American Airlines has announced several big updates for 2025. These changes will make travel better from the moment you book until you arrive at your destination. The updates include new airplane cabins, better coffee, and special perks for loyalty members.

The airline is making these improvements as it gets ready to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2026. Here are the five most important changes you should know about.

Key Takeaways

  • New Airplane Cabins: A special 100th anniversary plane design is coming. All Boeing 777-300 planes will get new cabins with 70 Flagship Suite seats and 44 Premium Economy seats starting in 2026.
  • Better Coffee: Italian coffee brand Lavazza will be served on all flights and in lounges worldwide from early 2026.
  • New Lounge Food: Fall dishes created with the James Beard Foundation are now available in Flagship and Admirals Club lounges.
  • Better App Features: New tools include an AI trip planner, 3D seat maps, and better Apple and Google Wallet integration.
  • World Cup Tickets: AAdvantage members can now use miles to get FIFA World Cup 26 match tickets.

Special 100th Anniversary Plane and New Cabins

To celebrate 100 years in 2026, American Airlines will show a special “Flagship” design on one Boeing 777-300 plane. The design mixes the modern look with a bright orange stripe from the 1930s. The plane will be named “Flagship DFW” after the airline’s biggest hub.

This plane will be the first to get American’s new interior. The updated cabin will have 70 Flagship Suite seats and 44 Premium Economy seats. Each Flagship Suite will have privacy doors, wireless charging, and more comfortable seating.

If you want to fly on this plane or any updated 777, you can use AwardFares to search by aircraft type. This makes it easy to find flights with the newest cabins when they start flying.

American Airlines Boeing 777-300 in special centennial Flagship DFW livery

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Better Onboard Coffee with Lavazza

Starting in early 2026, Lavazza coffee will be served on all flights and in all lounges worldwide. This new partnership means you’ll get the same great coffee whether you’re on a plane or in a lounge.

Lavazza is a well-known Italian coffee brand famous for its quality. For American Airlines, this is part of making their food and drinks better for all passengers.

Cup of Lavazza coffee served on American Airlines flight

New Fall Food in Airport Lounges (2025 Menus)

American’s lounges are getting new seasonal food options. New fall menus are now available in Flagship Lounges and Admirals Club locations.

In Flagship Lounges, the airline is working with the James Beard Foundation to offer dishes from award-winning chefs:

  • Dallas (DFW): Granola and roasted swordfish by Tiffany Derry
  • Los Angeles (LAX): Chicken pineapple skewers by Brandon Kida
  • Miami (MIA): Jerk-roasted chicken by Timon Balloo
  • Philadelphia (PHL): Grits with mushrooms by Randy Rucker

Admirals Club lounges have rotating dishes like Korean BBQ pork, sweet and sour meatballs, and butter curry chicken. Some locations also feature desserts from New York’s Magnolia Bakery, including their famous vanilla cupcakes.

These menus will be available through fall, with winter dishes coming in November (Admirals Club) and December (Flagship Lounges).

New fall dishes in American Airlines lounges
James Beard-inspired dishes in Flagship Lounges
Magnolia Bakery cupcakes served in Admirals Club

Better Travel Apps and Digital Tools

American Airlines is adding new tools to make travel easier:

  • AI Trip Planner: Suggests destinations based on what you want, like “a quiet beach vacation,” and shows current prices.
  • 3D Seat Maps: Lets you see the cabin and explore seats on Boeing 787-9 planes before you book.
  • Digital Wallet Integration: Apple Wallet boarding passes appear automatically after check-in; Google Wallet users can add passes and get updates.
  • Connection Help: At major airports, this tool helps passengers with tight connections and can briefly hold planes.

These updates make flying simpler and less stressful. For advanced planning, like finding award seats across oneworld partners, AwardFares is the best way to search and book with real-time availability. Learn more about these new travel tools.

American Airlines mobile app boarding pass features
Apple Wallet and Google Wallet boarding passes for American Airlines
American Airlines 3D seat map preview

Use Miles for FIFA World Cup 26 Tickets

As the Official North American Airline for FIFA World Cup 26, American Airlines is giving AAdvantage members early access to use miles for match tickets. This is a new way to use miles beyond flights or upgrades.

AAdvantage World Cup tickets will be available in this order:

  • October 13: Executive Platinum and ConciergeKey members
  • October 14: Gold, Platinum, and Platinum Pro members
  • October 15: All other AAdvantage members

The tournament takes place in 16 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, all served by American Airlines. Members can use AwardFares to find award flights to these cities, making it easy to plan the full World Cup trip with miles. Learn how to redeem miles for World Cup tickets.

American Airlines FIFA World Cup 2026 partnership

Find Your AAdvantage Trips with AwardFares

AwardFares help you secure your award seat using AAdvantage miles in just seconds:

  • ✈️ Search American Airlines availability in Flagship Business, Main Cabin, and more
  • 📆 Compare dates effortlessly with the Timeline View
  • 📍 Preview real-time seat maps to pick your perfect spot
  • 🔔 Set alerts for award openings on your favorite routes
  • 🍷 Check onboard menus

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