AA PHX-LHR flights??
May 7, 2023, 2:01 pm
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LHR-PHX?
Has anyone taken the LHR-PHX route (particularly in J, but I would love any information)? DH and I are about to fly PHX-CLT-FRA one way, then return FRA-LHR-PHX. I am very curious about the LHR-PHX leg, which seems to have been re-established relatively recently. Any experiences to share, good, bad, or indifferent?
May 7, 2023, 2:15 pm
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Has anyone taken the LHR-PHX route (particularly in J, but I would love any information)? DH and I are about to fly PHX-CLT-FRA one way, then return FRA-LHR-PHX. I am very curious about the LHR-PHX leg, which seems to have been re-established relatively recently. Any experiences to share, good, bad, or indifferent?
May 7, 2023, 3:07 pm
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Exactly what kind of information are you looking for? It'll be that same as any other AA long haul flight. Unless it's a 773 and your in F, it'll be just like your flight out to FRA. Comfortable seats, bad to terrible service depending on your particular crew. Amenities and catering will not be any different.
May 7, 2023, 3:41 pm
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Take a look at the data from the past 90 days, AA195 appears to be very reliable.
May 8, 2023, 12:12 pm
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A couple friends have flown on AA194/195 recently in J. It's standard J Flagship service and is usually full in J. Assuming you're flying BA FRA-LHR, make sure you have plenty of time (3 hours is my suggestion) to get from T-5 to T-3 at LHR.
May 8, 2023, 1:35 pm
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Has anyone taken the LHR-PHX route (particularly in J, but I would love any information)? DH and I are about to fly PHX-CLT-FRA one way, then return FRA-LHR-PHX. I am very curious about the LHR-PHX leg, which seems to have been re-established relatively recently. Any experiences to share, good, bad, or indifferent?
As for the ride itself, Heaven smiled and I was in AA J on a 777-300 out of LHR just last week. It was a comfortable flight and the cabin crew good. Can't imagine what else they would have done for the few seats way up front in Officially F, unless it involved live music and pedicures. Food was better than OK if not Michelin rated. (Way better than in the back on the eastbound last month).
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May 8, 2023, 1:40 pm
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Being pedantic - you were on a 777-300ER last week! I've flown in both J and F and the difference in F is really that you get more personalized service (2FAs for 8 people); 2 lavs for those 8 people and a soup course. You get a bit more space as well with 3 windows vs 2 but that's a non-factor. The service in F to me is more personable and less "assembly line" feeling.
May 8, 2023, 1:52 pm
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Given a choice be wary of connecting in LHR. It may (and by that I mean there are a few loopholes for connections and maybe you have one) subject you to UK departure tax. Just I think it will. (But not like I fly that route often so this comes with a Uniformed Content Alert). Maaaybee if it is all booked on BA flight numbers.
May 8, 2023, 4:28 pm
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With BA operating the 350 on this route, I'd choose BA over AA, both for the better overall product and to avoid the awful T5-T3 transit at LHR. Although after our last two LHR transfers, both these options are basically off my list.
May 8, 2023, 10:29 pm
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I use this route quite often to do my return LHR-PHX-SNA and Biz ridiculously high fares and very few seats open. I'm actually shifting back to LHR-LAX as I find non-summer peak availability better so fares aren't as nuts - and I avoid the tight connection - even though PHX is a breeze to clear international connections. As others said it's a standard J experience for a non First equipped aircraft (772). Crews are generally good and find nothing negative on doing this often.
As others suggested going PHX-LHR - HIGHLY suggest if you have an onward BA connection in LHR/T5 - take the BA flight instead - way less hassle even though BA tends to run this flight 20-30 min late nearly every day.
As others suggested going PHX-LHR - HIGHLY suggest if you have an onward BA connection in LHR/T5 - take the BA flight instead - way less hassle even though BA tends to run this flight 20-30 min late nearly every day.
May 9, 2023, 12:47 am
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I use this route quite often to do my return LHR-PHX-SNA and Biz ridiculously high fares and very few seats open. I'm actually shifting back to LHR-LAX as I find non-summer peak availability better so fares aren't as nuts - and I avoid the tight connection - even though PHX is a breeze to clear international connections.
May 9, 2023, 8:13 am
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Yes, I'd suggest a minimum 2.5 or 3 hour connection and do not check bags.
May 9, 2023, 11:20 am
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[QUOTE=NickP 1K;35234902
As others suggested going PHX-LHR - HIGHLY suggest if you have an onward BA connection in LHR/T5 - take the BA flight instead - way less hassle even though BA tends to run this flight 20-30 min late nearly every day.[/QUOTE]
It really depends. Some BA LHR-Europe flights actually go from T3. So if you fly BA into T5, then you're doing the shuttle in reverse.
As others suggested going PHX-LHR - HIGHLY suggest if you have an onward BA connection in LHR/T5 - take the BA flight instead - way less hassle even though BA tends to run this flight 20-30 min late nearly every day.[/QUOTE]
It really depends. Some BA LHR-Europe flights actually go from T3. So if you fly BA into T5, then you're doing the shuttle in reverse.