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Jan 10, 2018, 12:44 pm

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Originally Posted by enzian

I just booked an award flight for two of us from JFK to SEA ( flight 1021, on a 737), using AS miles. Although the flight was listed in the First Class column, the confirmation show Class U ( Business).

The award cost much less in miles (25K each) than First on AS metal (60K each). It seems worth it to get paired seating ( rather than a row of 3), dinner ( flight departs 5:30 pm) and free beverages.

What is the difference between this and First on trans-con flights? Will we still be able to visit the lounge at JFK before departure?

AA's normal 2-class domestic first class now technically books into the business class fare buckets (J, U, etc.). JFK-SEA will largely be like any other domestic first class trip.

JFK-LAX/SFO are the only routes with true 3-class first class, with lie-flat seats, a greatly enhanced food and drink offering, lounge access, etc.

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