American Airlines' WEIRD Business Class on the Boeing 777-200: London to JFK
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Date of Travel: 29 JAN 2020
Airline: American Airlines
Livery: American Airlines standard livery
Route: LHR-JFK
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200
Flight Number: AA 105
Miles: 3448
Airborne time: 7h23m
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Haha you to at 6:45.
really interesting review, i watch a lot of these reviews, but not seen business in AA before - thanks!
On takeoff that engine sounded amazing best engine roar I have heard in a long time
Yep the trent 800😎
Having never flown before, I was actually concerned about it. I never wanted to travel abroad and have been happy all my life in the U.K. but as I approached 50 I decided I'd finally apply for a passport so I can at least fly in a plane ✈️ but COVID-19 hit and I turned 50 in November 2020 so I just haven't bothered. Maybe I never will now!
@@GenaF sorry about that man, hopefully you will get you chance😃👍. Don't want to miss out on great places
@@ethansaviation2672 Strange that when I was approaching 50 that I suddenly wanted to go places. I think it's from watching these videos but I really fancy the idea of just taking a short flight somewhere and to come back the next day.
@@GenaF well whenever everyone can fly again book those tickets and enjoy😎🌴🌅
Watching trip reports that are pre pandemic is depressing, when you look at how much has changed. It almost feels like pre pandemic was 3-5 years ago, and not less than a year back.
Another channel I watch (Lost in the Pond) sometimes says, “back when 2020 started 47 months ago.”
Agreed and the way things are going it isn't going to get back to normal anytime soon 😔
I think the days of bloated business trips may well be a thing of the past
The 747s alone feel like planes from a whole another era
@@makuuhne But borders being closed isn't normal. Other countries aren't just distant in space, they're also two weeks away in time, if you count the 10-14 day quarantines required for most countries. It's a strange way of having to look at the world after years of having easy and fast global travel.
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your train/plane coverage. Your carm and well informed.
I really do enjoy your style of delivery and the comfortable feel of each video :D
*Pats comment for good luck
Thank you! Have a good Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2021!
Finding it more common when 2 channels i am quite acquainted with comment on each others channel ( positively of course) #Niceone
It's kind of weird how no one appreciates the extent of knowledge Paul has about the places where he go. He never forgets to tell us little things (usually historical) about the places he come across.
Watching Paul Lucas videos will SAVE YOU MONEY - 100% fact! Thank you so much Paul!
Without doubt the best and most professional, no nonsense airline reviewer, with useful details which most other reviewers don't provide.
Another fantastic video Paul, really enjoying your channel, particularly during these difficult times when travelling is out of reach for most of us. Thank you
Cheers John! Merry Christmas.
It has felt quite nostalgic to see American Airlines out of T3 and the old BA 747s in action. It's been quite a year. Merry Christmas, Paul. Thank you for all that you do and here's to an improved 2021!
People are standing so close to each other, weird how my sense of space has changed.
And your ok with locking yourself up in a tube for several hours, give me a break these covid rules are a joke and make very little sense
I know it’s so weird not seeing everyone wearing masks. Also it’s weird not everyone is not 6ft apart.
@@mottyk8491 That was never said, don't put words into someone's mouth
@@JohnZsAviation because of all the hypocrisy of the people making or enforcing the rules (if they are effective or not is another conversation) Just recently I had someone yell at me that I was too close to them while they were waiting on line to use a public restroom
It's come to the point where many believe you can only get covid sitting in certain areas waiting in certain places and only at certain times during the day, people need to get back to a live and let be mentality and worry about their own health and safety
@@mottyk8491 Not sure how that follows from my comment. For the record, lockdowns in Australia (where I come from ) have been highly effective. Covid cases in Victoria where rising significantly, Melbourne was locked down and now there has not been a case of local transmission in the last 50+ days.
I’d watch this video just because it’s a Surfshark sponsored video and I love Paul saying “Spoof!!”
Caught the subliminal "Have a safe and happy Christmas". Thank you, Paul. You too!
Having flown a lot of US airlines, if you can get past the aesthetics and some comfort issues, they really do a good job. The food is usually good and the attendants are generally very good at their jobs.
