What are the American Airlines Boarding Groups?

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American Airlines offers a wide range of nine boarding groups under which travelers can fly. Group 1 includes First Class, while Groups 2 and 3 cover Business Class, AAdvantage elite members, and eligible credit card holders. The Priority First American Airlines passengers board in Group 1, receiving the earliest access. Followed by Group 4 to Group 9 based on their ticket type and loyalty status. Moreover, there is one group called the pre-boarding group, which includes passengers who need assistance, and those who are with toddlers below 2 years of age can get early access out of these 9 groups.

 

[james]

American Airlines has 9 boarding groups:

1. Group 1 – First Class, AAdvantage Executive Platinum
2. Group 2 – Business Class, Platinum Pro, oneworld Emerald
3. Group 3 – Platinum, oneworld Sapphire
4. Group 4 – Gold, oneworld Ruby, Premium Economy
5. Group 5 – Main Cabin Extra
6. Group 6 – Main Cabin (regular economy)
7. Group 7–8 – Basic Economy, no status
8. Group 9 – Basic Economy (last to board)

Earlier groups board first with priority access.