American A321NEO Inaugural First Class
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Welcome onboard this American Airlines A321NEO
Class: (Domestic) First Class
Origin: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Destination: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Flight Time: 3 hours 30 Minutes
Wheels up time: 9:03 AM
Landing time: 3:52 PM
Aircraft: Airbus A321NEO (New Engine Option)
Registration: N400AN
Date: April 2, 2019
Recorded with: iPhone Xs
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Let's be honest, the aircraft itself is simply beautiful. The seats and lighting is incredible along with the overhead bin space. We just hate that it doesnt have the monitors! That's it.
I think it's a little more than that. It seems that the standard of First Class is really sliding to nothing more than Economy Plus. I'm just not accusing AA, but I think all domestic airlines in the United States. Last year I was in First Class and asked for just a little bit more Macadamia Nut Snack and the flight attendant looked at me as if I wanted her kidney, she chuckled and then left. I still don't know what that was all about. If you want further proof just look at how much of a downward spiral in first class happened when Alaskan acquired Virgin America.
@@sacramentoguy949 it's an A321. First class has always been set up that way in these type of aircrafts. They arent made for long haul flights.
Guys, fly within Europe on any given main airline and Business class is the same configuration and seats as economy if on a single aisle aircraft. Thats for sure the reason why airlines in the US are trying to copy that product.
@@db60615 There will be a A321LR and XLR just google it
@David Spaulding 757 is my favorite plane of them all. Nothing has power like that thing!
The first officer’s name is Daniel Tiger😂
Dan tyger is a hell of a pilot.. flew with him at his previous company.
Steven Richardson that’s so cool!!
Now, was he Daniel STRIPED Tiger?!!
hahahahahahha
Try saying that a with a straight face
I can never understand how USA airlines can call their first class as such, more like European Premium economy
I’ll take this on short-haul over what most European carriers call “Business” (i.e. empty middle seat on a 3-3) on theirs.
Yup you're right so I suggest forget the first class
While Europes business class on short haul isnt much on seats, their meals are supposed to be really good and theres some other benefits
Most USA airlines do short flights, I don’t really see a need for them to be any better lol. I don’t usually do more than 5 hour flights so I’m used to it :/
The so called business class on the Neo is roughly equivalent to most long haul premium economy seats. Just flew from Hawaii to Phoenix, overnight. Absolutely brutal - will never book business on a Neo again. Limited recline, thin padding, very uncomfortable. My flight out was via Dallas and on a 777 with fully lie flat business - night and day better. This is a significant down grade in service offering.
There you have it.. the face reveal of our beloved iTripReport @11:25 :-D
He looks different than what I imagined--looks young,perhaps in his early 20's,not sure why other YT trip report vloggers also have a fear of a 'face reveal'--perhaps not to be singled out by flight crews on other carriers
Pretty sure you have to be a Nonstop Dan or Sam Chui level of vlogger to get special attention. I think airlines actually train their crews to recognize those two, and they both have largely acknowledged that fact and aren't reviewing as much as showcasing airline product offerings now.
I caught that to. And it looks like he films his trip report with an iPhone.
Seemed to me the Captain never shut-up?? Talked almost ever time you were filming.. I know I like peace and quiet on a flight..None of which I would have gotten thanks to the pilot!
@@jasonmoors1191 actually from what I noticed, mid teens, I'd say 15-17.
Paying a premium to fly first class and i have to bring my Laptop to get entertainment . UNACCEPTABLE .... Jetblue is still the best
Charles Duran agreed
Deltas better in my opinion
@@goblue1724 Delta is always better than AA. AA and United has always been cattle car. Delta is cattle car, but makes it slightly less like it.
This is really better than the MAX.
Of Course it is it wont go Spastic Chucking a Hissy Fit and nose dive straight into the ground without Control Killing Everyone onboard !!! Airbus Saves Lives Boeing Kills Lives Sorry i am a Loyal Airbus Fan Just stating the truth !!!
@@TheAirplanejunkie th-cam.com/video/2cSh_Wo_mcY/w-d-xo.html
Ryan Littleton. Qantas 72 was an A330-300 BTW. Tim Miles that is an over exaggeration. But still I like the NEO better than MAX it is safer, but there’s safe Boeing planes too
Their not comparable as the MAX is a much smaller aircraft designed for a different market
Cameren Reynolds the 737 will be a safe after the software upgrade
During the flight I witnessed at least 5 people bump their heads with the overhead bins (me included), just thought I should point that out
I will give the MAX props for having a bin design that has a lot more headroom.
I'm a flight attendant for Qantas Airways , why don't you fly over seas, bueno SI es que puedes comprar El pasaje
@@mrvwbug4423 That might be true, but, you know, there's the whole MCAS-thing and them falling from the sky. But I guess that's just personal preference - more headroom or arriving alive.
STOP HATIN ON MEXICANS, IDIOT!!!!
Are Delta and Hawaiian the only airlines who put pivot bins in the A320 family?
American really had things pointing the right way. On my last flight with them, on an A321NEO, they served us a delicious sausage omelet, along with the best shirley temple I had ever tried. The crew was awesome. I will be sure to fly American again!! :)
It's absolutely the wrong direction. I'm an AA frequent flyer and 8/10 times I fly with them the WIFI system is down and the captain has to reboot it and even after that it still doesn't work, leaving you with absolutely nothing to do on flights. Taking away the PTV is just a way of spending less money even after making record profits fueled by baggage fees, and has nothing to do with the future. This actually feels like a step back in aviation.
I completely agree with you. I don't have a tablet and don't want to watch movies on my phone for 4 hours, let alone be at the mercy of an unreliable wifi system. Alaska is doing the same thing, which is why I prefer Delta's newer planes that have IFE.
And that is why I fly Delta.
The PTV's do add weight with their computers, but as a result this feels more low-end. It's crazy how the A321ceo and 737NG are nicer airplanes than the A321neo and 737MAX for many airlines, but it's all about money almighty.
I said something similar in a post above. There's no monitor on the back of the seat for in-flight entertainment.
trypical of US airlines. And pretty much all major Corporations. the greed over passengers.
Tbh I really like this product.
Can’t wait until Delta gets these! IFE is the way to go
I like the 321NEO, and I'm glad they're not only getting the MAX, but I think not installing TVs is a huge mistake, people don't really want to bring their own, and if they do, it's still nice to have the option. Delta for the win!
They have the 737 MAX
Most people bring a cell phone or a tablet. I think the lack of IFE's is a good call. They're redundant, dirty, slow, and low resolution.
@@-Wreckanize- right, although Delta's A220 has upgraded system, but usually the Long haul screens are much better quality.
@@-Wreckanize- not really, depending on the airline. Also, WiFi is usually extremely slow and unreliable, so this is just their way of saying 🖕🏼 to the customer.
As i have been saying to people,..The A321 NEO is leaps and bounds ahead of the MAX -8, -9!!! nothing to do with airbus vs boeing rather just a comparison of 2 aircrafts in the same category.
the max -8, -9 are very efficient aircraft, they're actually pretty similar if you compared
@@Jack3md yes the max is pretty efficient in its own league,...but having flown on both many times...i would choose the A321NEO over the Max any day! As an operator's side of things,..the Neo flies further, carries more payload, has a wider cabin, extra washrooms in economy( dont get me started on those micro mini tiny toilets on max aircrafts!!),..from an aviator's side ...its more prettier and looks much more modern than the max in every way possible. Basically,..the NEO is better than the MAX...the only similarities is that they are both single isle aircrafts. but as an aviator enthusiast i like them both.
The seats for "first class" (more like premium economy) feel very dated almost from the 90s. It's ugly. Oddly enough I find the economy seats much more appealing.
Very Nice Trip Report Man! I Can’t Wait To Fly The New American A321NX Sometime In The Near Future!!
I forgot AA got a NEO lol
They ordered 100. this is the first one they got. 99 more to come.
No screens in the seats?? Garbage. I don't know how they call this 1st class!
Agreed.
