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AA to launch lie flat beds on transcon routes...

PostPosted: 23 Jul 2012, 16:48
by simonallardice
...pretty interesting move, AA will add lie flat beds to their A321's when they get them: http://blog.apex.aero/pr-jul-2012/#pr28

Re: AA to launch lie flat beds on transcon routes...

PostPosted: 23 Jul 2012, 18:26
by MarkedMan
This is a very similar config to the current UA PS fleet, although the current old UA) PS config does not have lie-flat seats in C. UA is moving to a single premium class, lie flat PS configuration, and AA's 767-200s are a bit haggard looking, so this is a move that makes a lot of sense.

These configs are targeted to markets that support F and premium seat purchases out of corporate contracts, SF-NY for financial services, LA-NY for the entertainment industry. Slightly surprised they are going for three cabin configs as the ent biz contracts no longer spell F class travel required afaik, but if there are internal US routes where you can sell F, these are definitely the ones. Just bummed we have to wait 18 months before flying these.