THIS FLIGHT WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN! Most Unique Inaugural Flight?

[@Cali-707-ica]

As the child of a now retired American Airlines employee, I grew up on those first class ice cream sundae’s non-reving to the east coast and Hawaii. Memories! 😊

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Gotta love those sundaes….

[@youtube_al233]

As a Giants fan, thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to troll Eagles fans 😂.

[@StipeDK]

As a Cowboys fan, I can't believe I'm siding with Giants and Niners fans, but I have to agree with this sentiment. Well done on trolling Eagles fans!

[@youtube_al233]

@@StipeDK It feels wrong for us to be finding common ground lol. I think you guys might actually beat us 60-0 in a couple of weeks.....not looking forward......honestly your backups can probably beat the Giants

[@TeamStorytimeORIGINAL]

A lot of teams have been trolling each other that’s fo sho!

[@markwils5042]

Your information is quite accurate. However, AA has committed to PHL as their main Trans-Atlantic hub. They will keep JFK mainly for origin traffic.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Good to know. I’m curious how it will work out long term for them and how many routes JFK will keep

[@cjwinthrop]

Those Bang & Olufsen headphones start at $599 a pop. they have to be collected, repacked, and inventoried. Some flights have 72 to count. Then they are locked and sealed in their assigned carts prior to landing. Panasonic comes on board and takes them off at the arrival city and replaced with new headset carts for the intl outbound. American only provides them as an amenity to FC/BC international and Premium trancon. American has nothing to do in handling them. so the crew has to have them ready prior to landing. All while preparing the galleys and cabins for arrival.

[@RobertSmith-f3v]

Some flight attendants set up your midflight snacks up front instead of on the counter at 2L/2R because, when placing them there for you, they get raided by Premium Economy. Glad you had a pretty nice flight and a great crew. That crew was likely very senior. Our charter operated from GRB to GRU was staffed by an ORD-based inflight crew with 52 to 60 years seniority among them. Each!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That actually makes a ton of sense… even if the presentation isn’t as fancy 🤷‍♂️. I also love that they put the Chicago ppl on the GRB flight with the major Bears Packers rivalry 😂

[@ErnestoRoy]

5:15 Love the Red & Gold, Go 9ers, “in your face” -attitude for the flight!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Bang bang ‼️

[@PCBill0622]

You mentioned the “Brazilian” rough air. I’m sure with all of your Trans-equator that it’s not just Brazil but anywhere in the world along the equator. Along with the turbulence cones some spectacular lightning shows-especially over the Pacific. Thanks for taking us along

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Nah yea but it just happened to be over Brazil for this flight specifically

[@billlu9468]

I think PHL deserves a nonstop flight to Tokyo (Narita). I mean, just like Boston, a nonstop PHL-NRT route could be a catalyst for other nonstop international flights out of Philly, including Hong Kong, Amman, Taipei, Abu Dhabi, etc. Even Hainan (Airlines) could have nonstop flights out of Philly towards both Beijing and Shanghai.

[@farahbokhari4478]

Yes, as a PHL native I open my arms to new routes all the time. It’s up to American or even JAL to make a Tokyo route happen

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Seems like if they keep making PHL a transit hub that it’ll get more flights from JFK… including maybe tokyo

[@nonstops_aviation]

I like how you still went to Sao Paulo where you got robbed the first time you went just to experience something unique looks like you overcame your fear of SP! The US and Brazil market was big with the American using 757s serving more smaller cities along with the big 2 (Sao Paulo and Rio) but once they left the market got SIGNIFICANTLY smaller only serving the big 2 nowadays but I can see the XLR changing that. Colombia on the other hand is much bigger probably from the bigger demand and shorter distance from the US. American alone operates to 6 cities with Delta and United only operating to 2 and 1 respectively (although UA is starting MDE service soon) It got so popular that AA through September 2021 and Spring 2022 starting sending Boeing 777-200ERs to Bogota 787-8s to Medellin and Cali from Miami, I was fortunate enough to travel to Cali during this time on the B788!

