American Airlines

alanashe

Hi, does anyone know if American Airlines have seat back TVs on their flights from Chicago and Charottle into Dublin?

Thanks

rushfan

Depends on the aircraft. Charlotte to Dublin is usually an Airbus 330. We flew this route last month, the a/c had IFE, but the screens were quite unresponsive and frustrating to use, so I gave up.

alanashe

Thanks, I dont hear great things about them, I might use Delta instead, I'm flying back from Cancun and I dont want the 5/6 hr layover in Gatwick on the way back.

RocketRaccoon

rushfan wrote: »

Depends on the aircraft. Charlotte to Dublin is usually an Airbus 330. We flew this route last month, the a/c had IFE, but the screens were quite unresponsive and frustrating to use, so I gave up.

Yep, I was on there a330 a few weeks ago. The screens are awful, very unresponsive. I found the knack to using them but it was disappointing.

You have to click slightly to the right of the button you want to actually push.

Irishweather

Well, they're currently flying a 787-8 between Dublin and Chicago, which is 2 years old, and I don't think you can get much better than that.

Infact, I plan to fly Business Class from Dublin to SFO with them next summer,it's that good.

http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/05/09/american-airlines-787-economy-heres-what-its-like/

https://travelcodex.com/review-american-airlines-787-business-class-beijing-to-dallas/

alanashe

Hmm....Interesting. Do they always use the 787 on the Chicago - Dublin route?

Irishweather

No, it's a new thing this summer.

killbillvol2

Irishweather wrote: »

Well, they're currently flying a 787-8 between Dublin and Chicago, which is 2 years old, and I don't think you can get much better than that.

Infact, I plan to fly Business Class from Dublin to SFO with them next summer,it's that good.

http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/05/09/american-airlines-787-economy-heres-what-its-like/

https://travelcodex.com/review-american-airlines-787-business-class-beijing-to-dallas/

That's not exactly a ringing endorsement of their Business Class product you've linked. In fact it's pretty poor.

1123heavy

killbillvol2 wrote: »

That's not exactly a ringing endorsement of their Business Class product you've linked. In fact it's pretty poor.

The economy looks quite basic. I will never forget stepping onto the Qatar 787 first time a few years back, it was like walking into the atrium of a 5* hotel. The fact it was night made all the lights and designs stand out that bit more. But I suppose AA have just stuck to what we're used to in the west.

RocketRaccoon

1123heavy wrote: »

The economy looks quite basic. I will never forget stepping onto the Qatar 787 first time a few years back, it was like walking into the atrium of a 5* hotel. The fact it was night made all the lights and designs stand out that bit more. But I suppose AA have just stuck to what we're used to in the west.

You should see the interior of the 757 AA use out of SNN. It is horrendous

weisses

I find a lot of the hardware used by American operators very dated compared to European/Asian carriers.

California Dreamer

weisses wrote: »

I find a lot of the hardware used by American operators very dated compared to European/Asian carriers.

http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2017/08/does-airplane-age-matter-and-which-airline-has-the-oldest-planes.html

loconnor1001

I just flew from Charlotte to Dublin the end of June and they did. I fly AA quite often and have never been on an international flight that didn't have them.

acquiescefc

Has anyone flown the one of the retrofitted A332s from DUB-PHL lately?
Curious to know what they are like as i know AA planes have been very tired now for years.
Booked on one next week and hopefully in new PE seats

California Dreamer

acquiescefc wrote: »

Has anyone flown the one of the retrofitted A332s from DUB-PHL lately?
Curious to know what they are like as i know AA planes have been very tired now for years.
Booked on one next week and hopefully in new PE seats

You will be in PE if you paid for it, if not then the chances of getting that seat are very slim. They and some of the other american carriers are known to sell that seat even after take off. If you have One World status and are a regular flyer with AA, then you MIGHT be offered a PE seat but I would expect nothing.

acquiescefc

California Dreamer wrote: »

You will be in PE if you paid for it, if not then the chances of getting that seat are very slim. They and some of the other american carriers are known to sell that seat even after take off. If you have One World status and are a regular flyer with AA, then you MIGHT be offered a PE seat but I would expect nothing.

Sorry should’ve been more specific. I have status and seat selected already which i believe is in the new PE in 6th row. Just wondered if anyone had already been in as it seems they(A332s) are nearly all fitted out now.

California Dreamer

acquiescefc wrote: »

Sorry should’ve been more specific. I have status and seat selected already which i believe is in the new PE in 6th row. Just wondered if anyone had already been in as it seems they(A332s) are nearly all fitted out now.

On further investigation, sadly it seems not, according to the points guy. But this is June so maybe it has been updated. If you do get it, be nice to know what you thought of it. Some PE services are quite good. I would rate VS PE over that stupid herringbone seat in Upper.

https://thepointsguy.com/2017/07/aa-a330-retrofit-details/

acquiescefc

California Dreamer wrote: »

On further investigation, sadly it seems not, according to the points guy. But this is June so maybe it has been updated. If you do get it, be nice to know what you thought of it. Some PE services are quite good. I would rate VS PE over that stupid herringbone seat in Upper.

https://thepointsguy.com/2017/07/aa-a330-retrofit-details/

The config on seatmap changed from 242 to 232 about a week ago so I’m hopeful. Reports are that the refitted planes are coming out every couple of weeks and seatguru isn’t updated. Cant find any videos or images anywhere.

dont bother

alanashe wrote: »

Hi, does anyone know if American Airlines have seat back TVs on their flights from Chicago and Charottle into Dublin?

Thanks

they have seatback screens and they are quite good. better than Aer Lingus.
the only downside is that when you book with them, they will charge you TWICE and then remove the second charge after a couple of days.

