American Airlines
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Two documented interiors: the older Flagship Business layout and the new Flagship Suite one.
The short answers
Starlink
We haven't found a current American Airlines source that answers this for this aircraft.
Unknown
Wi-Fi
From the airline's page for this aircraft
Yes
Every aircraft of this type
Seatback screens
From the airline's page for this aircraft
Yes
Every aircraft of this type
AC power outlet
From the airline's page for this aircraft
Yes
Every aircraft of this type
Bluetooth audio
We haven't found a current American Airlines source that answers this for this aircraft.
Unknown
What varies
- Updated interior: Version 2 has it, Version 1 doesn't.
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi
From the airline's page for this aircraft
American says select. It does not say how many, and there is no published count to divide.
Some aircraft
The airline says some, and does not publish a count
Entertainment
Streaming to your device
We haven't found a current American Airlines source that answers this for this aircraft.
Unknown
Live TV
We haven't found a current American Airlines source that answers this for this aircraft.
Unknown
Power
USB power
From a fleetwide statement by the airline
Most aircraft
The airline says most, and does not publish a count
USB-A
We haven't found a current American Airlines source that answers this for this aircraft.
Unknown
USB-C
We haven't found a current American Airlines source that answers this for this aircraft.
Unknown
Wireless charging
We haven't found a current American Airlines source that answers this for this aircraft.
Unknown
Cabin
Updated interior
The documented interiors don't agree
Varies
Depends which interior you get
Larger overhead bins
We haven't found a current American Airlines source that answers this for this aircraft.
Unknown
Seating
Lie-flat premium seat
From the airline's page for this aircraft
Yes
Every aircraft of this type
Premium economy cabin
From the airline's page for this aircraft
Yes
Every aircraft of this type
Compare the 2 interiors American Airlines documents
Version 1
285 seats, with the older Flagship Business cabin.
Version 2
244 seats, with Flagship Suite and Flagship Suite Preferred.
| Feature | Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|---|
| New interior | No | Yes |
“Not stated” means the airline documents this interior but doesn't say anything about that feature for it.
Why we say this
Wi-Fi
“Wi-Fi: available (every cabin, both Versions)”
American Airlines planes · checked August 10, 2026
Free Wi-Fi
“Select Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 widebody aircraft”
American Airlines Wi-Fi and connectivity · checked August 10, 2026
Seatback screens
“Entertainment: Seatback screen (every cabin, both Versions)”
American Airlines planes · checked August 10, 2026
AC power outlet
“Power: available (every cabin, both Versions)”
American Airlines planes · checked August 10, 2026
USB power
“Most of our planes have AC power outlets and/or USB power ports”
American Airlines Wi-Fi and connectivity · checked August 10, 2026
Updated interior
American Airlines planes · checked August 10, 2026
Lie-flat premium seat
“Flagship® Business — Lie-flat (both Versions)”
American Airlines planes · checked August 10, 2026
Premium economy cabin
“Premium Economy — 21 seats (Version 1), 32 seats (Version 2)”
American Airlines planes · checked August 10, 2026
Sources
Last checked August 10, 2026. This describes the fleet, not the specific airplane you'll get. Airlines swap aircraft, and they enjoy keeping us humble. How we decide what to print.
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