When it comes to American Airlines’ wide body jets, there is often confusion about which business class seats are available on various long haul flights. This article provides a detailed overview of the different business class seats you can expect on American Airlines’ wide body aircraft, especially with the recent introduction of a new business class seat.
American’s Four Wide Body Business Class Seats
American Airlines operates four types of business class seats across its Boeing 777s and 787s. All wide body jets feature fully flat beds and direct aisle access, but the seats vary in design and comfort.
- Collins Aerospace Super Diamond Seat: The most common business class seat, featuring a reverse herringbone design in a 1-2-1 configuration. It is popular for its modern amenities, though the footwell is considered small.
- Safran Concept D Seat: A staggered product in a 1-2-1 configuration with alternating forward and rear-facing seats. It lacks storage and has some wear, but offers comfortable bed mode with ottomans.
- Safran Cirrus Seat: A reverse herringbone product in a 1-2-1 configuration. It is slightly less evolved than the Super Diamond seat but still favored by many.
- Adient Ascent Seat: The newest business class seat with a reverse herringbone design, featuring doors, upgraded tech, and multiple charging options.
American’s Business Class Seats by Aircraft
American Airlines operates four wide body long haul aircraft variants: 777-200ER, 777-300ER, 787-8, and 787-9. Here’s what to expect on each:
777-200ER
With 47 aircraft, 28 have Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats, and 19 have Safran Concept D seats. The fleet is split 60/40, and the seat map will indicate the configuration closer to departure.
777-300ER
All 20 aircraft feature the Safran Cirrus product. These planes will be reconfigured with the new business class by 2026.
787-8
Out of 37 aircraft, 20 have Safran Concept D seats, and 18 have Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats. The seat map will show the configuration closer to departure.
787-9
There are two layouts: 22 aircraft with Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats and 10 with the new Adient Ascent product. The latter is designated as “78P-Boeing 787” and is assigned to specific routes.
Bottom Line
American Airlines offers four different long haul business class seats. The 777-300ERs have Safran Cirrus seats, while the 777-200ERs and 787-8s have a mix of Safran Concept D and Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats. The 787-9s have a mix of Collins Aerospace Super Diamond and Adient Ascent seats. While the Adient Ascent seat is the best, all options are competitive.
What do you think of American’s long haul business class cabins?