My first flight on the brand new American Airlines 787-9 with Flagship Suites exceeded my expectations and represents the best way to travel between Los Angeles and Chicago.

My First Flight On AA Flagship Suites

As I detailed yesterday, I’m on a short journey to Germany to pick up my children from their summer holiday. My outbound journey includes flying from Los Angeles to London via Chicago on American Airlines, with both segments operated by a brand new Dreamliner with AA’s latest “Flagship Suites” onboard.

I had intended to get to the airport before dawn so I could lounge hop, but went to the gym instead and hit traffic driving to the airport. By the time I arrived, I had only a moment to stop at the Alaska Airlines lounge for coffee before walking over to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, where my flight would be departing from.

A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.