Originally Posted by
AA-Flyer-SAN
I must say I am only making my judgement aesthetically. I haven't flown in F on US yet but will soon on a paid ticket. But the interior is bland and looks tired - and the lack of power is a real Debby Downer. Question is - on new purchases - are they keeping the US style seating or going to the leather AA style on the A321 and A319 seats?
Hopefully, the AA style, as I tend to agree with you regarding the US cabins. I'm on US' A319s at least twice a week and the shuttle planes are definitely a bit worse for the wear, especially the center consoles and the arm rests. Moreover, the cabin on US' 319s just feels really cramped. As much as possible, I'll go for the bulkhead. It must just be the bulk of the seat, but rows 2 and 3 aren't at all as spacious as the AA 737s; I can't imagine doing a transcon on one. Given all that, I'd much prefer the AA 737s, or better yet, the MD80s.
Service, well, as an 'AA flyer', I have to hand to US lately, at least in terms of consistency. PDBs are always offered and the lone FA working F has always been looking out for re-fill opportunities after serving the first couple of rows of the main cabin. I've also noticed lately that the US FAs have been using the manifest and addressing pax by name to take drink orders, which I appreciate. Now for the love of god, just get rid of the Canada Club whiskey!
