American Adds Second Daily Los Angeles To London Flight

are they using a new 777-300 or they are switching from other routes? I believe they still have a few more deliveries right?

Ben,

I flew Los Angeles to London 2 weeks ago and my upgrade cleared 4 days out from departure as its normal for us Executive Platinums. It helped tremendously knowing that its such a tough route. Normally what helps me and my upgrades clearing is the fact that I book my trips ahead of time and right when booking, I request the upgrades which helps me on the "Wait list". The service on board was fantastic though my flight was delayed because of the inbound aircraft. The crew was friendly, attentive and caring. Dining on demand did the trick, Perry the FA delivered the meal right when I wanted to / and just the way I wanted it. Really couldn't ask for better service and the lunch "pre arrival meal" was one of the best foods I've had on board from AA all year after hundreds of thousand miles flown this year. WiFI and Walk up board for me are the big highlights of this route for me. I am looking fwd to flying this route on the earlier departure if i am not flying it from JFK already.

@ John -- Sounds like a great trip, happy to hear!

@ Danny -- I would assume it's a new one. Haven't heard of any route cuts/downgrades yet.

Great news!! If they make award seats available.

How would you handicap availability among the different operators in the market (biz or first)

Thanks for breaking the news.

@ Beachfan -- Air New Zealand, American, and British Airways all release virtually no premium cabin award space on the route. United sometimes releases space last minute, and rarely in advance. Virgin Atlantic does release some space in advance, and then again some close to departure, so I'd say they're best.

Since AA doesn't release award seats does this new mean really anything to those who aren't EXP?

@ Tony -- I mean, other people often upgrade as well, it's not just Executive Platinum members. And it *could* lead to some award space. If nothing else it gives people more options. And even if you're looking for paid tickets, it makes it more likely to find availability in your desired fare class.

why dont they appy the 777-300 on NRT route from LAX ?? its horrible that AA still using the oldest configuration among its Asian competitors.

@ choi -- Well I think that's exactly why, because they know they can't compete on those routes, and their yields reflect that. They're trying to deploy the new aircraft on their highest yield routes, which include flights to London and Sao Paulo.

I've flown the route and is one of my faves! Living in sf we have no AA metal direct to Europe, so lax is next best option. Last year we got a great Bussiness class fare and used systemwide to upgrade to first. Love that plane and flight was terrific (nice and long so you can eat, watch movies and sleep for a good amount of time). Glad to see they are adding another flight. As I right this I am in first on the a321t from jfk to sfo. Loving the new planes!

Should have said "write" instead of "right". Must have been pre-departure beverage kicking in.

This is incredibly helpful, Lucky - thanks for the tip.

I am guessing that more people are flying from Europe to Asia/Australia via USA, after the Malaysia shoot down.

i really like the new flight's mid-day arrival time here in England. The current flight arrives nearly 3pm at Heathrow, and by the time one lands, clears immigration, gets the ride into London, the afternoon is basically shot.

LHR-LAX is the only attempt to use an SWU as an executive platinum that didn't clear, but it was a tolerable flight even back in Main Cabin Extraa.

Just got off ORD-LHR where my update did clear but into the old 767-300 which isn't much better than MCE on the 77W.