American Reworks 777-300ERs, Drops International First Class
The redesigned jets will gain 26 seats overall while keeping economy capacity unchanged.
American Airlines has begun updating its Boeing 777-300ER fleet through Project Olympus, removing Flagship First and reshaping the aircraft around premium seating. The first completed jet, N718AN, is already flying between New York, Dallas and London. A second aircraft, N721AN, is undergoing the same work, with all 20 planes targeted for completion by the end of 2027.
The revised cabin will offer 70 Flagship Business suites, including eight larger Flagship Preferred suites, plus 44 premium-economy seats and 30 Main Cabin Extra seats. Regular economy remains at 216 seats, even as total capacity rises from 304 to 330. The added room comes from tighter seat spacing and a redesigned arrangement of galleys and lavatories. Bathroom count falls from 12 to nine, while premium-economy pitch is reduced by an inch. Travelers will also find larger entertainment screens, Bluetooth-equipped systems, USB-C outlets throughout the plane and Viasat Wi-Fi. American says the refreshed interiors will improve the onboard experience while making the aircraft more efficient to operate.
- Project Olympus covers all 20 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- The first refurbished plane carries registration N718AN.
- Flagship Business uses Elevate Ascent suites with sliding doors.
- The updated jets will have nine lavatories instead of 12.
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