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+5 Jared Kim We need to build internal capacity for critical parts or these shutdowns will keep happening.
+4 Sam Okafor This arrival feels like one small bright spot in US-China ties, even if bigger issues stay unresolved for now.+2 Chris Dalton October 6 is going to come up quick. Hope both sides actually negotiate in good faith this time instead of posturing.American Airlines retires first class for new Flagship Suites on 777 jets American Airlines — Sep 3, 2026 American Airlines has rolled out its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER with the Flagship Suite, expanding premium seating to 144 seats and eliminating international first class to attract high-spending travelers, including 70 Flagship Suite seats, 44 Premium Economy, and 30 Main Cabin Extra. The program, part of Project Olympus, will retrofit all 20 aircraft and extend the two-tier premium layout across long-haul routes such as London, Tokyo, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Sydney, while phasing out Flagship First on many flights and integrating broader services like Wi‑Fi and enhanced lounges. +5 Tom Gallagher Sad to see Flagship First go entirely on some routes. There was something special about that top tier, even if barely anyone could afford it.+4 Dana Whitfield It's the right call to scrap the plan if it means tying up first responders on 9/11, even if the intent was respectful.+4 Tom Gallagher Boeing's 2027 delivery target feels optimistic when ETOPS testing is stalled over a basic engine part issue.
