Chicago, June 5, 2025. Chris Sloan, Runway Girl Network
American Airlines unveiled their new Flagship Suites and Flagship Suite Preferred product based on the Ascent platform from Elevate Aircraft Seating in May 2025, one month later their new 787-9 aircraft takes its inaugural flight from Chicago to Los Angeles.
“My seat, 1D, was one of eight biz-plus Flagship Suite Preferred seats located in the first row of each business class cabin. These bulkhead positions maximize otherwise unused space to deliver 19% more bed surface and 42% more living area compared to standard Flagship Suites.
Manufactured by Elevate Aircraft Seating (formerly Adient Aerospace), the Ascent suite is laid out in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone configuration with all seats having direct aisle access. Inside pairs face each other; window seats face outward.”
Read the full review here: Flagship Suite Preferred impresses on American 787-9P inaugural
