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Airbus A321 Transcon / A321T / "32B" 3 class (master thread)

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AA Transcontinental Three Class Service Airbus A321 "A321T"

NOTE: The "32B" designation is used by ICAO for A321 (-100 and -200) family with "Sharklet" wingtips; the use of "32B" by AA has been applied to "321T", the three class aircraft described here and used on transcon service, and for the "A321", the two class A321S used in "normal" service as well as the A321H ETOPS version used on West Coast-Hawai'i service. ("321" is used by AA to describe non-Sharklets equipped LUS A321s.)

A subset of A321-200 aircraft has a three class configuration (with First and Business with horizontal full flat seats, as well as Main Cabin Extra and Main Cabin) for use on transcontinental JFK-LAX and JFK-SFO flights. First delivery was N101NN, Fleet No. 783, 21 Nov 2013. Inaugural flights were AA118 Lv LAX 0700 Ar JFK 1530 Tue 7 Jan 2014 and AA133 Lv JFK 1545 Ar LAX 1925. SFO-LAX began 6 Mar 2014.

These aircraft, referred to as "A321T" or "321T", have 10F in 1 + 1 layout, 20J in 2 + 2, and 72Y in 3 + 3 configuration (MCE rows 11-16); coded "321T" (32B in timetables). F has Zodiac Skylounge solo suite seats with shells similar to the 77W Business suites, J have B/E Aerospace Diamond Parallel horizontal lie flat seats; MCE and Main Cabin Recaro slimline seats. Pets have two small cabins flanking the aisle forward in F, called "Cuddle Class".

In Flight Entertainment is Audio-Video on Demand (AVOD), provided by Thales in its TopSeries system, with 15.4" touch screens offering "200 movies, 180 TV programs, more than 350 audio selections, up to 20 games, and 3-D moving maps" free in F and J, and $4.00 for most movies and TV in Y on an 8.9" touch screen. These are also controlled by universal remote controls. Bose QuietComfort headsets are provided in F and J; these are recovered by crew about an hour from your destination. (Unfortunately, the IFE system has turned out to be extremely unreliable; currently, do not expect to experience seamless AVOD on these aircraft. Some have reported successfully resetting by holding down "O" button over ten seconds on remote and the same procedure for the screen power on button.)

WiFi is provided by GoGo ATG-4 (cellular) service, and is not very fast.

At seat power includes USB 5 VDC and universal 110 VAC outlets. The outlets are awkwardly placed by your head in J, in the seatback in front of you in coach.

Also note: Airbus A320 family - 156 inches (395 cm) outside width
Boeing 737 /757 - 148 inches (380 cm) outside diameter.


Which transcontinental AA flights are operated by A321-200 "A321T" three class aircraft?
All transcontinental non-stop flights scheduled JFK <-> LAX
JFK<-> SFOare operated by three class Airbus A321-200 "32B" (A321-200 with "Sharklets" wingtip devices.

No other regularly scheduled transcontinental non-stop flights (e.g. MIA-LAX, PHL-LAX or -SFO, etc.) use the three class A321-200 "A321T" - even if a "32B" might be used in the future, it will merely be a two class LAA A321-200 aircraft (with Sharklets).


For further discussion on seats, service, etc. on three class A321T aircraft, please see:

Best Business / First seat on LAA transcon Airbus A321 / A321T / "32B" (consolidated)

Best Economy / MCE seat on LAA transcon Airbus A321 / A321T / "32B" (consolidated)

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Airbus A321 Transcon / A321T / "32B" 3 class (master thread)

Old Dec 9, 2017, 1:19 pm
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Looking at booking J on the 8:45PM LAX-JFK...can someone give me a sample menu? IDK if its still the LAX catering issue or what but website isn't showing meal options for basically any of these flights (I checked in Dec and early Jan)
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Old Dec 9, 2017, 11:41 pm
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Originally Posted by USAIRCHAIRMAN
Looking at booking J on the 8:45PM LAX-JFK...can someone give me a sample menu? IDK if its still the LAX catering issue or what but website isn't showing meal options for basically any of these flights (I checked in Dec and early Jan)
I think the Beef Quesadilla makes a frequent appearance for the evening show, but with the current "Listeria Hysteria" that has consumed LAX catering, who knows what will come crawling out of the galley once you reach cruising altitude.

