranged in a two-class cabin configuration, the aircraft seats 28 business class passengers in fully lie-flat forward-and rear-facing nested seats. The cabin is arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, giving every passenger aisle access. The seat structures are the same model the airline has featured in its Hotel-in-the-Sky concept 777-200 aircraft, and introduce a number of new passenger comfort features, including: Panasonic In-Fl