LUS: AA using widebodies for domestic/Caribbean/Mexico flights
Oct 8, 2015, 12:50 pm
#121
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I'm actually on this flight (AA 559) on 12/6 and was pleased when it was upgraded from the (originally-scheduled) A319 (if I remember correctly). I am coming in from LHR on their 333 (AA 733). Out of curiosity, might it be the same plane? I arrive into CLT at 2:10 and depart for PHL at 4:00.
Oct 9, 2015, 12:08 pm
#122
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I'm actually on this flight (AA 559) on 12/6 and was pleased when it was upgraded from the (originally-scheduled) A319 (if I remember correctly). I am coming in from LHR on their 333 (AA 733). Out of curiosity, might it be the same plane? I arrive into CLT at 2:10 and depart for PHL at 4:00.
However, since you need to clear immigration in PHL and couldn't stay on the plane or at the gate anyway during your connection, it likely doesn't matter much practically in the sense that it won't really change your experience at the airport.
Oct 13, 2015, 11:23 am
#123
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I have had cases where it has been - such as a time I did FRA-PHL-CLT last year -but there will likely be enough A330s around so it doesn't have to be.
However, since you need to clear immigration in PHL and couldn't stay on the plane or at the gate anyway during your connection, it likely doesn't matter much practically in the sense that it won't really change your experience at the airport.
However, since you need to clear immigration in PHL and couldn't stay on the plane or at the gate anyway during your connection, it likely doesn't matter much practically in the sense that it won't really change your experience at the airport.
Thanks!
Oct 14, 2015, 4:53 am
#124
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There are always a couple A330s at the CLT hangar...I have seen them pull one out of there for some of my afternoon flights in the past rather than rotating one through that recently arrived from a revenue flight.
Although likely, your onward flight won't necessarily be on an aircraft that just came over from Europe....
Although likely, your onward flight won't necessarily be on an aircraft that just came over from Europe....
Nov 21, 2015, 6:50 am
#125
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Lot's of widebodies on flights today. When I landed in PHL late last night there were at least 4 330s parked at A for early morning Sat. flights
11/21
PHL-
PUJ: 1x 333
CUN: 1x 332
SJU: 1x 332
MCO: 2x 332
MIA: 1x 763, 1x 333
PHX: 1x 333
SXM: 1x 332
CLT: 1x 333
11/21
PHL-
PUJ: 1x 333
CUN: 1x 332
SJU: 1x 332
MCO: 2x 332
MIA: 1x 763, 1x 333
PHX: 1x 333
SXM: 1x 332
CLT: 1x 333
Jan 15, 2016, 7:26 pm
#126
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Thought I'd update the list. It looks like Fri/Sun see the most domestic widebodies from the US side
1/22
PHL-
MIA: 1x 332, 2x 763
MCO: 3x 332
CLT: 1x 333
SJU: 1x 333
PUJ: 1x 332
CUN: 1x 333
CLT
SJU: 1x 332
PHL: 1x 333
PUJ: 1x 332
CUN: 1x 332
MCO: 1x 332
1/22
PHL-
MIA: 1x 332, 2x 763
MCO: 3x 332
CLT: 1x 333
SJU: 1x 333
PUJ: 1x 332
CUN: 1x 333
CLT
SJU: 1x 332
PHL: 1x 333
PUJ: 1x 332
CUN: 1x 332
MCO: 1x 332
Feb 12, 2016, 1:13 am
#127
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Hi everyone,
Not sure if it is the right place to ask, feel free to redirect me.
I am planning a trip to PUJ next Dec in First, I know it's far from now but I have to book it in the coming weeks. I have several possibilities but noticed with your posts that sometimes flights from CLT or PHL to PUJ are operated with widebodies aircraft.
I am totally new to aa and never took it before, I am also a newbe regarding all US airports.
What would be according to you to best bet to make, CLT or PHL ? (I can also choose MIA but it seems that it is always a 737 on this route)
Thanks
Not sure if it is the right place to ask, feel free to redirect me.
I am planning a trip to PUJ next Dec in First, I know it's far from now but I have to book it in the coming weeks. I have several possibilities but noticed with your posts that sometimes flights from CLT or PHL to PUJ are operated with widebodies aircraft.
I am totally new to aa and never took it before, I am also a newbe regarding all US airports.
What would be according to you to best bet to make, CLT or PHL ? (I can also choose MIA but it seems that it is always a 737 on this route)
Thanks
Nov 9, 2018, 2:33 pm
#128
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Sorry for resurrecting a thread from a long time ago, but this is the only thing I could find when I searched.
I am bringing my mother in law out to visit in December and she is flying back home on Christmas Day. Currently, using points, I can book her in first class from PHX to CLT and it shows the aircraft as an A330 widebody with the Open Suites in first class.
How often do they have equipment changes? Do I need to be worried about her being bumped out of first class if there is a change?
I am bringing my mother in law out to visit in December and she is flying back home on Christmas Day. Currently, using points, I can book her in first class from PHX to CLT and it shows the aircraft as an A330 widebody with the Open Suites in first class.
How often do they have equipment changes? Do I need to be worried about her being bumped out of first class if there is a change?
Nov 9, 2018, 3:52 pm
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Sorry for resurrecting a thread from a long time ago, but this is the only thing I could find when I searched.
I am bringing my mother in law out to visit in December and she is flying back home on Christmas Day. Currently, using points, I can book her in first class from PHX to CLT and it shows the aircraft as an A330 widebody with the Open Suites in first class.
How often do they have equipment changes? Do I need to be worried about her being bumped out of first class if there is a change?
I am bringing my mother in law out to visit in December and she is flying back home on Christmas Day. Currently, using points, I can book her in first class from PHX to CLT and it shows the aircraft as an A330 widebody with the Open Suites in first class.
How often do they have equipment changes? Do I need to be worried about her being bumped out of first class if there is a change?
Nov 9, 2018, 8:16 pm
#130
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Sorry for resurrecting a thread from a long time ago, but this is the only thing I could find when I searched.
I am bringing my mother in law out to visit in December and she is flying back home on Christmas Day. Currently, using points, I can book her in first class from PHX to CLT and it shows the aircraft as an A330 widebody with the Open Suites in first class.
How often do they have equipment changes? Do I need to be worried about her being bumped out of first class if there is a change?
I am bringing my mother in law out to visit in December and she is flying back home on Christmas Day. Currently, using points, I can book her in first class from PHX to CLT and it shows the aircraft as an A330 widebody with the Open Suites in first class.
How often do they have equipment changes? Do I need to be worried about her being bumped out of first class if there is a change?
Nov 10, 2018, 12:51 pm
#131
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Yes. The inbound aircraft is from HNL. The only issue would be a mechanical issue either in HNL or PHX. There wouldn't be a spare 330 for the flight.