Brad R American seem be going for a more European approach
@@kianhorton02 but this is not called 1st class in Europe
@@kianhorton02 - By "European approach", do you mean making first class look like economy plus, but with first class prices? Then I agree.
@@sacramentoguy949 I do indeed
Why no PTV’s anymore? People like them!!! Bring them back!
The company claims streaming is the future and so many ppl bring their own devices. They also say its less maintenance without seatback monitors and less weight to the aircraft. I truly believe the majority of passengers like having a seat back monitor but hey.
Lando CalrisiaN I agree. I feel like for us passengers it’s easier having a tv in the seat because you won’t have to put it away or move it or anything.
@@chrisrosen3490 EXACTLY, I'm a flight attendant and see it all the time. These days on American a lot of times there are issues with the WiFi or movies etc. Hopefully we can fix this so it won't be an ongoing issue.
@Lando CalrisiaN How is being a flight attendant? And I’m not sure about American but on delta they have PTV’s on almost every aircraft I fly. And they also have WiFi but I. Find it slow. But maybe Americans is faster, I’m not sure. Do they provide devices on American Airlines in case people don’t bring them?
Also some iPads may not work or have mechanical issues or may freeze. And so far the PTV’s on Delta don’t freeze or anything. But I’ll survive either way. I fly domestic usually on narrowbody aircrafts. Up to 4 and a half hours max. I guess it’s just for long haul flights that this worries me. What if there is no outlet for the iPad? Newark to Singapore is give or take a 18 hour flight. What if you forget your iPad, or the on board WiFi crashes, or there are no outlets? I just think none of those things are issues if there are PTV’s. But since you are a flight attendant you probably know a lot more than me about this.
@@chrisrosen3490 Varies by airlines. I fly mostly domestic so can't comment on international flights but would believe there are outlets. Some AA domestic planes still have seat back monitors but that is quickly changing to streaming only, so they'll be gone within the next year or so, sadly.
These things are gonna take over the world. I also notice the lack of IFE screens. The cost-cutting is evident. A321 is a bean counter's favorite, and can only be more with the NEO, now featuring less bells and whistles.
You do know that the cabin layout and all of its features and amenities is determined by the airline, right? AA could have put 50” flat screens at each seat if they wanted; they chose nothing. Considering these planes will be flying longer segments (4-6 hours is not out of the question) that’s a long time to stare at the in-flight magazine, in my opinion. In 2019, there should be PTVs. I do like the lighting, large bins and the look of the seats though, but that legroom isn’t great considering there isn’t even an IFE box to take up vital space.
No IFE in First Class . AA sucks
Queue the response by the airline, "But we have talked to numerous customers and this is what they wanted".
I know! Pay so much just to fly on a brand new beautiful plane without any new technology. American really sucks! And then there is Emirates on the path to created 4k IFE
Here is the evidence :D
onboard.thalesgroup.com/emirates-selects-thales-avant-ife-newest-boeing-777x-fleet/
Delta for life ✊✊✊ love their choice of movies
American is awesome, as if you knew beforehand about the IFE you would not be savagely critiquing AA. I will forever be a fan of AA.
I hate the fact they are removing seat back entertainment elcheapos
Leave it to CEO Doug Parker at the New American to make air travel as dreary, and as uninspired and as uncomfortable as possible. Just like the way he ran his old USAIR. Of course his reasoning is unassailable. To paraphrase, "Why give passengers any more amenities or make their experience any more comfortable when they'll fill up our planes anyway. All passengers care about are cheap, cheap rock bottom fares." There's no denying, he's absolutely correct. Look at the success of Spirit and Frontier, who's cabin offerings are beyond deplorable - and people still pile on.
Nothing special at the departure gate for being american first 321 neo and no water cannon salute at the arriving gate. What a piece of shit american airlines is, not to mention the old and out of shape F/A they have working this FLT and no seat back monitors for a brand new A/C type.
I'm amazed at how quiet the engines are! ♡♡♡
This was first class but it was so bad. More like economy class
No movies screens in first or economy class. That’s awful
Great Video, thank you for sharing.
