American Airlines' WEIRD Business Class on the Boeing 777-200: London to JFK

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Enjoy this pre-pandemic trip to New York. Have a safe and happy Christmas and keep a look out on my Community page for tomorrow's Christmas message (Dec 24th)!
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Date of Travel: 29 JAN 2020
Airline: American Airlines
Livery: American Airlines standard livery
Route: LHR-JFK
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200
Flight Number: AA 105
Miles: 3448
Airborne time: 7h23m
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@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

@JohnZsAviation 3 жыл бұрын

Haha you to at 6:45.

@Radictor44 3 жыл бұрын

really interesting review, i watch a lot of these reviews, but not seen business in AA before - thanks!

@icysam18 3 жыл бұрын

On takeoff that engine sounded amazing best engine roar I have heard in a long time

@ethansaviation2672 3 жыл бұрын

Yep the trent 800😎

@GenaF 3 жыл бұрын

Having never flown before, I was actually concerned about it. I never wanted to travel abroad and have been happy all my life in the U.K. but as I approached 50 I decided I'd finally apply for a passport so I can at least fly in a plane ✈️ but COVID-19 hit and I turned 50 in November 2020 so I just haven't bothered. Maybe I never will now!

@ethansaviation2672 3 жыл бұрын

@@GenaF sorry about that man, hopefully you will get you chance😃👍. Don't want to miss out on great places

@GenaF 3 жыл бұрын

@@ethansaviation2672 Strange that when I was approaching 50 that I suddenly wanted to go places. I think it's from watching these videos but I really fancy the idea of just taking a short flight somewhere and to come back the next day.

@ethansaviation2672 3 жыл бұрын

@@GenaF well whenever everyone can fly again book those tickets and enjoy😎🌴🌅

@jayd1426 3 жыл бұрын

Watching trip reports that are pre pandemic is depressing, when you look at how much has changed. It almost feels like pre pandemic was 3-5 years ago, and not less than a year back.

@joermnyc 3 жыл бұрын

Another channel I watch (Lost in the Pond) sometimes says, “back when 2020 started 47 months ago.”

@darkpoethd9913 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed and the way things are going it isn't going to get back to normal anytime soon 😔 I think the days of bloated business trips may well be a thing of the past

@constancel4211 3 жыл бұрын

The 747s alone feel like planes from a whole another era

@fallinginthed33p 3 жыл бұрын

@@makuuhne But borders being closed isn't normal. Other countries aren't just distant in space, they're also two weeks away in time, if you count the 10-14 day quarantines required for most countries. It's a strange way of having to look at the world after years of having easy and fast global travel.

@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your train/plane coverage. Your carm and well informed. I really do enjoy your style of delivery and the comfortable feel of each video :D *Pats comment for good luck

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have a good Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2021!

@jw451 3 жыл бұрын

Finding it more common when 2 channels i am quite acquainted with comment on each others channel ( positively of course) #Niceone

@simondavey7787 3 жыл бұрын

It has felt quite nostalgic to see American Airlines out of T3 and the old BA 747s in action. It's been quite a year. Merry Christmas, Paul. Thank you for all that you do and here's to an improved 2021!

@TankIOW 3 жыл бұрын

You are with out doubt one of the best travel informative providers out there. Your videos are always interesting, very informative, extremely well and professionally edited. I always look forward to seeing your next uploads. Many thanks to you and Merry Christmas.

@supersquaduk 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Paul, really enjoying your channel, particularly during these difficult times when travelling is out of reach for most of us. Thank you

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers John! Merry Christmas.

@petercrameri5218 3 жыл бұрын

Without doubt the best and most professional, no nonsense airline reviewer, with useful details which most other reviewers don't provide.

@nohaylamujer 3 жыл бұрын

Caught the subliminal "Have a safe and happy Christmas". Thank you, Paul. You too!

@mission140.6 3 жыл бұрын

great video as always! I really enjoy your take on aircraft and airports!

@lohengrinfortun2550 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the relaxing travel video. Your well-modulated voice helped. Merry Christmas!

@zwcdisciplesofchrist7983 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul for the Christmas wishes. Be safe and continue to share great videos. You have many friends in America!

