Time for a new series of snapshots – this week we’re going to look at my trip to BAcon in Washington DC.
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So let’s start another series of snapshots – this time focusing on American Airlines 735 between Manchester and Philadelphia
Boarding
Boarding was from Terminal 3 at Gate 55 at Manchester Airport. Boarding process was maintained and honoured – however, the boarding was delayed.
Seating
This is a refurbished Airbus A330-200. Compared to the one flown a few weeks ago, this had been refitted with the new seat covers, carpets and updated interiors. However, the seat is still the same seat at the end of the day – and that means no headrest.
Legroom thankfully has not been compromised on this plane.
Roomy.
Cabin
Cabin is still an Airbus A330 cabin. This plane had been refitted with the new American Airlines cabin. And yes, that means individual air vents; however, no adjustable headrests.
Load
It was *quiet*. I’d say the plane was around half full – with lots of space in the top end of the economy class cabin
On time?
Not at all. We were two hours late before departing.
Food and Drink
If there’s one thing I’ll give this crew, they kept everyone well fed and watered.
Pre-departures snack (2 hour delay)
Main meal
Snack service
Ice Cream? Check.
Pre-Arrivals meal – Cheese Sandwich and Blueberry Pasty.
IFE
IFE was powered by a Panasonic ex2 System. Unlike the plane I was aboard a few weeks earlier, this version of the system worked and didn’t crash 30 minutes into the flight.
Headphones were sponsored, and supplied.
USB Power at seat was available at all seats. No mains power however.
Ride and views
It was a bumpy ride over the pond to say the least – but at least the crew were allowed people to lower binds, and telling them to open them at meal time.
The full review soon!
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Looks like an A330-300 (based on the engine)