More Luxury seats out the door...

[NoOtPilot]

Hope this increases revenue...

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ameri...?.tsrc=applewf

[ardvark]

more like no one is buying the business class seat on international flight on American and going elsewhere, so in return they will remove business class seats and add premium economy. In other words they are reducing premium first or business class seats for the expansion of economy seats on the wide body, this kinda goes hand in hand with the sardine 737.

[Koojo]

Clickbait and his buddy Einstein. Wow, what a thread and great contribution.

[Beagleboy]

more like no one is buying the business class seat on international flight on American and going elsewhere, so in return they will remove business class seats and add premium economy. In other words they are reducing premium first or business class seats for the expansion of economy seats on the wide body, this kinda goes hand in hand with the sardine 737.

At first glance, it's easy to see that, but IMO it's not the VERY expensive business class seats that are the real problem, it's the common coach seats (the experienced "product" by most) that is. A large majority of business fliers go fairly short notice and business class is way too expensive (and limited) for them under those circumstances. I think the problem is that AA 787 standard coach is simply too uncomfortable for long International and business fliers (who generate more revenue due to shorter notice ticket booking) are turning away from AA International coach in favor other carriers who give them a chance of being able to walk upon reaching their destination or if forced to make a choice of enduring AA 787 standard coach, can find cheaper seats on other International LCC's like Norwegian or WOW or something. I know my personal experience riding in the back of an AA 787 was poor, comfort wise. The seats were standard 737 as was the leg room, but I'm taller then average. No way Jose could I make it long haul in that situation. So in a nutshell, I think AA simply might be thinking they can recapture business travelers they've been losing recently.

Problem is at least IMO, once people experience what is being offered elsewhere for the same price, even with this move many will likely not come back. The seat change is probably a better bet to keep as many higher paying business travelers from defecting in the future, at least those that can score a decent premium seat. Just my .02...........

[Beagleboy]

Clickbait and his buddy Einstein. Wow, what a thread and great contribution.

Still waiting for any shred of contribution from you. As usual, nothing but cowardly rocks thrown from behind cover and concealment.

[Sirsnacksalot]

Clickbait and his buddy Einstein. Wow, what a thread and great contribution.

And one of the resident trolls chimes in with their “contribution”.
GFY

[ttot]

Ahhh the good old days. I wonder if one day, AA will offer ALL ECONOMY seats.

[ardvark]

Their getting closer to the front, inch by inch.

[Cujo665]

At first glance, it's easy to see that, but IMO it's not the VERY expensive business class seats that are the real problem, it's the common coach seats (the experienced "product" by most) that is. A large majority of business fliers go fairly short notice and business class is way too expensive (and limited) for them under those circumstances. I think the problem is that AA 787 standard coach is simply too uncomfortable for long International and business fliers (who generate more revenue due to shorter notice ticket booking) are turning away from AA International coach in favor other carriers who give them a chance of being able to walk upon reaching their destination or if forced to make a choice of enduring AA 787 standard coach, can find cheaper seats on other International LCC's like Norwegian or WOW or something. I know my personal experience riding in the back of an AA 787 was poor, comfort wise. The seats were standard 737 as was the leg room, but I'm taller then average. No way Jose could I make it long haul in that situation. So in a nutshell, I think AA is simply might be thinking they can recapture business travelers they've been losing recently.

Problem is at least IMO, once people experience what is being offered elsewhere for the same price, even with this move many will likely not come back. The seat change is probably a better bet to keep as many higher paying business travelers from defecting in the future, at least those that can score a decent premium seat. Just my .02...........

First time they fly a reputable foreign carrier, they’ll never fly a US carrier again unless it’s unavoidable. I know I won’t. The price difference is minimal, while the service and quality is stellar compared to our domestic brands.

[ardvark]

Totally agree. My favorites are Lufthansa and Swiss. Same price triple the service and comfort.

[450knotOffice]

Regarding the coach seats in the 787, I absolutely agree!! I rode on one of our 787’s from DFW to LAX in coach. Eagerly anticipated the ride. Halfway there my a$$ was numb on the nearly padleas seat, and my knees on my 5’10” frame were nearly touching the seat in front of me. It was so bad.
I resolved to NEVER fly in that airplane as a passenger anywhere long haul in coach. I’ll walk away from the gate if that’s what they offer.

Every other widebody AA had ever had since I’ve been here has had nicely padded coach seats with at least bearable leg room - DC-10, MD-11, A-300, 767, 777.

787? Horrible.

[Beagleboy]

Regarding the coach seats in the 787, I absolutely agree!! I rode on one of our 787’s from DFW to LAX in coach. Eagerly anticipated the ride. Halfway there my a$$ was numb on the nearly padleas seat, and my knees on my 5’10” frame were nearly touching the seat in front of me. It was so bad.
I resolved to NEVER fly in that airplane as a passenger anywhere long haul in coach. I’ll walk away from the gate if that’s what they offer.

Every other widebody AA had ever had since I’ve been here has had nicely padded coach seats with at least bearable leg room - DC-10, MD-11, A-300, 767, 777.

787? Horrible.

Not likely to stop there. I’ve heard soon all 737’s will be bumped up to 172 seats (2 more rows) like the 737Max already is. I would think they’d modify the cabins the same by adding the smaller Lav’s and eliminating the Business/Coach bulkhead replaced with a plastic flap that goes down about 2 feet, so a good part of AA Domestic will soon be full blown Spirit and no seat back video. I think soon, both crew and customer will be equally miserable.

Considering the direction AA is going, I can’t imagine the environment in another couple of years.

[snippercr]

Not likely to stop there. I’ve heard soon all 737’s will be bumped up to 172 seats (2 more rows) like the 737Max already is. I would think they’d modify the cabins the same by adding the smaller Lav’s and eliminating the Business/Coach bulkhead replaced with a plastic flap that goes down about 2 feet, so a good part of AA Domestic will soon be full blown Spirit and no seat back video. I think soon, both crew and customer will be equally miserable.

Considering the direction AA is going, I can’t imagine the environment in another couple of years.

Take a look at intereuro flights if you want to see a ghost of Christmas yet to come. Ever see a BA, LH, or LX "business" class section?

[ardvark]

Yes, they are what aa has as main cabin.
But, the whole airplane is main cabin.
More room for legs and butt than aa has at the back of main cabin coach.