AA A321T 3 class Flagship 2x a day BOS-LAX 2 Apr - 5 Sep 2019
Apr 15, 2019, 5:19 am
#91
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I highly doubt it given that it's not written anywhere that it's actually a qualifying flight, but you could always try. I'd expect to be turned down though.
I prefer the FL and FFD over the oneworld lounge/QF, so, didn't really see the point in making the trip...
I prefer the FL and FFD over the oneworld lounge/QF, so, didn't really see the point in making the trip...
Apr 15, 2019, 8:06 am
#92
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I don't know, wasn't there a quote somewhere that they wish they had more F seats to sell? I hope they keep it, I used to purposely route SFO/LAX-JFK-BOS in order to get a 321T transcon, this is much nicer
I think that was Jetblue saying they wish they had more J seats.
Well. One thing to report, on transcons usually you get access at the destination too. I tried to go into the AC in BOS after landing and they said no. Didn't bother to fight it, IIRC at JFK and SFO they usually let me in (I think as part of policy), sometimes I like to freshen up before heading to my final destination.
I think that was Jetblue saying they wish they had more J seats.
Well. One thing to report, on transcons usually you get access at the destination too. I tried to go into the AC in BOS after landing and they said no. Didn't bother to fight it, IIRC at JFK and SFO they usually let me in (I think as part of policy), sometimes I like to freshen up before heading to my final destination.
Apr 15, 2019, 9:07 am
#93
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I hope they apply the same FL access policy when the three class MIA-LAX comes back. I am booked on it in May.
Apr 15, 2019, 12:16 pm
#94
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BA Lounge Access in BOS?
I wonder if one is originating from BOS, do you get access to BA Lounge if flying J or F?
The reason I ask is that if one is departing from LAX, one does have access to the OW Business Lounge or even the QF First Lounge depending on what cabin one is flying in. Of course this is in addition to the AA Flagship Lounge.
The reason I ask is that if one is departing from LAX, one does have access to the OW Business Lounge or even the QF First Lounge depending on what cabin one is flying in. Of course this is in addition to the AA Flagship Lounge.
Apr 15, 2019, 12:23 pm
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Check the press release if there is one. The FL access page doesnt show BOS-LAX as a permitted routing for access, but the press release about adding the 321T does state that on these flights, J pax have access to the FL and F pax have FFD.
Apr 15, 2019, 1:47 pm
#96
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Will be in J from BOS-LAX in couple of weeks. I'll have about a 4 hr layover till my next flight. (Not international or anything so no lounge access based on my connection)
Besides the FL, has anyone confirmed if other lounges are in play, OW business or.. ?
I wouldn't mind lounge hopping if that's an option.
Besides the FL, has anyone confirmed if other lounges are in play, OW business or.. ?
I wouldn't mind lounge hopping if that's an option.
Apr 15, 2019, 6:14 pm
#97
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I imagine the flight departs from T4 as well, which is another point in favor of the FL. I booked J and spent 15k miles to try F, and I've never tried FFD before, so you've convinced me.
Apr 16, 2019, 12:23 am
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AA really needs a subfleet of 16J flatbed A321s for this type of route because the 321T doesn’t seem likely to work out.
Apr 16, 2019, 6:08 am
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Well. One thing to report, on transcons usually you get access at the destination too. I tried to go into the AC in BOS after landing and they said no. Didn't bother to fight it, IIRC at JFK and SFO they usually let me in (I think as part of policy), sometimes I like to freshen up before heading to my final destination.
Apr 16, 2019, 7:28 am
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Just flew a roundtrip, booked Y, T-100 upgrade to J, then F at the gate. Both flights. I didn’t see any seats in F on either flight occupied a few days out.
AA really needs a subfleet of 16J flatbed A321s for this type of route because the 321T doesn’t seem likely to work out.
Apr 16, 2019, 7:34 am
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I would assume that F, even on JFK-LAX/SFO, is feast or famine -- i.e., times when it's completely sold out probably at full F fares, and times when its full of non-revs or op-ups. But that might be okay, because they can oversell the J cabin and those fares ain't too shabby, particularly close-in.
I would also assume that there is probably very limited F demand on LAX-BOS (SFO-BOS probably would have more). I guess what they could do is just sell it as J but reserve the seats for elites.
I would also assume that there is probably very limited F demand on LAX-BOS (SFO-BOS probably would have more). I guess what they could do is just sell it as J but reserve the seats for elites.
Apr 16, 2019, 10:06 pm
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Though yeah the AA page is unclear about arrivals: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ontinental.jsp
Apr 17, 2019, 12:48 am
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They’re probably trying to see if there is a market willingness to pay for F by testing various price levels relative to J. No need to give it away just yet, they can always oversell J and roll up.
26J probably too much for everything other than JFK-LAX/SFO. Even UA domestic 772 is only 28J, and they have to really cut prices on the 28J 752 on BOS-SFO to sell those seats. I often buy for $400 ew with enough advance purchase.
26J probably too much for everything other than JFK-LAX/SFO. Even UA domestic 772 is only 28J, and they have to really cut prices on the 28J 752 on BOS-SFO to sell those seats. I often buy for $400 ew with enough advance purchase.