30” rows? Can you say Spirit Airlines? 196 PAX, really? Not the American I grew up with.
UNACCEPTABLE for a Legacy carrier!!
This is going to be the standard for every US carrier. Greed will always triumph.
European airlines have worst configuration no difference from LCC u all Americans should be grateful at least AA put proper business class
Atleast they didn’t mess it up as much as they did with their 737max8 interior
Won't look like that in a few months.
Would I be wrong by wondering why no cannon water on an inaugural flight ✈
Unfortunately, EUROPEAN PLANES ARE THE BEST ONES OUT THERE NOW. Boeing rushed 737 production to beat a321 and now people are dead.
The max 8 and 9 are not a321neos competitors boeing is releasing a max 10 in order to do so but it has way less range than the airbus (700nmi less)
Honestly this video was quite boring. I too wish AA didn’t eliminate the PTVs, but since they did it would’ve been nice if you showed how the device holders worked for the different devices that flyers carry with them. You mentioned the two different device holders, but didn’t really go in depth as to how they worked. You might endeavor demonstrating how to set them up in the holders. Your showing a laptop sitting on a table or an iPhone laying in its holder was not very informative. And why wouldn’t American want to look out for its crews? I hope your coach flight is more informative.
Its really simple. You open the tray and you sit your iphone or tablet in it. The end.
J Brown that should be demonstrated. You may be familiar with how it works, but everyone who watches may not be. If the video aims to be informative then it should thoroughly inform all of its viewers regardless of their familiarity with the onboard equipment offerings. That’s common sense. #Devices4Dummies.
What? No monitors on the back of the seats for in-flight entertainment? Of all the airlines I would have to say Delta gives the better perks.
Airbus is fantastic aeroplanes.Very secure and confortable.....
It’s a great looking cabin with subtle improvements everywhere. 👍
A plane is a plane is a plane.
BRING BACK BRANIFF FLYING COLORS!!!!
I flew on JetBlue's NEO and it's a beautiful machine. JetBlue have tv screens on all seats, with direct tv, movies on demand and free wifi....last time a flew with american airline was like in 2000... havent change much!
Yuck. You might as well be flying Spirit! Delta is the way to go. They put the customer ahead of profits.
18:11, it actually takes out the doors 2L and 2R
8:54 how did you do that?
Really like that aircraft (And hope to fly it someday). What a shame AA didn’t really gave a shit about that amazing aircraft even tough it looks more comfortable than the 737’s but over estimated the Max when it arrived just because it is American-Made. I really appreciate American-Made products but never been a fan of the 737.
It’s 2019. Do they still need no-smoking lights? Save the bulbs and place a sticker.
You'll be surprised how many people still think its legal to smoke or have a sneaky puff in the loos on ac over here in the UK and in fact most of Europe...
Its an FAA regulation so they have to have lights
Justin Kennedy actually, illuminated signs not.
If I’m not mistaken, AA’s own 737s with sky interior don’t have illuminated no-smoking signs. Maybe the had them installed in the airbus for consistency?
Then there is this:
“No person may operate an airplane on a flight on which smoking is prohibited by part 252 of this title unless either the “No Smoking” passenger information signs are lighted during the entire flight, or one or more “No Smoking” placards are posted during the entire flight segment.
“If both the lighted signs and the placards are used, the signs must remain lighted during the entire flight segment.”
A321neo looks very very good on AA livery!! love it
Thanks, didn't know AA was getting the NEO. Nice to see they have added a row in First, but wish they kept the same 38 inch pitch as their 32B's (but better than the 36" on A321's from USAir - still much less than the B737-800's 40+) I prefer seatback IFE, but understand their decision not put them in as they have free own device IFE (eliminates a lot of weight and saves fuel). The device holders are huge improvements as is storage area under the armrest. So outside a little less legroom, I am happy with the new seats. Strange it took so long for breakfast to be served. Here is my take on American's First Class on their A321's patstravelreviews.com/american-airlines-a321-first-class-review/
Whats a "inch pitch" is it the kneeroom?
