LUS: AA using widebodies for domestic/Caribbean/Mexico flights
Mar 6, 2014, 3:29 am
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Mar 9, 2014, 11:35 pm
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Flew CLT-PHX US746 tonight on the A332. I could really get used to those lie-flat seats on transcons...had dinner, took a solid two hour nap, and we landed. Great flight (and great crew too - they were a TATL crew, and all were very polished).
Mar 9, 2014, 11:39 pm
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I like seeing the A330 in Phoenix finally, but why is this plane being used this way? The flight cannot possibly make money and the times are horrible. So, what's the point? Its not a sub for the West - there has to be some rationale. Training? I can't figure it out.
Mar 9, 2014, 11:40 pm
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If you read this thread you would find out why...
Mar 9, 2014, 11:43 pm
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Will be taking the big bird in two days PHX-CLT-DCA, the redeye will be nice as I'll be able to sleep going... I'll be spoiled at a couple of week on this plane..
Mar 10, 2014, 5:57 am
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US using A330 for domestic flights
I was pretty surprised to see an A330 sitting at Logan this morning. My fiancée is flying to CLT on it and had no idea they had upgraded equipment temporarily. Mighty jealous of her upgrade this morning as I'm sitting on a RJ to ROC around the corner...
Mar 10, 2014, 10:26 am
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Are they using L1 or L2 to board?
Mar 10, 2014, 10:53 am
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I'm aware it's not domestic, but my early-May CUN-PHL just got upguaged from a 321 to a 330 as well...glad to be up front!
Mar 10, 2014, 10:54 am
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