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First time flying American. Live updates... (23 Dec 2017)
So I have booked a business class flight to New York on American Airlines. I normally fly Virgin, BA or Delta but decided to give AA a go. My experience so far...
Heathrow Noticed that business class is in Area B and head there. As I approach the business check in desks a gentleman asks which class I am in, and perhaps due to my accent, if I have "status" with BA. When I inform him I am BA Gold he directs me to the First Class check in area, where, after a short wait, I am given my boarding pass by a very pleasant agent. He mentions the AA Lounge but also suggests I try the new Qantas lounge. Qantas lounge is currently closed so I decide to visit the Admirals Club for the first time. Again, very friendly service and I am directed to the First section which has Moet on free pour. I actually like this place. Its nicely laid out, theres a table service restaurant and its bright. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4688/3...6602fb98_b.jpg So far so good AA! |
I have left the AA Lounge to see what the new Qantas Lounge is like.
It's very nice. Small but stylish. There are three people here so service has been very attentive! No hot food though but a good selection of breakfast pastries, yogurts etc. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4680/2...ff0bc683_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4597/3...5d1178cc_b.jpg |
Originally Posted by Sealink
(Post 29204254)
I have left the AA Lounge to see what the new Qantas Lounge is like.
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Ive been to BA and CX before so good to try AA and QF this time.
Now on board. Offered usual water, orange or sparkling wine: in plastic glasses. This seems usual for US Airlines before take off. Seat is comfortable but narrow - I really like the high back - and legroom is great. My Normal Carriage... https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4728/2...c9d29a2f_b.jpg Legroom https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4685/3...4cea51b8_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4593/2...661e0e5e_b.jpg One thing that was odd was that the inflight safety video was on this screen. On BA, they flip the screens out while this is playing. I loved the AA video, really well done and kept my attention. And its the kind of video I'd watch again to see what I'd missed. One thing that was different was the extra 'car style' seatbelt that I had to wear. It connects into the standard seat belt which also must be worn. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4588/2...4c463695_b.jpg |
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No idea why Flyertalk has cropped the pics
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Meal order taken.
I'm in the air and using the WiFi. Let's see. It's $19 for the duration of the flight. (Aer Lingus is the only airline that I have flown who offer this for free in J) A little bit Ryanair with two hard sell announcements about American Airlines credit cards. Hot towels handed our about 15 minutes after take off, and Bose headphones. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4636/2...c0f81e59_b.jpg Staff are pleasant. Unlike my first DL experience where I found them to be very distant. I admit, I didn't get the hang of this remote at all. The screen didn't see what to do what the remote wanted. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4591/3...364d5f5d_b.jpg |
glad your enjoying it
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This is very nice, but properly belongs in the Trip Reports forum. We will pack this off there soon. We will try to move after the OP has seen this notice.
Safe travels, /Moderator |
Originally Posted by CloudCoder
(Post 29204314)
Since you're lounge-hopping (one of my favorite activities), you might as well try them all, including CX and BA.
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BA has flights leaving from T3. There is a Galleries and Galleries First lounge in T3
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Originally Posted by Sealink
(Post 29204512)
I'm in the air and using the WiFi. Let's see.
It's $19 for the duration of the flight. (Aer Lingus is the only airline that I have flown who offer this for free in J) |
Originally Posted by rossmacd
(Post 29210466)
Not entirely correct - you can have free access to AA international WiFi (Panasonic) if you have iPass. I use it frequently and it is very good.
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Originally Posted by enviroian
(Post 29210491)
or have t mobile like me all WiFi on Gogo flights are free. Unfortunately I believe Gogo is not the carrier of choice when flying overseas iPass does not give free access on the domestic GoGo WiFi (unfortunately!) |
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