Any way you can come to the airport early and walk over to the Oneworld lounge at the Tom Bradley International Terminal? You can enjoy a decent meal there, then board the transcontinental, have a drink, and sleep.

If your trip is in late December or anytime in January, the Flagship Lounge in T4 should be open by that time.
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Old Dec 10, 2017, 12:14 am
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Originally Posted by jcatman
I think the Beef Quesadilla makes a frequent appearance for the evening show, but with the current "Listeria Hysteria" that has consumed LAX catering, who knows what will come crawling out of the galley once you reach cruising altitude.

Any way you can come to the airport early and walk over to the Oneworld lounge at the Tom Bradley International Terminal? You can enjoy a decent meal there, then board the transcontinental, have a drink, and sleep.

If your trip is in late December or anytime in January, the Flagship Lounge in T4 should be open by that time.
LOL...

Agree. Eat in the lounge.
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Old Dec 10, 2017, 8:28 pm
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Any idea if the A321T 3-class flights being offered on LAX-BOS in December will come with Flagship Lounge (when opened) access for F/J (similar to LAX-JFK)?

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Old Dec 11, 2017, 12:03 am
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Originally Posted by FlyerBeek
Any idea if the A321T 3-class flights being offered on LAX-BOS in December will come with Flagship Lounge (when opened) access for F/J (similar to LAX-JFK)?

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doubt it officially comes with, but wouldn't be surprised if they let you in with some friendly asking/explaining.
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Old Dec 11, 2017, 4:39 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyerBeek
Any idea if the A321T 3-class flights being offered on LAX-BOS in December will come with Flagship Lounge (when opened) access for F/J (similar to LAX-JFK)?

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Per AA Twitter team no. The only differentiation will be that F gets 3 entree choices, whereas J will only get two. Both cabins will have duvet's and pillows, but lounge access rules will remain unchanged.
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Old Dec 11, 2017, 6:56 pm
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Originally Posted by KBOS777
Per AA Twitter team no. The only differentiation will be that F gets 3 entree choices, whereas J will only get two. Both cabins will have duvet's and pillows, but lounge access rules will remain unchanged.
Thanks for checking with the Twitter team and reporting back. Was going to use miles or BXP1 to upgrade to F in FL access was included, but that makes the decision easier!

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Old Dec 13, 2017, 9:19 am
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Domestic J entitles a pax to Flagship Lounge access?
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Old Dec 13, 2017, 9:21 am
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Originally Posted by Danwriter
Domestic J entitles a pax to Flagship Lounge access?
Only on the magical JFK-LAX/SFO routes.
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Old Dec 13, 2017, 9:22 am
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Originally Posted by Danwriter
Domestic J entitles a pax to Flagship Lounge access?
Under the new Flagship Lounge access rules it does, for JFK-LAX & JFK-SFO.
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Old Dec 13, 2017, 10:01 am
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Under the new Flagship Lounge access rules it does, for JFK-LAX & JFK-SFO.
I thought only for EXP pax and not all but sounds like for all no wonder gets so busy. Also get access to FL dining with F on those routes. Was quite impressed with menu and quality
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Old Dec 13, 2017, 10:39 am
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I thought only for EXP pax and not all but sounds like for all no wonder gets so busy. Also get access to FL dining with F on those routes. Was quite impressed with menu and quality
Yeas, that is basically the plan here - rolling up the pax with class-of-service and status-related lounge access to the FL, with the AC becoming just a membership club.
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Old Dec 13, 2017, 12:47 pm
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Yeas, that is basically the plan here - rolling up the pax with class-of-service and status-related lounge access to the FL, with the AC becoming just a membership club.
As I recall, this is pretty similar to what Qantas has had for the lounges in Australia for a long time. My one experience in them would say their quality is a bit higher, but I think the concept works pretty well.
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Old Dec 15, 2017, 1:55 am
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Great! Just show BP I assume?
Small tip, a few months ago the iOS mobile boarding passes started to expire which makes it hard to use on arrival. Either take a screenshot or get a paper boarding pass to make lounge access on arrival easier.
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Old Dec 16, 2017, 11:48 am
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I thought only for EXP pax and not all but sounds like for all no wonder gets so busy. Also get access to FL dining with F on those routes. Was quite impressed with menu and quality
Are you pretty sure that this is the case in regards to FL Dining? Debating upgrading a LAX-JFK redeye from J to F - I have a decent length layover at JFK. If I could use FL Dining upon landing at JFK that would seal the deal for me!
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