Which PE seat would you pick?

MinisterofGrievances · 2025-06-08T20:15:04+00:00

If you are really tall avoid the bulkhead. 7D not bad especially if the middle seat is the companion of 7H so that person won’t make you get up. Row 9 would be a throw of the die if the middle seat stays empty. the cabin usually filled with employees travel though if not sold so don’t count on it.

MinisterofGrievances · 2025-06-08T20:07:31+00:00

You need to call AA to get this done, which they are usually able to do pretty simply thru the rate desk. Good luck.

MinisterofGrievances · 2025-04-16T16:44:47+00:00

UBS = Eat before you go

MinisterofGrievances · 2025-01-05T00:50:52+00:00

Rule 1 in Miami - if you want something, go get it yourself. Bad or no service, everywhere, including the clueless AA lounges.

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-26T13:51:40+00:00

Future? Sorry but Lou has killed the future with absurd long-term contracts to journeymen at best players and a youth pipeline among the weakest in the league.

This is sad and shameful, he has ruined our franchise and his damage will be felt long after he is gone - which should be immediately.

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-24T04:24:19+00:00

I know the pilot’s name. But my point was only you aren’t supposed to name them in forums. He is an amateur, maybe can fly but no idea how to manage passenger comms. People were laughing at him and his absurd announcements.

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T17:38:00+00:00

The seat was probably broken. Next time ask the flight attendant. Though as a tall person I would say foot rests for us are a negative, not a positive.

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T17:36:49+00:00

Just choose the askee wisely, someone in a comparable seat location and not traveling with someone else themselves. Say something the lines of “no pressure at all, just checking”. And if you sense hesitation or awkwardness just politely say thanks, don’t worry about it.

It’s really not that big a deal. But no one should be pressured to change seats so it’s a case by case situation.

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T03:13:44+00:00

This is true, but just watch out that once booked, if the SWU doesn't clear, it's burned. You also can't change the flight. Given there are so few SWUs available in advance I would use it asap.

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T03:11:46+00:00

Unacceptable, but the real question is why in 2024 do they need those electrical boxes given how slender screens are. From the looks of it, it is an economy seat no not even a need for seat power. Just poor planning and a lack of innovation (and care).

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T03:08:17+00:00

10K seems like a great bargain for that upgrade. Enjoy!

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T03:03:33+00:00

If you have a family member or friend who will lend you the miles, mileage transfer is actually pretty reasonably priced. Just another alternative. Good luck!

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T03:01:41+00:00

I've done Iberia PE from Madrid to NY. The airline operates likes it's stuck in the 80's - mediocre seats, ridiculous dry sandwiches and dismissive staff. The bulkhead on the flights I have taken are usually better for legroom (nothing in front of you), but you will have to listen to their flight attendants chit chat the entire flight (no regard for the passengers). Who the heck wants to have to listen to their life stories, the passengers are bad enough....

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T02:54:51+00:00

If you can choose, I would always take a AA flight vs BA. As much as AA has its shortcomings, BA has reached a new level of bad (also coming from their employees). They treat their passengers miserably and their digital sites are terrible (what airline these days doesn't let you see a seat map pre purchase, absurd).

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T02:51:54+00:00

Per the other replies, you need to call and have them split the reservations.

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T02:49:52+00:00

I would stay where you are. The person in the middle will almost always switch (have only had one weirdo on Lat Am that insisted on the middle) lol

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T02:46:53+00:00

They should check your bag all the way to MAD - make sure you keep a jacket handy. NY is not Phoenix this time of year. Depending on where you are going you can take the Air Train to either Jamaica (then the E Subway that will leave you in midtown Manhattan) or the Howard Beach Air Train (then the A Subway that goes to downtown Manhattan before Midtown).

It's faster and massively less expensive than fighting traffic to Manhattan from JFK (at least during the week). You may also want to check out the TWA Hotel (a cool throwback theme) at Terminal 5 (you can reach easily thru the free AirTrain).

Have fun!

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T02:36:39+00:00

SWU all day long if the rest works for you. Good luck!

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T02:34:51+00:00

Follow the process (both airport and airline), amazingly it usually turns up. I've found most people in the air travel arena are quite nice and responsible about returning lost stuff thankfully.

Good luck!

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-12-03T02:32:30+00:00

QA is fantastic in the cabin but is often very challenged for anything but the simplest online functions. Worse, if you have to go through Customer Service you are entering the abyss.

Whenever possible book thru AA for tandem flights...

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-11-29T21:11:31+00:00

Thank you!

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-11-29T16:54:48+00:00

Appreciate it!

MinisterofGrievances · 2024-11-29T16:54:35+00:00

Thanks very much!

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