May 10, 2016, 1:15 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
AA Boeing 737-823 airframes are currently configured 16F, 144Y (including 30 MCE), but a Cabin refit has begun.
NOTE: in accordance with AA “Project Oasis” all Boeing 737-800 aircraft are being retrofitted between 2018 and 2021. The first refitted aircraft of 304 738 airframes, N979AN, re-entered Service 13 May 2018.
Business / First cabins use 16 seats like those found today in the AA A319, with reduced seat pitch and recline. Lavatories are ultra-slim Rockwell Collins Spacewall lavs. See Oasis: New seats & less pitch, WiFi IFE & power all 737 and A321 2019-21 for further information.
As conversion has begun we have started a new thread at https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/1912327-aircraft-guide-738-737-800-oasis-reconfigured-first-business-seat.html for Business / First (A319 Seat with reduced pitch and recline) seating in the new Project Oasis
You should be able to see which configuration a particular aircraft has by referencing the (unofficial) American Airlines Fleet Site here.
Pre-Oasis 737-800 / 738 First / Business Cabin Seating
All 738s delivered prior to 10 Dec 2013 are equipped with center ceiling mounted drop down screens. N939NN and N941NN and others delivered on or after 10 Dec 2013 have seat-back AVOD and 110 VAC plus 5 VDC USB seat power.
Please refer to the (unofficial) AA 737-800 Fleet Page Link for 737-800 configuration information by registration ("tail") numbers.
NOTE: in accordance with AA “Project Oasis” all Boeing 737-800 aircraft are being retrofitted between 2018 and 2021. The first refitted aircraft of 304 738 airframes, N979AN, re-entered Service 13 May 2018.
Business / First cabins use 16 seats like those found today in the AA A319, with reduced seat pitch and recline. Lavatories are ultra-slim Rockwell Collins Spacewall lavs. See Oasis: New seats & less pitch, WiFi IFE & power all 737 and A321 2019-21 for further information.
As conversion has begun we have started a new thread at https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/1912327-aircraft-guide-738-737-800-oasis-reconfigured-first-business-seat.html for Business / First (A319 Seat with reduced pitch and recline) seating in the new Project Oasis
You should be able to see which configuration a particular aircraft has by referencing the (unofficial) American Airlines Fleet Site here.
Pre-Oasis 737-800 / 738 First / Business Cabin Seating
All 738s delivered prior to 10 Dec 2013 are equipped with center ceiling mounted drop down screens. N939NN and N941NN and others delivered on or after 10 Dec 2013 have seat-back AVOD and 110 VAC plus 5 VDC USB seat power.
Please refer to the (unofficial) AA 737-800 Fleet Page Link for 737-800 configuration information by registration ("tail") numbers.
Unrefitted Boeing 738 / 737-800 First / Business seat (not 7M8 or Oasis)
Jan 10, 2010, 11:56 am
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It depends on time of day. Most of my 90% of my miles were LAX-JFK. Dinner service has the cart with your choices of toppings, lunch has the catering ice cream that has the sauce that has melted all the way to the bottom. If you are in a breakfast flight or late night flight there is no ice cream in either class. They have the full ice cream cart service on 757 LAX-HNL.
Jan 10, 2010, 11:56 am
#47
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am new to the site, how do you search for MR quotes or any code specific fare? I book all my trips through aa.com and see some reservation codes, but as far as i know one can't specify a code, can we?
Jan 10, 2010, 12:01 pm
#48
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I am unsure myself, I have seen folks on here do searches on some programs for fare basis codes and what embargo dates are etc. But most of the MRs I have found are either from just coincidental searches for specific R/T's or word of mouth on here. I have found that AA tends to match some of JetBlue's deals when they do their "Cheeps" - usually BOS/SFO-LAX or JFK/SFO-LAX . Competition has helped so much for these transcontinental routes!
Jan 10, 2010, 12:12 pm
#49
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I am unsure myself, I have seen folks on here do searches on some programs for fare basis codes and what embargo dates are etc. But most of the MRs I have found are either from just coincidental searches for specific R/T's or word of mouth on here. I have found that AA tends to match some of JetBlue's deals when they do their "Cheeps" - usually BOS/SFO-LAX or JFK/SFO-LAX . Competition has helped so much for these transcontinental routes!
Jan 10, 2010, 12:17 pm
#50
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The 738 is a beautiful plane, but if I am in J or F, I prefer the extra space for a transcontinental flight. Do my best to avoid 757 on transcons (i.e. via BOS) at all costs
Jan 11, 2010, 1:56 am
#52
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Handheld PEDs (the ARCHOS devices) are now offered in all premium cabins on nonstop transcons, on most aircraft types.
-FlyerBeek
Jan 12, 2010, 1:49 pm
#53
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Now that EWR has lost the 3-class 762 service to LAX, what's first class on the 738 like? Obviously the seats aren't as nice as on the 762 but is the service still "flagship", or just regular domestic first?
With a fare sale, I suspect it's still worth paying $109 for J on the 762 out of JFK than $79 for F on the 738 (assuming my upgrade clears, which it almost always does)
With a fare sale, I suspect it's still worth paying $109 for J on the 762 out of JFK than $79 for F on the 738 (assuming my upgrade clears, which it almost always does)
You'll also get champagne as part of the PDB service and a water bottle after the dinner service.
Last edited by sukn; Jan 14, 2010 at 1:35 am
Jan 12, 2010, 4:24 pm
#54
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The MR that I booked LAX-EWR was in H inventory, (no change fee) so I went ahead and changed the return leg to JFK. (Intentionally booked EWR-ORD-LAX on the way out to meet a friend.) For all the money it would cost me nowadays to get from Manhattan to Newark, $18 extra bucks for the ticket + the 762 is not a bad deal.
However, I'm surprised to hear that J does not get sundaes on 762 lunch flights? I believe I've gotten them before, so I want to know if something's changed. That's my favorite part of the service, of course!
However, I'm surprised to hear that J does not get sundaes on 762 lunch flights? I believe I've gotten them before, so I want to know if something's changed. That's my favorite part of the service, of course!
Jan 13, 2010, 3:12 am
#56
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Dunno.
Jan 14, 2010, 1:27 am
#57
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There was a report that the most recently delivered a/c "could" have the equipment already installed, but they're waiting for certification to be used/turned on. Hopefully we'll hear something in the coming weeks.
Mar 7, 2011, 8:25 am
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First Class: LAX-EWR on a 738 v LAX-JFK on a 762
Hi All,
I have the option of travelling transcon in First class, LAX-EWR. Is this the standard horrible domestic "First" class seats and service?
Can I assume it will be nowhere near as good as the flagship suites on the LAX-JFK route?
Thanks,
I have the option of travelling transcon in First class, LAX-EWR. Is this the standard horrible domestic "First" class seats and service?
Can I assume it will be nowhere near as good as the flagship suites on the LAX-JFK route?
Thanks,
Mar 7, 2011, 8:37 am
#59
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You are correct, except that there are no Flagship Suites on JFK-LAX. 762s feature the old 763 lay-flat "coffins" without the hard shell surround and do not go completely flat. They are, IMO, the best transcon option other than the Flagship Suites on the MIA-LAX 777.
Take the 762 in F from JFK.
Take the 762 in F from JFK.
Mar 7, 2011, 8:55 am
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I agree with FWAAA, the 762 product is better. However, it is a 3-class bird, and business on the 762 is often priced similarly to first on domestic 2-class flights (like LAX-EWR). As such, you may pay a price premium for sitting in first on a 3-class flight.