Dec 24, 2015, 2:08 pm
Last edit by: Mwenenzi
American Begins LAX - AKL / Auckland, New Zealand 788 Flights 23 June 2016
No flights 5 August 2017 and 5 October 2017 Refer to post 230 link.
American’s Los Angeles to Auckland flight will be suspended from August to October, and will then be upgraded from a 787-8 to a 787-9
Departs LAX at 10:45 p.m.
Arrives at AKL at 6:35 a.m., two days later
AKL-LAX
Departs AKL at 1:20 p.m.
Arrives at LAX at 6:20 a.m., same day
Enhanced service includes mattress pads, pajamas and new meals items in Business Class.
If tonight's sampling at the launch event was an accurate preview, then here's the menu they provided for LAX-AKL:
Canape:
Salmon Caviar Tartlet
Main Plates:
Grilled Beef Filet, balsamic butter, twice baked potato, baby squash
Eggplant Lasagne, pomodoro sauce
Pesto Grilled Shrimp
Dessert:
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (Cherry Garcia, Chocolate Brownie, Strawberry Cheesecake)
Mid-Flight Snack:
Angus Beef Slider
White Wine:
Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, North Canterbury, NZ
Red Wine:
Opawa Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ
Canape:
Salmon Caviar Tartlet
Main Plates:
Grilled Beef Filet, balsamic butter, twice baked potato, baby squash
Eggplant Lasagne, pomodoro sauce
Pesto Grilled Shrimp
Dessert:
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (Cherry Garcia, Chocolate Brownie, Strawberry Cheesecake)
Mid-Flight Snack:
Angus Beef Slider
White Wine:
Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, North Canterbury, NZ
Red Wine:
Opawa Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ
Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines will add new nonstop service between its trans-Pacific gateway hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Auckland Airport (AKL) in June 2016, pending regulatory approvals. The route to Auckland provides American's customers direct access to a new destination and further strengthens the airline's joint business with Qantas Airways. American has added six new trans-Pacific routes over the last three years, nearly doubling its presence in the region...
...American plans to operate its new daily service between LAX and AKL with the newest addition to its fleet, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The Dreamliner features a state-of-the-art onboard travel experience including international Wi-Fi, as well as higher humidity and pressurization closer to sea level conditions, leaving customers more refreshed after their flight. Every seat has a touchscreen monitor equipped with up to 260 movies, 240 TV shows, 13 radio channels, 350 albums and 20 games, along with universal AC power outlets and a USB connection. The aircraft is configured with 28 fully lie-flat Business Class seats, each with direct-aisle access. There are an additional 55 Main Cabin Extra seats with extra legroom, and 143 Main Cabin seats. Link
...American plans to operate its new daily service between LAX and AKL with the newest addition to its fleet, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The Dreamliner features a state-of-the-art onboard travel experience including international Wi-Fi, as well as higher humidity and pressurization closer to sea level conditions, leaving customers more refreshed after their flight. Every seat has a touchscreen monitor equipped with up to 260 movies, 240 TV shows, 13 radio channels, 350 albums and 20 games, along with universal AC power outlets and a USB connection. The aircraft is configured with 28 fully lie-flat Business Class seats, each with direct-aisle access. There are an additional 55 Main Cabin Extra seats with extra legroom, and 143 Main Cabin seats. Link
Link to Australian Business Traveller article.
AA: service to Auckland, N. Z. / LAX-AKL as of 23 Jun 2016 (master thd)
May 24, 2017, 8:54 am
#241
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Just landed in LAX from AKL. Flight was about 60% full.
This is not unexpected in the May - September period. There is a slight uptick in July during school and university holidays, but aside of that planes are usually not full. This was the case even on Air NZ when they used to be the sole operator between NZ and US.
This is not unexpected in the May - September period. There is a slight uptick in July during school and university holidays, but aside of that planes are usually not full. This was the case even on Air NZ when they used to be the sole operator between NZ and US.
May 24, 2017, 8:24 pm
#242
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Posts: 338
This was based upon the hope that since there is now no such thing as an AA PE award ticket, if AA creates such a thing by next spring and offers any on these flights (granted, not very likely), thereafter trying to move up by paying the difference above T in miles, whatever it is, if it appears to be worth upgrading from the MCE seats we already have through PLT status.
