Last summer, the Dallas-Fort Worth-based carrier was operating seven flights daily to Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) from various cities, including twice-daily flights from New York's John F. American Airlines has also beefed up its flights to Rome. United just added a second daily flight to the Eternal City from Washington, D.C. Rome is becoming an increasingly important European market for U.S. Seats are wide enough for sleeping, though they have tight footwells.The headrest on lie-flat seats sticks up a few inches, which can impact sleeping comfort.The aging planes' business-class cabins are a bit shopworn.Friendly service and an on-time departure made for a great flight.Seats were comfortable and well-padded.There was an excellent selection of lounges in Rome, with good duty-free shopping and efficient boarding.Quick take: With friendly service, decent food and spacious seats, American Airlines business class on the Boeing 777-200 was comfortable, if not remarkable.