What American Airlines won't tell you about 777-200 business class

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I recently had the need to fly from Dallas to Miami, and at the time, American Airlines was operating both the 777-200 and 777-300/ER on this route. Since I had already reviewed the -300/ER business class product several years ago, I figured that it would be smart to give the -200 a try.
This is a full American Arlines 777-200 business class review, complete with commentary about how unexpectedly nice it was. I had no idea that the interiors of these 777-200s were so nice!
Total flying time from Dallas to Miami was 2 hours and 59 minutes, and I enjoyed every minute of it in seat 4A. The aircraft registration was N758AN.
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@Bxtothecore 2 года назад

Brother! The American Airlines 777-200s have Rolls Royce Trent 800 engines! Only the 300 models have the GE90S

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Well that’s embarrassing. 😳😄 I thought the -200s had GE90s as well. 🤦🏼‍♂️

@JKB- 2 года назад

@@sanspotter You’re not the only one🤭

@Calebs_Aviation 2 года назад

@@JKB- I thought that too! Odd!

@devinlong7478 2 года назад

Some 777-200's have a variant of the GE90, but it's less powerful.

@Traversology 2 года назад

@@sanspotter United's 777-200's are split between the GE90-94B engines (inherited from Continental) and Pratt & Whitney. American went exclusively Rolls Royce (of course the -300ER comes with the GE90-115B as a standard fit.)

@That_Millenial_Guy 2 года назад

"There's always really good food..." Cuts to a clip of rolling taquitos and hot dogs at 7-eleven

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Say what you will about 7-eleven food…but it looked really good. 😬😂

@johniii8147 2 года назад

Much better food options in D

@gladfan1989 2 года назад

@@sanspotter If you can get it when the food's fresh, 7-Eleven food can be decent.

@johniii8147 2 года назад

@@gladfan1989 That whole thing doesn't really go with reviewing a premium airline cabin. The whole thing left not a good impression eating at 7-Eleven while complaining about the flagship vs his current business class seat. TOTAL miss in this video.

@johniii8147 2 года назад

The 777-300ER is considered the flagship for two reasons. It is it's largest aircraft and the only type in the fleet with international F class. There answered it for you. The J class seats are better on the 777-200 because the type went in for a reconfiguration after the 777-300ER was introduced so the product is older.

@Kwameking1 2 года назад

I’m delight that you enjoyed our 777-200.I just worked that same flight a few days ago.We also fly the same Aircraft to Tel Aviv-Yafo,Israel from Miami.

@Paul_Lucas 2 года назад

Great video Scott! Totally agree about the 777-200's seat - it is definitely a cut above the -300's and is way more comfortable. PS: If you're quite fortunate you can fly MIA-LAX in Flagship First seats...AA is running a 77W on that route (at least in November!).

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Paul! I'm actually going to see if I can wrangle that. I hope you get the chance to as well!

@drewdalzell6924 2 года назад

I just did the LAX-MIA and MIA-LAX routes about a week ago as part of a work trip out to Puerto Rico. 777-300ER going out, 777-200 coming back, business class in both cases. The -200 is definitely the better seat. The only thing I can see making the -300ER the upgrade is the handful of Flagship First seats way up in the front. I'll probably be doing the same trip again in the next month or two and I'm hopeful I can get the upgrade to the Flagship First on one of those.

@TaylorTravelsTheWorld 2 года назад

Great Video as always. the cattle mooing during boarding made me laugh out loud. Its nice to see that you were on the "good" layout and didnt have any reverse seats on the -200 as some of the older aircraft do

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Taylor! That mooing sound is what I hear in my head every time I board an airplane. 😂

@charlesedgerly5575 2 года назад

I flew from Miami to Dallas three months ago and during booking, we were on a 200 model with the same seats you just highlighted. On the day of the flight, there was a mechanical issue and they swapped it out for one of those triple sevens with the reverse seating set up and I ended up facing to the rear. They list to say, I am booked again for the same route and September, but I remembered to book an odd numbered seat to guarantee front facing regardless of interior! And totally agree with your DFW assessment. The terminal is awesome! Whenever I fly out of C terminal, I go to D, to hang out and grab some food if I’m early enough. I will say that they are slowly making improvements to the other draconian terminals, but they’ll never be the same as D.

