American Airlines Drops First Class on Its Largest Aircraft

American Airlines is phasing out international first class on its biggest planes as premium cabin strategy shifts.

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American Airlines is stripping first class out of its largest aircraft, marking a fundamental rethink in how the airline approaches premium flying.

The carrier is moving away from traditional international first class across its flagship fleet, setting up business class as the primary offering at the very front of the plane.

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