[@chriscrossinthrulife6415]

Theres a reason the snacks arent placed at the bar you spoke of. We recognize that the snacks are for Business Class and by placing them at that spot, Main Cabin and Premium Economy would take them all. Also, flights after 9 pm get the one shot. Anything before that has a standard BC service you are use to. Lastly, PHL crews probably didnt have Portuguese speakers as it isnt a normal flight and because it was a charter flight would have no need for such.

[@farahbokhari4478]

They do have a daily flight to Lisbon so there has to be Portuguese speakers

[@chriscrossinthrulife6415]

@@farahbokhari4478 Question is was this an all English speaking customer base as it was a flight taking Americans to Brazil? If so, it wasn't necessary.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That makes a ton of sense about the snacks. As for Portuguese on board, it wasn’t limited to Americans. The lady in front of me was just flying back to Brazil (she flew up to Boston through Miami) so there was definitely Brazilians that just happened to be on the flight

[@markg1075]

The PO speaker question may have been one of how the crew were selected. It may have been available in advance to bid for as part of flight attendants' regular schedules (where PO spkrs likely would have been included), as a special flight, it may have been mostly flight service managers (also not so likely), or it may have been a trip that was assigned to "reserve" flight attendants who would typically cover for a crewmember who called out sick, missed the flight, or other things. It's not uncommon to have to crew an entire flight with Reserves, and if there were few/no PO speakers the night before when the crew would likely have been assigned in this scenario, there might not have been PO speakers available. Whew! Airlines are a complex operation.

[@TheMaartian]

I know how you felt. During the Bears one and only Super Bowl winning season, they lost only one regular season game, against the Miami Dolphins. I was in a Ft. Lauderdale bar decked out in full Bears regalia for the game. Oh, Lord, did I get a boatload of grief from the local Dolphins fans. It truly sucked. 🤣

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha… but it is kinda fueling 💪

[@Oldanddaft]

Always love your videos Patrick, also love the NFL which we have had in the UK on TV since the 80's in a limited way, and which I now have a subscription for and have had for a few years. My teams are the Lions and the Falcons in no particular order, and for two completely different reasons. Fun fact - there are about 70 men's teams playing in the UK which are split into two conferences, so not everyone is hating on it and the games' popularity has increased for sure since we have had the games which are played in London. As for American Airlines, the jury is still out on them. Much love to you from Yorkshire, look forward to your videos every week ❤

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s all great to hear! Thanks! I’ll forgive you for not choosing the niners 😅

[@jakooboo147]

Great video as always, Patrick. I'd love to see more "one-off" flights for fun stuff like this. The MLB could absolutely do this when they play in Mexico and England.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

100% although honestly most of those routes are already served. The London series this year was NY vs. Philly… teams that already have London service. Same with Mexico being SD

[@Skyhoopsaviation]

This guy is so underrated

[@jordanalexander4331]

My grandparents were on this flight!!!

[@creativemindplay]

Ok

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Cool!

[@jimmyjames6492]

Pretty cool experience! Thanks for the info + video!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally! Thanks!

[@TripReportaviation]

What a cool and special flight! Many people have problems with the backward seat but I really have no problem sitting in one.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I agree. These seats are nice. My go to when available

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you Patrick for your trip here. The dinner meal looked nice on this flight. The cabin area right behind your Business Class that could have been a snack area but I guess having the lighting on and passengers possibly standing in that probably creats noise for those passengers seating right behind in Premium Economy. That is one way of looking at that. Other than that, I am glad you went down fir the game! And I have enjoyed fly down there to San Paulo, BR from Chicago on 777s from my former airline.

[@jt98116]

One of your most interesting reviews. And go 49ers :) Nice job as usual Patrick.

[@brianperry7297]

Had the same meal coming back from London in July and it was fantastic. American Sundaes are the best. Always enjoy them.

