AA175 DFW TO HND business class seat layout
Feb 21, 2023, 5:20 pm
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AA175 DFW TO HND business class seat layout
Does anyone know if this flight has the business class seats that face backwards? The app is showing its a Boeing 787-800. Not sure if it's the new dreamliner or not
Feb 21, 2023, 5:24 pm
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I don't know, but don't the rear facing seats usually have the divet in the seat map to indicate that? If they all look like normal squares, I think that means all forward facing barring an AC swap.
Feb 21, 2023, 5:32 pm
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Feb 23, 2023, 3:53 pm
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Feb 24, 2023, 6:51 am
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AA reported in their late January 2023 investors call that there were 55 787's in the fleet, with 4 more 788's coming this year. Since there are 22 789's (and no more coming until 2024),there are 33 788's, with expectations there will be 37 by end of year. I guess it's possible some of those have delivered since Jan 1. But it's true that the number of zodiac equipped birds will remain constant at 20. The 788 fleet will ultimately be 37, leaving a little more than half with the rear facing seats.
Feb 24, 2023, 6:53 am
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Feb 24, 2023, 7:22 am
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As someone that hates the rear facing seats, this is great news! How do I find out if my ICN-DFW flight will be old style or new style? And why doesn't Seatguru have the new style on its website yet? (Or am I blind?)
Feb 24, 2023, 7:23 am
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Actual equipment isn't assigned until about 2 days prior to flight. So the best way is to book a forward facing seat that exists on both types. SeatGuru is outdated. Check out Aerolopa.
Feb 24, 2023, 8:00 am
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https://www.aerolopa.com/aa-boeing-787-seat-plans
Feb 24, 2023, 1:10 pm
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I flew AA 169 and AA 170 from LAX to HND. On the outbound the plane was an older frame with the old seats. I was glad I could share the trip with the person behind me. When they moved I moved. On the return, we had the newer configuration. Much better and spacious. As someone mentioned you wont know the actual config until a few days before. I used the "FLIGHTY app and it is great for sharing the age of the plane.