I agree, that's a goofy seating arrangement. I don't fly very often and was surprised to learn that in such a luxurious business class one is expected to pay extra for internet. Perhaps that standard, but it seems like that charge should be reserved for coach.
10:03 love the sound of the 777 spool up
Paul, I would recommend seat guru because once you search your flight is shows you your plane seat map. It shows in depth the way each seat is facing.
Happy travels
I've come to the conclusion that, given all the travel restrictions, governments should provide free magic mushrooms to everyone. That way we can all go on a trip without ever leaving the house.
Merry Christmas, Paul. Keep the videos coming. They're the only travel experience I've had in a year.
yes i want that.
Merry Christmas Paul! Such a flashback seeing full terminals and no masks 😅
Loved how you "worked the system" to get your points AND save some money doing this!
Viewing the beautiful clouds from a window seat has got to be - for me - one of the most wonderful things of flying. Always makes me think about life and it's wonder.
This is ground... sounds like something from Douglas Adams...
“Hello ground!”
I wonder if it will be friends with me?....splat!
Another great video! I used to be the supervisor that put food on AA flights in BOS. Suffice to say things have changed since way back when. I'm glad they still present a bang-up sundae! If you had flown on AA business back in then, you would have feasted on filet mignon. Those days are gone.
I’m a flight attendant for AA, currently furloughed. I used to be NY based and would work JFK-LHR when I could. I loved working business class (but on the 777-300) and I also hate those janky fold out tables. I would eat sooo much on those international flights from all the leftover food and desserts. Can’t wait to get back to the job now after watching your flight.
I must say that I appreciate your forthrightness and honest reportage.
The maturity is appreciated. Not mentioning any names, but it is appreciated.
Thank you! We all know who you mean. 😌
@@Paul_Lucas We do mate, be safe.
Is his first name the same as mine?
@@simonh6371 No. And Respectfully no further comment.
You are with out doubt one of the best travel informative providers out there. Your videos are always interesting, very informative, extremely well and professionally edited. I always look forward to seeing your next uploads. Many thanks to you and Merry Christmas.
Loved the “tier point run” concept, I’d love to see video series on how you plan, book and then review the flights. Kinda a behind the scenes. I know there will be many of us who fly regularly who’d love to build up lost status once the lock down clears. They may even be a few good deals on offer as the airlines get back up on their feet again. It could also be a nice way to help support them too.
For instance, why American and not BA? For BA status - just fun? Or better points / cheaper flights? Could you have used a mix of one world airlines ? BA & AA? I know BA’s system is different to star alliance, so I’ve had Platinum membership with AerLingus but not been able to use the BA lounge, etc.
Keep up the awesome videos, stay safe!
So proud that the Landor livery 747 is preserved in my home county! 🥰🥰
Except for the goofy seating, AA seems to have a good product for this flight.
The seats aren't THAT bad. It's AA's worst J seat, and is still definitely far above the old products found on large portions of some airlines' fleets. Once you recline the seat and pop out the screen, it is much more private.
Really love the escapism of your videos, thank you.
Thank you! I enjoyed editing it too - was nice to remember what things were like (and hopefully will be again)!
During the pandemic I've made a conscious effort to focus on positive things and push negative things out of my life. I've found myself more and more looking forward to your videos. Even the criticism is done from a place of positivity and wanting to see the services improve. Thanks Paul, this channel really is a Good Thing™️
Thank you! Have a great Christmas and I’m glad you’ve enjoyed watching.
@@Paul_Lucas my next flight may be in business class.
I hope you're right about the rebound factor next year, but the way things are going probably not.
Merry Christmas Paul and stay safe.
The best way to watch your videos are in full screen mode!
Thank you, Paul, for sharing your video with us - Merry Christmas to your family and to you!
Did they seriously have a show called CRASHING on the in-flight entertainment? 🤣🤣🤣
G-CIVL was my second to last 747 flight in October of ‘19. I’m still endlessly grateful that I got to fly on a 747 again before they were all retired.
great video as always! I really enjoy your take on aircraft and airports!
Thanks for the video in this crappy time it was great mental travel...sorely needed.
Thanks for the relaxing travel video. Your well-modulated voice helped. Merry Christmas!
I’m glad im not the only one that touches the plane before getting inside haha
Catholic here. I have always made a small sign of the cross with my thumb while entering and ask for a safe and peaceful flight. 🍷
I agree with you, Paul.
Those seats don't look the best in terms of comfort. I suspect those of us who are just a tad "more chubby" than most , would definitely feel cramped.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year
This is another great flight report. I really appreciate the tips and hints that you provide on how to get the better deals! ✈️
Great being part of your trip whilst most of us are ‘grounded’ due to Covid
@@danieljones672 I am proud to be Jewish and associated with Israel.
hey saw u went to lhr on ur channel bullfrog how were u treated as a jewish/outsider person?
Jewish people are not outsiders in Britain. Nobody is.
@@AN-pl5rh Wingin’it! Paul Lucas has answered your question
Nobody cares. This is a video about a plane trip.
I actually love these "weird" seats. Your feet can move freely especially when lying flat. For the other configuration, your feet would be stuck in a cubby-hole, especially when lying flat, and the table was not fully retractable and it would restrict any movement when lying flat . I just flew in one of these "weird" seats facing backward on American Airlines, and there's even enough room for me to sleep sideway because everything including the tv was fully retractable. I never liked a backward-facing seat on a bus or train, but it didn't bother me a bit on a plane. At one point during the flight, I even thought I was facing forward because the flight was so smooth. I flew on Air Canada before with a cubby-hole seat and I absolutely hated it. I rather fly premium economy than a cubby-hole business class seat.
I just want to say that the headphones that were given are the b&o H9i editions. which are priced at 360$ ish on market price so they are very good ( also I have a pair)
I hate facing the wrong direction on a train, I can imagine its even worse on a plane. Especially at take off, your facing the ground instead of the sky
Love your videos Paul. They are natural, realistic, no hype, no mania, informative but most of all inspiring too. Long may they continue. ;)
Just by talking, you’re better than most flight revieers
The best guy flying around!
I was at Heathrow yesterday and flights were barely half full, especially with these new travel restrictions imposed on the UK. The airport was the most empty I’ve ever seen it, a stark contrast to the beginning of the year. It’s nice to remember what times were like before all the chaos!
I notice you don't have airplane mode enabled, but in case you don't know you can still keep WiFi and GPS on in airplane mode. It will reduce your battery draining from searching for cellular signal 😃
I’m living vicariously through your videos right now haha!
Aren’t we all! 😬😆
Great review as always Paul - wonderful sunset shots on landing. And good to get a bit of a view about how to max your points. I did LHR - SFO in February with BA - out on the A380 and back on a 747 - I'm so glad I went and got one last trip on the Queen of the Skies :)
Merry Christmas Sir. After A Long Time. Nice To See...Stay Safe...Love From India..
Always waiting for your content. Thanks again for another great video..😊
I must say that those seats are much more comfortable than the two forward facing seats up front.
Merry Christmas Paul, from Australia. Great video to watch over Christmas breakfast. That fare was a bargain. Well done catching a great deal.
Awesome video as usual. You and James Asquith has become my go-to travel youtube since the quarantine
I am just laughing at that name "Negus", lol
Good video, Paul. Thanks for preserving what we once took for granted and is now gone. Merry Christmas! And, may 2021 be better than 2020 was...
Loved the video paul.
Have to disagree on big bang theory though. Earlier season werent that bad. Bit of mindless fun really. Also very bittersweet to see all those queen of the skies.
Another great video. The food on the flight looked nice. Have a great Christmas..👍👍
Sad to see so many planes that are no longer in service, great video have a great Christmas Paul
I just wanted to say that I live through you Paul! I can’t afford to travel and even less in business class! You have a very pleasant voice and when you post a video, I jump on it. I love planes and hope to be able to travel again some day. Love your videos and Merry Christmas!
Thank you Carole! I get a lot of compliments about my voice 😂 Merry Christmas!
Great video as always Paul thanks for the explanation about the points for each flight, your a top Geezer for doing that.
When you see your house in a Paul Lucas video
Great vlog as always Paul !
Merry Bah humduck to,you and the family
Can't wait to watch this video, love your content Paul, always cheers me up :)
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks for all your videos and have a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
Cheer Simon!
That was a great price you got there - I've got no excuse to do something like this at least once a year if deals like that are around (I've never flown long-haul business).
I’m an American living in Denmark, and it shocking having just flown back, how full U.S domestic airlines are compared to here in Europe.
how full are they? they can't be that full
Thank you Paul for the Christmas wishes. Be safe and continue to share great videos. You have many friends in America!
Paul, thank you for another great video. It is so different to see a travel video filmed before the start of our old buddy, the virus. When was all this filmed? Actual food and beverage on a flight, what a concept! Stay safe. Have a great rest of the holiday season.
I think I saw it was 29 January 2020
Another great video , always have good informed content 👍Merry Covid xmas Paul 🎅🌲
Thank you Peter, same to you!
Thanks for the video Paul looked like a good flight ✈️ Merry Christmas 🎄🤶
Have a very good Christmas 🎄 thank you for keeping us all entertained etc over this horrible year for everyone all the best 🎅☃️
Paul I’m here years your my favourite youtuber ever your vids make me so happy and I’m Irish and can’t wait till you visit us on a long haul Aer lingus a330 business class
Thanks Paul that was an excellent video how time’s have change 👍 happy Christmas 🎄
US based airlines get a bad rep, but they do a pretty good job with long haul
They have a bad rep for a reason. They’re trash compared to the likes of Singapore or Emirates.
@@hothotheat3000 yeah but they’re Usually a slightly lower price a serve an entirely different route market.
For your 3 legged trip did you book separate tickets or one big ticket with a stopover? If I remember correctly seat guru also has all the seats facing forward! Anyway the seat is not that bad it still beats Delta's 767 seat
I found the biggest issue with the seat was the narrow foot space in bed mode, and if you're in any kind of relaxed position the IFES is very far away and those side controls are worthless (for the IFES)
once again .... despite your lovely videos the music is heavenly!
Fantastic music, great video, feeling of nostalgia to the last decade which was the last of the classic jet aircraft....
Paul, I love your use of the term “cracking.” When you showed the video choices there was one that was titled “Crashing,” last thing you want to watch, while in the air.
Just 11 months ago and it shows how fast things can change when circumstances do - all those retired aircraft for instance. I wonder if we'll ever return to those days. Makes me very sad. Humanity is about sharing and interacting. If that goes because of fear, I question whether it's worth it.
Merry Christmas and a Happy,Healthy New Year Paul!
‘Negus’ in Britain=😁
‘Negus’ in America=😳😳😡
I will do about anything to avoid changing planes in Heathrow. Long miles of corridors, up and down stairs and escalators, hopping on shuttle buses, redoing security. A much needed inside of security tram system would be their best solution, but I don't see that happening.
Even a pain going from a flight from the continent to transfer to a flight to JFK inside of the same terminal (T5, US passport holder) have to get on the people mover, go on a quest for the “transfer” area, scan your tickets and passports, get rid of any bottled water (but I was just on an airplane with this!) go upstairs, back through the security lane... only to find that your JFK flight is back out in the satellite gates, so it’s back onto the people mover again! (Thankfully we had a decent layover to allow for eating a late lunch, can’t imagine doing that with a 30 minute connection! Probably best to not try it at all.)
@@joermnyc The same thing has happened to me. Also happened to friends of mine who had "only" a one-hour connection time on a busy day, they missed there connecting flight.
Flying will be kinda sad in the future.. departing an airport without any 747s around anymore
that business class layout looked like a maze...
Hi Paul, I wish that a plane preservation group can form to make the old planes flyworthy. Like railway preservation groups do
rear facing middle seats in J pretty private as its same as the super diamond layout. only real good seat is 1a and 1j as its the only seat for the window that doesnt face another human
Those shower suits are far beyond what is offered in the Concorde lounge BA terminal
Enjoy these videos so much. I do not even mind the commercials. Great stuff Paul.