[@mikiewifnoe360]

Since this was a one-time deal, how did you and the others on the flight learn of it? I am an old guy who has been flying since the age of 4. It may be rose-colored glasses syndrome, but I remember flying being so much more unique. It has been dumbed down over the last two decades, but then I suspect the sparkle has dimmed for the flight attendants having to deal with so much idiocy. Or perhaps greed is intruding into the experience. Nonetheless, it was a very well-presented review. Thanks.

[@markg1075]

Perhaps view it as a series of trade-offs in what customers value, or make economic sense. As recently as the 1990s, first class was a true First Class, but did not have lie-flat bed seats (unless you go back to the 40s!). There was chateaubriand sliced in the aisle, but no wi-fi. There was one movie that everyone saw when it started yet roomier seats with more cushioning in Economy. The industry and service expectations changed dramatically after 9/11 and a lot of frills, like fresh flowers on the credenza were cost-prohibitive, as were things like lavatories a person can fit into without turning sideways. As demand returned, so did competition, which drove expansion and acquiring new planes, which in turn created more capacity and required more infrastructure - and demand had to catch up, with lower prices. Lower prices then also means smaller margins, so more cuts. And of course the $40M CEO salaries have ti come from somewhere, like squeezing in an extra row of seats. 😊

[@kevin19358]

Why you like Dr pepper softdrink? You don't sleep on the plane, even though it's a 9 hour red eye flight to Sao Paulo or how many hours did you sleep on the plane? I wish they have window inside the lavatory.

[@botruong4102]

Thank you Patrick your vlog is always great.

[@lvthud]

In the last 10 days i've flown long haul Turkish, ITA and Iberia, the food offered by AA beat two of those, take a guess who had the best food and when it comes down to it, whole product.

[@chappo2000]

I enjoyed the video, especially the examination of PHL for American at the end. DCA was too a US Airways hub and American actually flies DCA-YYZ, so its "international" too. 😉

[@JetSetWithChris]

Your purser is one of the best in Philly, love her!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

She was great! That’s awesome

[@brianperry7297]

Great information and nicely done

[@Nobi36]

Yo bro, you planning on coming back here in the Philippines? Air France is inaugurating a Paris to Manila flight with their a350 hope you can review it 😊.

[@Holloweenboy]

As soon as I heard Philly to São Paulo, I immediately knew it was EAGLES! GO BIRDS!!!!!

[@Thesmellofrain-h6o]

I like your point of view. Great job and good work! Thanks-

[@SP-tm7sd]

Latam is technically Chilean, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. The original LAN Chile, which took over TAM Brasil possesses the majority of their shares.

[@EpicThe112]

Looks like you got a Safran Concept D seat by the way they are also found on B777-223/ER fleets. Looking at your seat it turns out it's the airbag Style seat up you're missing a 3-point belt. By the way your crew are Brazilians/Chilean former Latam or moved from Brazil to US. Even rare Japanese/Taiwanese/Filipino/South Korean AA flight attendants. If you have to choose between SFO-EWR-GRU Star Alliance UA Skyteam Alliance DL SFO-JFK-GRU and Oneworld Alliance AA/AS SFO-PHL-GRU which one is going to be your pick? The first choice if you couldn't make EWR-SFO from GRU-EWR the good news is United Airlines has two South American Partners Panama Copa and the Colombian Avianca which means if GRU-EWR is missed you're going to do via PTY CM or AV. Which means entry to the United States is San Francisco alternatively UA GRU-IAH-SFO.

[@hungo7720]

What a funky premium service hardly experienced by any reviewers! But since you are in Brazil, I really crave for Brazilian carriers’ flights 😊.

[@MrPabloarce]

Varig, worst meal ever in my life

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I do love Brazilian long haul flights. Got some more Azul coming up!

[@red.guevarra]

Phoenix, Charlotte and Philadelphia...yes, in all of my years flying American post-merger, there was a common denominator among those three hubs yet I couldn't put my finger on it. And now you nailed it! And I think the smallest Admirals Club I've been in was at PHX. Makes that one you went to at PHL look like a cathedral LOL!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Haha yea it’s an interesting strategy….