L1011

dont bother wrote: »

they have seatback screens and they are quite good. better than Aer Fungus.
the only downside is that when you book with them, they will charge you TWICE and then remove the second charge after a couple of days.

That's a normal credit card hold, you should never see it on a card, and you shouldn't use debit cards for credit card style purchases.

Tea2

acquiescefc wrote: »

Sorry should’ve been more specific. I have status and seat selected already which i believe is in the new PE in 6th row. Just wondered if anyone had already been in as it seems they(A332s) are nearly all fitted out now.

I flew on a PE retrofitted AA A332 on Monday. Wasn't in the Premium Economy seats, but took a look at the PE mini-cabin and it looks like a job well done. Their 789 PE cabin feels awful cramped but the 332 PE is pretty spacious. Disappointed that they didn't seem to clean the plane when they did the refit a few days previously, so everything apart from the seats was still a little grimy. Flight attendant told me that the service remains as standard economy until the cabin goes on sale next year. Next few weeks are a great opportunity to fly comfortably to the states at economy prices!

acquiescefc

Tea2 wrote: »

I flew on a PE retrofitted AA A332 on Monday. Wasn't in the Premium Economy seats, but took a look at the PE mini-cabin and it looks like a job well done. Their 789 PE cabin feels awful cramped but the 332 PE is pretty spacious. Disappointed that they didn't seem to clean the plane when they did the refit a few days previously, so everything apart from the seats was still a little grimy. Flight attendant told me that the service remains as standard economy until the cabin goes on sale next year. Next few weeks are a great opportunity to fly comfortably to the states at economy prices!

Thanks for that. Its a little disconcerting they rushed it back tho I’m sure itll be fine. Didn’t think they would be doing PE service as ive not paid for it but to be honest ill be happy with the space. Ive 6 flights and two main ones are in this so nice to hear.

Captain_Crash

Flew AA a couple of years ago to DUB-ORD-MCO and back to DUB via CLT. The flight to ORD was on an old 767 whose interior hadn't been touched since the 90's, but truth be told, I liked it.

Back from CLT it was an A332, and as mentioned, good but not great. I preferred the 767 but that's the avgeek in me coming out I suppose.

Domestically, they were no different to EI or FR, no complaints but nothing to shout about either.

California Dreamer

Captain_Crash wrote: »

Flew AA a couple of years ago to DUB-ORD-MCO and back to DUB via CLT. The flight to ORD was on an old 767 whose interior hadn't been touched since the 90's, but truth be told, I liked it.

Back from CLT it was an A332, and as mentioned, good but not great. I preferred the 767 but that's the avgeek in me coming out I suppose.

Domestically, they were no different to EI or FR, no complaints but nothing to shout about either.

'A couple of years' over the last decade is a long time when you think about cabin refreshes and aircraft updates. Although people still come on in, albeit not as much asking about overheard tv's on Aer Lingus flights.

Comhrá

I flew AA from Dallas DFW to LHR about five years ago in the rear of a B772. I'm not normally too fussy about seats or flights but this was probably the worst long-haul flight I was ever on.

The seat padding was so worn and jaded, I could feel the metal frame's structure pressing into the back of my thighs after about an hour's flying and I had pins & needles and low back pain all the way to LHR. I asked for a seat change but the aircraft was full, so I endured it for nine hours.

The cabin crew were excellent though. Nothing they could do about the jaded seats.

lynchie

acquiescefc wrote: »

The config on seatmap changed from 242 to 232 about a week ago so I’m hopeful. Reports are that the refitted planes are coming out every couple of weeks and seatguru isn’t updated. Cant find any videos or images anywhere.

Of the 15 remaining Legacy US Airways A330, 8 have been upgraded, 6 remain and one is currently being retrofitted. Today's flight as well as the next 3 days are scheduled to be on upgraded planes, where as yesterday's flight was still on an older one.

cson

Pro tips;
- Buy yourself a tablet (Download whatever you feel like from Netflix/Amazon/Spotify etc)
- Buy yourself a kindle 
- Buy yourself a quality neck pillow
- Buy yourself some quality lounge wear type clothes
- Save an eye mask & ear plugs from your next long haul
- Get a decent pair of over ear and in ear headphones
- Pop into Tesco/Dealz etc pre flight a spend a tenner on some nuts/chocolate
- Spend the money if needs be on an aisle/window seat (whichever you prefer)
- Overall would recommend the back 3/4 rows on the A330s/777s/767s/757s IF you're not under pressure for a connection. Depends on the leg but more often than not I find I get the food first there and it's an easy call for extra service too - you'll be noticed sooner. In particular if you pick the seats on the 777 where the fuselage narrows so the middle only has 3 seats, then the pair of seats by the window has way more room in my experience (AA, BA, UA).
By and large if you do all of that then the aircraft will be largely irrelevant to your experience.

acquiescefc

lynchie wrote: »

Of the 15 remaining Legacy US Airways A330, 8 have been upgraded, 6 remain and one is currently being retrofitted. Today's flight as well as the next 3 days are scheduled to be on upgraded planes, where as yesterday's flight was still on an older one.

Can I ask where you get this info from, FR24 or internal info?

lynchie

acquiescefc wrote: »

Can I ask where you get this info from, FR24 or internal info?

Mix of both. Fr24 for the plane regs for the recent and future aa722/3 flights and https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/1184404-aa-lus-airbus-a330-200-a332-master-thread-35.html for the progress of the upgrades.

acquiescefc

lynchie wrote: »

Mix of both. Fr24 for the plane regs for the recent and future aa722/3 flights and https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/1184404-aa-lus-airbus-a330-200-a332-master-thread-35.html for the progress of the upgrades.

Sorry forgot to reply. Saw the history and future metal on FR24. Still in the PE seats tomorrow it seems on a new version A332