@abigailmcintosh2760 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as usual. You and James Asquith has become my go-to travel youtube since the quarantine

@ericericson3535 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I used to be the supervisor that put food on AA flights in BOS. Suffice to say things have changed since way back when. I'm glad they still present a bang-up sundae! If you had flown on AA business back in then, you would have feasted on filet mignon. Those days are gone.

@jimmccann320 3 жыл бұрын

Loved how you "worked the system" to get your points AND save some money doing this!

@fidgetspinner343 3 жыл бұрын

Viewing the beautiful clouds from a window seat has got to be - for me - one of the most wonderful things of flying. Always makes me think about life and it's wonder.

@johnpinckney4979 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, Paul. Thanks for preserving what we once took for granted and is now gone. Merry Christmas! And, may 2021 be better than 2020 was...

@MrAllwrighty67 3 жыл бұрын

Sad to see so many planes that are no longer in service, great video have a great Christmas Paul

@60frederick 3 жыл бұрын

The best way to watch your videos are in full screen mode! Thank you, Paul, for sharing your video with us - Merry Christmas to your family and to you!

@jorge7871 3 жыл бұрын

Always waiting for your content. Thanks again for another great video..😊

@golfgolf7692 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video in this crappy time it was great mental travel...sorely needed.

@Bad_Karma1968 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog as always Paul ! Merry Bah humduck to,you and the family

@FireMunki63 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Paul. They are natural, realistic, no hype, no mania, informative but most of all inspiring too. Long may they continue. ;)

@maggieWeir 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Paul looked like a good flight ✈️ Merry Christmas 🎄🤶

@richardnei 3 жыл бұрын

This is another great flight report. I really appreciate the tips and hints that you provide on how to get the better deals! ✈️

@herenow6953 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Paul - wonderful sunset shots on landing. And good to get a bit of a view about how to max your points. I did LHR - SFO in February with BA - out on the A380 and back on a 747 - I'm so glad I went and got one last trip on the Queen of the Skies :)

@neilcoram3495 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Paul thanks for the explanation about the points for each flight, your a top Geezer for doing that.

@Calebs_Aviation 3 жыл бұрын

I’d watch this video just because it’s a Surfshark sponsored video and I love Paul saying “Spoof!!”

@roberttilton7927 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you're right about the rebound factor next year, but the way things are going probably not. Merry Christmas Paul and stay safe.

@tommygonnella2683 3 жыл бұрын

Paul, I would recommend seat guru because once you search your flight is shows you your plane seat map. It shows in depth the way each seat is facing. Happy travels

@markthomas6045 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and a Happy,Healthy New Year Paul!

@michaelc8651 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Paul, from Australia. Great video to watch over Christmas breakfast. That fare was a bargain. Well done catching a great deal.

@jamiesmith8042 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. The food on the flight looked nice. Have a great Christmas..👍👍

@AndyH2023. 3 жыл бұрын

Have a very good Christmas 🎄 thank you for keeping us all entertained etc over this horrible year for everyone all the best 🎅☃️

@simonwhitlock9189 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your videos and have a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Cheer Simon!

@rafathegafa 3 жыл бұрын

Really love the escapism of your videos, thank you.

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I enjoyed editing it too - was nice to remember what things were like (and hopefully will be again)!

@onlyaviation1260 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Long ago I enjoyed a review this much!

@jamessmith6402 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul that was an excellent video how time’s have change 👍 happy Christmas 🎄

@juliusbax5299 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic music, great video, feeling of nostalgia to the last decade which was the last of the classic jet aircraft....

@silviatan6246 3 жыл бұрын

😍 merry Xmas and stay safe paul😊

@steve-marsh 3 жыл бұрын

Watching Paul Lucas videos will SAVE YOU MONEY - 100% fact! Thank you so much Paul!

@lifeofbassman7228 3 жыл бұрын

10:03 love the sound of the 777 spool up

@avipediaaviation9123 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever with the tier points paul!!

@paulprewer3545 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Xmas Paul, Look forward to your adventures next year.

@brendanmchugh7807 3 жыл бұрын

its so awesome how much effort you put into your content!!!! keep it up! ✈️

@janicesullivan8942 3 жыл бұрын

Paul, I love your use of the term “cracking.” When you showed the video choices there was one that was titled “Crashing,” last thing you want to watch, while in the air.

