We got to JFK at around 4PM for our 6PM departure. We proceeded to American's premium check-in area, which is surprisingly "premium," given that it's even for domestic first class passengers. It's partitioned off from the rest of the terminal, and is quite similar to Lufthansa's first class check-in at Munich. American's terminal at JFK…
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Oh, and watching Up in the Air on CX I noticed that
(1) American Airlines' name is edited out of the dialogue, even though AA and CX are partners
(2) When Anna Kendrick and George Clooney go through airport security and Clooney explains how he selects his line by stereotyping, they replace "Asians" with "Businessmen" which is really odd since Kendrick then complains that's racist..
As an AAdvantage loyalist, I'm glad how well you enjoyed the service, but this report doesn't tell me exactly why you were "Shocked!"? Just the quality of the service
The only thing the sevice has got going for it is the widebody. It's still trAAsh
> The only thing the sevice has got going for it is the widebody. It’s still trAAsh
I enjoy reading this blog, even with its United bias, but I really can't stand this sort of trash talk.
First of all, the "ancient" AA 767-200s were all delivered between 1985-88. Yes, the UA p.s. 757-200s are younger, but only by an average of 4 years with deliveries between 1989-92. By comparison, the now retired UA 767-200s were delivered in 1982-83.
There is just no comparison between the meals in premium classes on AA domestic flights and other U.S. airlines, especially UA and DL. I can't remember the last time I was on an AA mainline flight (other than a very short flight like MIA-MCO) where a proper meal wasn't served, and the service is great even on 2-3 hour flights. As you pointed out, even snack flights (like your MIA-JFK) have a decent meal served, although not as substantial as a "dinner" service on a same length flight. The salad cart and sundaes are really outstanding as well.
About the seats, I agree that UA's are a little better in general (and both UA/AA are miles above everyone else, especially on the transcons), but on AA there are just many more opportunities to upgrade (more premium seats as well as no upgrade restrictions like UA's new p.s. blackout). However, a lot of people do prefer widebodies over narrowbodies.
@ JoshUK -- I was shocked because before the flight I was told PS was substantially better and that I'd be disappointed. I guess my expecations were set pretty low from people, so when it was solid -- probably even better than PS -- I was shocked.
I always trust your opinion...until you said Couple Retreat was a "great movie."