A300 routes
Apr 21, 2007, 4:23 am
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A300 routes
hey,
This summer i'm wanting to fly the AB6 since i've never been on them. On wich (domestic) routes can i be on the AB6, i know JFK-MIA is one.
Thanks,
Airfrancefan
This summer i'm wanting to fly the AB6 since i've never been on them. On wich (domestic) routes can i be on the AB6, i know JFK-MIA is one.
Thanks,
Airfrancefan
Apr 21, 2007, 5:50 am
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The only ones I'm aware of involve the Caribbean (and I'm sure they're are probably more) including --- SJU-MIA, SJU-MCO, SJU-JFK. Althought it's technically considered "Domestic" it's kind out of the mainstream mid-con & transcon flights.
I have one set for Monday to MIA...
Sincerely, - jdburns11
I have one set for Monday to MIA...
Sincerely, - jdburns11
Apr 21, 2007, 6:19 am
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Apr 21, 2007, 6:56 am
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Temper your expectations. F has the brown leather slidey seats that many 757s have, and is only 2-3 rows. Y is 2-4-2, large, and somewhat cramped. The exit rows in Y have limitless leg room but don't recline fully. I guess if not full the high ceiling could give the Y cabin a feeling of spaciousness. IMO the 777 or any 767 or 777 is a better experience, and the A300 and the 757 are a close race.
Apr 21, 2007, 7:03 am
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They run to SDQ from MIA and JFK too. (though not domestic- still may be a cheap flight).
As stated previously don't expect too much, they're old, falling apart and even the FAs are dying for them to get rid of 'em. I hear a reliable rumor that they will be phased out at the end of this year (at least for SDQ - hooray!!).
As stated previously don't expect too much, they're old, falling apart and even the FAs are dying for them to get rid of 'em. I hear a reliable rumor that they will be phased out at the end of this year (at least for SDQ - hooray!!).
Apr 21, 2007, 7:08 am
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The AB6s are old, cavernous aircraft that AA uses on primarily leisure routes (JFK-SDQ/SJU/MIA/etc.) that also are major cargo markets.
I would agree that the 772 and 762/763 are much, much preferable. I would say that the AB6 is better than the 752 only in that it is a widebody. But the lavs are absolutely disgusting. In the end, I suppose it's a toss-up.
I would agree that the 772 and 762/763 are much, much preferable. I would say that the AB6 is better than the 752 only in that it is a widebody. But the lavs are absolutely disgusting. In the end, I suppose it's a toss-up.
Apr 21, 2007, 7:32 am
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The AB6s are old, cavernous aircraft that AA uses on primarily leisure routes (JFK-SDQ/SJU/MIA/etc.) that also are major cargo markets.
I would agree that the 772 and 762/763 are much, much preferable. I would say that the AB6 is better than the 752 only in that it is a widebody. But the lavs are absolutely disgusting. In the end, I suppose it's a toss-up.
I would agree that the 772 and 762/763 are much, much preferable. I would say that the AB6 is better than the 752 only in that it is a widebody. But the lavs are absolutely disgusting. In the end, I suppose it's a toss-up.
I did take the exit row seat in the back. Seatguru says it's the seat to have. I'm waitlisted for e-VIP upgrade as well as my final destination is LHR.
Apr 21, 2007, 7:39 am
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I flew my first mainline AA trip in 7 years this week--JFK-MIA and back on the A300. I have to say it is about the most uncomfortable wide body airplane I have ever been on. I am only 5'10" and I was kissing my knees. And the forward bulkhead is ridiculously uncomfortable.
On the return, the F/A's did a beverage service and then disappeared for the rest of the flight--
I advise avoiding the 300.
On the return, the F/A's did a beverage service and then disappeared for the rest of the flight--
I advise avoiding the 300.
Apr 21, 2007, 7:42 am
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Hate to disagree with seatguru but if it's a full flight I would go for the forward bulkhead behind F - slightly less legroom (than exit row but more than regular Y), but for whatever reasons Y on a full A300 is like being in a crowded street fair. You can count on people hovering around you as somehow the routes AA flies the A300 seems to attract friends and family that travel in groups of 14. The bulkhead behind F is part or three or four rows before Door 2 which are a bit quieter.
Apr 21, 2007, 7:56 am
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If you can, try to get row 6! You will have about four feet of leg room! Only GAs can assign them, so arrive early. Also, board as soon as you can because no overhead bins are available right overhead, so you will need to grab space nearby before somebody else does.
Apr 21, 2007, 8:00 am
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It looks like the 2 rows, row 4 & 6 are blocked for airport assignment. Hopefully my upgrades will come through, but if not, I will try for one of the economy seats in the front. Thanks!
Apr 21, 2007, 9:42 am
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I finally rode the A300 down to San Juan on my current trip. I was originally scheduled on a 757 (in 10A), but that flight was canceled when MIA was getting hit by thunderstorms, causing havoc with their operations. I got moved to the 'bus but couldn't score an exit row. I was assigned a B seat and fortunately, the A seat remained open until they closed the door. The plane wasn't as bad as I was expecting it to be...the cabin did have an airier feel to it.
Apr 21, 2007, 10:07 am
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Not all of them. A few, IIRC, got the blue seats when they were converted from 3-class to 2. I've only been on the AB6 once or twice, in F, and I liked that the cabin was small but wide.
Apr 21, 2007, 2:04 pm
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Some have posted their belief that AA might actually re-lease these airplanes for short terms rather than return them. Dunno whether that will happen.
Apr 21, 2007, 5:32 pm
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I doubt the reliability of that rumour; leases on three AB6s expire next year, three more in 2009, nine more expire in each of 2010 and 2011. AA owns 10 more of them. Despite being fuel hogs and maintenance hogs, they carry freight like nothing else in the fleet besides the 777s.
Yes! They allow AA to make a killing on freight to/from SDQ! (thanks to CAFTA-DR)