Domestic travel has rebounded to ~30% of last year according to TSA statistics—here are the flights with the best seats.
Have we ever been so conscious of space? And no, I’m not talking about the space that rocket ships take you to. I’m talking about proximity to fellow human beings.
When it comes to travel—now more than ever1you don’t want to be elbow wrestling with a neighbor on a flight.
So, why not only choose flights that put you in a bigger, wider, more spacious cabin if there’s an option?
Let’s “expand” this discussion with American domestic flights using a widebody aircraft. You’ll never have to rub shoulders so closely again.
FCF’s Guide to “Space Travel”
First of all, there’s a big difference between a seat in First Class and a first-class seat, especially on flights within North America — the two almost never cross paths. In fact, on many North American routes, the seats up front are no better than many international Premium Economy seats.
Free In-Class Upgrades
If you know the 31 different domestic flights on which American Airlines uses widebody aircraft with international Business and sometimes First Class seats, you’ll have a simple way to get an in-class seat upgrade. How can you possibly know those 31 flights? Simply put your seat into the recline position, and read on.
It Starts With the Type of Aircraft
American’s B777-300ERs: On four routes, Dallas-Honolulu, Miami-Dallas, Los Angles-Miami and Chicago-Miami, the airline’s three-class, internationally configured B777-300 offers eight “Flagship” First Class suites, which have a 30-inch-wide seat (with the armrest dropped) and convert to a 78-inch-long flat bed. Seats are configured 1x2x1, and each has a 17-inch touchscreen monitor. Business Class on this aircraft has a flat-bed seat as well.
American’s B777-200s: The aircraft offers 37 flat-bed Business Class seats; they’re in a 1x2x1 layout, are 21 inches wide, and have a 15.4-inch touchscreen monitor.
American’s B788s: The aircraft offers 20 flat-bed Business Class open suites in a 1x2x1 layout at 21 inches wide.
American’s B789s: These aircraft offer 30 flat-bed Business Class seats in a 1x2x1 layout, 21 inches wide, and with a 15.4-inch touchscreen monitor.
Where to Find Free In-Class Seat Upgrades Through Little-Known Aircraft-Deployment Anomalies
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