Yes, basically. It's the distance from the back of your seat to the back of the seat in front of you. So it is a good way to measure legroom/kneeroom @@Marco-wz3ff
Cheap Charlie special... won't be flying American........
You play Roblox what is your name?On roblox
How were you not first to board on an inaugural?! Who are you and what have you done with iTripReport! I have a lead on this imposter! 🕵🏻♂️
Edit: Oh wait he has AirPods in he can’t hear us
It seemed so quite during your inflight clips
A.A hostess look like from retirement house please is ridiculous
Glad to see more America based carriers, at least these full service airlines, value safety and buy Airbus.
Glad to see you're spouting shit without knowing what you're talking about. Boeing still has a flights/crash (1.81 million flights/crash vs. Airbus' 0.82 million flights/crash) and nearly exactly the same full loss event (FLE)/crash statistic (both are right around 0.686 FLE/crash last I saw).
In terms of BYOD entertainment, I’m honestly in favor of the trend. Makes sense from a cost standpoint since most customers are already carrying a screen onboard in some form (ie: iPad, 2-in-1, etc.).
The Buzzsaw lives on!... Sorta. Great video btw, the plane looks absolutely amazing!
With this progress, spirit Airlines will be very soon on top. Other then that AA same as Volaris
The A321 Neo is the best product on the market. Ask the pilots...
Flown both.. still prefer Boeing. From the passenger point of view the interiors are basically the same because the seats are made by the same manufacturer. The difference without a doubt is the extra space in lavatories. The 737 is a great airplane that should probably should have been re-designed on the 90s but for economic pressures it didn't. So here we are.
About this video the Aircraft is really nice with the exception that I EXTREMELY DISLIKE THIS NEW PROTOCOL THESE AMERICAN AIRLINES ARE ADOPTING NOW OF OPTING OUT OF HABING TV ENTERTAINMENT IN THERE FLIGHTS. I mean it gives airlines a more cool and modern vibe. It’s the 21st century the tech era how you go from having tv to not having TV. Unacceptable. All major airlines should have tv on their flights.
Its impressive and the fact that it can remain airborne for 12 hrs according to other sources means great value for the airlines. But hell if I'd be caught dead flying overseas on one or anywhere beyond 5 or 6 hr's Business class would be the only logical choice. 6 across economy cramming is simply wrong but sadly we can probably expect to see more of that as technology increases. Great fuel to profit ratios for the airlines. With this kind of tech available now I can see more and more of them in the skies short or far and larger wide bodies going the way of the dinosaurs. Except for maybe cargo applications. 777s are well liked for that right now. My father worked for Air Canada when I grew up and now a days I see boards in Calgary for example showing B737 800 service to Honolulu and I cringe. Flew from Vancouver there when I was younger on a 747 with 50 people on it lol... those were the days. I was spoiled. Anything longer than 3 or 4 hrs and I want nothing to do with narrow bodies with zero leg and arm room in economy.
This was really helpful. I have some of those 500 mile upgrades sitting in my account that I thought about using to upgrade to 1st, but after seeing those seats, I'd rather stay in MCE and hold on to upgrades for flights that have better beats that fold flat for red eyes.
I recently flew on this plane type from Dallas to SLC. The first class seat was fine but the in flight entertainment is nothing like Delta. Great flight attendants and a nice quiet plane.
A321NEO my fav narrowbody plane
YUCK. You might have just as well flown on a Frontier AIrlines Airbus 320. Cardboard seats. They even charge for a can of a beverage. Only water is FREE. Frontier bitches at you if you have to use the restroom and there is someone in the tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny rest room. Never fly Frontier!
Wow. This is your first time of the a321NX huh? I wish it will come to Detroit
No TV's I'm disappointed
The TV doesn’t have what?
Posting names of crew and video taping crew is illegal without their permission. Also if you read your American Way magazine you would know company policy states we do not allow video taping on board the aircraft. You’re lucky you weren’t kicked off the flight :)
well, i have 1 complaint, and yall know damn well what it is. NO SEATACK IFE! I mean all other airlines have it like delta. It is nice just to have somthing in fron of you without the hastle of the app or donloading enaything.
