American Airlines is upgrading its regional fleet with refreshed interiors, in-seat power, larger overhead bins, and high-speed Wi-Fi — free for AAdvantage® members by 2026. The changes align regional flights with mainline service, offering consistent comfort, connectivity, and streamlined onboard experiences. (Image: American Airlines)
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American AirlinesWith the largest regional fleet of any U.S. carrier, American Airlines is redefining what travelers can expect from short-haul flights. American is investing in the details that matter most to customers by transforming the onboard experience on its regional aircraft to better match its mainline aircraft.
As part of a phased rollout beginning this fall, customers will start seeing refreshed regional aircraft interiors paired with fast Wi-Fi and power at every seat. These modern touches will ensure that every flight — no matter the distance — delivers the comfort, consistency and connectivity customers deserve.
Staying connected with fast, reliable Wi-Fi
American currently has high-speed gate-to-gate satellite Wi-Fi on nearly 300 regional aircraft, which will expand to the full dual-class regional fleet by early 2026 — more than any other airline — as it introduces complimentary Wi-Fi for AAdvantage® members in January.
A fresh interior with seats designed for comfort
When customers step on board the newly delivered Embraer 175 and Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, they’ll notice the difference immediately. The clean, modern cabin design features updated seat coverings that mirror the look and feel of the mainline fleet, because consistency matters when customers are on the move. In addition to the refreshed look, the aircraft include in-seat power so customers can keep their phones, tablets or laptops charged and ready from takeoff to landing.
Meet our fleet
American plans to roll out the new regional interior by retrofitting all the CRJ700, CRJ900, E170 and E175 aircraft operated by its regional carriers. The aircraft retrofits are expected to be completed over the coming years.
Embraer 175 aircraft interior
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Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft interior
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Creating a consistent customer experience
American has streamlined its onboard snack offerings to create a more consistent experience across both mainline and regional flights. Customers in the premium cabin on regional flights can now enjoy a midday snack basket to complement the morning and evening snack baskets, ensuring uniform service throughout the network.
Additionally, AAdvantage® members can now redeem AAdvantage® miles for inflight purchases on all flights, making it even easier to enjoy onboard offerings while maximizing loyalty rewards.
Overhead bins that make sense for your carry-on bags
For customers who prefer to travel with a carry-on suitcase, American is working with Embraer on developing and designing larger overhead bins for our larger regional aircraft. The airline anticipates rolling out the aircraft with larger overhead bins in the coming years, creating more room for bags and making boarding smoother for our customers flying on regional aircraft.
About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and atFacebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.
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