American Airlines to begin providing pajamas for business-class flyers
The American Airlines business-class experience is about to get much cozier: The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will begin providing pajamas to business-class passengers.
Starting in August, unisex pajamas will be available on all American Airlines wide-body flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). These flights will be heading for far-flung destinations across East Asia, India, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, so business-class passengers are sure to appreciate the added bit of comfort on their long journeys.
The pajama sets, which come with shirts and joggerlike pants, are designed in partnership with eco-friendly Nest Bedding, a bed and sleep accessory brand that focuses on creating sustainable products. To ensure maximal comfort, flyers can choose between a small/medium size and a large/extra-large size for their pair of pajamas. Later this summer, the airline will also reintroduce mattress toppers to make the onboard experience that much more comfortable.
In recent years, many airlines stopped providing pajamas and similar amenities, but now these products are returning — perhaps not coincidentally, as airlines have upped their focus on customers seeking luxury travel options amid a change in leisure travel patterns following the coronavirus pandemic.
To book a business-class seat on one of these American flights and score a pajama set, consider redeeming points you've earned through a cobranded airline credit card like the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® or the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees). The easiest way to see award pricing is to search via the American Airlines website or mobile app.
The information for the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
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