LUS: The ugly truth about LUS ("West" 757) First Class service to Hawaii
Apr 1, 2013, 8:55 am
#151
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Jul 1, 2013, 1:57 pm
#155
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The HI configured 757's have had some minor refurb inside. Still basically a domestic configured plane with standard first class seats.
The AA merger hasn't happened yet. It's quite possible when it does, however, the PHX->HI flights could be nixed (along with the 757's) since AA serves HI very nicely from DFW and LAX.
I would venture to say that most of the PHX traffic to HI is not O&D.
The AA merger hasn't happened yet. It's quite possible when it does, however, the PHX->HI flights could be nixed (along with the 757's) since AA serves HI very nicely from DFW and LAX.
I would venture to say that most of the PHX traffic to HI is not O&D.
Jun 13, 2015, 10:25 am
#156
Join Date: May 2015
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LUS: Recent experience on this route?
first from PHX-HNL on USairways 752 V1. I had read some really negative reviews from many years ago, wanted to see if it had changed or if I should save my miles and opt for econ.
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Jun 13, 2015, 12:12 pm
#159
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I traveled to HNL frequently last year, and avoided this route like the plague. First is better than coach (which is BRUTAL) on these old birds, but not by much.
I ended up flying through DFW or LAX on AA instead of through PHX on US as if I got stuck in coach I could still get MCE and be somewhat comfortable.
If you are going to use miles, I'd go through DFW on the 767 with a nice F product. LAX is mostly 757s, which are eons better than US's 757s, but I like the 767 better.
So, I guess the moral of the story is, until US starts flying a different plane to HNL from PHX, I'm not flying that route unless I absolutely have to.
I ended up flying through DFW or LAX on AA instead of through PHX on US as if I got stuck in coach I could still get MCE and be somewhat comfortable.
If you are going to use miles, I'd go through DFW on the 767 with a nice F product. LAX is mostly 757s, which are eons better than US's 757s, but I like the 767 better.
So, I guess the moral of the story is, until US starts flying a different plane to HNL from PHX, I'm not flying that route unless I absolutely have to.
Jun 13, 2015, 2:47 pm
#160
Join Date: May 2015
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I traveled to HNL frequently last year, and avoided this route like the plague. First is better than coach (which is BRUTAL) on these old birds, but not by much.
I ended up flying through DFW or LAX on AA instead of through PHX on US as if I got stuck in coach I could still get MCE and be somewhat comfortable.
If you are going to use miles, I'd go through DFW on the 767 with a nice F product. LAX is mostly 757s, which are eons better than US's 757s, but I like the 767 better.
So, I guess the moral of the story is, until US starts flying a different plane to HNL from PHX, I'm not flying that route unless I absolutely have to.
I ended up flying through DFW or LAX on AA instead of through PHX on US as if I got stuck in coach I could still get MCE and be somewhat comfortable.
If you are going to use miles, I'd go through DFW on the 767 with a nice F product. LAX is mostly 757s, which are eons better than US's 757s, but I like the 767 better.
So, I guess the moral of the story is, until US starts flying a different plane to HNL from PHX, I'm not flying that route unless I absolutely have to.
Jun 13, 2015, 10:36 pm
#161
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It's not great to be fair. My review is at the blog but this is what I wrote:
We arrived in Phoenix on time and instead of the very long walk between gates I had been expecting, we were moved to the same concourse as my connecting flight to Honolulu. The Admirals Club was closed for renovation and I didn’t want to trek to the other concourse. The onwards 757 was waiting for us at the gate. This old US 757 was certainly looking its age when we boarded. The small First Class cabin was accessible through a mini-economy cabin. I was seated at the bulkhead in row 2 which had a large foot well. Perfect for storing the pillow and blanket.
The whole review is here.
We arrived in Phoenix on time and instead of the very long walk between gates I had been expecting, we were moved to the same concourse as my connecting flight to Honolulu. The Admirals Club was closed for renovation and I didn’t want to trek to the other concourse. The onwards 757 was waiting for us at the gate. This old US 757 was certainly looking its age when we boarded. The small First Class cabin was accessible through a mini-economy cabin. I was seated at the bulkhead in row 2 which had a large foot well. Perfect for storing the pillow and blanket.
The whole review is here.
Jun 16, 2015, 11:28 am
#163
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Flew it in F last October. Then flew the AA 757 LAX-OGG in F in March.
To be honest, didn't feel there was much difference in the quality of the hard product: both are old, beat-up, outdated interiors. Can't comment much on service as I spent as much time as possible asleep on each flight.
To be honest, didn't feel there was much difference in the quality of the hard product: both are old, beat-up, outdated interiors. Can't comment much on service as I spent as much time as possible asleep on each flight.
Jul 21, 2015, 2:11 pm
#165
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LUS: First class PHX to Honolulu (LUS "West" 757-200 / 752)
First class PHX to Honolulu
This is a joke. Plane is a 757 about 20 years old. No Wifi or power connection in first class. Food is terrible. I don't know why they named this first class. 6 hours of drama quality.
For 6 hours why don't they use a flat lie configuration?
This is a joke. Plane is a 757 about 20 years old. No Wifi or power connection in first class. Food is terrible. I don't know why they named this first class. 6 hours of drama quality.
For 6 hours why don't they use a flat lie configuration?