On American Airlines, the availability of headphones depends entirely on your route and class of service. For international long-haul flights (Flagship service), all passengers are typically provided with headphones; those in Economy receive basic earbuds, while Business and First Class passengers are treated to high-quality, noise-canceling headsets (often Bang & Olufsen in 2026). On domestic U.S. flights, American has shifted away from providing free headphones in Main Cabin to encourage the use of personal devices. Most domestic aircraft are now equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and "Bring Your Own Device" entertainment libraries. If the aircraft has seatback screens, flight attendants may sell basic earbuds for a small fee (usually around $5), but they are not always guaranteed to be in stock. To ensure a comfortable trip, American Airlines officially recommends that passengers bring their own wired headphones (with a standard 3.5mm jack) for seatback screens, or Bluetooth headphones for their tablets and phones. In 2026, premium flyers can even use their headsets "gate-to-gate" without having to return them early before landing.