AA to offer top-notch inflight entertainment on new 787-9s and A321XLR…new seats?
Dec 15, 2021, 11:25 am
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That, along with their operational issues, rude staff and lack of alcohol service in Y led me to take my business elsewhere.
Dec 15, 2021, 12:58 pm
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Oh, I'm not expecting it to be able to power a laptop - that would need at least 45W and, for many, over 100W. However, I would hope they can provide 25W (or 18W at a minimum) and not, say, 10W which is technically considered "fast charging" but isn't enough power to stop the battery draining on some larger phones and tablets while watching video.
Dec 16, 2021, 3:19 am
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USB 2 and USB C are different things - the first is a standard for the transfer speed over the cable and the second is the connector spec itself, neither of which directly affect charging. What we need are USB C ports that support a recent version of the USB-PD power delivery spec - ideally providing 25W+. Without this, it will be relatively useless. As an example, try charging your phone from a DELL 130W laptop charger that uses a USB-C connector. It will charge at 5W only.
When you have an iPhone that plugs into USB C…a standard USB connection is useless. If you have a regular plug then you can use the universal connector but I usually don’t carry it with me, so I have to charge my phone from my laptop or something with USB C
Dec 16, 2021, 3:26 am
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what I’m saying it’s having a USB C plug is making it so much easier.
When you have an iPhone that plugs into USB C…a standard USB connection is useless. If you have a regular plug then you can use the universal connector but I usually don’t carry it with me, so I have to charge my phone from my laptop or something with USB C
When you have an iPhone that plugs into USB C…a standard USB connection is useless. If you have a regular plug then you can use the universal connector but I usually don’t carry it with me, so I have to charge my phone from my laptop or something with USB C
Dec 16, 2021, 3:27 am
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My surface book 3 doesn't work at all. It trips up the charger on the aircraft. I recall it used to work on the LAA 738s, but doesn't on the new Oasis/Kodiak seats.
Dec 16, 2021, 6:13 am
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I tend to get stuck on the a321 that has no power. And flights with no wifi. Maybe I’m just unlucky but it increasingly makes it hard to plan. Seeing the wide body plan and zero narrow body plan makes it clear that they see a need to compete with spirit and frontier rather than delta and now United (which is bringing back IFE)
Dec 16, 2021, 8:48 am
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I tend to get stuck on the a321 that has no power. And flights with no wifi. Maybe I’m just unlucky but it increasingly makes it hard to plan. Seeing the wide body plan and zero narrow body plan makes it clear that they see a need to compete with spirit and frontier rather than delta and now United (which is bringing back IFE)
There are only 4 A321's left without power, according to the privately maintained fleet spreadsheet.
https://sites.google.com/site/newame...321?authuser=0
The LUS birds are mostly those delivered before 2013 (back to 2001 when the first ones came online)
Dec 16, 2021, 8:59 am
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Also, I feel that the IFE, while minor to some, shows an investment in the overall passenger experience and what kind of airline they are trying to be.
Dec 16, 2021, 9:21 am
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DL, UA and I would disagree with you here. I enjoy not having to pull out my laptop/tablet and go the whole flight with my tray table down just to watch a show/movie. The IFE also allows you to watch gate to gate.
Also, I feel that the IFE, while minor to some, shows an investment in the overall passenger experience and what kind of airline they are trying to be.
Also, I feel that the IFE, while minor to some, shows an investment in the overall passenger experience and what kind of airline they are trying to be.
Dec 16, 2021, 10:21 am
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They probably don't have their Google Flights filters set to only show SkyTeam and Star Alliance carriers like I do 
Dec 17, 2021, 6:17 pm
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Most of those (19) were supposed to be delivered this year. Not sure how far out those will be pushed, but I doubt many will be pushed out to later in 2023.