New Flagship Suites coming to 77W, 789 & 321XLR; 3-class F and 321T sub-fleet to go
Sep 20, 22, 9:00 am
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Originally Posted by itripreport
its the same seats delta uses as first class class on their NEOs, and let me assure you, they are more comfortable than anything AA has in their domestic fleet. Everyone had their doubts about it too when Delta first announced the seat.
Sep 20, 22, 9:01 am
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I quite having been able to book F on the 321T for 25k Etihad miles last minute due to open Z first saver space, but I've never seen U open business saver space on the 321T. Hope they open U more when they get rid of F.
I also have really enjoyed FFD and hope that doesn't go away/become exclusive for BA F passengers at JFK only.
I also have really enjoyed FFD and hope that doesn't go away/become exclusive for BA F passengers at JFK only.
Sep 20, 22, 9:02 am
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Originally Posted by ryanbriar
At least at the beginning, I don’t see how they will be able to 100% rely on a full-suites offering for the Tcon routes. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see flagship business and flagship suites used to kick this off given they will have 50 XLRs in total when fully ramped.
Sep 20, 22, 9:15 am
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Originally Posted by enviroian
Good to know. I wonder from what cities these 321 super xl long range tin tubes will be flying to heathrow from? PHL and JFK only?
Sep 20, 22, 9:21 am
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Originally Posted by SFTNYC
I doubt you'll see the 321s at LHR (especially not from AA hubs). Maybe new LHR service from smaller stations, but the opportunity cost of those LHR slots is pretty high. My read is the 321s will take over some of the 757 flying that hasn't come back (secondary/tertiary European cities from PHL/JFK, maybe some new markets)
Sep 20, 22, 10:07 am
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So I think it's a nice update but also get the seat is kinda tight as per QRs 787-9...but overall good. One thing I noticed, it seems like the seats in the first row will not have angled seats/screes. You can see the top right screen on the first row here...the screen looks well aligned compared to the other ones from row 2 on....could it be possible the first row will have a bit more spacious seats? would be interesting although if that's the case surely AA will sell them at a higher price or charge to reserve them.
Sep 20, 22, 10:15 am
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Originally Posted by NickRivas
could it be possible the first row will have a bit more spacious seats? would be interesting although if that's the case surely AA will sell them at a higher price or charge to reserve them.
Sep 20, 22, 10:35 am
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Originally Posted by NickRivas
One thing I noticed, it seems like the seats in the first row will not have angled seats/screes. You can see the top right screen on the first row here...the screen looks well aligned compared to the other ones from row 2 on....could it be possible the first row will have a bit more spacious seats? would be interesting although if that's the case surely AA will sell them at a higher price or charge to reserve them.
Sep 20, 22, 11:27 am
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Originally Posted by bchandler02
I just don't get the current trend of a door on the J seats. What's the point? Anyone standing up can simply look over them. If you are sitting down, you're usually reclined enough except for maybe takeoff/landing to not be able to see or be seen unless you sit up and make an effort.
Just seems like another useless trend to me.
Just seems like another useless trend to me.
As for "anyone can look over", I've never encountered that creepy behavior, but it would take a degree of effort that they'd come to regret, unless it was an FA.
Sep 20, 22, 11:29 am
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I will book a round trip on one do the transcons and upgrade to F with miles. One last go. The planes were nice.
Sep 20, 22, 11:37 am
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Originally Posted by DMPHL
Maybe, but RDU is pharma contracts, so they may need the widebodies on that to LHR. Unless you mean to secondary European markets?
Sep 20, 22, 11:52 am
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Originally Posted by keyw
I find the color scheme interesting. They seem to be moving away from the grey on grey. Even in Y the seats are light blue now.
Originally Posted by bchandler02
I just don't get the current trend of a door on the J seats. What's the point? Anyone standing up can simply look over them. If you are sitting down, you're usually reclined enough except for maybe takeoff/landing to not be able to see or be seen unless you sit up and make an effort.
Just seems like another useless trend to me.
Just seems like another useless trend to me.
The QSuite looks fancy, but it's a pretty ...... seat, IMO. The CX Zodiac Cirrus on their a350s and the JL Apex Suites blow it out of the water.
