Dec 24, 2015, 2:08 pm
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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)
Aug 19, 2017, 3:04 pm
#256
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I'd certainly expect a large amount of accommodation on their part, will have to wait a bit to see the specifics.
Aug 19, 2017, 5:50 pm
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1) They can't re-accommodate me on anything except coach right now
2) She advised me to "wait a few weeks" and call back, and said something about someone from american would be liasing with Qantas to attempt to re-accommodate.
3) Couldn't guarantee we'd remain in business
4) we're currently scheduled to fly late may LAX-AKL-BNE-CNS
5) Had separate air canada tix booked via united on the way back. Will be bummed if I have to cancel that leg and eat the fees.
Aug 19, 2017, 6:00 pm
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I just called and spoke to American Exec Plat line. Lady was very nice.
1) They can't re-accommodate me on anything except coach right now
2) She advised me to "wait a few weeks" and call back, and said something about someone from american would be liasing with Qantas to attempt to re-accommodate.
3) Couldn't guarantee we'd remain in business
4) we're currently scheduled to fly late may LAX-AKL-BNE-CNS
5) Had separate air canada tix booked via united on the way back. Will be bummed if I have to cancel that leg and eat the fees.
1) They can't re-accommodate me on anything except coach right now
2) She advised me to "wait a few weeks" and call back, and said something about someone from american would be liasing with Qantas to attempt to re-accommodate.
3) Couldn't guarantee we'd remain in business
4) we're currently scheduled to fly late may LAX-AKL-BNE-CNS
5) Had separate air canada tix booked via united on the way back. Will be bummed if I have to cancel that leg and eat the fees.
Way too soon to be trying though, sit tight.
Aug 23, 2017, 10:02 am
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Bit of a random question, i'm looking at booking LHR to JFK, IAD to AKL (via LAX) all on the same AA ticket and AA metal. I'm trying to work out what baggage policy would apply?
Transpacific says 2x23kg, but as its all on the same ticket im wondering if that would right through from LHR? Will have a weeks stopover between landing in JFK and flying out of IAD too
Transpacific says 2x23kg, but as its all on the same ticket im wondering if that would right through from LHR? Will have a weeks stopover between landing in JFK and flying out of IAD too
Aug 23, 2017, 1:12 pm
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Protect policy in place:
May rebook on:
AA Prime between LAX-SYD
AA*/QF codeshare, connecting flights between AKL and SYD
JQ Prime, connecting flights between AKL and SYD
Lowest available inventory – Same Cabin
May rebook on:
AA Prime between LAX-SYD
AA*/QF codeshare, connecting flights between AKL and SYD
JQ Prime, connecting flights between AKL and SYD
Lowest available inventory – Same Cabin
Aug 23, 2017, 1:40 pm
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I guess its back to flying NZ to NZ for me now. Not that I mind it from a service point of view.
On a separate note, AA's international network (or the lack of it), along with unnecessary fights with the likes of QR is driving me away from AA for all international travel. AA's loss!
Aug 23, 2017, 2:33 pm
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Aug 24, 2017, 1:25 pm
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Thanks again! Since we must return to the US from NZ on a particular day, we didn't want to chance it, so we just switched to QF AKL-SYD (we'd rather avoid JQ if possible) then AA SYD-LAX. The AAgent I called first said the AA AKL-LAX flight hadn't been cancelled, but within 30 seconds agreed and rebooked us. Only T space available, which is what we already had.
Aug 25, 2017, 2:11 pm
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I am no fan of oligopolies and reduction in competition (as is the case in the US domestic market), but this is one instance where the lack of a JV is actually reducing options for the traveling public.
Aug 25, 2017, 3:02 pm
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Got 4 seats from LAX-AKL in J next June.
They changed to LAX-SYD -AKL. SYD-AKL has availability on QF, they just had to open 4 J seats from LAX-SYD.
You can take a voluntary downgrade on SYD-AKL if there's coach seat and tell them to accommodate you on LAX-SYD.
They changed to LAX-SYD -AKL. SYD-AKL has availability on QF, they just had to open 4 J seats from LAX-SYD.
You can take a voluntary downgrade on SYD-AKL if there's coach seat and tell them to accommodate you on LAX-SYD.
Aug 25, 2017, 3:08 pm
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Aug 28, 2017, 7:59 am
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Are you expecting them to send a revised application to the US DOT sometime soon?
I am no fan of oligopolies and reduction in competition (as is the case in the US domestic market), but this is one instance where the lack of a JV is actually reducing options for the traveling public.
I am no fan of oligopolies and reduction in competition (as is the case in the US domestic market), but this is one instance where the lack of a JV is actually reducing options for the traveling public.
Qantas will apply once more to the US authorities for an expanded joint venture deal with American Airlines, in a move that could boost benefits for Qantas Frequent Flyer members: such as through improved earning rates for points and status credits on AA flights.
Aug 28, 2017, 10:42 pm
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That has been the suggestion for most this year, and there's been more news about it recently, including here from August 2, 2017: