THIS FLIGHT WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN! Most Unique Inaugural Flight?

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  • @Cali-707-ica
    @Cali-707-ica 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +30

    As the child of a now retired American Airlines employee, I grew up on those first class ice cream sundae’s non-reving to the east coast and Hawaii. Memories! 😊

  • @youtube_al233
    @youtube_al233 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    As a Giants fan, thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to troll Eagles fans 😂.

    • @StipeDK
      @StipeDK 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      As a Cowboys fan, I can't believe I'm siding with Giants and Niners fans, but I have to agree with this sentiment. Well done on trolling Eagles fans!

    • @youtube_al233
      @youtube_al233 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@StipeDK It feels wrong for us to be finding common ground lol.
      I think you guys might actually beat us 60-0 in a couple of weeks.....not looking forward......honestly your backups can probably beat the Giants

  • @markwils5042
    @markwils5042 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Your information is quite accurate. However, AA has committed to PHL as their main Trans-Atlantic hub. They will keep JFK mainly for origin traffic.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good to know. I’m curious how it will work out long term for them and how many routes JFK will keep

  • @jordanalexander4331
    @jordanalexander4331 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    My grandparents were on this flight!!!

  • @ErnestoRoy
    @ErnestoRoy 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    5:15 Love the Red & Gold, Go 9ers, “in your face” -attitude for the flight!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @nonstops_aviation
    @nonstops_aviation 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I like how you still went to Sao Paulo where you got robbed the first time you went just to experience something unique looks like you overcame your fear of SP!
    The US and Brazil market was big with the American using 757s serving more smaller cities along with the big 2 (Sao Paulo and Rio) but once they left the market got SIGNIFICANTLY smaller only serving the big 2 nowadays but I can see the XLR changing that.
    Colombia on the other hand is much bigger probably from the bigger demand and shorter distance from the US. American alone operates to 6 cities with Delta and United only operating to 2 and 1 respectively (although UA is starting MDE service soon)
    It got so popular that AA through September 2021 and Spring 2022 starting sending Boeing 777-200ERs to Bogota 787-8s to Medellin and Cali from Miami, I was fortunate enough to travel to Cali during this time on the B788!

  • @TheMaartian
    @TheMaartian 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I know how you felt. During the Bears one and only Super Bowl winning season, they lost only one regular season game, against the Miami Dolphins. I was in a Ft. Lauderdale bar decked out in full Bears regalia for the game. Oh, Lord, did I get a boatload of grief from the local Dolphins fans. It truly sucked. 🤣

  • @RobertSmith-f3v
    @RobertSmith-f3v 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Some flight attendants set up your midflight snacks up front instead of on the counter at 2L/2R because, when placing them there for you, they get raided by Premium Economy. Glad you had a pretty nice flight and a great crew. That crew was likely very senior. Our charter operated from GRB to GRU was staffed by an ORD-based inflight crew with 52 to 60 years seniority among them. Each!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That actually makes a ton of sense… even if the presentation isn’t as fancy 🤷‍♂️. I also love that they put the Chicago ppl on the GRB flight with the major Bears Packers rivalry 😂

  • @PCBill0622
    @PCBill0622 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You mentioned the “Brazilian” rough air. I’m sure with all of your Trans-equator that it’s not just Brazil but anywhere in the world along the equator. Along with the turbulence cones some spectacular lightning shows-especially over the Pacific. Thanks for taking us along

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nah yea but it just happened to be over Brazil for this flight specifically

  • @chriscrossinthrulife6415
    @chriscrossinthrulife6415 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Theres a reason the snacks arent placed at the bar you spoke of. We recognize that the snacks are for Business Class and by placing them at that spot, Main Cabin and Premium Economy would take them all. Also, flights after 9 pm get the one shot. Anything before that has a standard BC service you are use to. Lastly, PHL crews probably didnt have Portuguese speakers as it isnt a normal flight and because it was a charter flight would have no need for such.

