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American Airlines Premium Economy awards.

Extra comfort on American Airlines long-haul flights

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Find AAdvantage Miles redemptions in Premium Economy.

About American Airlines Premium Economy.

American Airlines Premium Economy offers wider seats with more legroom, enhanced dining, noise-cancelling headphones, and an amenity kit on international flights.

Wider leather seats with extra legroom
Enhanced meal service with free alcohol
Noise-cancelling headphones provided
Amenity kit with essentials
Priority boarding (Group 5)

Aircraft with Premium Economy.

Aircraft American Airlines uses to fly Premium Economy on long-haul routes.

Boeing 777-300ER

Flagship with Flagship First suites

Premium Economy layout 2-4-2
Premium Economy seats 28
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Boeing 787-9

Dreamliner long-haul workhorse

Premium Economy layout 2-3-2
Premium Economy seats 21
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Boeing 787-8

Compact Dreamliner

Premium Economy layout 2-3-2
Premium Economy seats 28
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Best Premium Economy sweet spots.

These routes give you the most miles back per AAdvantage Miles when booking Premium Economy.

Dallas to London

35,000 miles

Good value transatlantic upgrade

JFK to Tokyo

40,000 miles

Comfortable for long transpacific

LAX to Sydney

45,000 miles

Ultra-long-haul comfort

Frequently asked questions.

What's included in AA Premium Economy?

Premium Economy includes wider seats with more recline and legroom, enhanced meals, free alcoholic drinks, noise-cancelling headphones, an amenity kit, and priority boarding.

Is AA Premium Economy worth the miles?

For long-haul flights, Premium Economy offers significantly more comfort than regular economy at roughly 40-60% more miles, making it a good value for 10+ hour flights.

Which AA planes have Premium Economy?

Premium Economy is available on 777-300ER, 787-8, and 787-9 aircraft used on long-haul international routes.

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