News — AmericanAirlines

Big upgrades at DCA as Washington National says farewell to dreaded ‘Gate 35X’

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It’s finally here. The long-awaited replacement for what was possibly the worst gate in the country. On Tuesday, April 20, Washington D.C. airport authorities, along with American Airlines, will inaugurate a brand-new concourse at Reagan National (DCA), marking the first major improvement the airport has seen in more than two decades. Passengers on American Flight 5518 arriving from Albany (ALB) will be to enjoy the new space on Tuesday, when they land at 7:36 a.m. local time. Flyers headed to Panama City Beach, Florida (ECP) on American Flight 5243 will be the first to depart from the new space at...

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The most exclusive domestic flight: A review of American Airlines’ Flagship First from Los Angeles to New York

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During the COVID-19 crisis, our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips. Instead, we have been publishing a selection of our most popular reviews from the past year. However, we have also resumed the publication of new, previously unpublished flight, hotel and lounge reviews, from trips taken before the lockdown. We hope this will help you choose once we’re all ready to start booking trips again. TPG Rating 90 100 Pros Top-notch ground experience; exclusive, secluded first-class cabin; extensive food menu. Cons Outrageously expensive tickets and scarce award availability; the seat isn't fully private. 20/20 Ground Experience 18/20 Cabin + Seat 12/15 Amenities + IFE 22/25...

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