I Tried American Airlines' Flagship Business Class (2023)

See my honest review of American Airlines Flagship Business in this video of flight AA142 from New York JFK to London Heathrow on 3 September 2023. The flight was on a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. The flight was code shared with British Airways, but how did it compare to Club World?
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[@DoorsToAuto]

Let me know what you think of the review, and the American Airlines Flagship Business service. Comment, like and share. And don't forget to subscribe for future reviews!

[@jerrybonga5805]

What a wonderful video you made. It’s very clear and well executed. I really enjoyed watching it up to the end. ❤

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thanks you so much 🙏 I’m flying American Premium Economy this weekend for another review.

[@tonyo7324]

I'm glad I watched your video with an Honest review. It's time to skip AA once again. One bad experience First Class domestic was enough. I don't think we will spend over $6,000 per passenger with some seats facing backwards. Flagship with outrageous prices but the plane looks the same. Meals and snacks look OK. Happy travels.

[@BlownMacTruck]

What's wrong with backwards facing seats? On Qatar, the backwards facing QSuites are actually the ones you want as they have a bit more storage space.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your trip. I am glad you used your points to have the Business Class on American Airlines. What was the delay in the first part of your trip? Yes, I would have gone back to the lounge as well. On those long-haul flights I have learned you need to be able to lay down and extended your legs to get some rest. Well, I saw no pre-departure drinks, but I think the crew wanted to give more service once they take off. Finally, I see the meals selections were looked good.

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thanks. The original aircraft went tech, so they moved to another aircraft. Where there’s been no pre-departure drink service on other airlines because of tight turnaround, they’ve always made an announcement to apologise. I got the impression AA simply don’t do pre-departure drinks anymore. The food was ok, but a lack of choice for the starter wasn’t good; what if you can’t/don’t eat shellfish?

[@narinthip3058]

​They still do provide pre-departure drink in business class cabin. My latest flight from from DFW to HND in Feb of this year.

[@MattTheGunner]

Did this exact flight in biz last week. World airport EVER.

[@johnfernandez7311]

Great Video

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thanks 🙏

[@sunset54715]

Best review I have seen in the last 2 weeks with me reading 11:39 them 24/7 this was awesome 👏 Thank You for such an honest detailed review I have to fly to London out of St Louis Missouri and all this is new to me!! Can you give me your opinion what airline I should take as I have a very back and I need the lay flat seats that recline all the way down into a bed! I would extremely appreciate any info you or anyone can share…. Thank you so much 😊

[@internationalsolartech]

The wear & tear really shows on this 24 year old plane... The Business Class seat controls were all very worn and looked like it had never been updated... I normally fly business internationally and was upgraded to First on American. Very dated & worn looking on that flight as well... The airline choices are numerous and American Airlines needs to step it up....

[@moraimon]

AA's JFK lounges are fantastic. Way better than very crowded Sky Club. However, Flagship Business AND First seats and services are not.

[@okeesmokee6658]

Another thorough review. As a US resident, I fly Delta first, then probably United, Southwest, JetBlue, with American coming in last. Everything seemed fine for you until the actual flight, which was late as usual and to put a word in your mouth, meh. We just made the same type of flight on Delta and the service was very good and attention to detail much better. Our British Airways (first and last) experience has terrible with cancelled flights and poor logistics.

[@DoorsToAuto]

I agree onboard Delta is a lot better. AA was very good on the ground, arguably better that Delta. Although that could just be the experience of a brand new lounge!

[@howardbreen15]

bit sub par an way behind BA, got really unlucky with that plane / seat. I fly them on the 777-300 soon, i think the seat is better at least

[@josephschmeggins6311]

Flew that class of service LHR-LAX yesterday. It was good. Media selection was lame but I ate well and slept and the crew were attentive. What else do you need?

[@jpaleas]

Thank you for the very informative review! Unless my eyes are playing a trick on me, the seat is as narrow as an economy seat and the use of big words like “flagship” just makes me chuckle! AA is certainly not for me as per seating comfort or as an airline in general.-

[@andywang9398]

Too bad! Just booked AA round-trip business class JFK-LHR for this coming summer, too late to change now 😢

[@jmw-ig1bp]

Booked AA J MIA-LHR for 55k Alaska miles + $5.60. BA was 55k + $996. I'll keep the $990, have dinner in the lounge and sleep most of the flight

[@vicg5323]

What no champagne before take off. AA why is that?

[@ClueSign]

Yikes, how very basic for a Business Flight. This helped me decide to try Jet Blue's Mint service from JFK to LHR, instead.

[@DoorsToAuto]

Jet Blue’s Mint is definitely on my list to try!

