American Airlines to boost premium seats to 40% and add seat-back screens

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American Airlines is retrofitting its Airbus A319s and A320s with extra first-class seats and will take delivery of Boeing 737 MAX 10s fitted with 24 first-class seats, increasing its premium seat share from 25% to 40%. The carrier is also returning seat-back screens to its aircraft, aligning with rivals Delta and United and creating additional ad revenue opportunities. CEO Robert Isom said premium revenue continues to outpace non-premium, with passenger unit revenue in the premium segment up 13.4% in the second quarter versus 8.8% in the main cabin. COO Nathaniel Pieper added that progress across customer experience, network, premium revenue, and loyalty gives confidence in long-term value creation. American Airlines shares are down for a third straight day with a cumulative loss of 6%.

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Industrials▲ · 4 stocks
American Airlines Group
AAL
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American Airlines is increasing premium seats and adding seat-back screens, with premium revenue up 13.4%.

Airbus Group SE
AIR
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Airbus A319s and A320s are being retrofitted, indicating demand for its aircraft.

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The Boeing Company
BA
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Boeing's 737 MAX 10s are being delivered to American Airlines, indicating demand for its aircraft.

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