@FLLAviation 2 года назад

Awesome video! I got stuck with the Zodiac Concept D seats on the 772 two months ago, and while I thought the flight was gonna be terrible, I was rather impressed! I even preferred the reverse facing seat over a forward one.

@kynsiemendez2069 2 года назад

We flew the 200, 300er, and 87, and I liked the 300 er for long haul when I need to sleep because if you’re a side sleeper, your legs usually hit the table on the 200 and 87. But besides that, they’re all really great aircraft a lot more spacious than the Polaris seats on United.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Very interesting observation! The -300 is really good for long haul I agree - but I haven’t done a long haul yet in these seats, so I’m curious to see how they compare.

@brigittelehmann9749 2 года назад

great review good flight loved flying with you

@roberthamilton1301 2 года назад

Nice flight review once again Thanks Scott 👍

@EvoX350zGTR 2 года назад

Great review as always! I fly these pretty regularly between mia-dfw-lax. I do agree the 772 has a better business class. However, they are powered by the Trent 800, not the GE90, those are only on the 77W

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Mike! Yes, several others have informed me that I goofed on the engine thing. 🤦🏼‍♂️😄 I thought for sure these things had GE90s! 😩

@EvoX350zGTR 2 года назад

@@sanspotter happens to the best of us! Keep the great content coming!

@markbromley2790 2 года назад

Great review. And yes, terminals A & C are much better today after renovations but do not compare with D plus D has the AMEX lounge. I have flown first class on the 300ER a lot this summer. Maybe it's a directive from HQ, but no beverage prior to take off bothers me (not even water or oj) given that it can take up to 45 mins to board. You can also wait nearly an hour after take off to get a drink and the snack box...depends on flight attendant. I got a pillow and blanket once on the DFW to MIA but never again on other flights.

@eric3215 2 года назад

I flew on an AA 777-300 back in 2013 from LHR-JFK (in Main Cabin Extra). I was connecting through LHR from Dubai on my way to Raleigh-Durham. AA had a non-stop from LHR-RDU at the time, but the connection time with my BA flight from DXB didn't work. I was a little disappointed I had to go through JFK but it was worth it to get the 777. The flight attendant said the plane had only been in service about a week and it even smelled like a new car. For my return flight I got the direct RDU-LHR flight on a 767 that was ready for the Smithsonian (quite a letdown after the brand new 777!).

@tejgaonkar6208 2 года назад

Great video Scott! I have never flown American business class but it seems like they are going in the right direction with the the reverse herringbone design. It’s kinda wacky seeing a 777 on a 3 hour flight tho.

@get2dachoppa249 2 года назад

Back in the day, widebodys were commonly used on heavily traveled domestic routes. DC-10s, & L1011s were on routes that could have 2-3 stops during a flight.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Tej! Yeah, these seats are fantastic - and I’m glad I chose the -200 instead of the -300 on this day (they were flying both).

@johniii8147 2 года назад

Not really wacky. It's a hub to hub flight for American. Nothing new. They rotate the wide bodies between hubs to pick up the next international leg ( in normal times).

@Ben-xe8ps 2 года назад

As an older person who can remember flying on 707's and DC8's, I personally would prefer an old style comfortable well padded First Class seat with good legroom and a more elaborate full hot meal service to pass the time on a 3 hour flight than one of these seats and a pre-packaged snack box. Realistically a full flat recline is not required for such a flight duration.

@etops1 Год назад

I work the 777-200 A lot as I am a purser for AA. On the Collins seat . The tray table can be pulled forward towards you via a lever underneath the tray . I get this all the time from passengers. Happy flying !

@brilliantbutblue 2 года назад

The mooooo ing was everything!! Dont you think a cheese box is a bit cheap for a premium seat on a full service airline? Just me perhaps. Thanks for another fun review👍

@alecdaniel7679 2 года назад

Always love your videos man so entertaining

@d3kingg387 2 года назад

Lovin this hip hop beat in the background sandsplitter. You need to fly international. Its been a minute.