The only redeeming quality of these seats is the do not disturb light. First time I've seen that in business, besides the Emirates dnd stickers.
My one and only experience with American Airlines was going to the US for the first time. My foot was almost chucked at me with the words "here", and a strange steward stood at the back who did nothing. I honestly thought he was some sort of security.
Enjoyed this video, thanks Paul 🙂
Anybody who works for the British Army knows they call the drink station in their cookhouse Quench as well - I think it is the same sign as the Quanta’s lounge, too!
That ice cream sunday looked delicious.
At least the seating is 1-2-1, sort of. My wife and I flew BA 777 LHR-JFK in 2017. I was totally taken aback by the 2-4-2 configuration in business class. We now fly SingaporeAir via FRA instead.
BA is in the process of changing that to a 1-2-1 layout.
I wonder how long it will take for BA to change their business class. We shall not consider BA till all their flights are changed.
Heathrow to JFK is always a special flight. 👍
Great video! Long ago I enjoyed a review this much!
HI, I'm INTERESTED IN THE AIRPLANE'S ACTUAL ASSIGNED NO. LIKE: N514AS IS the 737 ON ALASKA. I LIKE TO FIND THE "LINE" NO. OF THE PLANES from their company no.s, if you could include their "Tail Numbers" in the commentary with your airplane stats please! THAT SHOWs IT'S CONSTRUCTION CONFIG AND DATE BUILD from the Airplanes Assigned no. I'M A FORMER BOEING 777 ASSEMBLER/QA Inspector. WORKED on all lines except the 757, 717, & old (retired) 727! I worked on the rebuild of the first 777, owned by United who gave up it's config to be a 777-100 [no center tank!] which was converted to a 777-200 (center tank there, just not hooked-up!) with a -300 design interior added and SEATS, in Charcoal, grey, and red and white piping in 2000, for their new CUSTOMER, Cathay Pacific! They bought her for a song! Less than it's $80mil worth (now over $100Million normally for that model) in 2000, and had service flights from Hong Kong to Australia in Round trip Flights over the course of it's commercial service after being the 1st Full test airplane! I never got to fly her but she retired after 18 yrs of service to an Arizona Flight Museum. LOOK For WA-001 as a way to find her! Sweet looking lady in Cathay Colours. I found from your flight no. and date you flew, I could back date the flight on Flightdata24 and go to your flights specs. I found all I needed except the line no. Which is found by clicking on the "photo" for the www.jetphotos.com/photo/9699015?Android&Referral&Android+App website to give me info to view and got these statistics. Wahla! The line no. was 358, built in June and delivered in Aug. of 2001, just after my transfer & assignment to the 737 program, making this 777, which is 18 1/2 yrs old then, when you took this flight in Jan. 9f 2020. After a 3 yr, 9-11 Layoff, I came back to 777 for two years and then was assigned to the 787 on the first 4 airplanes for construction and inspection of build... interesting differences. Have you been to Boeing And Airbus plants? YOU should go, and ask for the Commercial Airplanes VP incharge of 777, 787, 747-8, and 767 programs, to take you on a personal tour, If she could, and show you what I experperiences for over 10 years in Everettn WA...but ask about filming. BECAUSE they won't even let you use CELL PHONES anywhere! so get permission to get filming and criteria to, and what you can shoot. IF YOU GET GOOD GENERAL PERMISSION VIDEOn make your raw available to them too, YOUXLL MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY?. PICKY ABOUT NEW BIRDS ESPECIALLY THE new All composite wing and tail of the 777X-9, CARBON FIBER FOLDING WINGS! Made Right there in a factory build 3/4ths the size of that mile long main bldg! VERY TOUCHIE! BUT A COOL BIRD! AND BIG! THE LARGEST TWIN AISLE 2 ENGINE BIRD WITH 235 FT OF WING SPAN! BEAUTIFUL GAL! FIND AND WATCH THE 777X RUclips VIDEO ON FIRST FLIGHT AND LANDING! Last year in 2019.