flat.flights

American Airlines vs Azul Brazilian Airlines Business Class Comparison

American Airlines Azul Brazilian Airlines
Rating 7/10 7/10
Seat type Flagship Suite Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on A330
Lie-flat Yes Yes
Seat width 21 inches 21 inches
Alliance Oneworld None
IATA AA AD
Hubs Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Miami (MIA), New York JFK (JFK) Campinas Viracopos (VCP), São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)

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

Azul Brazilian Airlines — Pros & Cons

  • + Modern A330neo with lie-flat product
  • + Brazilian warmth in service
  • + Competitive fares from Brazil
  • Limited international network
  • No alliance for global mileage earning
  • Campinas hub less convenient than GRU

The verdict

Both American Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. American Airlines offers Flagship Suite while Azul Brazilian Airlines features Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on A330. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.

Read full reviews

Book your flight