@ivayloirlichanov2590 2 года назад

Oh my friend, you made my nigth today, after all the comments about the noise, being seatined next to the galley (surprise), seatbelt sign, the seatbelt itself etc. I can't imagine if you were on their A777-200 with backwords seats in bussines class. Anyway, I have to admit the quality of the camera you had been using- Amazing!

@johndornoff 2 года назад

Thanks Scott for the great video. I am hoping to take the same flight in March (my first on a 777) and will just plan on having eating problems since I am only 5'8" or so.

@thedoctor4637 2 года назад

A couple years ago, I was trying all day to fly non-rev. from DFW to NYC. I tried multiple flights, rode the air train a couple times, and ended up getting tickets from United through Houston to NYC for the next day.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Sucks you had to wait around all day - but at least you had the air train to keep you entertained. 😆

@davidbalcon8726 Год назад

Best airport lounges in Terminal D too: Amex Centurion, AA Flagship. Flew the 772 in F/J last week between JFK-MIA. Seat belt contains an air bag thus its plumpness. Comfortable lay back. Very nice full lunch too. Sat in 1L and heard no noise from the galley.

@clivefolkard7076 2 года назад

Great video as always Scott. Like the socks!!!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Clive! ✈️👍🏻

@lorenzoFCIM1908 2 года назад

Love the way you do voice overs. Subbed

@jakejacobs7584 2 года назад

As a 35 year frontline airline employee I think I could solve some of your criticisms. 1) Galley noise. Easy fix, remove the galleys and replace them with seats increasing the revenue for a while anyway. The lack of meal and drink service would help the bottom line as well. 2) You are nibbling grapes and cheese hurtling thru space at 500mph like some kind of ancient god, in airconditioned and pressurized comfort. Try a wicker chair on a Ford Trimotor with none of those comforts and at a greater adjusted cost basis than the flight in question. 3) No comment on the Loo Revue other that thank Heavens you wore shoes. If you had any idea how many go in barefoot... Gross. P/S the old Ford Tri didn't have one. Nice job, good work.

@DjAronBethSacks Год назад

Does the armres off the aisle click all the way down below the console for people with big hips?

@edgarallenhalcomb6877 2 года назад

your reviews are great

@mysterymayhem7020 2 года назад

I will be on the 777-200 this may from dfw to hon and i am taking first (business) class and I am happy to see that the tray table is in a good position for me since i am a larger person

@LoganAviation 2 года назад

The only reason I picked the 77W is because of that swivel chair in Flagship First. I loved the fact I was able to face the window! However, the 777-200 has more privacy, and that’s what I prefer. Great video Scott!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks man! You’re lucky to have been in first class on the 77W. I haven’t done that yet!

@LoganAviation 2 года назад

@@sanspotter They’ll be sticking around for a while, but sooner or later, they’re likely to retrofit them with an all Business Class cabin.

@robyoungquist5803 2 года назад

@@sanspotter … had you routed yourself through LAX, you would have been on the 77W LAX-MIA 😉

@thetwopointslow 2 года назад

Dude!! I love the DFW skylink! I ride laps on it when I’ve got time to kill whilst transferring at DFW

@joshgoldstein1568 2 года назад

The 77W flagship came in 01/2013 to coincide with the rebrand and new livery. As for the seats, AA licensed the CX Cirrus seat due to development delays on the in-house designed Zodiac “Concept D” seat. (These are the seats on MOST 788s and half the 772ER fleet). Years later, supplier issues ensued as did customer complaints on seat comfort and other issues. At that point, BE Aerospace was brought aboard for the 787-9 and remaining 772s for the cabin improvement project

@alicein606 2 года назад

I’m glad I watched your video! I’m flying to ICN with 777-200ER😍

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Have a great trip! 👍🏻👍🏻

@johns4651 2 года назад

Scott is back in the air! I haven't flown properly since January 2019. Had to postpone 2 Japan trips, and 3 Hawaii trips. Next booking to Kauai in December, I hope I will be able to take off this time.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

John! I was wondering what you’ve been up to lately. You should be good to go by then I think. It’s only a matter of time before they open the US up to tourists again, and as long as you’re vaccinated, it’ll likely happen. You’ve been away from Hawaii for far too long!

