Apr 28, 2014, 4:16 pm
Last edit by: Djokison
AA Boeing 737-823 / "738" with in-seat AVOD
Audio-Video On Demand in seat back, new slimline seats inaugurated 13 Dec 2013
Audio-Video On Demand in seat back, new slimline seats inaugurated 13 Dec 2013
- As of 15FEB17, 66 738s (22.3% out of the fleet of 287) are equipped with in-seat AVOD. N314PD
- They also have new slimline seats in economy, which are reported to be a touch more comfortable than older 738s but with less foot space
- All new 737s on order will have this configuration
- "Really big boxes" are present under some seats and limit the space for bags and the legroom:
- In business (first) class they are under the B and E seats; pictures here
- In economy class they are under the A, C, D and F seats; C and D seats are more restricted
- Occasional difficulties occur; holding down the POWER button ten seconds reboots your IFE system (thanks JMN57)
- These aircraft are not dedicated and are assigned to any route, so you cannot find out whether you will fly on one of these when you're booking (or, really, until you're at the gate)
- The registration number of these aircraft is N939NN and above (note: the -AN excluded)
- If you're interested, you can find the registration number of the aircraft assigned (but subject to change) to a flight from about ~24 hours before its departure at www.flightstats.com, in the "Event Timeline" tab (look for "TAIL" events)
Thanks to djokison for starting and adding to this wiki.
New LAA 738 with audio video on demand / AVOD began flying 18 Dec 2013
Jul 20, 2014, 5:49 pm
#153
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If personal IFE is not available on the 737-800 that I may be on, would AA at least distribute Samsung galaxy tablet in the first class? I'll be on a cross-country flight from Miami to los angeles, probably on a 737-800 (not sure new or old).
Jul 21, 2014, 8:25 am
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Jul 21, 2014, 2:44 pm
#158
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Unless something has changed recently, I definitely got a Samsung Galaxy Tablet on my SEA-JFK flight last year. I would think LAX-MIA, and vice versa, would get the same treatment.
Jul 21, 2014, 11:52 pm
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So there is a conflicting report on this issue? Which direction should I go? If AA doesn't offer personal entertainment on 737, then I'll just book Delta with connection in ATL, at least I would know for sure that the ATL-LAX leg would have PTV.
I personally think AA has to distribute tablet on 737 without PTV at least to the first class passengers, because most of Delta and United's domestic 737 have PTV on every seats. Not sure how AA competes with them if they still use overhead video for entertainment.
I personally think AA has to distribute tablet on 737 without PTV at least to the first class passengers, because most of Delta and United's domestic 737 have PTV on every seats. Not sure how AA competes with them if they still use overhead video for entertainment.
Jul 22, 2014, 1:42 am
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I personally think AA has to distribute tablet on 737 without PTV at least to the first class passengers, because most of Delta and United's domestic 737 have PTV on every seats. Not sure how AA competes with them if they still use overhead video for entertainment.
AA competes just fine because most people don't care about PTVs, and certainly aren't going to fly via Atlanta just for that feature. I'll take AA's insanely superior trans-con service and forgo the PTV, or just fly Delta non-stop if it's important, Delta flies MIALAX, usually with a PTV-equipped 737.
Jul 22, 2014, 10:35 am
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I personally think AA has to distribute tablet on 737 without PTV at least to the first class passengers, because most of Delta and United's domestic 737 have PTV on every seats. Not sure how AA competes with them if they still use overhead video for entertainment.
AA was starting to move upstream in quality, but US Airways took it over and that management team is of the low-quality persuasion (US is a 2 power circles airline).
PTV has a tremendous pull and is an integral part of JetBlue's success.
Jul 22, 2014, 12:43 pm
#162
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All of DL's 738's are not equipped with PTV's. The ones not equipped have the overhead monitors.
Jul 22, 2014, 1:02 pm
#163
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Plus, delta tells u at the time of booking if the 737 is equipped with ptv, so u know what u will be getting before u pay for te reservation.
by the way, delta's nonstop from Mia to lax is at 7am, bad timing for me and is not offered daily, not on the day I plan to travel.
Jul 22, 2014, 1:13 pm
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Jul 22, 2014, 1:59 pm
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So there is a conflicting report on this issue? Which direction should I go? If AA doesn't offer personal entertainment on 737, then I'll just book Delta with connection in ATL, at least I would know for sure that the ATL-LAX leg would have PTV.
I personally think AA has to distribute tablet on 737 without PTV at least to the first class passengers, because most of Delta and United's domestic 737 have PTV on every seats. Not sure how AA competes with them if they still use overhead video for entertainment.
I personally think AA has to distribute tablet on 737 without PTV at least to the first class passengers, because most of Delta and United's domestic 737 have PTV on every seats. Not sure how AA competes with them if they still use overhead video for entertainment.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/galaxyTab.jsp
American Airlines continues to bring you the latest entertainment options by being the first domestic airline to offer complimentary use of a branded tablet for premium class entertainment.
The innovative, Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 Android platform tablet, featuring a 10.1 inch screen, enables a customized viewing experience. Our First and Business Class passengers will enjoy the tablet along with Bose headsets on the following flights.
Flights Served With 737-800 Aircraft Between:
Boston and Los Angeles
JFK and Seattle
JFK and San Diego
The innovative, Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 Android platform tablet, featuring a 10.1 inch screen, enables a customized viewing experience. Our First and Business Class passengers will enjoy the tablet along with Bose headsets on the following flights.
Flights Served With 737-800 Aircraft Between:
Boston and Los Angeles
JFK and Seattle
JFK and San Diego
Last edited by dat4life; Jul 22, 2014 at 6:30 pm Reason: Fix typo.