Av geek flights / flying for fun
Oct 1, 2020, 9:15 am
#16
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: AAdvantage PP
Posts: 13,913
I've tried to like it but it's just not the same. I wear a mask but it's not a "so what," it's an annoyance. So is the hit or miss F&B service. So is the lackluster AC offering.
I'm still going to fly, because flight is magical. But the experience is pretty sad these days.
I'm still going to fly, because flight is magical. But the experience is pretty sad these days.
Oct 1, 2020, 10:21 am
#17
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, LEYE Gold
Posts: 6,670
This is more AA related. But now the offset is that upgrades are easier and the ACs are less crowded albeit the non hub locations remain closed. But the food options are getting better and more locations are rumored to be opening this month. Most FAs are proactively doing a beverage service now and I've had some FAs apologize for the change of a hot meal to a snack option. The chicken sandwich I had last week was actually really good. Other than the warm nuts I'd take it over the warmed up fast food meals that were previously served.
After some utterly disappointing flights (snack box on an 11-hour J flight on TK, anyone?) and some amazing flights (QR is essentially at full pre-covid service, and we had QSuites on all 4 legs)... AA's doing just fine. The sandwich & proactive refills have been a help, and on my recent trips to ABQ and DFW, even though furlough was impending, service was really excellent.
Oct 1, 2020, 10:24 am
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
After some utterly disappointing flights (snack box on an 11-hour J flight on TK, anyone?) and some amazing flights (QR is essentially at full pre-covid service, and we had QSuites on all 4 legs)... AA's doing just fine. The sandwich & proactive refills have been a help, and on my recent trips to ABQ and DFW, even though furlough was impending, service was really excellent.
Agree QR is probably doing the best of anyone at the moment. LH and EK are also doing a pretty good job.