American Airlines vs Royal Brunei Airlines Business Class Comparison
| American Airlines | Royal Brunei Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Flagship Suite | Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on 787 |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | Oneworld | None |
| IATA | AA | BI |
| Hubs | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Miami (MIA), New York JFK (JFK) | Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) |
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
Royal Brunei Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern 787 product with spacious lie-flat seats
- + Calm and attentive service
- + Dry airline but generous soft product
- − No alcohol served (dry airline)
- − Very small route network
- − Limited lounge options at outstations
The verdict
Both American Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. American Airlines offers Flagship Suite while Royal Brunei Airlines features Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on 787. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.