    • @farahbokhari4478
      @farahbokhari4478 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They do have a daily flight to Lisbon so there has to be Portuguese speakers

    • @chriscrossinthrulife6415
      @chriscrossinthrulife6415 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@farahbokhari4478 Question is was this an all English speaking customer base as it was a flight taking Americans to Brazil? If so, it wasn't necessary.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That makes a ton of sense about the snacks. As for Portuguese on board, it wasn’t limited to Americans. The lady in front of me was just flying back to Brazil (she flew up to Boston through Miami) so there was definitely Brazilians that just happened to be on the flight

  • @cjwinthrop
    @cjwinthrop 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Those Bang & Olufsen headphones start at $599 a pop. they have to be collected, repacked, and inventoried. Some flights have 72 to count. Then they are locked and sealed in their assigned carts prior to landing. Panasonic comes on board and takes them off at the arrival city and replaced with new headset carts for the intl outbound. American only provides them as an amenity to FC/BC international and Premium trancon. American has nothing to do in handling them. so the crew has to have them ready prior to landing. All while preparing the galleys and cabins for arrival.

  • @SP-tm7sd
    @SP-tm7sd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Latam is technically Chilean, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. The original LAN Chile, which took over TAM Brasil possesses the majority of their shares.

  • @billlu9468
    @billlu9468 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I think PHL deserves a nonstop flight to Tokyo (Narita). I mean, just like Boston, a nonstop PHL-NRT route could be a catalyst for other nonstop international flights out of Philly, including Hong Kong, Amman, Taipei, Abu Dhabi, etc. Even Hainan (Airlines) could have nonstop flights out of Philly towards both Beijing and Shanghai.

    • @farahbokhari4478
      @farahbokhari4478 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, as a PHL native I open my arms to new routes all the time. It’s up to American or even JAL to make a Tokyo route happen

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Seems like if they keep making PHL a transit hub that it’ll get more flights from JFK… including maybe tokyo

  • @brianperry7297
    @brianperry7297 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Had the same meal coming back from London in July and it was fantastic. American Sundaes are the best. Always enjoy them.

  • @Holloweenboy
    @Holloweenboy 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    As soon as I heard Philly to São Paulo, I immediately knew it was EAGLES! GO BIRDS!!!!!

  • @chappo2000
    @chappo2000 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I enjoyed the video, especially the examination of PHL for American at the end.
    DCA was too a US Airways hub and American actually flies DCA-YYZ, so its "international" too. 😉

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pretty cool experience! Thanks for the info + video!

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you Patrick for your trip here. The dinner meal looked nice on this flight. The cabin area right behind your Business Class that could have been a snack area but I guess having the lighting on and passengers possibly standing in that probably creats noise for those passengers seating right behind in Premium Economy. That is one way of looking at that. Other than that, I am glad you went down fir the game! And I have enjoyed fly down there to San Paulo, BR from Chicago on 777s from my former airline.

  • @davidperry3257
    @davidperry3257 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Eagle Fans are a rough bunch. As a lifelong NY Giants fan, I couldn’t suffer through this. Fortunately, we have options to GRU from JFK and EWR.

    • @edwardmyers1746
      @edwardmyers1746 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      RAH RAH GO BIRDS 🤙🤙🤙🦅🦅

  • @Oldanddaft
    @Oldanddaft 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Always love your videos Patrick, also love the NFL which we have had in the UK on TV since the 80's in a limited way, and which I now have a subscription for and have had for a few years. My teams are the Lions and the Falcons in no particular order, and for two completely different reasons. Fun fact - there are about 70 men's teams playing in the UK which are split into two conferences, so not everyone is hating on it and the games' popularity has increased for sure since we have had the games which are played in London. As for American Airlines, the jury is still out on them. Much love to you from Yorkshire, look forward to your videos every week ❤

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s all great to hear! Thanks! I’ll forgive you for not choosing the niners 😅

  • @jakooboo147
    @jakooboo147 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video as always, Patrick. I'd love to see more "one-off" flights for fun stuff like this. The MLB could absolutely do this when they play in Mexico and England.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      100% although honestly most of those routes are already served. The London series this year was NY vs. Philly… teams that already have London service. Same with Mexico being SD

  • @johntaddy6009
    @johntaddy6009 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Probably less likely than the AA PHL-Sao Paulo flight was another flight the same day. AA 9747 from GRB (Green Bay) to Sao Paulo.

