# American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Retrofits Underway: First Class Eliminated, Business Class Expanded

_Aug 4 08:09_

Tags: American Airlines, United States, airline

American Airlines is retrofitting its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with the 'Olympus' cabin product, eliminating first class and adding 18 business class and 16 premium economy seats. The first reconfigured aircraft is expected to return to service before the end of IATA summer 2026

## Summary

American Airlines is actively retrofitting its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with a new cabin configuration known as 'Olympus'. The project prioritizes these 20 aircraft as they serve premium long-haul routes. Key changes to the 777-300ER configuration:
- First class is being eliminated.
- Business class increases from 52 to 70 seats.
- Premium economy increases from 28 to 44 seats.
- Economy remains at 216 seats.
- Total seat count increases from 304 to 330. The first aircraft (registration N718AN) flew to Hong Kong in December 2025 for the initial makeover. It is expected to return to the U.S. soon, undergo final certification and preparation in Dallas (DFW), and enter service before the end of the IATA summer 2026 schedule. Other 777-200ERs and 787-8s will also be reconfigured, though timelines are not yet defined

## Why it matters

Affects American Airlines loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/american-retrofit-boeing-777-300er-new-cabins) — American Boeing 777-300ER Retrofits Underway: Fancy New Cabins Coming Soon

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