The day that we don't avoid AA like the plague is coming sooner than you think...
Jan 26, 2012, 4:46 pm
#1
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The day that we don't avoid AA like the plague is coming sooner than you think...
It looks like AA is making huge strides forward with their J product on the upcoming 77Ws they are adding to the fleet - a la CX. Take a look:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/boein...ryId=undefined
J Class
F Class
Looks to be pretty nice! And they are deploying on JFK-LHR as one of the first routes.
Color me crazy but I will certainly be trying - at least once.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/boein...ryId=undefined
J Class
F Class
Looks to be pretty nice! And they are deploying on JFK-LHR as one of the first routes.
Color me crazy but I will certainly be trying - at least once.
Jan 26, 2012, 4:50 pm
#2
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Looks great, because it's the CX J product.
Shame that CX won't be the only one with such a product, but it does stir things up for sure, especially with BA!
It's good to see a US airline improving their products by such a leap.
Shame that CX won't be the only one with such a product, but it does stir things up for sure, especially with BA!
It's good to see a US airline improving their products by such a leap.
Jan 26, 2012, 5:07 pm
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Yes, the hard product really does look good.
I just struggle slightly on all US flights I have taken... whether it is AA, Continental, Jet Blue.....
Because we share a similar language I suppose I think it won't feel foreign, but it does.....
Whereas when I fly Swiss, Emirates, Oman air or similar, I know it's foreign and enjoy it!!!!
I just struggle slightly on all US flights I have taken... whether it is AA, Continental, Jet Blue.....
Because we share a similar language I suppose I think it won't feel foreign, but it does.....
Whereas when I fly Swiss, Emirates, Oman air or similar, I know it's foreign and enjoy it!!!!
Jan 26, 2012, 5:57 pm
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Would it be fair to say that this would be the most private J product in the American market?
I wonder if AA will change their approach to upgrades, and stop giving them away?
I wonder if AA will change their approach to upgrades, and stop giving them away?
Jan 26, 2012, 6:06 pm
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I certainly hope it doesn't lead to the end of eVIP upgrades (as I have just earned 8) - but I am sure it will eventually lead to it being harder to upgrade.
Jan 26, 2012, 6:15 pm
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Unlikely, since this is a long haul aircraft, and AA only "gives away" upgrades to top tier elites (EXP) on North American routes. No free upgrades for anybody on international flights, or any non-EXPs on domestics.
Jan 26, 2012, 6:22 pm
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AA is my primary domestic carrier, but I've only flown them in Y on international flights because I didn't see that their premium seats were worth the price in cash or miles. These photos are encouraging. I think AA is paying attention to its alliance partners and understanding they need to improve their product. Last fall, they introduced pajamas in F (sound familiar?) and just recently announced free alcohol for Y passengers on international flights.
I am optimistic that AA will emerge from their bankruptcy proceedings both independent and further prepared to up their game.
I am optimistic that AA will emerge from their bankruptcy proceedings both independent and further prepared to up their game.
Jan 26, 2012, 6:51 pm
#13
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There have been several trip reports which include the CX New J product and most people liken it to BA First. I think that once introduced, it'll make travelling AA so much more attractive than before. The dreaded codeshare flights will no longer be avoided on BA.com
Jan 26, 2012, 7:02 pm
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Great news. I haven't done AA J, so might just give it a try.
It now means that I can get the seat on CX when flying east and AA when flying West. I've not properly flown it before, but I gave it a quick try last month and was really impressed.
The F product looks pretty uninspiring for the next generation.
It now means that I can get the seat on CX when flying east and AA when flying West. I've not properly flown it before, but I gave it a quick try last month and was really impressed.
The F product looks pretty uninspiring for the next generation.
Jan 26, 2012, 7:18 pm
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I posted about this a couple of months back. the only issue to start with will be the issue of availability, a bit like the new first.scenario. unless they change every jfk plane at once for example. Then I can see a lot of people jumping to the aa product.