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American Airlines adds premium seats on 777-300ER, phases out first class

American Airlines plans to add more premium seats on Boeing 777-300ER jets used on long-haul routes and is phasing out first class on the aircraft.

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By Rajesh Kumar SinghAmerican Airlines NASDAQ:AAL is adding more premium seats to its Boeing NYSE:BA 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as U.S. carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers.The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of bu…