American Airlines has received a lot of criticism for falling behind compared to legacy peers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines . The Dallas-based carrier has failed to invest in its premium offering to maintain competitiveness, leading to poor financial performance and brand value compared to full-service rivals. However, the carrier seems to be focused on turning itself around.
American is slated to take delivery of the first of several new Boeing 787 Dreamliners next month. These new aircraft will come equipped with American's brand-new business class and premium economy hard product, which promises passenger experience enhancements compared to the airline's existing cabins. An industry watchdog claims that the initial routes to receive this new product will be from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and London Heathrow Airport , according to View From The Wing .
American Airlines has a widebody problem Airlines across the world responded to the challenges of COVID-19 by downsizing their fleets. American is no exception, as the airline retired three aircraft types during the course of the travel demand shock : the Boeing 757, Boeing 767, and Airbus A330. However, in the post-COVID travel boom, these retirements meant American did not have the widebody aircraft necessary to compete with rivals as they capitalized on record long-haul travel demand.
So, the delivery of new Boeing 787s is welcome news for American. In addition to allowi.
