American’s first Boeing 777 with luxe suites set for takeoff; last call for Flagship First

American Airlines' biggest plane is about to make its grand re-entry, complete with a major glow-up and the biggest business-class cabin the airline has ever offered.Beginning Wednesday evening, American's first newly-retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER will return to service. It will sport the all-new enclosed Flagship Suites that the carrier first debuted last year.This will mark the first time AA has brought its new, state-of-the-art, business-class product to one of its existing jets.And it will be a massive front cabin: This 777 sports 70 lie-flat seats, which is 10 more than it had before it went into the shop for a refresh.ARTURO BARBERA/AMERICAN AIRLINESBetween the business-class and premium economy cabins, the aircraft boasts a whopping 114 premium seats. That's the most on any plane operated by a U.S. airline.But the debut of this newly refurbished plane also comes with bittersweet news.Farewell, Flagship FirstPassengers won't find Flagship First when they climb on board this revamped 777.American is phasing out the luxe cabin, its most exclusive premium seat — and the last true international-style, first-class product offered by a U.S. airline.CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUYInst...