OK, I’ve had my ride on the Boeing 777. The plane itself is big, all right … but it features two-five-two seating in the economy cabin and you really do feel packed in. I still prefer the 767. That said, the American Airlines flight was fine and, in fact, we had a tailwind for much…
My American Airlines flight from Maui was aboard my least-favorite aircraft: a Boeing 757 … a long narrow aluminum tube, with a center aisle and three seats on either side. Cramped and claustrophobic. Nevertheless, the five hours en route to Los Angeles passed quickly. Happily, I found myself seated to a nice lady from San…
I’ve been a member of the American Airlines Aadvantage program for many years and, if I’m not flying Hawaiian Airlines (always my first choice), I’m usually on American. I’ve never kept track, but I’d guess I’ve probably logged more than a three-quarters of a million miles on American over the years. (That’s what happens when…
The several airlines that have purchased the huge new Airbus A380 have been bragging about the amount of space and the luxurious accommodations enjoyed by first class passengers. Well, OK, they have a right to do that because, depending on each airline’s specified configuration, passengers in business class and especially those riding in first class…