Sep 28, 2015, 1:29 pm
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AA to Fly LAX / Los Angeles <--> SYD / Sydney as of 17 December 2015
AA0073 and AA0072 are operated with Boeing 77W / 777-323ER
AA0073 and AA0072 are operated with Boeing 77W / 777-323ER
Current thread here
Inaugural flights:
LAX-SYD: 17 Dec 2015 AA 73 Flight duration 15:05
Lv LAX 21:50 Dec 17 PST / 05:50 18 Dec GMT
Ar SYD 07:55 Dec 19 AEDT / 20:55 18 Dec GMT (same day)
SYD-LAX: 19 Dec 2015 AA 72 Flight duration 13:50Ar SYD 07:55 Dec 19 AEDT / 20:55 18 Dec GMT (same day)
Lv SYD 12:00 Dec 19 AEDT / 01:00 19 Dec GMT
Ar LAX 06:50 Dec 19 PST / 14:50 19 Dec GMT
Inaugural flight AA73, operated by Boeing 777-323ER ("77W") N720AN:Ar LAX 06:50 Dec 19 PST / 14:50 19 Dec GMT
2015-12-17 - AA73 - Los Angeles (LAX) STD 21:50 PST ATD 22:15 - Sydney (SYD) STA 07:55 AEDT ATA 07:30 AEDT
ARCHIVE: AA announces LAX-SYD-LAX 77W AA73 / AA72 (as of 17 December 2015)
Jun 9, 2015, 3:26 pm
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Assuming MCE is excluded from this comparison, I would say absolutely QF Y > AA Y. The 10 abreast on the A380 is going to be preferable to the 10 abreast on the 777 virtually 100% of the time. To be honest though, I wouldn't really want to be caught in Y on either of them flying transpac.
As for comparison to AA's MCE, shouldn't it be compared to QF's Premium Econ and not their Y?
Jun 9, 2015, 3:31 pm
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I flew the A380 in coach last year in the small cabin at the back of the upper deck and enjoyed the trip over, and I've also flown the AA 777-300 to LHR in the 9-across MCE section. They were both pleasant experiences but not looking forward to 10-across with AA and would probably lean towards QF in those cases.
My Qantas seat was in the very last row with an empty one next to me. It came with bin storage right next to the seat which was a plus.
My Qantas seat was in the very last row with an empty one next to me. It came with bin storage right next to the seat which was a plus.
Jun 9, 2015, 3:33 pm
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I just meant that in general I would not want to be in Y on a 15 hour flight. QF W destroys AA MCE. Not really comparable IMO.
Jun 9, 2015, 3:34 pm
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What was the additional press conference Kirby had in LA this afternoon about?
Jun 9, 2015, 3:44 pm
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...good to know! ^
Jun 9, 2015, 3:44 pm
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Jun 9, 2015, 3:56 pm
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Brett Snyder tweeted this. "pres Scott Kirby says he's looking forward to "kicking United's, Delta's, and Virgin Australia's butts" on the LAX-SYD route". By the time AA starts LAX-SYD, Virgin Australia will be almost completed with their refurbishment of their 77Ws to a 1-2-1 layout in J. In terms of premium hard product, Virgin Australia will be the main competitor on this route. This new route could help steal a few more disgruntled UA HVFs in LA.
Jun 9, 2015, 3:57 pm
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Certainly not the most pleasant experience I've ever had, for the 16+ hour flight (the pilot said 16 hours 16 minutes when we pushed back), but I've definitely had worse. Then I had another ~2 hour flight to SIN.
I was in a window and the middle was vacant, so Mr Aisle and I got to stretch out a bit and use the middle seat for our electronics, pillows, blankets, and such.
Comparatively, LAX-SYD would be a breeze.
Jun 9, 2015, 3:59 pm
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Jun 9, 2015, 4:06 pm
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Jun 9, 2015, 4:16 pm
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Having flown in both, absolutely not. AA MCE is a regular Y product with extra legroom. QF Premium Economy is an entirely separate class of service: it uses what is essentially a domestic first class seat with better recline, foot rests, and hard shell seat backs, higher quality food served on ceramic plates with metal cutlery, an extended beverage selection, and dedicated F/As.
Jun 9, 2015, 4:20 pm
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Similarly, AA could have been a leader with the 787s by configuring MCE with a humane 8-across rather than the Y- 9-across seating. Another missed opportunity.
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Jun 9, 2015, 4:24 pm
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The closer and more integrated relationship also provides opportunities for future growth into trans-Pacific markets not currently served by either airline, such as New Zealand.
Is this just a tease or are they actually going to challenge NZ with AKL service somewhere down the road?
Is this just a tease or are they actually going to challenge NZ with AKL service somewhere down the road?