One LAX-LHR rotation changing from 77W to 772 – impacts, flight change possible?
Aug 21, 2016, 6:50 pm
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One LAX-LHR rotation changing from 77W to 772 – impacts, flight change possible?
Noticed my flight on 11/22 has now been switched to 772 from the usual 77W
Sort of a bummer especially if the 772 gets swapped out with old config
Sort of a bummer especially if the 772 gets swapped out with old config
Aug 21, 2016, 8:31 pm
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Big Bummer. Looks like it happens from Oct 30 onwards. Not a big fan of this plane. Had it from DFW to LHR - nothing compared to the 77W. Seats are very narrow.
Are you in J? Would be worth looking at how much it would cost to change. Are you EXP? I've noticed on the LAX - LHR flights they do offer same day change (even though there's not written material about this on the website). Would be free if you're EXP - 150 USD if not.
Are you in J? Would be worth looking at how much it would cost to change. Are you EXP? I've noticed on the LAX - LHR flights they do offer same day change (even though there's not written material about this on the website). Would be free if you're EXP - 150 USD if not.
Aug 21, 2016, 8:34 pm
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Are you in J? Would be worth looking at how much it would cost to change. Are you EXP? I've noticed on the LAX - LHR flights they do offer same day change (even though there's not written material about this on the website). Would be free if you're EXP - 150 USD if not.
Aug 21, 2016, 8:44 pm
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The LAX-LHR were originally flown with the 777-200, and using a 772 will allow AA to offer horizontally flat seats on this route - keeping the 77W for the flight with greatest demand. I imagine they've selected a more appropriate use for the 77W.
I only hope the ultimate aircraft assignment here will be a 772 (SD) (abbreviation not used by AA) with the B/E Aerospace Super Diamond J seats instead of the 772 (Z) with shaky Zodiac seats and variably locked privacy dividers.
Ugh! Yet another split fleet, 47 772s with about half (Z) and half (SD). And 787-8 (Z) with 787-9 (SD). Etc.
I only hope the ultimate aircraft assignment here will be a 772 (SD) (abbreviation not used by AA) with the B/E Aerospace Super Diamond J seats instead of the 772 (Z) with shaky Zodiac seats and variably locked privacy dividers.
Ugh! Yet another split fleet, 47 772s with about half (Z) and half (SD). And 787-8 (Z) with 787-9 (SD). Etc.
Aug 21, 2016, 11:04 pm
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According to AA.com, when AA136 switches to a 772, it will be in the 2 class configuration with flat beds in J that some argue are superior to the 77W ones. Ironing boards should not be an issue.
My guess is that this somehow corresponds with one of the JFK-LHR flights switching to this configuration and AA's habit of bridging at LHR.
My guess is that this somehow corresponds with one of the JFK-LHR flights switching to this configuration and AA's habit of bridging at LHR.
Aug 21, 2016, 11:35 pm
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I doubt they plan on moving the date. This is likely based on changes in the schedule and also retrofits to more 772 aircraft, as this is going to require a flat bed (all LHR flights are required to have flat beds under the JV). Also, if you are in F, you'd have the right to change to AA 106 or one of the BA flights.
Aug 22, 2016, 5:40 am
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Aug 22, 2016, 8:45 am
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According to AA.com, when AA136 switches to a 772, it will be in the 2 class configuration with flat beds in J that some argue are superior to the 77W ones. Ironing boards should not be an issue.
My guess is that this somehow corresponds with one of the JFK-LHR flights switching to this configuration and AA's habit of bridging at LHR.
My guess is that this somehow corresponds with one of the JFK-LHR flights switching to this configuration and AA's habit of bridging at LHR.
Aug 22, 2016, 9:57 am
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According to AA.com, when AA136 switches to a 772, it will be in the 2 class configuration with flat beds in J that some argue are superior to the 77W ones. Ironing boards should not be an issue.
My guess is that this somehow corresponds with one of the JFK-LHR flights switching to this configuration and AA's habit of bridging at LHR.
My guess is that this somehow corresponds with one of the JFK-LHR flights switching to this configuration and AA's habit of bridging at LHR.
Aug 22, 2016, 10:15 am
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Thanks to those who caught the change. I'm on 136 from LAX to DUB. I used a SWU to upgrade to F and I would not enjoy the change. On the phone with AA right now, trying to change to 108. Flying an hour earlier is no skin off of my back. On terminal hold with agent as he pushes buttons and asks the Great Oz behind the curtain if this is possible.
update: finally got thru and my flight was changed to 106 and I'm in first class on the 77W
update: finally got thru and my flight was changed to 106 and I'm in first class on the 77W
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Aug 22, 2016, 10:16 am
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Agreed. I've literally never seen someone make that argument. I've only tried the "Concept D" seat once and thought it was fine, but the 77W seat is definitely better.
Aug 23, 2016, 5:50 pm
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I had 136/135 in January 2017...
I called AA to change only 136 to 108 not 135
First the agent told me equipment change doesn't wave change fee and he tried to charge change fee but I told him I wanted to asked him to change without fee.
He understood what I was asking for and he did change my flight without fee.
He told me he did that because I'm EXP^
I called AA to change only 136 to 108 not 135
First the agent told me equipment change doesn't wave change fee and he tried to charge change fee but I told him I wanted to asked him to change without fee.
He understood what I was asking for and he did change my flight without fee.
He told me he did that because I'm EXP^
Aug 23, 2016, 7:31 pm
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I had 136/135 in January 2017...
I called AA to change only 136 to 108 not 135
First the agent told me equipment change doesn't wave change fee and he tried to charge change fee but I told him I wanted to asked him to change without fee.
He understood what I was asking for and he did change my flight without fee.
He told me he did that because I'm EXP^
I called AA to change only 136 to 108 not 135
First the agent told me equipment change doesn't wave change fee and he tried to charge change fee but I told him I wanted to asked him to change without fee.
He understood what I was asking for and he did change my flight without fee.
He told me he did that because I'm EXP^