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Old Aug 10, 2016 | 7:02 pm
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billgrates3
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Originally Posted by Blakeyboo
Hi everyone

A recent trip with BA left a slightly sour taste and I have decided to look at other options for my next trip from the UK to the USA. The BA forum is very complimentary about the recent improvements to business class on AA so I figure it's worth a try. Having read some threads I understand that AA now has upgraded/refurbished business class on all LHR flights. Which leads me on to the reason for posting...

I am looking to travel late July 17 most likely to San Francisco and appreciate that fares are not quite available. I was wondering though are there any specific periods for good sale flights. Also with BA you can save a bundle booking from DUB/AMS etc and connect at LHR on trips. Is this the case with AA also due to the OW status. I would love to experience AA at its best but as usual the best deal is important also. From what I have seen the international 757 fleet is not a patch on the bigger ships. Myself and my partner are looking for an improvement over the average BA first experience we recently had and hopefully a trip in J with AA can help.

Any assistance is appreciated.
Mrs.G and I flew in biz on BA's A380 in May2016. It was the first time in BA J for either of us, and we were both very disappointed.
I've flown many times LHR-LAX-SFO (on AA135 or AA109) where the LHR-LAX segment is on the 77W. This is AA's finest plane and the J seat is super comfy, quite roomy and 100% have direct aisle access. Plus the LAX-based crews are usually very good.
^77W^ BA J
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