  • @TripReportaviation
    @TripReportaviation 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a cool and special flight! Many people have problems with the backward seat but I really have no problem sitting in one.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I agree. These seats are nice. My go to when available

  • @stammyt3603
    @stammyt3603 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    being this early was a crime 20 seconds ago

  • @lvthud
    @lvthud 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In the last 10 days i've flown long haul Turkish, ITA and Iberia, the food offered by AA beat two of those, take a guess who had the best food and when it comes down to it, whole product.

  • @haltewhat
    @haltewhat วันที่ผ่านมา

    When I was like 7 or probably 6, I've been on the LAN airlines AKA LATAM airlines once on the 787.

  • @hungo7720
    @hungo7720 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a funky premium service hardly experienced by any reviewers! But since you are in Brazil, I really crave for Brazilian carriers’ flights 😊.

    • @MrPabloarce
      @MrPabloarce 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Varig, worst meal ever in my life

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I do love Brazilian long haul flights. Got some more Azul coming up!

  • @dfwplanespotters_yt
    @dfwplanespotters_yt 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    for a guy who's based in DFW/DAL and has flown american over 100+ times in 14 years, the food is NOT getting better.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Idk maybe I just got lucky but the plates used to be 50% mush… so a good beef and Mac n cheese is a nice alternative

  • @JetSetWithChris
    @JetSetWithChris 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your purser is one of the best in Philly, love her!

  • @jt98116
    @jt98116 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of your most interesting reviews. And go 49ers :) Nice job as usual Patrick.

  • @Nobi36
    @Nobi36 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yo bro, you planning on coming back here in the Philippines? Air France is inaugurating a Paris to Manila flight with their a350 hope you can review it 😊.

  • @suhailvadgaokar
    @suhailvadgaokar 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice job on moving away from single use plastic! Respect for America for that ✌️

  • @EpicThe112
    @EpicThe112 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks like you got a Safran Concept D seat by the way they are also found on B777-223/ER fleets. Looking at your seat it turns out it's the airbag Style seat up you're missing a 3-point belt. By the way your crew are Brazilians/Chilean former Latam or moved from Brazil to US. Even rare Japanese/Taiwanese/Filipino/South Korean AA flight attendants. If you have to choose between SFO-EWR-GRU Star Alliance UA Skyteam Alliance DL SFO-JFK-GRU and Oneworld Alliance AA/AS SFO-PHL-GRU which one is going to be your pick?
    The first choice if you couldn't make EWR-SFO from GRU-EWR the good news is United Airlines has two South American Partners Panama Copa and the Colombian Avianca which means if GRU-EWR is missed you're going to do via PTY CM or AV. Which means entry to the United States is San Francisco alternatively UA GRU-IAH-SFO.

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why you like Dr pepper softdrink? You don't sleep on the plane, even though it's a 9 hour red eye flight to Sao Paulo or how many hours did you sleep on the plane? I wish they have window inside the lavatory.

  • @marioimori
    @marioimori 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a difference in food from American's ECONOPOOR to the EXECURICH! The food in the Economy is very very bad, one of the worst I've eaten! Thanks for sharing and welcome to my town and my Corinthians's arena, Mr. Shea!

  • @red.guevarra
    @red.guevarra 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Phoenix, Charlotte and Philadelphia...yes, in all of my years flying American post-merger, there was a common denominator among those three hubs yet I couldn't put my finger on it. And now you nailed it! And I think the smallest Admirals Club I've been in was at PHX. Makes that one you went to at PHL look like a cathedral LOL!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha yea it’s an interesting strategy….

