The transcontinental 3 class is only on lax/sfo-jfk and every one of these flights.

Do they offer tablets in first from PHL-SEA?
 

I am just wondering if they offer tablets for First Class PAX from PHL to SEA?
Any insights?
Thx,

Do they offer tablets for first class pax on LUS?

No. Bring your own.

I have not seen tablets offered on any LUS domestic flight. The only time I have been offered is BRU-PHL on a US 757. I would think the plane would need power outlets to make this practical.

They all have WIFI and the option to watch movies and such via a personal device.

Whats so hideous? Its a comfortable ride in First and in the exit row seats in coach. The plane has WIFI and the entertainment options streamed to personal devices. Plus its a safe plane. Not really that hideous.

Tablets are only offered on premium transcon routes in F/J where in seat video does not exist (which pretty much is just MIA/LAX) and on long haul international where in seat video does not exist.

... but the lack of power ports even in F is simply ridiculous, and makes it rather more difficult to use wifi or laptops on LUS transcons (or any LUS flight if one has forgotten to top up one's device battery).

How bad is the old A321 in F really?
 

I have a PHL-SEA trip in F this coming August, which I was pretty happy about... until I read the complaints about it on Seatguru, mostly how uncomfortable the F seats are.

How bad is it really?

In my opinion, not bad at all. I find the seats on the old version (2001ish builds registered N161UW through N192UW) to be quite comfortable, but the tray tables and consoles are quite ratty. The newer build LUS A321s are typically cleaner, but I find them to be somewhat stiff on longer flights. Regardless, they're all way better on my back and butt than the older build 737-800s from the LAA side- those send me straight to the chiropractor...

You're in F which is always better than MC or MCE in my opinion because you can at least have a few cocktails or as much Coke as you want. :)

Thanks.

BTW, I'm on flight 729 PHILADELPHIA SEATTLE TACOMA, TUE 09AUG

I think that is an old version but can you tell for certain, assuming of course that they don't substitute another plane?

As long as they have Bailey's, I should be okay.

If by old version you mean the LUS (former US Airways) version, then yes, you will certainly be on that version. Virtually zero chance of sub to either LAA configuration.

Many of the LUS A321s are fairly new, and in F, all planes are ok. You'll have no in-seat power, so bring a spare battery if that's an issue. You'll have no IFE, but that's what tablets and laptops can provide. IMO, the F seats are more comfortable than the new LAA A321 F seats. I'd say not bad at all.

In economy, there is no MCE (other than exit rows and bulkheads, which aren't what AA had in mind when MCE debuted).

Seat guru? Why do people still waste their time visiting that site?

If this is the pmUS plane it is a nightmare! I was on a PHL-SFO a few days ago Over 6 hour flight with
NO power source
NO IFE
NO WIFI
Minimal F seat recline

The plane I was on was circa 1985 (per FA), and didn't even have drop down screens! If I had paid for F class (I was ug) I would have been furious, I cannot believe they are selling tickets on a plane with NO RELATION to anything remotely first class.

Few days later on F new 321s - great screen with lots of IFE choice, power points, reasonable seats and wifi (albeit too slow to use) DFW-sfo. Hard to believe it is the same airline