[@ClueSign]

@@DoorsToAuto I booked it and am looking forward to an elevated experience, even though the aircraft is smaller.

[@ljacobs357]

I thought airlines quit doing the staggered front and rear facing seats.

[@elbaby2001]

Nice video, what was the adapter on ur gopro for? What's it called?

[@DoorsToAuto]

Thanks. It was a lens cover hood to block out reflections from the window as much as possible.

[@Michele-ot8bh]

Abysmal-for thi price!

[@DoorsToAuto]

Indeed. I wasn’t that impressed. The cabin crew were good, just let down by a second rate food and drinks offer.

[@paullewis2413]

@@DoorsToAuto I don’t know what it is about Americans and food but they’ve lost the plot somewhere. When I first started visiting the U.S. back in the late 80’s food was wonderful, not just on A.A. but at most places I went to. Fast forward to recently and it’s a different World, gone down dramatically.

[@ajrocks12x]

That's because AA's business class is the equivalent of premium economy on other carriers. It is appalling quality for what they often charge.

[@jonsolomon9710]

Thank you for saying this. Why does no one talk about this.

[@ajrocks12x]

@@jonsolomon9710 Because usually the people making these trip report videos use points from other credit card spend to secure these tickets. Because they don't pay the full fare, the investment is little more than time as the cost of the trip is practically free. Wish I could have put my mortgage on my credit card 🙂

[@JobyCA749]

Really? Which domestic carriers have a premium economy seat that lies flat? I just flew AA in both 1st and Business. LAX/JFK/LAX. 1st one way, Business on return. Business was slightly below 1st in space, but the amenities and the food were largely the same. And all was perfectly fine. As was the service. And we got champagne. Some just have bad luck on flights I guess.

[@ajrocks12x]

@@JobyCA749 : Empirical evidence can sometimes be the best teacher - if one let's it. Here's what to do to truly grasp the nuances and quality of premium travel (and no! I do not mean anything in economy with premium preceding it.) Book a trip with American Airlines, ensuring Qatar Airways features as a connecting flight immediately after your AA leg. Make sure that both legs are in business class or 1st class. Then return here and speak of your experience of the two legs. Your: "The foods were largely the same between business and 1st class”, lends credence to my original comment. Given the substantial price gap between business and first-class tickets, one should anticipate a more pronounced divergence in the dining experiences. Some people are fascinated with the serving of champagne as if they only ever drink it when on a flight. I avoid it so that’s not a factor for me.

[@sunset54715]

@@JobyCA749did the seat recline all the way down as a bed??

[@RolandStone-ws9vm]

A grim product compared to Middle Eastern and Asian airlines.

[@paullewis2413]

Not just Middld Eastern and Asian but most European airlines as well. A.F. blows this into the weeds and even the much maligned B.A. is far superior. Some people complain about Swiss but for me they were great in every department.

[@prasmitdevkota4251]

Why compare then? Always fly “middle eastern” and “asian” airlines. They did what they could offer. People barely have anything positive to say.

[@RolandStone-ws9vm]

@@prasmitdevkota4251 What a completely nonsensical comment. It isn’t always possible to fly from numerous airports with your preferred carrier. As for the “why compare then”, are you mad? It’s called discourse on a public forum. Exchanging views and experiences with others who might have an interest in the topic.

[@paullewis2413]

@@RolandStone-ws9vm Agreed, you have to choose from what’s on offer from the airport you’re using. It’s interesting to know how the different airlines compare even if it’s not possible to use the best.

[@robertgonzales3936]

do they served warm nuts before main meal? and hot trowel before arrival?

[@DoorsToAuto]

They did offer nuts with the first drink but no hot towel before arrival.

[@FFPM371]

Business class and all they can give you is “Pure Life” water? How horrible!! 😮

[@jmw-ig1bp]

it's water

[@davidpascoe5842]

I prefer the new BA club world service. However BAs in flight snacks have gone down hill american did win on that.

[@stephenklay4466]

I don’t like Concept D seats, I won’t pay that money for Concept D seats

[@nowthatsfunny1]

I liked your review. Last year i was given a free business class upgrade on Qatar Airlines and it blew your flight away. I watched your review because I'm debating on spending $5600 on the flight...either way its 1000% better than flying economy 😂😅 thank you.

[@sunset54715]

Is this &5500 round trip ??

[@jmw-ig1bp]

55k Alaska miles each way

[@KC73]

Too expensive for what you get

[@GPasta]

Disgraceful business class, My lay flat seat was broken, After numerals emails I was offered a 400 dollar travel voucher: Absolutely pathetic,

[@KC73]

Too expensive for what u get