American Airlines 2019-2021 Fleet Plan Update (24 Jan 2019)
Jan 25, 2019, 7:42 pm
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At the rate they were planning new EU city decisions, I think the A330-300 retirement may definitely need to be deferred. I can see them being re-purposed for South America where there is a need for high density and low premium service (but a need for lots of cargo).
Basically an updated version of the A-300 which used to fly frequently from Miami and JFK to South America.
Basically an updated version of the A-300 which used to fly frequently from Miami and JFK to South America.
Jan 25, 2019, 8:30 pm
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Back in April 2018, American already announced it was ordering more 788s and 789s. There would be an additional 22 788s, delivered from 2020-2021, which is what we see on the list. They would directly replace the 763s. Meanwhile, American also ordered 25 additional 789s that won't start delivery until 2023. These are meant to replace the A330-300s and some of the older 777-200s.
Here's the article from The Points Guy: https://thepointsguy.com/news/aa-con...-cancels-a350/
I know the article says the 789s would replace the A330-200, but I think it's supposed to be -300.
Here's the article from The Points Guy: https://thepointsguy.com/news/aa-con...-cancels-a350/
I know the article says the 789s would replace the A330-200, but I think it's supposed to be -300.
Jan 26, 2019, 7:23 am
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At least the "A" seats on the ER4 aren't pure torture, and 12A is almost luxurious for anything out of Terminally F'ed.
Jan 26, 2019, 8:50 am
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Jan 26, 2019, 9:12 am
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Three things that need to happen with the fleet:
- A332s need a business class and economy refresh. New seat covers aren't enough. The IFE system is out of date.
- A333s need the same along with a premium economy retrofit if they are going to last another 4 years in the fleet! (at least)
- A320s need power, for crying out loud
Jan 26, 2019, 9:30 am
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Three things that need to happen with the fleet:
- A332s need a business class and economy refresh. New seat covers aren't enough. The IFE system is out of date.
- A333s need the same along with a premium economy retrofit if they are going to last another 4 years in the fleet! (at least)
- A320s need power, for crying out loud
Jan 26, 2019, 9:45 am
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The 320s aren't that old. The subfleet avg is 18 years, and even the oldest probably has 5-8 years of flying left. An interior refurb - pivot bins, seats, power - would be appropriate.
Jan 26, 2019, 10:00 am
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I'd rather see the LUS A321s get power before the A320s given the A321s tend to operate transcons. Going that long without power is difficult at best.
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Jan 26, 2019, 10:21 am
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The LUS A321s are getting refurbed this year with seat power and new bins. It's the A320 that I've seen no announcement to refurb and they desperately need it.
Jan 27, 2019, 10:56 pm
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Sep 5, 2019, 10:16 am
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I came across this as I was looking through AA's fleet stats on Wikipedia today. Some changes to the fleet plan for 2019-2021, as of July 25.
A couple notable changes include:
Here's the link..fleet information is on page 3:
https://americanairlines.gcs-web.com...6-e5c50ba5b932
A couple notable changes include:
- Keeping all 304 737-800 aircraft until at least the end of 2021. (Originally, some of the older frames were to begin retirement in 2020).
- Keeping the 757-200 fleet count steady at 34 until sometime in 2021. (Originally, those 10 LUS "Hawaii" planes were to be retired at the end of this year, now slated for retirement in 2021. Yuck.)
Here's the link..fleet information is on page 3:
https://americanairlines.gcs-web.com...6-e5c50ba5b932
Sep 8, 2019, 5:15 pm
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