American Airlines Inaugural JFK-LAX A321 Flight in First Class
Jan 14, 2014, 1:42 am
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Jan 14, 2014, 6:54 pm
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I wonder how overall this stacks up against Delta's JFK-LAX transcon service in J class? price, seats, service, food, amenities, etc.? I recall SFO777 raved about the food on a previous JFK-SFO Delta trip, but JFK-SFO doesn't get the flatbeds whereas LAX and SEA (half the time) get the 767s.
Jan 14, 2014, 7:47 pm
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I wonder how overall this stacks up against Delta's JFK-LAX transcon service in J class? price, seats, service, food, amenities, etc.? I recall SFO777 raved about the food on a previous JFK-SFO Delta trip, but JFK-SFO doesn't get the flatbeds whereas LAX and SEA (half the time) get the 767s.
Jan 15, 2014, 1:25 am
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Because the supply chain is a lot more complicated than ordering pizza delivery. You can't snap just snap your fingers and roll out everything at once.
Jan 16, 2014, 5:39 am
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Jan 16, 2014, 7:00 am
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I shall make a remark about your Pinot comment instead of fawning all over your TR like most here do. Sweeping comment aside, have you heard of a place called Burgundy? 
They produce the best Red wines in the world. Sure, you'll need to fork out at least 100 bucks to get a good Burgundy, but they are outstanding.
Likewise closer to home you have California with exceptional Pinot, some say better than France.
I've been lucky to taste quality Pinot (I collect mainly Bordeaux as the regions and classifications are easier to understand) and they have nearly always been something special.
The new AA F hardware looks superb in your photos!
They produce the best Red wines in the world. Sure, you'll need to fork out at least 100 bucks to get a good Burgundy, but they are outstanding.
Likewise closer to home you have California with exceptional Pinot, some say better than France.
I've been lucky to taste quality Pinot (I collect mainly Bordeaux as the regions and classifications are easier to understand) and they have nearly always been something special.
The new AA F hardware looks superb in your photos!
Jan 16, 2014, 7:01 am
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wow, I normally hang out on the BA board, it looks awesome. I initially heard about the new transcon service in the news.
So promptly booked flights from LHR to JFK onwards to LAX on the new plane.
Bagged F JFK to LAX. Cant wait - thanks for the report.
Any thoughts on the best seats for a couple ? the same row, or one in front of the other ?
Glad to also hear new 'food' which will hopefully differentiate it from the biz offering.
So promptly booked flights from LHR to JFK onwards to LAX on the new plane.
Bagged F JFK to LAX. Cant wait - thanks for the report.
Any thoughts on the best seats for a couple ? the same row, or one in front of the other ?
Glad to also hear new 'food' which will hopefully differentiate it from the biz offering.
Jan 16, 2014, 8:35 am
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great report - am interested as have flown this route a couple of times in first with the old seats. However with the new seats being flat in both first and business, I'm struggling to see exactly what the advantage of first is. Are the meals and drinks that much better than business - judging from the report it seems not?
First feels more exclusive, and no one has to climb over anyone to get to the aisle. First also has a more spacious lie-flat bed. And slightly better food. And an espresso machine. That's about it.
I actually think First and Business are more differentiated on this plane than they were on the 767-200.
I actually think First and Business are more differentiated on this plane than they were on the 767-200.
I wonder how overall this stacks up against Delta's JFK-LAX transcon service in J class? price, seats, service, food, amenities, etc.? I recall SFO777 raved about the food on a previous JFK-SFO Delta trip, but JFK-SFO doesn't get the flatbeds whereas LAX and SEA (half the time) get the 767s.
Sweeping comment aside, have you heard of a place called Burgundy? They produce the best Red wines in the world. Sure, you'll need to fork out at least 100 bucks to get a good Burgundy, but they are outstanding. Likewise closer to home you have California with exceptional Pinot, some say better than France.
I've been lucky to taste quality Pinot (I collect mainly Bordeaux as the regions and classifications are easier to understand) and they have nearly always been something special.
They produce the best Red wines in the world. Sure, you'll need to fork out at least 100 bucks to get a good Burgundy, but they are outstanding. Likewise closer to home you have California with exceptional Pinot, some say better than France.I've been lucky to taste quality Pinot (I collect mainly Bordeaux as the regions and classifications are easier to understand) and they have nearly always been something special.
But let's get real. Other than champagne, why would AA stock any French wines on a domestic flight to/from California? And while there are wonderful French wines and we have lots in our cellar, I'm just not a huge fan of most French reds.
wow, I normally hang out on the BA board, it looks awesome. I initially heard about the new transcon service in the news. So promptly booked flights from LHR to JFK onwards to LAX on the new plane. Bagged F JFK to LAX. Cant wait - thanks for the report.
Any thoughts on the best seats for a couple ? the same row, or one in front of the other ?
Glad to also hear new 'food' which will hopefully differentiate it from the biz offering.
Any thoughts on the best seats for a couple ? the same row, or one in front of the other ?
Glad to also hear new 'food' which will hopefully differentiate it from the biz offering.
You both get your space but can still see and communicate... kind of like 2AK on a BA 744.
Jan 16, 2014, 11:43 am
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Great, thanks - duly reserved 5A and 5F - got two trips planned in a few months time - will report back!
Jan 17, 2014, 1:00 pm
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AA has had MONTHS to prepare for this, it's not like Airbus just dropped off the A321 yesterday.... I suppose the new service is unique to that route.