[@Oreo_politics2015]

Amazing video as always ❤❤

[@johntaddy6009]

Probably less likely than the AA PHL-Sao Paulo flight was another flight the same day. AA 9747 from GRB (Green Bay) to Sao Paulo.

[@haltewhat]

When I was like 7 or probably 6, I've been on the LAN airlines AKA LATAM airlines once on the 787.

[@suhailvadgaokar]

Nice job on moving away from single use plastic! Respect for America for that ✌️

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally!

[@510ghostboy]

you are a great story teller!

[@tonyadamson1861]

You probably received tray service due to the time of departure. If it was after 9:00 PM it only aids in speeding things up to allow for passengers wishing to sleep or work. Otherwise, you’re looking at up to an hour and a half of a drawn out meal service after dessert.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That makes a ton of sense. I guess all my AA flights this year have just been later departures 🤷‍♂️

[@SixerIverson04]

Make sure you fly Air France for the resume flight on December 7, 2024 flight from France to Manila pls in business class!

[@WarlockofSF]

Cool video!

[@jdb316]

Wouldn't Charlotte seem to have the same problem you described with Philadelphia (not enough O&D passengers)? If not why is it different? Do you see Philadelphia and/or Charlotte getting a nonstop flight to Asia in the future, especially with Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific being part of the One World Alliance?

[@davidperry3257]

Eagle Fans are a rough bunch. As a lifelong NY Giants fan, I couldn’t suffer through this. Fortunately, we have options to GRU from JFK and EWR.

[@edwardmyers1746]

RAH RAH GO BIRDS 🤙🤙🤙🦅🦅

[@jcbaily5559]

I appreciate your reviews, thanks! I must say, however, I would prefer flying any carrier other than a US carrier internationally and that is really sad! Have a great day!

[@HiSteOfMnd]

Bang‼️Bang‼️ Niner Gang‼️🤙🏽

[@marioimori]

And NYC is a paradise crimeless paradise, isn't it? Starting by the government hahahaha

[@HiSteOfMnd]

@@marioimori umm 😵‍💫🥴the heck you talking about. I’m guessing you don’t watch much Football bud 😂

[@guilhermecaldascarvalho9609]

I was tracking your flight in FR24!

[@Landentv]

I was just at PHL a week ago flying frontier

[@NextHW5]

Would note that the DOJ actually blocked a United/US Airways merger pre-GFC; otherwise, United might have ended up in the same boat as American (competing with LCCs instead of Legacies)

[@dfwplanespotters_yt]

for a guy who's based in DFW/DAL and has flown american over 100+ times in 14 years, the food is NOT getting better.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Idk maybe I just got lucky but the plates used to be 50% mush… so a good beef and Mac n cheese is a nice alternative

[@SamuelBarringer]

Is Piglet afraid of flying in turbulence?

[@michaelj3282]

Surprised you didn't fly back via Qatar or Dubai, then you'd really have noticed the difference. Sao Paulo to DXB, with EK, quick trip to Doha, then Doha to Philadelphia direct, you would really have seen the massive quality difference. It would take a bit longer though LOL

[@kevin19358]

Is that your 1st time flying sports character with the team (not your team) on your flight and what's your thoughts?

[@kevin19358]

22:15, I didn't know Air China resume flights to Sao Paulo via Madrid, wow. You should have flew Air China from Beijing to Sao Paulo via Madrid or to Havana via Madrid, but that's okay, any plan on flying that route or it's not happening?

[@manis1852]

Yes.. I recall flying US Air from Philly.. not a fun experience

[@marioimori]

What a difference in food from American's ECONOPOOR to the EXECURICH! The food in the Economy is very very bad, one of the worst I've eaten! Thanks for sharing and welcome to my town and my Corinthians's arena, Mr. Shea!

[@ericcrichardson]

Neat one time flight.. #GOHawks

[@PeterM_K]

Saying Philly is a viable option puts pressure on NY-airports during negotiations.. that is the main reason I can come up with.

[@ErnestoRoy]

13:11 I want this seat just for that take-off view!

