AA to get PE [not really - just E+]

[drron]

The announcements from AA are coming fast-
American Airlines Unveils 777-300ER Aircraft Interior Selections - Nov 30, 2011

Fully flat beds on their 777s in F and J + premium economy.

 

[simongr]

I do love the flagship suites. Their premium economy doesn't sound that premium - more leg room only much like the NZ offering.

 

[serfty]

I do love the flagship suites. Their premium economy doesn't sound that premium - more leg room only much like the NZ offering.

Agreed! This AA offering is the UA E+ style and not much in relation to the "Premium Economy" of other airlines.

On the NZ 772's it's more like Qantas's PE and on the 774's it better than QF's PE.

As for PE on the 773's - it a completely different animal.

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USA/LHR will be the first routes to get them.

Boeing 777-300ER Widebody Aircraft | AA.com

American Airlines Unveils 777-300ER Aircraft Interior Selections - Nov 30, 2011


In relation to the AA changes:

[TD="class: alt2"]American is scheduled to take delivery of 10 state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ERs in 2012 through 2016, with London dedicated as a first market for this aircraft, and more markets to be announced. American is the first U.S. airline to order the 777-300ER and will be the first U.S. airline to take delivery of the 777-300ER.

The Highlights:

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- American will also offer an Economy Class premium seat product, which will include additional legroom for seats in the forward portion of the cabin, allowing greater personal space and convenient access when boarding and deplaning. See full release for details.
[/TD]

 

[simongr]

That implies you have not flow AirNZ PE as yet.

On the NZ 772's it's more like Qantas's PE and on the 774's it better than QF's PE.

As for PE on the 773's - it a completely different animal.

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USA/LHR will be the first routes to get them.

Boeing 777-300ER Widebody Aircraft | AA.com

American Airlines Unveils 777-300ER Aircraft Interior Selections - Nov 30, 2011


In relation to the AA changes:

I was comparing it to domestic PE on NZ.

 

[serfty]

I was comparing it to domestic PE on NZ.

Never crossed my mind you meant that! :shock:

"Premium economy" is not what I would describe it as - especially since there is no food offering.

On their 320's and 733's, AirNZ call that "Space+"; with an additional 3" of pitch and nothing else, it's more like UA's E+ .

On re-reading I understand. This AA 'premium' is just additional leg room.

 

[simongr]

I think it is clear that it is equivalent to UA's E+

 

[QF WP]

Cool, perhaps this means I can get a QF PE award ticket and fly AA PE

 

[wtolmie]

probably driven alot to combat Delta's Economy comfort section. and UA has one also from memory..

i flew from LAX - SYD r/t in their (DL) comfort zone.. while the extra leg room (4") was nice, Deltas Econ seats get a little hard on the butt after a few hours.. Hopefully AA softens the blow a little..

Its good to see alot more airlines offering Y+ service now though as alot of companies are putting the clamps on J tickets..

 

[v8Statesman]

I do love the flagship suites.

Is this the same as the current long-haul F? Or is it new? If the later, where did you sample it?

 

[simongr]

I have only flown the old flagship suites which replaced the coffins. This would have been about 18 months ago LHR-JFK.

 

[serfty]

probably driven alot to combat Delta's Economy comfort section. and UA has one also from memory..

i flew from LAX - SYD r/t in their (DL) comfort zone.. while the extra leg room (4") was nice, Deltas Econ seats get a little hard on the butt after a few hours.. Hopefully AA softens the blow a little..

Its good to see alot more airlines offering Y+ service now though as alot of companies are putting the clamps on J tickets..

I wouldn't consider just having an additional 3 inches or so of pitch constitutes "Premium Economy".

No, for PE, you need additional lateral space and a better F&B offering (BA notwithstanding). UA's E+ style does not cut it for me.

So this, IMHO, is not Premium Economy.

Cool, perhaps this means I can get a QF PE award ticket and fly AA PE

I wouldn't bother ...

 

[simongr]

As evidenced by the change in thread title - harsh

 

[serfty]

As evidenced by the change in thread title - harsh

Not harsh, I reread the release and realised it's USA style 'extra legroom' nothing else ...