When unfolded, the table was about 18 inches by 17 inches. For American’s new 777-200 business class, the rear facing window seats are definitely preferable, due to the additional side table. Business class may accommodate 45 passengers in 45 flat bed seats. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. For this flight, I sat in 5A and JT sat in 6L so we’d be able to collect landing videos on either side of the cabin. The food on this flight was Hawaiian-themed. Editorial Note: The Points Guy UK is independent; the opinions published here are always those of the reviewer, who has final editorial approval. Plus, the table didn’t fold away and instead sat below the IFE screen. I’m impressed they keep adding lounges at such a nice clip. Our original check-in was in Atlanta (ATL). For this reason, I prefer American’s 777-300 reverse-herringbone seat over this one as the best premium seat on American. Making our way to Berlin for a long weekend trip, we found ourselves in American Airlines’ Business Class from Dallas to London on the 777-200. A flat tire on the inbound aircraft caused a 55-minute delay. The business-class cabin had 10 rows of 1-2-1 seating with the sixth row only containing one window seat. We could choose tomato-basil cream cheese dip, cherry tomato, olive and arugula, or fresh grapes and a selection of fine cheeses. We booked through the Chase travel portal in hopes the fare would code as special fares. American Airlines Business Class – Chunky Seatbelt. Each seat faced forward and, inherent to the 1-2-1 configuration, had direct aisle access. For this reason, I prefer American’s 777-300 reverse-herringbone seat over this one as the best premium seat on American. While this wouldn’t be my first flight on one of American’s retrofitted 777-200s, it would be my first flight in the 777-200 retrofitted Business Class. Drinks and cold nuts with pineapple bits and coconut flakes were served 35 minutes after takeoff. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly, and the pesto added the perfect flavor. View the current offers here. There was a smaller, yet noticeable, gap when the seat was upright. JT laid out the state of Terminal D’s lounges in a full post, but to keep things short: It was sad. The aircraft assigned to our 10-and-a-half-hour redeye flight was installed with B/E Aerospace seats, but a last-minute equipment change put us on an aircraft with the Zodiac Concept D seating. Unfortunately, they were collected 35 minutes before landing. One specific example: A nearby passenger’s call button was ignored for about 30 minutes, at which point it was simply reset. That means a one-way business-class award between the US and Europe on AA can be had for a relatively reasonable 57,500 AAdvantage miles, plus $5.60 in taxes, so long as you’re booking more than 21 days in advance and can avoid the $75 … When we were looking at tickets to get to the wedding, economy was running in excess of $1500. Once the retrofitted 777-200 are completed, all of American widebody jets will offer lay flat seats in business class, following a similar announcement of refurbished 767-300s. The vegetarian meatballs were excellent — they featured crisp breading and were tasty on the inside. Plus, the table didn’t fold away and instead sat below the IFE screen. When you fly business class on American Airlines’ 777-200, you have to cross your fingers hoping you’ll get the B/E Aerospace Super Diamond seats and not the rocking Zodiac seats. Check-in to the lounge took about five minutes because of technical difficulties, and when we left there was a long line of people waiting. As the flight from DFW to Kona was domestic, no amenity kits were provided. The American Airlines Business Class amenity kits are provided by Cole Haan and, at first glance they look fine…. It was my goodbye to the Flagship Suite.That’s because American’s new 777-300ERs have a new first class, and the American Airlines 777-200 business class is getting a retrofit with a top shelf product… but no first class. Yes, we’re that AvGeeky. I lucked into the B/E Aerospace seats on a recent flight to Hawaii. A choice of breads, including King’s Hawaiian rolls, was served shortly after. This meant that if you turned or moved your knees while sleeping on your side, you’d wake when your knees slammed into the table. I ordered the dip, which was creamy and had vegetables mixed in. The business-class cabin is actually split into two sections, each arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration. We booked through the Chase travel portal in hopes the fare would code as special fares. Plus, there were five live TV stations with news and sports. I planned this trip months in advance. The ones at my seat had a fraying cord, but the sound provided was still good. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. As is often the case on American Airlines flights, the service was a mixed bag. The 18.5-inch IFE screen was large and crisp. So if you want to visit Hawaii and have flexible dates, just wait for a deal. I fly a lot, so on some carriers I tend to have trouble finding anything I want to watch but haven’t seen yet. Stopping by this temporary lounge wasn’t worth going out of our way — it was small and had limited food, drinks and seating. © 2021 THE POINTS GUY, LLC. The Points Guy has a great article on this. The lavatory behind 5A was larger and handicapped-accessible. American Airlines Premium Economy 777-200 Cabin Also, where the 777-300ER’s Premium Economy cabin is separated from Business Class by and exit row and a block of lavatories, the 777-200 only has a small wall and some curtains dividing the top and middle cabins. For this flight, I sat in 5A and JT sat in 6L so we’d be able to collect landing videos on either side of the cabin. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. The pillow provided was plush and large enough for sleeping. The ledge between the seat and window turned into shallow storage; the armrest on the right side contained deep storage and there was a small storage box to the right of the footrest. Here’s my take on AA’s 777-200 business class with B/E Aerospace Super Diamond seats from DFW to Kona. A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Deals to Hawaii from $300s to under $500 round-trip are relatively common. We each earned 8,182 Elite Qualifying Miles, 820 Elite Qualifying Dollars and 9,004 award miles — 4,092 base miles and 4,912 bonus miles thanks to my Executive Platinum status. If it had been my call button, I’d have been more proactive in seeking service, but a call button shouldn’t be ignored for nearly that long. Then the 11:30am departure time was pushed to 11:45am before being pushed again to 12:05pm. The IFE selection was surprisingly extensive. TPG writer (and my husband) JT Genter and I booked our Hawaii trip during one of these many deals and paid $414 round-trip per person. The B777-200 is the fifth version of business class that the carrier has, with the B777-300ER, B767 and B787 all having different variations, as well as … I experienced this madness for myself on an AA 777-200 flight last September. I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy UK newsletter and special email promotions. Second, the old Boeing 777 aircrafts are way louder than the Dreamliner, which means that your sleeping comfort is a little worse. After connecting from Punta Arenas, Chile in economy on Latam Airlines, the flight back to the U.S. from my Machu Picchu, Patagonia, Estrecho de Magallanes discovery journey was in first class on an older American Airlines 777-200.. American is refurbishing the 777-200s replacing the old business-class seats and removing first class. The New York flight was on a 777-200 with 37 Zodiac business class seats in two cabins. I am constantly in that lounge. There was also a lavatory at the front of the aircraft. I loved being able to move my laptop to this area when it was time to eat meals or I wanted to get up from my seat. One time I had to completely put my seat into lie-flat position before I could retrieve the belt. Responses have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the bank advertiser. I experienced this madness for myself on an AA 777-200 flight last September. The pillow provided was plush and large enough for sleeping. The first six rows were in a front cabin, while rows 7 through 10 were in a rear minicabin. The gap in my seat resulted in my seat belt becoming lost each time I unbuckled to get up. There were three choices for the main plate: beef bulgogi with roasted potato medley and Asian slaw; steamed sea bass with cilantro jasmine rice and ginger soy glaze; and zucchini “meatballs” with zucchini-Parmesan-pesto spaghetti and tomato jam. Inside the armrest was an 8.5-inch-deep well that could hold a tablet, water bottle or similarly sized item. On the other side of the seat were two compartments. Pros: lots of space for working, many IFE options, the best entrée I’ve eaten on AA. The small plate of char siu pork on pineapple slaw and red-leaf lettuce salad were served 24 minutes later. Boarding started precisely on time and was completed relatively smoothly. A flat tire on the inbound aircraft caused a 55-minute delay. American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class ….but when you unravel them you discover that they’re really just a drawstring bag. I had preordered the vegetarian main course, and a flight attendant confirmed my order during boarding, took my drink order and asked whether to wake me for the arrival snack. However things didn’t turn out exactly as we expected… I flew from Heathrow to New York with American as part of an ex Dublin itinerary to Honolulu. Unfortunately, some … There was a separate Disney category for kids as well as tons of movies and TV shows. The seat could lie flat in 30 seconds. Some passengers chose to leave the compartment covers up throughout most of the flight to create a DIY divider. The IFE selection was surprisingly extensive. Last week I flew American’s 777-200 in first class to and from Buenos Aires. Even if you know which tail numbers have which seats, AA oftentimes swaps which versions of the 777-200 aircraft it assigns to a route, so you may experience multiple highs and lows in short succession. We could choose tomato-basil cream cheese dip, cherry tomato, olive and arugula, or fresh grapes and a selection of fine cheeses. The arrival meal was served an hour and 37 minutes before landing. Upon arriving at LHR, the airport was not very crowded, so the transfer went pretty smoothly. That being said, there was a nice vibe on board the aircraft during boarding, with Hawaiian-themed music playing and about half of the flight attendants wearing leis. Boarding for our flight to Kona took place in Terminal A. Strangely, the gate used wasn’t well-equipped in terms of seating and boarding area for a widebody aircraft that could carry up to 273 passengers. When it comes to American Airlines and their business class, all cabins are not created equal. There were three business-class lavatories: one in the front of the aircraft and two between the business-class cabins. The seats were 21 inches wide. Even if you know which tail numbers have which seats, AA oftentimes swaps which versions of the 777-200 aircraft it assigns to a route, so you may experience multiple highs and lows in short succession. Prosecco, orange juice and water were offered on a tray during boarding. When closed, the area on top of the compartments was great for placing items. There were five wines available on this flight: Zonin prosecco from Italy, Gnarly Head chardonnay from California, Babich Classics sauvignon blanc from New Zealand, Casa Silva Reserva Cuvee Colchagua cabernet sauvignon from Chile, and Vina Arazu syrah from Spain. As a result of some manufacturing issues, there are actually a couple of companies that are providing business class seats for this aircraft. Many of the offers that appear on this site are from companies from which The Points Guy UK receives compensation. When you fly business class on American Airlines’ 777-200, you have to cross your fingers hoping you’ll get the B/E Aerospace Super Diamond seats and not the rocking Zodiac seats. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Both choices came with crackers and a piece of chocolate. It wasn’t adjustable in terms of pitch or tilt, but its brightness could be adjusted in the settings menu. I flew from Los Angeles to London Heathrow on the return leg of my Hawaii trip. This compensation helps pay the costs associated with running our website, and does not result in any additional fees to you. Even if you know which tail numbers have which seats, AA oftentimes swaps which versions of the 777-200 aircraft it assigns to a route, so you may experience multiple highs and lows in short succession. In the end, you’re rolling the dice on which seat you’ll get when flying business class on AA’s 777-200. 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