May 25, 2017, 10:57 pm
#243
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Programs: NZ Koru
Posts: 6,415
Just landed in LAX from AKL. Flight was about 60% full.
This is not unexpected in the May - September period. There is a slight uptick in July during school and university holidays, but aside of that planes are usually not full. This was the case even on Air NZ when they used to be the sole operator between NZ and US.
This is not unexpected in the May - September period. There is a slight uptick in July during school and university holidays, but aside of that planes are usually not full. This was the case even on Air NZ when they used to be the sole operator between NZ and US.
NZ is pretty smart with filling excess seats at short-notice, they have there own virtual LCC called "Grab-a-Seat" which they will dump seats an month out if needed starting at $799return ex-AKL.
Jul 9, 2017, 8:17 pm
#245
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Wellington
Programs: QF OWE, NZ EP, Le Club Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 74
I'm flying AKL-LAX on 19 July on the AA82 flight, currently in 10C (although if anyone has a SWU begging I would happily accept :-) )
Does anyone know if there is usually a long immigration processing time off this flight. I see it arrives at Terminal 4 and it appears to be the only international flight arriving for hours either side. Do other terminals filter into the same immigration flow? What have people experienced in terms of timings for deplane-curb?
Thanks in advance.
Does anyone know if there is usually a long immigration processing time off this flight. I see it arrives at Terminal 4 and it appears to be the only international flight arriving for hours either side. Do other terminals filter into the same immigration flow? What have people experienced in terms of timings for deplane-curb?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Perk; Jul 9, 2017 at 8:23 pm
Jul 10, 2017, 2:48 pm
#246
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: BNA
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 766
I'm flying AKL-LAX on 19 July on the AA82 flight, currently in 10C (although if anyone has a SWU begging I would happily accept :-) )
Does anyone know if there is usually a long immigration processing time off this flight. I see it arrives at Terminal 4 and it appears to be the only international flight arriving for hours either side. Do other terminals filter into the same immigration flow? What have people experienced in terms of timings for deplane-curb?
Does anyone know if there is usually a long immigration processing time off this flight. I see it arrives at Terminal 4 and it appears to be the only international flight arriving for hours either side. Do other terminals filter into the same immigration flow? What have people experienced in terms of timings for deplane-curb?
Try the new passport app. You may get a separate line - some have reported lines as fast as Global Entry.
Jul 10, 2017, 5:30 pm
#247
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Location: Here and there
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Posts: 1,551
I'm flying AKL-LAX on 19 July on the AA82 flight, currently in 10C (although if anyone has a SWU begging I would happily accept :-) )
Does anyone know if there is usually a long immigration processing time off this flight. I see it arrives at Terminal 4 and it appears to be the only international flight arriving for hours either side. Do other terminals filter into the same immigration flow? What have people experienced in terms of timings for deplane-curb?
Thanks in advance.
Does anyone know if there is usually a long immigration processing time off this flight. I see it arrives at Terminal 4 and it appears to be the only international flight arriving for hours either side. Do other terminals filter into the same immigration flow? What have people experienced in terms of timings for deplane-curb?
Thanks in advance.
Jul 10, 2017, 11:53 pm
#248
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Location: Wellington
Programs: QF OWE, NZ EP, Le Club Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 74
I meant the only international flight arriving at terminal 4, I've only got carry on and am connecting to a domestic flight, anyone has a similar experience recently?
Jul 11, 2017, 7:47 am
#249
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Location: EWR :rolleyes:
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Jul 11, 2017, 11:30 am
#250
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I made this flight in mid June. The walk from T4 to CBP took longer than getting through CBP and security. I couldn't find Mobile Pass support so I used a kiosk. Very easy and the connector security was very quick. IIRC connector security only offered Pre-Check "lite".
Aug 7, 2017, 5:39 pm
#251
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Was looking at some options. Did AA cancel LAX-AKL? Can't see to find anything on EF or in looking at pricing on AA or google flights.
Aug 7, 2017, 5:59 pm
#252
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Aug 19, 2017, 9:18 am
#254
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From VFTW, suspended also from Apr to Oct 2018
Last edited by beachfan; Aug 19, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Aug 19, 2017, 2:55 pm
#255
Join Date: Feb 2015
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