I probably won’t take this plane any time soon, but the seats being narrower, the legroom being less and no PTV is a turn off for me. The A321T is much better.
Its crazy that 10 years ago that neither American or Delta had an Airbus airplane in their fleet, now not only did they get a bunch of Airbus airplanes from the mergers theyre both buying a shit load of them, hell Delta could potentially become an all Airbus fleet
Not impressed with first class cabin design or service on AA. Nothing like a wide body plane. New also equals crammed.
Yeah... the Delta A321 Neo first cabin looks way nicer.
So, If you have to bring you're own entertainment, do you get free wifi? Or do you have to download all your own shit?
I was sure this baby would kill. And damn it looks so good
Well at least the pilots care about it being the inaugural flight 🙄
The AA Credit Card pitch is the most annoying thing of any AA flight. It's tacky and annoying...
very poor meal Service and where is the champagne for an inaugural flight? Cake?
That engine Reminds me of a 767-300ER
When I heard the first officers name, the Daniel tigers neighborhood theme song came to me lol, they should have played it on the mic😂
jetblue still has personal TV's!
2:33 how the guy was staring lol
So you paid first class for a below economy seat? Genius
Damn the automated announcements are so annoying!
I thought it was fine as long as it eliminated the sales pitch later. Unfortunately it did not.
I think that 'ALL A321neo planes should have TVs'
Good airplane, however, I hate the missing IFE's
Cheap ass AA doesn't give you a monitor to watch in first class?
No individual screen on a plane that is supposed to cross the country ?? 👎👎👎
I think that the pilot put the engines to the maximum power,so that's why it's loud
the quality of that streaming was amazing
American Airlines is wack no TV’s? What a joke
Qantas Economy serves a better meal , that is pretty ordinary
CLEAN!! I LOVE AMERICAN AIRLINES!!!
I love how it looks! Liked
no longer flying American with this no ife screen
Oops, I subbed on accident, I guess it works.
Taking this aircraft, MIA to SAN, tomorrow and not looking forward to it even though we are in 1st. I am spoiled by MUCH better seating for trips this long in FIRST CLASS. This is more reminiscent of early 2000 era seating. Can't wait for my points to run out on American so I can start with a better airline.
Oh...forgot to mention, I fly back two days after double disc replacement in the same a/c...redeye...YIKES!
Really? NO IFE??????? I haven’t gotten far enough yet, but is WIFI included?
WiFi is rarely free on any airline. IFE didn’t go away, just the PTVs.
Only suck about no tv that part is the worst
American is trying to make the crew’s experience better, which is, in turn, making the passenger’s experience better. After all, “Happy Crew means Happy Passengers” - some Pan Am executive... probably. Thank god the Space-flex lavatories are nonexistent. Everything is good, but there’s a couple of changes necessary. First: replace the divider with a proper bulkhead. Not as sturdy IMO, and not as private. Second: just give each seat PTVs. BYOD entertainment is NOT a replacement. It may maximize profits, but “Money speaks the loudest.” Don’t fly with AA because of BYOD IFE, and they’ll change it back to PTVs. Or better yet, just read a bloody book. There’s thousands of good novels out there. My next upcoming flight, I’m going to read a Star Trek: Voyager novel, and Trek was better with Rick Berman as Showrunner.
I've noticed that a brand new plane helps put the flight attendants in a good mood!
JetBlue's NEO is so much better
NEO>MAX!!!!
A.A one of the worst airline please....
Is the cfm engine the only variant for this plane
They have I think P&W also. I know the A320NEO uses P&W at least the Lufthansa A320's
@@Ipuffyy I thought the gtf didnt have the thrust for the a321. Maybe it does. I cant see why aa went with cfm if the pw fan was there and more efficient, but aa has always gone with cfm when it was an option
@@pilerks1 I just checked, P&W makes for the A320NEO only and the first thing that pops up is engine problems with the P&W1000G lmaooooo no wonder GE runs the show in North America.