Rumor: AA to order A321LR or A321XLR (confirmed - see new thread)
Jun 3, 2019, 10:50 am
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Fair questions/observations.
First of all there a ferocious debate going on right now within AA as to when/if such pulling should actually commence, and keep in mind oasis F-class is going in for a bit of de-torturization, so still some time to determine where AA might be headed at this point, IFE-wise, depending on which thinking prevails or what compromise is reached.
These rumored 321s would be international aircraft, no F, but would need to be “essentially interchangeable” with AA’s current long-haul aircraft, seat/amenity-wise.
First of all there a ferocious debate going on right now within AA as to when/if such pulling should actually commence, and keep in mind oasis F-class is going in for a bit of de-torturization, so still some time to determine where AA might be headed at this point, IFE-wise, depending on which thinking prevails or what compromise is reached.
These rumored 321s would be international aircraft, no F, but would need to be “essentially interchangeable” with AA’s current long-haul aircraft, seat/amenity-wise.
I am glad to hear there's internal debate over Oasis/IFE, not that it's relevant to the at-hand rumor.
Jun 3, 2019, 1:16 pm
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Anything LR to me has to be international capable. We know lie flat is required by transatlantic JV, but I presume IFE in all classes is required too. I was thinking even the meal courses have some min requirements, but that was only based on what I observed happened with the SYD routes "enhanced" meals.
Then, we get some domestic rotations which are nice when they finally show up.
We just have such a bad impression based on how spartan the existing LUS A321 are and the A321T are so route limited in scheduling.
Then, we get some domestic rotations which are nice when they finally show up.
We just have such a bad impression based on how spartan the existing LUS A321 are and the A321T are so route limited in scheduling.
Jun 3, 2019, 1:49 pm
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Based on reading multiple threads and articles on the A321 long range aircraft, I take it that there are actually two potential models -- the A321LR (which JonNYC referenced for AA) and the A321XLR (which was referenced in the B6 article). I wonder which version AA is looking at?
Jun 3, 2019, 1:59 pm
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The J seat could be the Thompson Solo seats - direct aisle access for all seats while providing reasonable seat count on a narrow body. The B/E diamond seat, like on 75L and A321T J, is also a possibility though I think it's less likely than the Solo seat.
Jun 3, 2019, 2:47 pm
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Based on reading multiple threads and articles on the A321 long range aircraft, I take it that there are actually two potential models -- the A321LR (which JonNYC referenced for AA) and the A321XLR (which was referenced in the B6 article). I wonder which version AA is looking at?
Jun 3, 2019, 3:37 pm
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Jun 4, 2019, 7:25 am
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Jun 4, 2019, 3:11 pm
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If you want to talk about rumors, US Airways was supposed to be one of the launch airlines of the A350, as Airbus helped fund the merger between America West and US Airways. There were actual orders for such, not just rumors.
How many A350s were in the US fleet at the time of the AA merger?
How many A350s were in the US fleet at the time of the AA merger?
Jun 4, 2019, 5:30 pm
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I think it was pmUS that had the A350's on order and pmAA had the 787's. It didn't make a lot of sense to maintain both types since they have similar characteristics.
Jun 5, 2019, 6:48 pm
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Jun 6, 2019, 9:29 am
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One point that is not being talked about here us the larger fuselage of tge narrow body airbus vs the boeing. This makes a big difference when it comes to seats. The extra 1 inch to 1.5 inches makes it a far more comfortable plane. The current 737 are horrible and the seats are narrow compared to the current 321s.
Jun 6, 2019, 10:48 am
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Jun 6, 2019, 11:40 am
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One point that is not being talked about here us the larger fuselage of tge narrow body airbus vs the boeing. This makes a big difference when it comes to seats. The extra 1 inch to 1.5 inches makes it a far more comfortable plane. The current 737 are horrible and the seats are narrow compared to the current 321s.
The 737 interior certainly feels roomier though, thanks to the BSI and pivot bins. It’s one downfall to me are the low windows, which require neck craning if you want to look outside.