@ryanfrisby7389 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome trip report Paul! I’m glad you had a good experience with AA catering, but shame about the seat! After some recent Delta experiences, I try to fly AA as much as possible in domestic economy!😸😻😸

@robertbruner7429 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, that's a goofy seating arrangement. I don't fly very often and was surprised to learn that in such a luxurious business class one is expected to pay extra for internet. Perhaps that standard, but it seems like that charge should be reserved for coach.

@tjfSIM 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video, thanks Paul 🙂

@Miftahjaya96 3 жыл бұрын

happy holiday Mr. Paul Lucas...safe flight

@sjw2410 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Paul! Such a flashback seeing full terminals and no masks 😅

@stressedbyamountainofbooks8686 3 жыл бұрын

It's kind of weird how no one appreciates the extent of knowledge Paul has about the places where he go. He never forgets to tell us little things (usually historical) about the places he come across.

@heathertruskinger6214 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, Paul. Those seats don't look the best in terms of comfort. I suspect those of us who are just a tad "more chubby" than most , would definitely feel cramped. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year

@loridoolaghty3453 3 жыл бұрын

The food looked delish. Thanks for another great report!

@Suman9621 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Sir. After A Long Time. Nice To See...Stay Safe...Love From India..

@christosrizos461 3 жыл бұрын

once again .... despite your lovely videos the music is heavenly!

@prettymiffedbrit 3 жыл бұрын

So proud that the Landor livery 747 is preserved in my home county! 🥰🥰

@rachelehrenberg9231 3 жыл бұрын

I must say that I appreciate your forthrightness and honest reportage. The maturity is appreciated. Not mentioning any names, but it is appreciated.

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We all know who you mean. 😌

@rachelehrenberg9231 3 жыл бұрын

@@Paul_Lucas We do mate, be safe.

@simonh6371 3 жыл бұрын

Is his first name the same as mine?

@rachelehrenberg9231 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonh6371 No. And Respectfully no further comment.

@CompositesNG 3 жыл бұрын

Great and honest Review. I miss flying.

@barber215 3 жыл бұрын

Wow consider me decently impressed by American Airlines....besides those seats, of course. Thanks for the video, and a Happy Christmas to you from the Seattle area.

@dlarossa 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul,Merry Christmas from Sunny So.California.Thanks for sharing your Travels.Best Wishes in the New Year..Daniel

@cathieschmitgal5515 3 жыл бұрын

I love your music choices!💖

@deanthompson1156 3 жыл бұрын

Paul, thank you for another great video. It is so different to see a travel video filmed before the start of our old buddy, the virus. When was all this filmed? Actual food and beverage on a flight, what a concept! Stay safe. Have a great rest of the holiday season.

@MrGreatplum 3 жыл бұрын

I think I saw it was 29 January 2020

@MetricMod 3 жыл бұрын

Having flown a lot of US airlines, if you can get past the aesthetics and some comfort issues, they really do a good job. The food is usually good and the attendants are generally very good at their jobs.

@rgk99 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do a video on how you started this career? This looks like soo much fun! Thanks for the great content!

@PED1010 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video , always have good informed content 👍Merry Covid xmas Paul 🎅🌲

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter, same to you!

@gw2078 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for a really balanced, informative and interesting review. I really enjoy your videos, they are easy to watch and are very helpful.

@roberthamilton1301 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Great video Paul 👍🇦🇺

@joermnyc 3 жыл бұрын

This is ground... sounds like something from Douglas Adams... “Hello ground!”

@simonh6371 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it will be friends with me?....splat!

@orbitboi63 3 жыл бұрын

You always seem to have a good music selection of your video's. A playlist would be nice.

@woodsmc 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the “tier point run” concept, I’d love to see video series on how you plan, book and then review the flights. Kinda a behind the scenes. I know there will be many of us who fly regularly who’d love to build up lost status once the lock down clears. They may even be a few good deals on offer as the airlines get back up on their feet again. It could also be a nice way to help support them too. For instance, why American and not BA? For BA status - just fun? Or better points / cheaper flights? Could you have used a mix of one world airlines ? BA & AA? I know BA’s system is different to star alliance, so I’ve had Platinum membership with AerLingus but not been able to use the BA lounge, etc. Keep up the awesome videos, stay safe!

