American Airlines deploys high-premium Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on select international routes

In terms of proportions, about 21% of all seats on these planes are dedicated to Flagship Business class. When including other premium products like Flagship First (where available), this matches the highest share of premium seating among American’s long-haul fleet types.

For international operations from November through February, schedule data shows that these aircraft will serve eight international routes from four hubs. Dallas/Fort Worth will be the primary base for departures, accounting for more than half of flights using this model. Destinations include Brisbane (starting October 25), London Heathrow (with two daily flights during part of the winter season), Buenos Aires (until January), Paris Charles de Gaulle (late December through early January), and Auckland starting in January.

Other U.S. hubs such as Chicago O'Hare, Philadelphia, and New York JFK will also see service with these jets on select flights primarily to London Heathrow—a route known for high demand among premium travelers.

Domestically, usage will be limited but focused on hub-to-hub connections between Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare at the end of November into early December; Philadelphia-Dallas in early November; and JFK-Dallas mid-December.

American Airlines’ decision reflects an industry trend toward offering more premium seating on key long-haul routes where demand supports higher fares from business travelers and other passengers seeking upgraded experiences.