I like sitting behind the wing because you can hear the power of the thrust pushing the plane rather than just the noise of the fans spinning.

It's sad how much AA has fallen off since the merger especially since they were my favorite airline growing up.. They really went down even more since they removed IFEs, all the other Airlines either have them or are reinstalling them with the exception of Alaska..

@qasimahmed445

2 жыл бұрын

They're not TOO bad, their long haul product is very good on every class

@cancelanime1507

2 жыл бұрын

@@qasimahmed445 They're business class is the most bland thing ever, economy is fine but it could be better..

@qasimahmed445

2 жыл бұрын

@@cancelanime1507 business class is solid and will be better once they add the sliding doors on the 787-9s

@K4Ediamond

Жыл бұрын

Sucks that they removed the screens, but they at least still have a giant selection of entertainment through personal device on even some of their shortest routes. And their complimentary service is better than what I have seen on some European carriers (I'm talking about short/medium haul; I haven't flown long-haul on AA).

@qasimahmed445

Жыл бұрын

@@K4Ediamond yeah, I always think about the positive things... I mean IFEs gone is sad but they have a lot of entertainment to choose from

That parallel landing at SFO was a thing of beauty! Have been close, but never aligned THAT perfectly!

Hello! thanks for sharing. Unfortunately they are ripping out the IFE also in airbus. Nice video!

@floridatransitlife

2 жыл бұрын

Not all IFE’s will be ripping out on Airbus. Some of their a319/321 will keep their IFE’s

@mrbignatedog_Official

Жыл бұрын

They want to retrofit them cuz they’re suffering from financial issues and they want us to suffer with them

Beautiful footage!

Oh man, I remember those long long walkways at Sky Harbor back when it was America West. I hope I never have to connect there again. Sad to see the screens go, especially the map which is what I mainly used them for. But at least we don't have to worry about those computer boxes under the seats any more.

Aeronave confortável, silenciosa, os espaços para as pernas bom. Bela imagem de outra aeronave pousando ao lado do A321. Parabéns pelo vídeo... 👏🏿🤝🏿

American say they are doing this to “harmonize” the fleet so passengers doesn’t feel the impacts of boarding two totally different interiors in one trip but it’s nonsense since their wide bodies will still have IFE and they’re using them on more domestic routes……. Cabin inconsistency at its best.

I bet Larry Kellner from Continental would be proud of United for bringing back the IFE. The reason people got upset when United got rid of IFE in 2013 was because they had narrowbodies with IFE in the first place. The reason they had IFEs in the first place was because of Continental, specifically, a decision made by ex-Continental CEO Larry Kellner.

I like your videos and I wish I could travel half as much as you do.

You night footage is on point! My camera could never LOL! - Red

Living near PHL I always fly AA never have an issue. They get me from point A to point B safely! Awesome parallel landing! 👍🏻

You should do a Live Stream so we can get to know you more and ask you aviation and travel questions. Thanks. Chris from Central California

Absolutely fantastic trip report Emil! This flight was definitely better than it could’ve been though, as Chris at TJG13 showed on his SEA-PHX flight, there definitely are better AA A321 cabins! As for your wing question, I prefer setting slightly behind the wing so I can watch the flaps/slats in action but also see down below. Oh, and see all of the LAA 738s retrofitted for “an improved experience” now?😸

So weird that they added IFE's and then did another refurbishment taking them out. Must suck for a long flight across the US.

If possible I try to set in front of the wings. I love watching the engines. especially at landing

wow that other jet at the end was scary too close !

I wish the American personal device entertainment website showed the exact location of the plane.

@benjaminredmond812

2 жыл бұрын

Ya. I flew AA over the summer and the moving map feature was unusable. It shows a blank screen with 2 points. Departure and arrival. No info on alt, speed or anything else

@bwc1976

Жыл бұрын

Yup, that's the main thing I ever used the screens for.

Seeing people putting their phones on the holders is satisfying as you said.

Team behind the wing. As close to the wing as i can as it helps with the turbulence but aft of the wing.

team engine buzz all the way!

I have experienced parallel landings at SFO and also at STL. But STL parallel runways are not a close (or at least do not feel as close).

