American Airlines introduces Flagship Business Plus fares: Travel Weekly

A new fare product has been introduced.

Select international and transcontinental flights are now available for Flagship Business Plus tickets.

Flagship Business Plus has an upgrade to American's standard in-flight service. The perks include access to private Flagship First check-in areas, expedited security screening, and access to Flagship First dining.

Business Plus flyers have access to the arrivals lounge.

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Flagship First check-in is offered at London, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles International, and New York JFK. Flagship First dining is offered at JFK, Miami and Dallas/Fort Worth airports. The Flagship First restaurant is not open.

The fare difference between Business and Business Plus will be determined by flights and routes. The price difference between Dallas/Fort Worth and Paris was $400.

The Business Plus offering will be enhanced in the future for travel agencies to make purchases using NDC connections.

The ticket designator FBPL is used for the product.