American Airlines is dropping first-class seating on its international flights in favor of expanding business-class offerings, according to CBS News.

The decision, announced during an earnings call Thursday, was sparked by a lack of demand for the high-priced tickets.

The change doesn’t mean international fliers will be left without premium options. CBS said the airline’s plans call for installing more “Flagship Suite” seating on its long-haul international flights’ those tickets include seats that can be made to lie flat and other amenities.

Delta Air Lines did away with its international first class seats in 1998, and United Airlines followed suit in 2016.

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