Looks like I might get free PE on tomorrow’s LHR-LAX...
Mar 3, 2018, 10:27 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: New York
Programs: AA, CX, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,484
In paid PE (not substitute MCE due to equipment swap), the food choices are actually the same entrees as business, even served in proper plates etc. However, the food comes covered up (aluminum and plastic wrap), in a single serving for salad and main dish, and drinks, inexplicably, are indeed served in plastic cups. I'm seriously considering on bringing my own glassware for drinks on my next AA PE flight (a little in jest, a little in protest)..
I am assuming AA FA won't make a big deal out of EXP/OWE on PE like CX, but the plate setting is a nice touch if it were offered to PE. A little disappointed.
Mar 3, 2018, 12:36 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: NYC
Posts: 9,122
Mar 3, 2018, 7:21 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: lax
Posts: 3,888
In paid PE (not substitute MCE due to equipment swap), the food choices are actually the same entrees as business, even served in proper plates etc. However, the food comes covered up (aluminum and plastic wrap), in a single serving for salad and main dish, and drinks, inexplicably, are indeed served in plastic cups. I'm seriously considering on bringing my own glassware for drinks on my next AA PE flight (a little in jest, a little in protest)..
Mar 3, 2018, 10:43 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
Programs: AA PLT, 1.8mm
Posts: 6,988
[QUOTE=enviroian;29478818]The seat is 100 x better than any domestic F seat anywhere with nice big IFE and USB power and three way seat controls (albeit manual).
I thought the PE seat on the 789 was the same seat as the A319 F seat (with a manual leg rest for front row seats).
I thought the PE seat on the 789 was the same seat as the A319 F seat (with a manual leg rest for front row seats).
Mar 4, 2018, 2:05 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP.
Posts: 1,325
That's my understanding as well. So technically the DFW - NRT was a MCE I guess? Edit: On further note, it does not look like that picture above is Y food. No way AA offers fresh salad on a plate in Y...So you are definitely right.
I am assuming AA FA won't make a big deal out of EXP/OWE on PE like CX, but the plate setting is a nice touch if it were offered to PE. A little disappointed.
I am assuming AA FA won't make a big deal out of EXP/OWE on PE like CX, but the plate setting is a nice touch if it were offered to PE. A little disappointed.
Last edited by Amil; Mar 4, 2018 at 12:39 pm
Mar 4, 2018, 8:08 am
#22
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: BA Gold, AA PLT PRO, AGR, Strawberry (Nordic Choice), Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 4,248
Mar 4, 2018, 1:20 pm
#23
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,510
Well, I must say that I had a very comfortable flight in these new PE seats.
Since it was an equipment swap we only got regular Y treatment.
The seat is very comfy, with TONS of legroom on the bulkhead. If you get 16A you'll need a sleep mask to sleep as the bathroom light showing every time the door is opened would be annoying.
The plugs are located in a hidden spot--bad, because I heard at least 3 other pax ask the FAs "Where is the headphone jack?" But it is good because you don't accidentally unplug your headphones, or, like on BA, you don't have to worry about wiggling your headphones by brushing up against it causing static noise.
The seat itself is great, and I would recommend it if available. I would fly AA more if they offered the same EQMs/EQDs as flying BA metal. But since I earn an insane amount MORE AA miles, I will still continue to fly BA PE for all of my travel to EU and South Africa.
PS....the meatball dinner option was most likely the second worst meal I have ever eaten on a plane.....it was so terrible I took one bite and immediately spit it back out. But I did like the ice cream.
Since it was an equipment swap we only got regular Y treatment.
The seat is very comfy, with TONS of legroom on the bulkhead. If you get 16A you'll need a sleep mask to sleep as the bathroom light showing every time the door is opened would be annoying.
The plugs are located in a hidden spot--bad, because I heard at least 3 other pax ask the FAs "Where is the headphone jack?" But it is good because you don't accidentally unplug your headphones, or, like on BA, you don't have to worry about wiggling your headphones by brushing up against it causing static noise.
The seat itself is great, and I would recommend it if available. I would fly AA more if they offered the same EQMs/EQDs as flying BA metal. But since I earn an insane amount MORE AA miles, I will still continue to fly BA PE for all of my travel to EU and South Africa.
PS....the meatball dinner option was most likely the second worst meal I have ever eaten on a plane.....it was so terrible I took one bite and immediately spit it back out. But I did like the ice cream.
Mar 4, 2018, 2:09 pm
#26
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,510
Absolutely.
But that's cuz I am a bulkhead window-seat sleeping flyer always using my rollerboard as a foot stool on all my international flights.
You'll also get a full leg rest in the bulkhead row if PE!
But that's cuz I am a bulkhead window-seat sleeping flyer always using my rollerboard as a foot stool on all my international flights.
You'll also get a full leg rest in the bulkhead row if PE!