American Airlines First Class A319 Flight Review & expanded MIA Centurion Lounge

[@matthewunger6029]

Great trip report! I had no idea the aisle arm-rest lowered. Great to know! We flew the Baby Bus in 2A and 2C on Christmas Eve LGA-MCO. It was such a nice experience. The coziness was similar to Delta's A220, which is 12 seats in F, but I like the privacy between classes baby bus offers. Per your meal experience question, our worst domestic F meals were on the LGA-MCO-LGA on the Baby Bus unfortunately. It was a pathetic "turkey wrap" that was actually a soggy roast beef wrap, but it did come with a nice chocolate and some tasty chips. Like you said, something you would experience from a buy-on-board in coach option, but they kept the drinks flowing, so that was nice.

[@GilbertTravels]

Sounds about right! The small cabin is definitely the big plus here.

[@jimmyjames6492]

Thanks for the video! Looked like a pretty decent product except for the meal.....

[@GilbertTravels]

Yea I actually like the A319, the two row cabin is very private feeling. It seems like thew new shorter cold First class meals may actually be better now than they were back when this review was made.

[@pinglatin]

I love Raleigh’s airport. This is also a great route.

[@GilbertTravels]

I should be back again later this year for a departure so I look forward to some more time there for sure. Thanks

[@davetwa6195]

I frequently fly on the baby bus out of CLT on short flights, usually an hour plus flights. I too like the small first cabin and always try to get row 2. I don’t know if I would want any flight longer than that though. Also, the bagel snack is much better warmed... not much!😎 Good video!

[@GilbertTravels]

@@davetwa6195 I do wish they would have tried heating it up, it had an off-putting consistency from being cold and the "bagel" was very dry. Thanks

[@turk223]

The best (economy class) breakfast I had was on Copa: French toast.

[@GilbertTravels]

Nice! Copa is on my list to try sometime, especially their 737 MAX with lie flat seats. Thanks for sharing.

[@jen93106]

I wonder if the lack of padding on the seat cushion accounted for Grace’s feet reaching the floor in this seat vs. the other?

[@GilbertTravels]

Interesting question, I am not sure if the cushions are any thinner or if the Airbus uses a little different frame for some reason.

[@Vinavia]

The seat on this flight looks really nice, pretty cool on the short-haul flights. But I wish it has personal IFE on that. And the meal seems decent, fair enough on this flight.

[@GilbertTravels]

Some of the older A319’s have IFE. On this short of a flight I didn’t miss it. Always enjoy any chance to ride up front!