  • @DeltaFish11
    @DeltaFish11 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    PHL had the QR DOH flight for 9 years until AA decided to swap with PHL. I don't think that PHL-DOH is all connecting passengers on the domestic side. Even with the B6 NEA ended, AA could have double down on JFK just didn't dedicate enough resources to JFK either because of slots or pilot shortage. AA had the opportunity to turn PHL into a focus city and make JFK the main hub.
    Right now, PHL is a slow growing city it is not JFK and not EWR. But it does have a sizeable metro area. So is ATL, DTW, DFW, IAH. All fortress hubs and somewhat known internationally.
    Anyways GO BIRDS! Yes we are jerks

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I guess we gotta see how it works out 🤷‍♂️ I just don’t think it has the same recognition. I mean even Europeans that end up on the Dallas flights (or ATL/DTW) are transiting usually to other places. NY is just more of a destination for global travelers

  • @mikiewifnoe360
    @mikiewifnoe360 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Since this was a one-time deal, how did you and the others on the flight learn of it? I am an old guy who has been flying since the age of 4. It may be rose-colored glasses syndrome, but I remember flying being so much more unique. It has been dumbed down over the last two decades, but then I suspect the sparkle has dimmed for the flight attendants having to deal with so much idiocy. Or perhaps greed is intruding into the experience. Nonetheless, it was a very well-presented review. Thanks.

  • @jdb316
    @jdb316 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wouldn't Charlotte seem to have the same problem you described with Philadelphia (not enough O&D passengers)? If not why is it different?
    Do you see Philadelphia and/or Charlotte getting a nonstop flight to Asia in the future, especially with Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific being part of the One World Alliance?

  • @tonyadamson1861
    @tonyadamson1861 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You probably received tray service due to the time of departure. If it was after 9:00 PM it only aids in speeding things up to allow for passengers wishing to sleep or work. Otherwise, you’re looking at up to an hour and a half of a drawn out meal service after dessert.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That makes a ton of sense. I guess all my AA flights this year have just been later departures 🤷‍♂️

  • @botruong4102
    @botruong4102 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you Patrick your vlog is always great.

  • @Thesmellofrain-h6o
    @Thesmellofrain-h6o 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like your point of view. Great job and good work! Thanks-

  • @tally1604
    @tally1604 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a statement when going to a country the main highlight is not getting robbed there. Yey, Brazil 😂

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey I mean not getting robbed on 2 out of 6 trips now is a win in my book 😅😅

  • @Oreo_politics2015
    @Oreo_politics2015 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing video as always ❤❤

  • @manis1852
    @manis1852 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yes.. I recall flying US Air from Philly.. not a fun experience

  • @user-vl5tu2fn7r
    @user-vl5tu2fn7r 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is Piglet afraid of flying in turbulence?

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is that your 1st time flying sports character with the team (not your team) on your flight and what's your thoughts?

  • @SixerIverson04
    @SixerIverson04 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Make sure you fly Air France for the resume flight on December 7, 2024 flight from France to Manila pls in business class!

  • @brianperry7297
    @brianperry7297 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great information and nicely done

  • @ScottMatthews-gk8ef
    @ScottMatthews-gk8ef 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    ‘The window might have astigmatism’ 😂 Love it - just be grateful American didn’t lock the shades on blackout. The sunrise looked incredible.

  • @NextHW5
    @NextHW5 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would note that the DOJ actually blocked a United/US Airways merger pre-GFC; otherwise, United might have ended up in the same boat as American (competing with LCCs instead of Legacies)

  • @ErnestoRoy
    @ErnestoRoy 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    13:11 I want this seat just for that take-off view!

  • @PeterM_K
    @PeterM_K 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Saying Philly is a viable option puts pressure on NY-airports during negotiations.. that is the main reason I can come up with.

  • @davidibarra6730
    @davidibarra6730 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I thought you would be nervous to go back to Brazil, based on your past experience

  • @michaelj3282
    @michaelj3282 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Surprised you didn't fly back via Qatar or Dubai, then you'd really have noticed the difference. Sao Paulo to DXB, with EK, quick trip to Doha, then Doha to Philadelphia direct, you would really have seen the massive quality difference.
    It would take a bit longer though LOL

  • @510ghostboy
    @510ghostboy 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you are a great story teller!

