BA premium economy phx-Lhr
Feb 1, 2016, 6:41 pm
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BA premium economy phx-Lhr
I'm a new AA flyer. I happily divorced UA last month and about to complete my platinum challenge on AA. That being said I fly to the UK a few times a year to visit family. I was looking at the BA non stop in premium economy at the end of May. It's about $2800. To fly AA it's about $2200 with a connection of course. Worth it? I looked at the BA website and they mentioned a new premium economy on certain aircraft but I failed to see their 744 mentioned.
How is that cabin on the 744 Dino birds?
How is that cabin on the 744 Dino birds?
Feb 1, 2016, 7:18 pm
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I'm a new AA flyer. I happily divorced UA last month and about to complete my platinum challenge on AA. That being said I fly to the UK a few times a year to visit family. I was looking at the BA non stop in premium economy at the end of May. It's about $2800. To fly AA it's about $2200 with a connection of course. Worth it? I looked at the BA website and they mentioned a new premium economy on certain aircraft but I failed to see their 744 mentioned.
How is that cabin on the 744 Dino birds?
How is that cabin on the 744 Dino birds?
Feb 1, 2016, 8:52 pm
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Feb 1, 2016, 10:21 pm
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I'm a new AA flyer. I happily divorced UA last month and about to complete my platinum challenge on AA. That being said I fly to the UK a few times a year to visit family. I was looking at the BA non stop in premium economy at the end of May. It's about $2800. To fly AA it's about $2200 with a connection of course. Worth it? I looked at the BA website and they mentioned a new premium economy on certain aircraft but I failed to see their 744 mentioned.
How is that cabin on the 744 Dino birds?
How is that cabin on the 744 Dino birds?
Flying PE to LHR and J on the way home. (MR to JNB)
I'm new to AA/BA, too!
I will let you know!
Feb 2, 2016, 1:37 am
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ETA: as an AA plat what benefits if any, apply to BA metal?
Feb 2, 2016, 1:44 am
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I cannot recall seeing the new WTP when I flew this route 10 days ago (a regular one for me). I believe that the new WTP is only offered on certain planes (I'm happy to be corrected). Mind you, I think the old WTP is still good.
Was the AA option it's new PE or MCE?
H
Was the AA option it's new PE or MCE?
H
Feb 2, 2016, 2:58 am
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I have flown this route a few times in Premium economy. Its fine for daytime flights, I have never had anything but the old seats. I don't find them very comfortable for sleeping on the overnights.
IFE screens are pretty small, food is better than economy.
IFE screens are pretty small, food is better than economy.