American Airlines orders hundreds of new planes, plans bigger first class

American Airlines flight 718, a Boeing 737 Max, takes of from Miami International Airport on its way to New York on December 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida.American Airlines said Monday that it is ordering 260 new narrow-body jets, including dozens of Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10.The order includes 85 of Boeing's 737 Max 10 planes and 85 of the Airbus A321neo, aircraft it says will help it upgauge on domestic and short-haul international routes. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline is also ordering 90 Embrae ...