@matthewduncan6298 2 года назад

Good video Scott. Whilst I agree that the Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seat is indeed an excellent seat, it is not installed on all of AA's 777-200 fleet. There are a number of AA's 777-200s which still have Safran's concept D seat (formally Zodiac) which have proven to be extremely unpopular with business travellers. If you book a flight on one of AA's 777-200s, there is no way of knowing which seat type you'll get until you step on board

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Matthew! Yes, I did get lucky on this segment for sure. It would have been a much different video if this plane featured the old seats!

@scottpepler 2 года назад

Nothing sounds better than RR Tents ✌️

@aa777flyer 2 года назад

I video my take off from Frankfurt the other day, I keep listening to it!

@resherm320 2 года назад

Amazing Video!!! Love it! Big fan and your videos are always amazing and funny! Keep up the hard work! :)

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying my content. 👍🏻👍🏻

@HenryDR 2 года назад

Great video

@Jay-hv6te 2 года назад

6:46 I believe those spool downs are from the RR Trent 800.

@mrjaycam18 2 года назад

DFW is getting better. Check out the terminal C project for example. First major airport in the country to try that method. Happy flying!

@jr13227 2 года назад

Hey Scott Great video as always! The American 777-200’s actually have Rolls Royce engines, not GE-90.

@lorddarlo6194 2 года назад

Yeah Buzzsaw noise from the Rolls Royce Trent 800 American chose them probably after the GE Gearbox Issues on the 777-200's BA ordered

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Really?! Dang it…that’s what I get for not double checking my assumptions I guess. 🤦🏼‍♂️😄

@juancho420 2 года назад

Flew Piedmont so many times as a kid. They were always great. I think the 200ERs got upgraded years after the -300ER product.

@BobNewbie 2 года назад

Ive heard that the 773 has a better mini cabin up front, the first 8 seats. One can get those domestically currently jfk-Mia and they’re selling it as flagship first Mia-lax

@gordondavy6714 2 года назад

I also just flew the American Airlines 777 but it was a -300ER form LAX to DFW but I was in first class seat 1J. The reason American Airlines presents the 777-300 as their flagship it’s because it’s the only plane in the fleet to have a different first class then business class

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Yeah first class on the -300 is the way to go (or so I’ve been told). I can’t wait to try it for myself sometime.

@drpolfandiane 2 года назад

You never disappoint and never bore me, Scott!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

That makes me happy because I disappoint and bore myself all the time. 😆 Glad you enjoyed the video!

@gabrielncali8999 2 года назад

Nice review! #shotsfired Good to see a review of AA. I always thought they were over priced and not quality. Thanks!

@WSAirplanes 2 года назад

Excellent video, I was planning to review this aircraft soon (LAX-DFW) Just hope get assigned a aircraft which uses Super Diamond seats, I don't hate coffin seat, but I already ive been in one in the 787-8 which btw the seat arrangement suks, seats facing foward & backwards. Just subbed in and liked!

@callumjones4738 2 года назад

Excellent video!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Cal!

@robertpierson382 2 года назад

Will be flying this route/aircraft on 9/12. Honestly looking forward to it.

@jkelly1701 2 года назад

As usual another great video

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Jim!

@igorm9180 2 года назад

Scott, I think the 777-200 is not their flagship as some plane still have the old layout with alternating forward backward seats. Great vid as always!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

I actually want to try one of those older configurations just to see how different it was. It would be a neat comparison I think.

@jeromebennett9154 2 года назад

@@sanspotter I’ve sat in both and I can tell you that the older zodiac seats aren’t as good they’re narrower and since you’re connected to somebody every time your connected seat mate moves the seat shifts and vibrates

@LMays-cu2hp 2 года назад

The noise of the GE engines are there all the time. I have loved both if the 777s that my former airlines. I flew the two class First Class and Economy many times. I have flown the 777 three class First, Business and Economy to Europe many times.

@Tom-mc9ts 2 года назад

Nice to get a little glimpse into some travel while stuck in lockdown 👍

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Hopefully you’ll be out of lockdown soon! We’ve pretty much given up on Covid here in the US 🤦🏼‍♂️ and there’s no telling what the damage will be from that.

@brilliantbutblue 2 года назад

Are you in Australia as well? We are up to lockdown 6.0 here in Melbourne, these videos give me HOPE👍

@sergiolaurencio7534 2 года назад

I finally found the conclusion: You ride the airline is better for you since from what I see every airline has it's bad and good. For me, Amerrican article 777-200, Delta 330neo, Jetblue 321(The best so far). (No united) But from what I see, Jetblue and American is the best option in business class thanks to you. I got to say that from each video I see, I learn something new in my aviation life. Thanks, Scott!

@sergiolaurencio7534 2 года назад

the bell is no problem to me, in fact, I may get a better seat for us.

@ryanfrisby7389 2 года назад

Excellent trip report as always Scott! Quick word of warning, all of the 787-8s and a few remaining 777-200s still have the backward-forward facing pod seats that Paul Lucas reviewed!😸😸

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Ryan! Yeah, I’m actually really tempted to try the 787-8 now with those old seats. On a short domestic flight of course. 😄

@ryanfrisby7389 2 года назад

@@sanspotter yah, I actually like the look of them but Paul said they were bad!

@LMays-cu2hp 2 года назад

Secondly, I still miss flying the 747-400s on long haul. But the 777s are very good to fly on.

@macktravels68 2 года назад

Great video (as always) and hilarious on the seat belts (and air vents). #SNLINTHEAIR

@mattg7372 2 года назад

Back in ~2016 I was on AA 777-200 with older prior , “angle flat” BC seats from ORD-PEK , so count your blessings

@michaelwatt5007 5 месяцев назад

The 777-200 is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines on American Airlines. I absoultely love AA, and am a fan of both the 777-200 and 777-300er. Thanks for a great review!

@duomusicoffical 2 года назад

I look at my feed and I see spotter...I'm like yes 😄

@jamesrobinson3490 Год назад

I found that if you’re a belly sleeper or a side sleeper the seatbelt on the 777-200 is nicely padded so that when you are sleeping it doesn’t rub up against you.

@nicolas2970 2 года назад

Great report! And nice socks they remind me going threw PIT with USAir the Airport Mall had a Sock Stop Shop and they had the Best socks EVER!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Nicolas! Sounds like my kind of airport shop. 😆

@Planes_Games 2 года назад

Yeyyyyyyyyy Da GOAT is back at it again

@Calebs_Aviation 2 года назад

Great video Dude! At 4:40 love seeing the Collins reverse herring bone design, at first when I saw the thumbnail pic I thought I’d clicked on your American 787-9 Dreamliner flight from LAX-DFW by mistake! 😬 I’d also use the Collins seat on the flagship 777’s over the old seats they look much nicer!!! 💺 + 🛌 At 5:55 love seeing the “Piedmont Airlines A319 Retro Jet” livery that’s @Jeb Brooks’ favorite livery since his home airport GSO is known as the Piedmont Triad International Airport where Piedmont is from… So cool you got to see it Scott! So lucky I haven’t seen it yet!! As always love seeing the 777 my favorite jet powered by those good looking GE90 engines!! Also love Surfshark 🏄‍♂️ + 🐟 and it wouldn’t be a SANspotter video without Surfshark!!!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Haha, thanks Caleb! 🏄🏼‍♂️🐟 I’ve been told those aren’t GE90s though - they’re actually Rolls Royce Trents! 🤦🏼‍♂️😅

@Calebs_Aviation 2 года назад

@@sanspotter Hmm 🤔 that’s unusual!! They didn’t make RR Trent engines back in the 1990’s when the 777’s were made right?? Love the video though great job!! 😎🥂 👏

@Calebs_Aviation 2 месяца назад

@@sanspotter I now stand corrected. Even though some B772s have the GE90-115B engines which are much more common now a days after many airlines have retrofitted and overhauled their 777-200s with the GE90s a few very old 777s have the RR Trent 800 such as 12 of the American Airlines jets since they were ordered and originally bound for Cathay Pacific 🇭🇰 who only flies Rolls Royce equipped jets. There’s some British relations for you! 🤣 Anyways, since then all the newer AA 777-200ERs have the GE90s and the Trent 800 equipped versions are being phased out by 2026

@jimbohr 2 года назад

you lucked out; one rarely knows until day of departure, which 772 you will have. the forward/backward version is wild, as you feel all movement of the passengers in front and behind you.

@tawtsai 2 года назад

Inciting discord between the new alliances of AA and Alaska there, Scott! Hahahaha well done!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

I just checked, and my Alaska Airlines account is still active. Thought for sure they would have canceled me by now. 😅

@tawtsai 2 года назад

@@sanspotter Oh they're the nicest of the nicest! I'm fortunate that I live in Seattle, so I fly them often (before the pandemic). Thanks for all of your videos, Scott - I'm really enjoying this newer format!

@theplatinumtakeoff6215 2 года назад

Flew on the AA 777-200 in May in business class from LAX to MIA. Loved it. Trip review out soon on my channel. Stayed at the Grand Hyatt at DFW last week and actually wasn’t that impressed.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Looking forward to your review! 👍🏻👍🏻

@johniii8147 2 года назад

Agreed. They Grand Hyatt at DFW isn't that impressive. It hasn't been updated much since it was built almost 20 years ago now. People stay there for the convenience which is typical of most airport hotels. This hotel is still better than say the Hilton at ORD

@Kevin-qn6iv 2 года назад

The AA B773s have their “flagship first class” which the B772s do not have. It’s essentially a four class aircraft vs a three class aircraft. That’s why they claim their B773s are their flagship product despite the 772s having a better business class seat as you show in your video. Keep up the great work!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Kevin - makes sense. I’m very much looking forward to trying AA 77W first class someday. Everything I hear about it sounds great. 👍🏻👍🏻

@rolomeister9675 2 года назад

Nice video. Just two points: - watch the safety video/demo, it's there so that everyone (including you) knows what and what not to do during an emergency. And please don't tell me you fly all the time and know it off by heart. Every plane is different. - with those seatbelts, airlines generally have to chose between an airbag (hence the bulky seatbelt) or a shoulder belt to wear during takeoff and landing (which some find uncomfortable)

@robertk2007 2 года назад

I like the silent narration flight reviews

@omahaaviation23 2 года назад

Great video.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks man!

@get2dachoppa249 2 года назад

The irony of you talking about how the seatbelt light stays on, and then proceeds to talk about and show the bird dodging thunderstorms…

@sanspotter 2 года назад

It was smooth sailing until we got to south Florida - then it got really bumpy. 😬😬

@Darkalchohol 2 года назад

The reason why the 773 is considered “flagship” it’s because of its flagship first cabin for long haul. The AA 773 has 4 cabins Flagship First, Flagship business, premium economy and main cabin.. Flagship first on the 773 is sold as a business class seat for domestic travel the only exception would be if the 773 is flown JFK-LAX then you’ll get first class treatment instead of business because it’s a highly premium route just like AA 321T that AA deploys JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO. Hope that made sense

@ArchanLuhar 2 года назад

The problem with this seat is that when you're laying flat and trying to sleep, it's impossible to get your knees up if you're trying to move around and stretch. Flew same seat FCO to JFK this summer.

@tongantraveler5719 2 года назад

Next time you’re in dfw let me buy you a beer!! I’d love to share aviation stories!!

@toniannd4501 2 года назад

Thank u!!!!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

You’re very welcome!

@markroulette3419 2 года назад

Just an fyi, not all the seatbelts on the 777-200 are what you experienced. I was on a 777-200 in 2019 from Tokyo to Dallas. We had normal seatbelts. Also in my flight every other row had the seat facing backwards in business class. For me not a big deal. I only noticed the difference in takeoff and landing. Thanks.

@rishavsutube 2 года назад

Dude! You can’t go to a 7 Eleven at DFW and expect a gourmet low cal, farm to table organic fare! You get what you pay. There are plenty of good restaurants at DFW Terminal D. SHAKING MY HEAD!

@Kiahrose360 4 месяца назад

Hi! I’m traveling with a service animal - a yellow lab. Do you think there will be enough leg room for him in these seats? Thank you!!!

@tonyferdaise5292 2 года назад

1st you got the engine type wrong 2nd the reason why the 77W is the flagship plane is the FC. I’ve only flown J once on the 77W and that was in the mini cabin of J. Must better experience. The 5 other times have been in F.

@TheBeagle58 2 года назад

Can they be milked😂🤣😂🤣! Movie line flashback! Lovin this review😁

@christianchin9474 2 года назад

the only reason AA promotes the 77W as their flagship aircraft is bc i has one set business/first class configuration. unlike the the -200er. the -200er has 5 different business class configurations

@Robt760 2 года назад

Points of information: It's a Trent/Rolls Royce Engine in the 777-2, not GE. The Flagship aircraft of the AA fleet are named such due to having a true First Class cabin (as well as Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes). There's two aircraft in this category, B777-3 and A321-T. The uncomfortable firehouse seatbelt is due to a (safety) airbag within it. How necessary that is ? IDK.

@snorlaxi5620 2 года назад

im flying the 772 to london in a few weeks in premium economy, so excited

@alexandergarland77 2 года назад

I didn't get a notification!!!!!!! Well Scott I'm a little late!! But nonetheles!!! Got the red bull and Airport Subway sandwichs Let's FREAKING go!!!! Another Sanspotter video The Mountainbiker is officially here!!!! Lets fly!!!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Haha, next time I’ll call you (plus email, plus text, plus snail mail) whenever a new video goes live. 😄 Airport subway sandwiches FTW! 🤟🏻

@WaltANelsonPHD 2 года назад

Airlines have treated us like cattle for decades. Surprised to see so many passengers. Media reports American has cancelled hundreds of flights (Middle Seat column in WSJ), stranding many for days or even weeks. Glad to see they did not cancel your flight. Please make more videos.

@larrytaylor7753 Год назад

THAT BULKY SEATBELT IS AN AIRBAG. And, as others said, those drinking engines are Rolls Royce Trent. I’m a retired AA 777 captain.

@MegaKegHead 2 года назад

Wow! As a lifetime AA Gold with1.2 MM I aways sat up front and enjoyed full meals on most 1 hour plus flights! WOW! Things have really changed!

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Hopefully they’ll bring back real food sometime soon! 🤞🏻

@JeremiahBelocura 2 года назад

You missed the best part about DFW Terminal D--the American Express Centurion Lounge!

@carsonbrewer6501 2 года назад

Correct me if I am wrong but these are the B/E Superdiamond seats? I flew the 772 business from CLT-LAS in January and did tons of research, the reverse herringbone has far less privacy with passengers facing eachother. The AA 787 fleet only has B/E SuperDiamond as well

@sanspotter 2 года назад

To be honest I didn’t know what these were until I googled it. Ben (from onemileatatime.com) recently reviewed 777-200 business class and he referred to these as the Collins Aerospace reverse herringbone seats. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@carsonbrewer6501 2 года назад

@@sanspotter Interesting. In my research is said these were the B/E SuperDiamond. If this is what you experienced on the 787 then it would have to be cause thats what the 787 fleet has. 🤠 Just thought I would let you know! Great video, keep it up!

@franciscoh7056 Год назад

AA 777-200 are actually equipped with the Rolls Royce Trent 800 engines, also the lap belt bulge there is an airbag in case of emergencies 👍🏼

@stephencarroll7738 Год назад

The other terminals at DFW are being remodeled big time. Some are very similar to terminal D now.

@barharmie 2 года назад

1:29 Trust me I know DFW. That's my home airport. Terminal D is nothing like the other terminals. Even the Skylink Stations in Terminal D are special to Terminal D only!

@parkerkamis9949 2 года назад

The Dallas airport is my favorite in the US (that I’ve been to) something about riding trains through major airports is just fun to me. Lots of shops and good lounges.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

DFW is going to be one of my all time favorites once they manage to get all the other terminals renovated. It’s massive, and you’re right - the train is super cool. 👍🏻

@steveprestrelski7172 2 года назад

I despise DFW. Absolutely hate the you have to get on a train to change gates%. They could have easily designed it to be more user friendly. But it’s Texas so it has to be big lol.

