DUB-HNL Query [AA aircraft, seating and class of service]
Aug 20, 2015, 6:38 pm
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DUB-HNL Query [AA aircraft, seating and class of service]
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I've found the above routing for DUB-HNL via:
DUB-LHR BA A319 J
LHR-LAX AA B777 I
LAX-HNL AA A321 P
HNL-LAX AA A321 P
LAX-JFK AA A321 P
JFK-LHR AA B777 I
LHR-DUB BA A319 J
Some things I wanted to clarify:
- The LAX-JFK segment seems to have been priced into First class, which is F, even though AA10 on that day has a Business cabin - is this right? Is this actually the lie-flat F on this A321 ??
- The connection at LAX returning seems really tight - I would have selected a later flight but for some reason the prices seemed higher, if I miss it I will presumably be just put on the next flight?
- The LHR-LAX and JFK-LHR segments on AA I believe are the 777-300 metal, which from what I've read is better than Club World IMO - I know there's no guarantee of equipment but is this likely to change to a downgraded old 777-200 based on AA schedule or plans?
- How can I tell the difference between the AA A321 with lie-flat in F and the AA A321 with no lie-flat, is that the TV icon shown against LAX-JFK?
- I only need 900 TPs from this trip so I don't need to introduce any more legs necessarily, but can anyone offer any tips or improvements to this?
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by andrew-w; Aug 20, 2015 at 6:43 pm
Aug 20, 2015, 6:48 pm
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I've found the above routing for DUB-HNL via:
DUB-LHR BA A319 J
LHR-LAX AA B777 I
LAX-HNL AA A321 P
HNL-LAX AA A321 P
LAX-JFK AA A321 P
JFK-LHR AA B777 I
LHR-DUB BA A319 J
Some things I wanted to clarify:
The LAX-JFK segment seems to have been priced into F class, which is F, even though AA10 on that day has a Business cabin - is this right?
LAX-JFK is practically certain to be the A321T (with first class and lie-flats in J). LAX-HNL and vv are guaranteed to be a 2-class domestic A321 (no lie-flat seats).
Aug 20, 2015, 6:50 pm
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I've had a look and I can't reproduce on AA, so I guess it's limited to ITA Matrix.
Last edited by andrew-w; Aug 20, 2015 at 7:03 pm
Aug 22, 2015, 9:48 am
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Aug 22, 2015, 9:51 am
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I would be surprised if you were downgraded but the fare usually books in to Business for those segments. Enjoy.