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03/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/24/2026 09:04

American Airlines celebrates 100 years of premium travel with centennial-themed amenity kits and pajamas

FORT WORTH, Texas - As American Airlines marks its 100th anniversary, the airline is introducing a collection of limited-edition onboard products designed to honor a century of innovation while elevating the travel experience for today's customers. The new centennial amenity kits, premium pajamas and refreshed closed-toe slippers will debut across premium cabins at the beginning of April.

A modern tribute to a century of flight

The centennial amenity kits are a centerpiece of American's 100-year celebration and a tangible expression of how the airline is elevating the onboard experience from every angle. Alongside limited-edition pajamas and curated inflight dining offerings, the kits bring American's history - and its future vision - right to customers' seats.

Each of the three kits - Astrojet, Silverbird and Forward - connects to a distinct chapter of American's story while delivering a premium, fresh and relevant experience for today's traveler. Inside, centennial-branded products reinforce the milestone and make the experience feel truly commemorative.

  • Astrojet era: A vibrant orange lightning bolt recalls the bold optimism of the early jet age.
  • Silverbird era: An iconic silver finish and tribar stripe channel the refined glamour that shaped a golden era of air travel.
  • Forward era: Angled stitching inspired by American's flight symbol and newest seat designs embodies the airline's momentum and future focus.

These design cues align with centennial visuals across airport lounges and in onboard and digital content, creating a unified narrative that celebrates American's heritage while looking ahead to its next century.

"As we celebrate a century of connecting customers to the world, we wanted this milestone to feel personal the moment someone settles into their seat," said American's Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. "Every detail in these centennial kits and pajamas pays homage to the eras that shaped us - from the bold optimism of Astrojet to the refined glamour of Silverbird and the forward momentum guiding our next century. They're our way of saying thank you to the customers who make every journey possible. Whether they're traveling for a long-awaited vacation, a meaningful milestone or an important business trip, we hope these touches bring comfort and reflect how honored we are to welcome them on board."

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Astrojet era amenity kits

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Silverbird era amenity kits

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Forward era amenity kits

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First Class Forward era amenity kit contents

Thoughtful design, elevated comfort

The kits are designed as physical storytellers, engaging multiple senses through color, pattern and premium finishes. Inside, customers will find a curated selection of comfort items chosen to help them relax, refresh and feel at home in the sky. For the centennial year, American has also added new premium items to its kit contents, further elevating the onboard experience and giving customers thoughtful touches they can use throughout their journey. New amenities include:

  • Flagship® First/Flagship Suite® Preferred seats
    • Upgraded centennial eye mask and crew socks
    • Joanna Vargas cosmetic sheet mask
    • Joanna Vargas cosmetic under eye patches
    • Foldable hair comb
    • Mouthwash
    • Colgate 10g toothpaste and bamboo toothbrush
  • Flagship® Business/Flagship Suite® seats
    • Upgraded centennial eye mask and crew socks
    • Joanna Vargas cosmetic under eye patches
    • Colgate 10g toothpaste and bamboo toothbrush
  • Premium Economy
    • Upgraded centennial eye mask and centennial tube socks
    • Colgate 5g toothpaste

Today's travelers expect more than basic comfort - they seek thoughtful design, quality materials and a sense of personalization. The centennial kits reflect those evolving expectations, with bags crafted to feel like lifestyle accessories customers will want to reuse long after their trip.

Limited-edition pajamas inspired by the three eras

American is also introducing limited-edition centennial pajamas in April that extend the same three-era storytelling. The pajamas maintain the comfortable silhouette customers love but now feature a refreshed deep-blue color and subtle logos representing the Astrojet, Silverbird and Forward eras. As part of this broader refresh, American is updating its inflight slippers this spring to a closed-toe design based on customer feedback, offering a more comfortable onboard experience that aligns with the elevated feel of the centennial collection. Customers flying in Flagship® First and Flagship Suite® Preferred seats will enjoy the pajamas and refreshed slippers, which will also be provided in Flagship® Business on our ultra-long-haul flights to and from the Middle East, Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand.

Pajamas reflect three eras in American's history: Astrojet, Silverbird and Forward

A year of centennial celebrations

As these new products debut, they join a growing lineup of centennial initiatives already introduced throughout the year, including special aircraft liveries inspired by iconic eras of American's history, a celebratory inflight centennial menu featuring elevated dishes and nostalgic touches, refreshed premium-cabin service elements and centennial branding across digital channels, lounges and onboard content - all designed to bring the 100-year celebration to life at every step of the journey. Customers will also find a dedicated inflight channel, Now Starring: American, featuring films that showcase American Airlines in action throughout the decades, offering a nostalgic look at the airline's role in aviation and pop culture.

About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American's team lives out the airline's purpose of caring for people on life's journey every day.

The world's largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever Forward℠ spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.

Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.

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