[@stammyt3603]

being this early was a crime 20 seconds ago

[@davidibarra6730]

I thought you would be nervous to go back to Brazil, based on your past experience

[@YESHIVA2919]

How does it take 8 hours to travel from Montreal to Philidelphi?

[@andysorensen1737]

Did you go to the São Paulo game? How was it?

[@tally1604]

What a statement when going to a country the main highlight is not getting robbed there. Yey, Brazil 😂

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Hey I mean not getting robbed on 2 out of 6 trips now is a win in my book 😅😅

[@JxLx2022]

Geez.. now I know why there were so many Eagles fans on my flight!!! lol

[@pjmarone]

My home airport is PHL and I didnt reLIUZE THEY HAD THIS FLIGHT UNITL THE 7TH

[@UnitedB739]

Half of the 777-200s have those seats as well

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Dang I swear I haven’t seen them on the 777s

[@DeltaFish11]

PHL had the QR DOH flight for 9 years until AA decided to swap with PHL. I don't think that PHL-DOH is all connecting passengers on the domestic side. Even with the B6 NEA ended, AA could have double down on JFK just didn't dedicate enough resources to JFK either because of slots or pilot shortage. AA had the opportunity to turn PHL into a focus city and make JFK the main hub. Right now, PHL is a slow growing city it is not JFK and not EWR. But it does have a sizeable metro area. So is ATL, DTW, DFW, IAH. All fortress hubs and somewhat known internationally. Anyways GO BIRDS! Yes we are jerks

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I guess we gotta see how it works out 🤷‍♂️ I just don’t think it has the same recognition. I mean even Europeans that end up on the Dallas flights (or ATL/DTW) are transiting usually to other places. NY is just more of a destination for global travelers

[@BFUS_official]

Spoiler Blocker: It is for an NFL game

[@Holloweenboy]

Also Philly has a better fight song AND mascot

[@yamoshigodofsaiyans1569]

American Airlines didnt have it it inherited. They Bought out Us Airways... My father worked for Arkema which is a well known chemical company. They had a deal with bussiness trips so I know everything.

[@jiangni2236]

Maybe the snack bar wasn't set up in the mid-galley because they didn't want Premium Economy passengers coming around?

[@darlawittmier1793]

How do you get on anagrol flight?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

You can book it like any other, you just gotta keep your eye on the tabloids to catch wind of them (typically 4-6 months in advance)

[@ZoeAliceBinns-eg4bx]

Go pack go

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Great video Patrick! Love it as a unique flight however I’m no Eagles fan! 😂 I’m with you SF49ERS! 🎉 Cheers my friend 🥂 it certainly looks like an incredible experience for a one time only flight and certainly seems unique that’s to be sure! 😂 Also Brazil is always a fun place to visit, I recently visited São Paulo in March on a flight with Delta from Atlanta and then the reverse back with Delta too. My review of Delta Comfort Plus back from GRU-ATL it Lete if you’d like to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7GpZSomLefa8k -Caleb’s Aviation

[@davidfanene9218]

👍

[@G-XWBE]

Early gang

[@gregecker184]

Tell us price plz

[@Ningding360]

Do your homework. This seat is also found on AA 772s

[@paulmoeller5220]

should have stayed in Philly to get robbed!

[@ScottMatthews-gk8ef]

‘The window might have astigmatism’ 😂 Love it - just be grateful American didn’t lock the shades on blackout. The sunrise looked incredible.

[@benjaminchua65]

american airlines giving really cheap redemptions? seem to be popular amongst youtube reviewers over the past month

[@CJ-xl3dh]

15:35. The quality of THAT?!!? 👀?!!? Patrick??? It looks awful. Plus who on earth would consider it sensible to pair lobster mac and cheese with beef 🤮?!!? Oh that's right ;only American Airlines 🤷🏼‍♂️. American have long lost their way as an airline, and I sadly don't think they are even in the ball park of rediscovering it 😕.

[@jameshoyle5918]

Not impressed with the food at all.

[@brianperry7297]

Had the same meal coming back from London in July and it was fantastic. American Sundaes are the best. Always enjoy them.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Definitely. Need those sundaes