American Airlines is adding more premium seats as part of its ongoing overhaul of its Airbus A319 and A320 fleets.
The carrier announced Tuesday that the A319’s premium cabin will expand to 12 seats, while the A320 will offer a total of 16 premium seats.
American started overhauling its older A319s and A320s in 2024 in a bid to improve the customer experience, and to create consistency in cabin aesthetics across its fleet. The redesign includes power outlets at every seat, larger overhead bins, enhanced mood lighting, and updated trim and finish. Premium seats will have new privacy wings, additional storage space, and two cocktail beverage trays.
Officials said the refreshed interiors will be similar in design to the cabins of the more recently delivered A321XLR and Boeing 787-9.
The first of the refurbished A319s and A320s are expected to reenter service this summer.
“We are excited to introduce our refreshed interiors and new premium seats on our narrowbody aircraft, offering our customers more space to stow their carry-ons and a convenient way to power their devices,” American Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden said in a news release. “We’ve strengthened the journey from curb to cabin, and we are excited for customers to fly on these aircraft this summer and beyond.”
American uses the A319 and A320 mainly for short- and medium-haul domestic flights, and on routes to Latin America and the Caribbean.
Both types will be connected to Starlink for high-speed wireless internet service in 2027, the airline said.
