American Airlines is upping its premium cross-country experience with the arrival of the Airbus A321XLR in its fleet.

The inaugural flight will be AA 3 on December 18 from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) and customers will find the carrier’s latest onboard products across three cabins, headlined by all-new Flagship Suites seats in Business, alongside new Premium Economy and Main Cabin seats.

“Designed for long journeys with comfort and style at the forefront, American is thrilled to be the first U.S. airline to operate the A321XLR,” said American’s Chief Customer Officer, Heather Garboden.

“Whether customers are traveling from coast to coast or across the ocean, American’s newest aircraft demonstrates our commitment to providing a premium travel experience.”

As American takes delivery of more A321XLR aircraft, the type will expand to other routes, including international service in the first half of 2026.

As part of the Flagship Suite service, customers receive Priority check-in, security, boarding and baggage handling as well as access to the Greenwich Lounge experience at JFK that offers elevated dining and unique cocktails in a luxurious, relaxing atmosphere.

The inflight Flagship Suite service offers a multicourse meal curated to pair with award-winning wines, premium amenity kits containing an array of luxury skincare items and a comfy duvet blanket accompanied with a refreshing dual-sided pillow with cool touch fabric on one side and traditional fabric on the other.

Customers who choose the airline’s new Premium Economy seats on the XLR will enjoy an enhanced winged headrest for increased privacy, calf and footrests for relaxing comfort, wireless charging and enhanced dining with hot meal entrees.

On board, customers will find a personal amenity kit with premium skincare products and can comfortably rest with an Ostrichpillow lumbar pillow and crepe weave blanket.