American Airlines Flagship First class tickets are available on select transcontinental and international flights. This experience is unlike the first class experience you might get when flying domestic on a shorter route. Flagship First passengers get the most exclusive and personalized amenities and services.
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On routes where you find it, American Airlines Flagship First is hard to beat. Thanks to incredible lounges and spacious seats, you'll likely have an excellent experience both on the ground and in the air. However, there's a huge difference between American Airlines first class products.
American has four tiers of elite status: AAdvantage Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum. Your American Airlines status for that year is based on flying and spending with American Airlines partners in a 12-month period starting on March 1 of each year.
It costs 15,000 AAdvantage miles plus $175 to upgrade from Flagship Business class to Flagship First class on transcontinental routes. On international routes, you can use 25,000 miles plus a $550 co-pay to upgrade from Flagship Business to Flagship First class.
On average, first class tickets for domestic flights in the United States cost at least $1,300 – but travelers are looking at even higher prices to fly first-class internationally. International round-trip flights from the United States (in first class seats) average as follows: Europe: $3,500. Asia: $3,800.
Currently, Flagship Lounges are offered at Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), and Miami (MIA). The Chelsea Lounge and Greenwich Lounge are open to Flagship passengers at New York (JFK).
Basic economy is the cheapest fare class offered by American Airlines. Booking a basic economy fare entitles you to the same main cabin seat as other economy class passengers.
Complimentary drinks and snacksWe offer fresh coffee, tea, juice, water and soft drinks, as well as complimentary snacks on board. AAdvantage Executive Platinum® and ConciergeKey® members also get a complimentary alcoholic drink and food menu item during their flight.
If you hold AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum elite status, you can access Admirals Clubs free of charge when traveling on select international routes.
You can get free access to an airline lounge by redeeming miles or opening a credit card with lounge benefits. Airline elite status also comes with lounge benefits. If you're a U.S. military member on active duty, you might qualify for free lounge access with select airlines.