Economy Class & Beyond

Get ready for American Airlines/US Airways crossfleeting…

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Crossfleeting? It's the point where fleets of different airlines start to mix and mingle. As the merger of American Airlines and US Airways continues apace, the fleets of the two airline will start to intermingle, with US Airways planes flying AA flights, and vice versa. So, what's going over to where? US Airways aircraft will operate American Airlines services from the 1st … [Read more...]

American Airlines introduce its new Boeing 777-200 seating

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American Airlines today introduced its new Boeing 777-200 seating today. Lets have a look at the press photos to see what is in our future. Firstly, the plane will go from a Three-Class Product to a Two Class Product - in effect jettisoning First Class for more business class seats. There will be 45 Business Class Full flat seats installed. The seats will each have direct … [Read more...]

American Eagle E-175 thoughts… They’re good…

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Good evening from what I call the best British Airways lounge in North America (and they're living up to their reputation). Meanwhile, I've had a leg on American Eagle's Embraer E-175s today (operated by the regional jet specialist - Republic Airlines). Whilst I'm not giving the full blow by bow trip report, some thoughts: In Main Cabin Extra (Row 8), they're VERY … [Read more...]

AA87 thoughts

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I actually like doing these little catch up pieces before the main trip report after doing it on the San Francisco one. I think I'll make a habit of it.... So, some brief thoughts on AA87 (London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare) yesterday First up, ground services were a lot more polished than before. Those extra few hours late seemed like everyone was awake... for … [Read more...]

Suitcases and Me. No. Just No. Oh… Fiddlesticks….

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I'll go on record as saying this: I don't like suitcases. Not in the least. No, no, no, and... no. Why? Maybe I've had experiences with bad suitcases before that have made me think twice, but it's more the portability of the things. I'm used to carrying my world on my back - quite literally. Near enough Zero of these bags are now in service :( - Salomon 150 to the … [Read more...]

The Last Push! 700 Tier Points: Job Done

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The Last Push! The Final 700 Tier Points to BA Gold! 700 Tier Points: Job Done Contents! Why do I do this to myself? (The introduction) Off to Birmingham Airport, Air France AF1656 to Paris CDG Ibis Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport A Rushed Check in, AA Lounge AA45 Paris CDG to New York JFK A Delayed Transit, AA85 New York JFK to San Francisco … [Read more...]

The Last Push! Paris: City of Dreams, Romance… and Pickpockets?

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The Last Push! The Final 700 Tier Points to BA Gold! Paris: City of Dreams, Romance... and Pickpockets? Contents! Why do I do this to myself? (The introduction) Off to Birmingham Airport, Air France AF1656 to Paris CDG Ibis Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport A Rushed Check in, AA Lounge AA45 Paris CDG to New York JFK A Delayed Transit, AA85 New York JFK to … [Read more...]

The Last Push! A Dash Across Queens, Manhattan towards Newark

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The Last Push! The Final 700 Tier Points to BA Gold! A Dash Across Manhattan to Newark Contents! Why do I do this to myself? (The introduction) Off to Birmingham Airport, Air France AF1656 to Paris CDG Ibis Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport A Rushed Check in, AA Lounge AA45 Paris CDG to New York JFK A Delayed Transit, AA85 New York JFK to San Francisco … [Read more...]