For those who are picking nits, 888 is a 343 some days, a 346 on others.
I'm definitely not a fan of the 34x in F. The cabin isn't nearly as secluded or roomy, and, for solo travelers who don't want a seatmate, only 50% of the 34x seats fit that bill compared to 67% of the 744's.
On the other hand, it's no particular hardship to sit in CX F on any a/c.
(So, Blumie, was the AE connection to BOS its usual late self in the foul weather, enough so for you to still make it?)