Flew it yesterday

I am scheduled to have flights on the 737-800 later this month and March and an A321 journey from Miami to Los Angeles in November, so I will see them first hand. Although I have to be honest, I am not looking forward to the trip from MIA to LAX with Oasis and American's reduced service, but the flight was only $80, so yes, I will get what I paid for. Personally, I rather have the setback screens; however, it is nice seeing that streaming actually worked since I have not been on a AA flight yet that has actually had it working. I have 7 AA flights this year, so I will be interested to see how many of them actually work. When it comes to parallel landings, I remember vividly landing in Atlanta with a plane parallel to us on the left and a third plane landing parallel to us, but the runway was on the other side airport, so not as close.

@CalebMR

2 жыл бұрын

Mia-lax will either be on a 777-200 or 777-300

check out seat 10A - right in front of the first emergency exit in coach - it is a disaster - window seat with no window, no reclining, and less seat width than "normal" coach seat width due to the protruded side wall as part of the emergency exit - feels even tighter than the 17" minimum noted - I would love to know if any American Airlines senior leadership or Board members have ever really sat in this seat on a real flight - I can't believe they feel this extreme comfort compromise is appropriate to squeeze a few more seats in the "Oasis" configuration

Team in front!!!! Still mad AA has no IFE screens.

I sit exactly where your at or anywhere behind the wing on the left hand side w a window alwYs

I have flown on American Airlines years ago when I was just a kid going to Puerto Rico but not on the Oasis version of it and no I didn't encounter a parallel landing with another plane

@sju_planespotter

2 жыл бұрын

SJU are Runways 8/26 & 10/28 and they use one for landings and the other for take offs or just simply one, so you’ll never be on a parallel landing nor take off at SJU

@moviewatcher1239

2 жыл бұрын

@@sju_planespotter makes sense

Just flew one of these from Boston to Philly and back. I’m small as hell so I had no issue with space-Delta’s 737’s are actually hell on earth for anyone, and I had the privilege of red-eyeing back home on one. The seats themselves aren’t the worst in the world, really, but not having IFE’s makes it all feel so… bland. Doesn’t help that the Wifi conked out one way, thank god it was less than an hour up and down. Moral of the story, comfort in economy, to me, comes in seat width and *having the IFE’s!* I’d honestly want to fly American more if not for this, it just says so much about their management and would probably suck more if I had to do it for longer than an hour.

Wingtip fences and current overhead bins weirding me out lol.

I don’t mind not having seatback screens. You still have tons of options and good WiFi. You also don’t have those big annoying power boxes or whatever.

@qasimahmed445

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@kirkjoe6085

2 жыл бұрын

I rather have free seatback entertainment then have to pay for there wifi this is why delta is better giving wifi and seatback screens United is starting to do the same. I cant wait for the day AA loses money because of there own stupidity

@frontier_001

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkjoe6085 streaming movies on their website is free, internet is not. Anyways, it’s just my opinion.

@qasimahmed445

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkjoe6085 watching entertainment on your device is 100% free. But you can't do anything else.

@qasimahmed445

2 жыл бұрын

@@frontier_001 yeah I don't mind the BYOD method I think it's cool.

Might as well be Spirit

I WAS Team Behind the Wing when AA had their MD80's(engine sound and flap action) but have not flown AA since the 80's were retired--because I have no status with the airline nor an AA affiliated cc,I'm not willing to pay for baggage checking--if I HAD to fly AA, I would be Team Ahead of the Wing for the engine buzz--the IFE screen removal has no effect on me--don't possess a device with streaming capability--I do well with reading magazines and newspapers--that parallel landing with the AeroMexico was spectacular--forget about onscreen comments about Oasis--focus solely on that final approach! Where did you overnight?

Because I'm an ADA person, I have to get the first rows, so it will nearly always be in front of the wings/engines ...

I haven't watched this but seeing Oasis in the title this can't be good..

I hope American Airlines bring back seat back screen

FUN VIDEO: I987 I had a parallel landing in Salt Lake City in a Delta 737, but NOT as close, nor as in sync!

13:19 throttle down

Looks like Aeromexico won the landing race in milliseconds

We just flew on AA from Charolotte NC to San Francisco with the new Oasis layout. We liked using our tablets to watch free movies better than using the old set up with a screen in the seat. We liked the Wi-Fi too...worked well. But that's about it.....AA has really fallen. Our flight took 6.5 hrs. because of a headwind and AA did not offer any food for purchase during the flight. Nothing! We had on soda and a small bag of pretzels for 6.5 hrs. Plus it was over dinner time. Come on AA....why not offer food for purchase anymore??? (and please don't blame the pandemic!)