  • @jcbaily5559
    @jcbaily5559 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I appreciate your reviews, thanks! I must say, however, I would prefer flying any carrier other than a US carrier internationally and that is really sad! Have a great day!

  • @HiSteOfMnd
    @HiSteOfMnd 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bang‼️Bang‼️ Niner Gang‼️🤙🏽

    • @marioimori
      @marioimori 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And NYC is a paradise crimeless paradise, isn't it? Starting by the government hahahaha

    • @HiSteOfMnd
      @HiSteOfMnd 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@marioimori umm 😵‍💫🥴the heck you talking about. I’m guessing you don’t watch much Football bud 😂

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    22:15, I didn't know Air China resume flights to Sao Paulo via Madrid, wow. You should have flew Air China from Beijing to Sao Paulo via Madrid or to Havana via Madrid, but that's okay, any plan on flying that route or it's not happening?

  • @YESHIVA2919
    @YESHIVA2919 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How does it take 8 hours to travel from Montreal to Philidelphi?

  • @guilhermecaldascarvalho9609
    @guilhermecaldascarvalho9609 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was tracking your flight in FR24!

  • @WarlockofSF
    @WarlockofSF 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool video!

  • @JxLx2022
    @JxLx2022 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Geez.. now I know why there were so many Eagles fans on my flight!!! lol

  • @ericcrichardson
    @ericcrichardson 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Neat one time flight.. #GOHawks

  • @UnitedB739
    @UnitedB739 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Half of the 777-200s have those seats as well

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Dang I swear I haven’t seen them on the 777s

  • @andysorensen1737
    @andysorensen1737 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you go to the São Paulo game? How was it?

  • @Holloweenboy
    @Holloweenboy 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Also Philly has a better fight song AND mascot

  • @pjmarone
    @pjmarone 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My home airport is PHL and I didnt reLIUZE THEY HAD THIS FLIGHT UNITL THE 7TH

  • @jiangni2236
    @jiangni2236 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe the snack bar wasn't set up in the mid-galley because they didn't want Premium Economy passengers coming around?

  • @gregecker184
    @gregecker184 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Tell us price plz

  • @G-XWBE
    @G-XWBE 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Early gang

  • @ZoeAliceBinns-eg4bx
    @ZoeAliceBinns-eg4bx 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Go pack go

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video Patrick! Love it as a unique flight however I’m no Eagles fan! 😂 I’m with you SF49ERS! 🎉
    Cheers my friend 🥂 it certainly looks like an incredible experience for a one time only flight and certainly seems unique that’s to be sure! 😂 Also Brazil is always a fun place to visit, I recently visited São Paulo in March on a flight with Delta from Atlanta and then the reverse back with Delta too. My review of Delta Comfort Plus back from GRU-ATL it Lete if you’d like to check it out:
    th-cam.com/video/d-ctarcRl5g/w-d-xo.html
    -Caleb’s Aviation

  • @CJ-xl3dh
    @CJ-xl3dh 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    15:35. The quality of THAT?!!? 👀?!!? Patrick??? It looks awful. Plus who on earth would consider it sensible to pair lobster mac and cheese with beef 🤮?!!? Oh that's right ;only American Airlines 🤷🏼‍♂️. American have long lost their way as an airline, and I sadly don't think they are even in the ball park of rediscovering it 😕.

  • @davidfanene9218
    @davidfanene9218 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍

  • @Ningding360
    @Ningding360 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Do your homework. This seat is also found on AA 772s

  • @paulmoeller5220
    @paulmoeller5220 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    should have stayed in Philly to get robbed!

  • @benjaminchua65
    @benjaminchua65 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    american airlines giving really cheap redemptions? seem to be popular amongst youtube reviewers over the past month

  • @jameshoyle5918
    @jameshoyle5918 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not impressed with the food at all.

  • @brianperry7297
    @brianperry7297 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Had the same meal coming back from London in July and it was fantastic. American Sundaes are the best. Always enjoy them.