American Airlines vs Avianca Business Class Comparison
| American Airlines | Avianca | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Flagship Suite | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Oneworld | Star Alliance |
| IATA | AA | AV |
| Hubs | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Miami (MIA), New York JFK (JFK) | Bogota (BOG) |
American Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Flagship Suite with privacy door on new aircraft
- + Flagship Lounge dining at key hubs
- + Largest Oneworld network from the US
- − Older 777-200s still lack premium hard product
- − Inconsistent service quality across crews
Avianca — Pros & Cons
- + Star Alliance hub in South America
- + 787 fleet with lie-flat
- + Good value for Latin America
- − Small long-haul fleet
- − Limited lounge quality
The verdict
Both American Airlines and Avianca earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. American Airlines offers Flagship Suite while Avianca features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.