@johniii8147 2 года назад

@@steveprestrelski7172 It's actually very easy to make connections at DFW. You should try ATL if you have to connect on another concourse.

@steveprestrelski7172 2 года назад

@@johniii8147 I’ve probably connected through DFW over a hundred times. I’ve had a long time to develop my hatred lol

@johniii8147 2 года назад

@@steveprestrelski7172 I guess we all have our preferences. I like that train ride and view vs going down that LONG escalator underground to get to the train in ATL etc. Both are very efficient hubs as the largest.

@Icey8682 2 года назад

What would you say is the best seat to book? I’m in row 1 and wondering if I should change that. Can you tell me what your thoughts are plz? Much appreciated

@Mike777737 2 года назад

The GE 90-115 B engine is only on B 777-323 ER aircraft while the 777-223 ER is powered by Rolls Royce Trent engines.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Yeah I mistakenly thought the the -200 had the same engines as the -300. I goofed! 🤦🏼‍♂️😄

@tompurvis1261 2 года назад

Nice video. Curious why you did not access the AA lounge with your business class ticket? My wife and I pay for access to the lounges through an awards card. The card has paid for itself with the added accumulation of points. We are flying OKC to Paris and Munich to OKC in December, first/business class, on points. I booked a long enough layover in DFW to have time in the Flagship lounge. The return is through Charlotte, which has a nice lounge. The lounge experience really does beat hanging at the gate. We flew into Charlotte and out of Charleston, on points, a few weeks ago. Stopped into the lounge after disembarking for a clean restroom and snack. Totally could have used one in CHS for the hours long delay. We are on a 787-9 and then 777-200. Excited for the experience. 7th international trip, first in BC.

@sanspotter 2 года назад

I had a short layover and I needed to make sure to get enough terminal footage for the video. Making videos is fun, but I definitely miss out on a lot of things because of it. 😅

@johniii8147 2 года назад

You're not entitled to lounge access on domestic only routes unless you a have a lounge membership with the exception of some JFK transcons in paid F or J. Same is true for all the big 3 in the US for domestic travel.

@athlon9394 2 года назад

@@johniii8147 I would imagine that most people who travel business class have an Amex Platinum or Sapphire Reserve. That said, it's a disgrace that the airline itself doesn't pony-up a lounge after a customer spends so much on business class.

@johniii8147 2 года назад

@@athlon9394 No it's not a disgrace. It's how the the US domestic market has always worked. It's domestic F not international business class ticket. AA lounges don't admit from Amex cards or Priority Pass. You'd have to be a high level Citibank customer that includes lounges access. In the US, DL is Amex, AA Citibank, and UA Chase. Now if he were connecting onto a South American destination in MIA he would have gotten lounge access in DFW as well as MIA by either a paid J class international ticket or high enough elite status. He didn't have either.

@bernardoqueiroz8540 6 месяцев назад

200’s j-class seats are a real nightmare for side sleepers like myself as the hips won’t stop touching the bottom of the tray tables. Impossible to sleep on those planes. 300’s business seats do not have this issue making them a favorite by far.

@dianeschroeder3980 2 года назад

I fly American Airlines all the time and always get the Fruit & Cheese plate and you’re right it’s better than Alaska’s. But Scott I have to tell you that those are not GE 90s. They are Rolls Royce Trent. I love those 777-200’s and I agree the business class seats are better than the 300ER’s. Great video!👍❤️✈️

@sanspotter 2 года назад

Thanks Diane! Yeah, I totally goofed on the engine thing. 🤦🏼‍♂️😅 I could have sworn that the -200s had the same engines as the -300, but I was obviously mistaken. Hope I get to keep my AvGeek card. 😬😄

@johniii8147 2 года назад

That's been pointed out multiple times now.

@davidcole333 2 года назад

I don't care....any flight on a 777 sitting forward of the engine is a good flight. I absolutely love that aircraft. My wife calls it a "big boy plane."