@chloebreagan5193 3 жыл бұрын

I was at Heathrow yesterday and flights were barely half full, especially with these new travel restrictions imposed on the UK. The airport was the most empty I’ve ever seen it, a stark contrast to the beginning of the year. It’s nice to remember what times were like before all the chaos!

@orthoflyer2708 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that buzz saw on the engines though, amazing!

@tps3057 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos paul

@youdontknowjack6682 3 жыл бұрын

Just by talking, you’re better than most flight revieers

@stevecooksley 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great price you got there - I've got no excuse to do something like this at least once a year if deals like that are around (I've never flown long-haul business).

@Taffeyboy 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! Good report..

@aimes9524 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a flight attendant for AA, currently furloughed. I used to be NY based and would work JFK-LHR when I could. I loved working business class (but on the 777-300) and I also hate those janky fold out tables. I would eat sooo much on those international flights from all the leftover food and desserts. Can’t wait to get back to the job now after watching your flight.

@theobrattinga500 3 жыл бұрын

Great video !!

@peterleeson1122 3 жыл бұрын

People are standing so close to each other, weird how my sense of space has changed.

@mottyk8491 3 жыл бұрын

And your ok with locking yourself up in a tube for several hours, give me a break these covid rules are a joke and make very little sense

@JohnZsAviation 3 жыл бұрын

I know it’s so weird not seeing everyone wearing masks. Also it’s weird not everyone is not 6ft apart.

@jlust6660 3 жыл бұрын

@@mottyk8491 That was never said, don't put words into someone's mouth

@mottyk8491 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnZsAviation because of all the hypocrisy of the people making or enforcing the rules (if they are effective or not is another conversation) Just recently I had someone yell at me that I was too close to them while they were waiting on line to use a public restroom It's come to the point where many believe you can only get covid sitting in certain areas waiting in certain places and only at certain times during the day, people need to get back to a live and let be mentality and worry about their own health and safety

@peterleeson1122 3 жыл бұрын

@@mottyk8491 Not sure how that follows from my comment. For the record, lockdowns in Australia (where I come from ) have been highly effective. Covid cases in Victoria where rising significantly, Melbourne was locked down and now there has not been a case of local transmission in the last 50+ days.

@johnburke5384 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Paul.....

@gr84x4 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too!

@englandtravelexpert703 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@lordofhousestewart1821 3 жыл бұрын

Paul just got myself on Surfshark...i remembered your affiliaton so had found a vid with a link. Cheers!

@brianwied3702 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video!

@dylanstinman5621 3 жыл бұрын

Great Content!

@trotva 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy these videos so much. I do not even mind the commercials. Great stuff Paul.

@saltedpopcorn2424 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to watch this video, love your content Paul, always cheers me up :)

@Paul_Lucas 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@videosfromelsewhere926 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul! Enjoyed it! Anecdotally I was at JFK for a flight to MSY on Jan 29 2020. Never know what paths cross! Safe travels sir! (corrected typo)

@LotusLady9 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul! Hope you and your family have a happy holiday season!🎄

@natashabolton2338 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Christmas 2 u 🎁🎄, thank u for video :) , went to NYC for first time last sept , i was great :) 😊🙃 i like visit again in future

@mhkfyha 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video paul. Have to disagree on big bang theory though. Earlier season werent that bad. Bit of mindless fun really. Also very bittersweet to see all those queen of the skies.

@A_Cahill07 3 жыл бұрын

Paul I’m here years your my favourite youtuber ever your vids make me so happy and I’m Irish and can’t wait till you visit us on a long haul Aer lingus a330 business class

@Shorts88898 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas sir

@adriandrosdzowski7344 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I wish that a plane preservation group can form to make the old planes flyworthy. Like railway preservation groups do

@christophefeller3082 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I returned from JFK on the same day on board a BA 747-400.

@brigittelehmann9749 3 жыл бұрын

great flight thanks for sharing

@curtbonnell4308 3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to be able to travel safely next year but I kinda have my doubts about it. I guess I will just have to settle on watching your various adventures.

@brigittelehmann9749 3 жыл бұрын

lovely flight stay safe greetings from the netherlands