@3dkidsartfairs

2 жыл бұрын

AA (if I'm not mistaken) did bring back a limited number of food items available for purchase in coach on flights more than 1,500 miles.

Omg you were watching el lonje moco lol

@ITripReport

2 жыл бұрын

SOMEBODY FINALLY NOTICED!

American Airlines is pretty much Spirit Airlines XL.

3:16 oh, u gachimuchi fan?

All A321 LUS have been turned into Oasis and A321 LAA has 6-7 remaining :)

@Blank00

2 жыл бұрын

I thought 4 LUS A321s still remain (N584UW, N182UW, N186US, & N187US)

@phl.planespotter1015

2 жыл бұрын

Nah they all ferried to get remodeled in December.

How does the pilot/FA know whether the flight’s gonna be completely full or not?

@ITripReport

2 жыл бұрын

They got a system on their company phones that show them the seat map and the exact number of passengers booked on the flight.

First

It's not that American removed the IFE's, the ex US airways aircraft weren't giving IFE's, the one AA actually ordered, the shark let version has IFE's

@ITripReport

2 жыл бұрын

that's partially true, there is currently only 4 ex-American shark let A321s still left PTVs, so in a few days/weeks all the A321s aside from the 17 transcontinental A321s will have oasis

@Brad366-f3s

2 жыл бұрын

@@ITripReport oh, but I don't get it, why is American Airlines removing there IFE systems on there non transcontinental a321s, United recently announced all there 737 and a320 family aircraft would have IFE's in them, Delta and JetBlue have had IFE's for a long time, why is AA doing to opposite

@qasimahmed445

2 жыл бұрын

@@Brad366-f3s they're being cheapos

@kirkjoe6085

2 жыл бұрын

@@qasimahmed445 facts

I personally would prefer IFE because I don't waste battery on my cellphone lol

@aptadpamu

2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest using the USB or a charger in the power outlet to keep your phone battery from running low. I've never had a battery run down in-flight.

@joseleonriv

2 жыл бұрын

@@aptadpamu yeah but some airlines don’t have them

*laid out (not layed out)

AA should of never merge with American west/US airways… 🤦🏾‍♂️

What is with the TEDDY BEAR sitting in the seat in front of you?

I would never FLY AA looks like a budget airline.. I will stick with Delta seat back screens

36” in First and 33” in MCE….. embarrassing

@retroflashbackdude

8 ай бұрын

36” is within standard for PE and short haul first class in my book (recliners, not Eurobusiness). But I agree, 33” for extra legroom seats, to quote Statler and Waldorf “it’s like a kind of torture”. To me 34-37” is standard and appropriate for extra legroom seats, though I consider 36+” (excluding bulkheads and exit rows) roomy.

Not my favorite A321. I like the S or the T.

I am a frequent flyer and I think removing IFE is a smart move. I initially hated it but shortly after, I really started to like it. The WiFi streaming system works well and the USB port puts out a good amount of current. Unlike UA and DL, all the USB ports are jacked and puts out tiny amount of current and you can't even fully charge your phone after a 5 hr flight across the country. Plus, it removes or reduce the metal box on some of the older planes as well. Delta decided to make their own IFE and the USB ports were easily damaged shortly after deployment - it's not exactly a smart move.

@kirkjoe6085

2 жыл бұрын

More people rather have both which is why it came out that the CEO is regretting there decision.This is making people believe they have old aircraft. Stop trying to protect a lazy,money greedy company. I rather fly spirit then there trash

@_w_w_

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkjoe6085 I don't know why true frequent flyer deem IFE seat back screen is a must. Put it this way, there is nothing in Delta's IFE that I haven't seen. This is a move well beyond its time... Funny that the environmentalists are not bitching about all the extra weight being carried. Lastly, perhaps you can figure out something new to say, instead of copy paste your same hatred on different video comments...

@kirkjoe6085

2 жыл бұрын

@@_w_w_ your take is idiotic. American added more seats which adds weight as well.First off TV screens gives everyone a better advertisement also American took off legroom. Then again my friend there is a reason why people love seatback makes the plane seem better and new cause if what you say is true them spirit is the best airline of all time. Seatback screens weight is not much of a fuel burn then you actual think. I also didn't copy and paste any of my comments. Also that's why delta is the most profitable airline cause they treat passengers with respect like they care unlike AA. Dont worry AA will have to put it back cause no one is playing there stupid games.

