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American Airlines to add seatback screens, bigger first class in race to catch up to Delta and United
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
American Airlines announced plans to add seatback screens to aircraft and expand first class seating. The airline has lagged behind Delta and United in these amenities. American did not provide specific timelines or financial details for the upgrades.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/american-airlines-seatback-screens.html
