The day after announcing its decision to enter bankruptcy, American released some more details about its 777-300ER aircraft, which are slated to begin delivery next year.
The carrier said yesterday that it is scheduled to take delivery of 10 state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ERs in 2012 through 2013, which is interesting because thats one more than American had previously reported. (American had originally started with an order for two of the type.) London will be the first market for the new aircraft.
Yesterdays news release also has some interesting bits about the 777-300ER product, though not many details are given:
- The aircraft will have Wi-Fi capability to keep customers connected while traveling internationally, though no further details were given. This announcement was interesting, especially considering Uniteds recently-announced efforts to bring connectivity to more aircraft types, including international aircraft.
- American also plans to offer an Economy Class premium seat product, which will include additional legroom for seats in the forward portion of the cabin. United was alone for awhile in offering an enhanced legroom product, so its interesting to see American jump in after Delta.
- The airline also mentions that The Business Class cabin will also be outfitted with fully lie flat seats. I havent been able to find many other details, but that seems like a nice improvement from Americans currently angled seat in Business Class.
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