@_w_w_

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkjoe6085 You are moronic... Delta is profitable? Are you joking? They are losing money left and right, lost billions in their JVs that they had to write off. They paid a $62M just not to take LATAM's A350. I am a Delta Diamond Medallion and Million Miler, plus stockholder. I probably know more about this than most people. Spirit does not have IFE of any sort. In addition, they have much narrower seat pitch and a super tiny tray table... because they use the special ULCC variant of the slimline seat.. AA has full blown seat and because they actually did slimline seat better than most had hoped, the slightly less seat pitch of 31" didn't translate to super tight seating. Yes, they carried more passengers with more seats but without carrying the stupid weight of the IFE, each passenger's carbon footprint is less. You are so clueless that you don't even know how silly your comments are.

@_w_w_

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkjoe6085 And I am not done with you yet. Delta having the most IROPs in its history, disrupting, abusing and stranding passengers left and right. I was IROPed multiple times in just last few weeks; missed both business meetings and/or connecting flights. Their top 5% passengers are all considering leaving for UA/AA/AS except those that don't have a choice. Speaking of IFE, Delta design and make their own IFEs and they are plagued with software and hardware issues that the crews are constantly rebooting the IFE systems just so passengers can have light on/off control. I have been fortunate enough to sit upfront in premium seats and what I see that most of those high revenue passengers don't use the seatback IFE! They are either busy working or sleeping and the frequent flyers like me have seen most of the content that no one cares. I flew on UA/AA and did stream IFE and was blown away how well it worked. Using WiFi for streaming IFE is the most sensible solution but we, as a society, is not advanced enough for it yet. With fuel prices as high as they are, trust me that DL and UA are regretting the installations of those IFEs.

Oof

N 1 n d r 6 y e 9

All the too airlines have sum in common they all give seatback entertainment American has now been put to the lowest standard I now consider them a budget airline

Its extremely upsetting they took away the seatback screens.They are just a lazy company I hope to see them boycotted at sum point.They are not a budget airline this is to get more money to the CEO and owners.I hope people just fly spirit because both of them provide the same thing

People need to stop trying to protect this company they are lazy and greedy for money even though they have enough.I wish people would just fly JetBlue or even spirit in which I argue is better than AA at this point. They have far more money than what they need and still continue there stupidity to get more. Stop protecting them all of you guys are filled with nostalgia if u like AA move to put more seats and less entertainment saying well I get fast wifi I have to pay for. Delta gives fast wifi and entertainment definition of a real good company and United is following good foot steps

I know I know everybody hates the removal of the IFE's....but trust me....a robust internet without them it is the way of the future. Sometimes the IFE's are slow or broken. The device technology cannot keep up with a personal device such as an iPad or phone. A large percentage of people don't even use them. I would not be surprised if Delta, United and Jet Blue end up removing theirs in the future.

I hate seatback IFE screens, plus the added weight wastes fuel. They should be switching soon to USB-C ports and power outlets that are about knee height next, and I've seen prototypes of seats with back and leg massage functions... Makes sense as the first airline to have this will do very well, it'll skyrocket passenger satisfaction scores and I'm not joking when I say it should help reduce pax aggression. Makes sense from a cost perspective as well, the total parts cost has to be under $30 per seat and savings from removal of IFE can be put to better use. Now if we could just eliminate plastics I'd be impressed... What's wrong with paper cups and square 2L cartons of water on carts instead of FAs using plastic bottles?

You need to stop acting like you know something cause you read a blog where someone said oasis. Make up you own mind and don’t go along with the 10 people making other blogs and parroting what they say

@jeffies2821

2 жыл бұрын

And if you want to continue with this group think about oasis you of course know it’s kodiak now. STOP THE GROUP THINK

@jeffies2821

2 жыл бұрын

And that you name Doug means you have no credibility other than than kidding up to a few posters on some complaint board. Who is Doug?

@jeffies2821

2 жыл бұрын

The old configuration of LUS has the most comfortable seats in the sky in economy

@ITripReport

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah what does kodiak do? Reduce the amount of MCE seats on the 738? Woah big difference! Buddy, it’s not a group think, it’s common sense, aa has gone from a premium domestic carrier to an LCC

@cokecansandwinglets5783

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine thinking AA is a good airline