Comments on: First Class to Hawaii on American Airlines

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:15:59 +0000

I know!!!! I took the same flight and class and same seat. I am in Hawaii right now. Loved the flight over. Looking forward to the flight back.(never thought I’d say that)anyhoo….Needless to say, it will be my ride from here on out to Maui every year.

By: Natasha C

Natasha C — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:06:58 +0000

haha I love that you called the people in economy “Cattle” that made me laugh…Im traveling first class on American Airlines in a week to Hawaii also :) Im excited…

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:50:55 +0000

Fools! Haven’t you ever heard of pizza?

By: mikem

mikem — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:13:06 +0000

Very enjoyable read. However you never delivered on this: “Lets just say that there is a huge difference between first class on a 747 as compared to a 767. I’m going to try to explain all the little nuances before I forget.”

You forgot!

I now have a firm idea of what I could expect from the First Class 767 seating, but no idea of how it differs from the 747, or indeed which one you prefer.

Nice post, though. Thanks.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:36:45 +0000

Thank you, Im disabled with a bad back and leg and a nice comfortable chair would sure be good on a 5 hour flight. My husband good man that he is says because of the hardship of a plane flight, we either go were I am comfortable or not at all rather then ending up freezing and spazing in those little cubicles in the cheap seats. These seats seem closet to our reclincers at home. Thank you for sharing important info like this.

By: John P.

John P. — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:49:02 +0000

Greg,

Well, on the flight to Hawaii the didn’t give you the little entertainment center. I read on the plane that you get those if you are going to another country, but i guess they don’t include Hawaii in there. I don’t know why, because it’s just as long of a flight in some cases…

The good news was that the seat did indeed recline completely flat. It went down so far it was uncomfortable to me. Of course, I didn’t sleep anyway, but that’s beside the point!

Later,

John

By: John P.

John P. — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:45:44 +0000

Kate,

I’m glad to hear that someone actually found this review useful. I wasn’t sure, because as far as I know it’s the only one of it’s kind. :-)

You guys will enjoy this trip and I think you’ll find that it was well worth saving the miles up for. Your husband is going to be sooo much more comfortable than in the regular cabin. Heck, my knees hit the seat in front of me and he’s 5″ taller! I can’t imagine…

Anyway, have fun on your trip!

John

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:41:06 +0000

Your review was just what I’ve been looking for. We’re spending ALL of our hard-earned miles on this trip and I wanted some validation that it was worth it. I was so happy to read that you had enough room. My husband is 6’6 so space is a KEY factor.
Great review. Thanks.

By: Greg Lewis

Greg Lewis — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:27:13 +0000

John,

Having had the pleasure of my company sending me to India this past spring, I too know the joys of non-coach travel. I must say that Lufthansa Long-Haul Business Class (probably equivalent to most 1st Class sections) was great for the 20 hours of flight time it took to get there.

The one thing that really annoyed me was that though the seats had all the bells and whistles, they wouldn’t quite get to a fully horizontal position…making sleeping really tough. I guess you need to fly one of the Mid-east airlines and pay 20k for a suite for that.

My favorite part was the entertainment package on my own personal 10″ screen…movies on demand, games, videos of planes landing at airports all over the planet, USB to charge the iPod…some international even have WiFi.

So…give us the scoop on what you had in front of you besides that little PVP filled with hard-core rap videos from the late 80′s. I couldn’t tell the screen size, or even if there was one.

GML

By: Lisa Marie Mary

Lisa Marie Mary — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:38:47 +0000

My God John .. thatâ€™s the most detailed and jealousy-engendering travel description Iâ€™ve ever read :)

Exactly what I was thinking! I’m glad you’re ‘taking us along with you’, though!

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:23:52 +0000

OH WOW, That is just too good!! There’s nothing like a great vacation even if I can just hear about someone else’s wonderful escapades. Be sure to get some super pictures of Hawaii and all it’s wonders. HAVE FUN!!

By: vandamonium

vandamonium — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:09:25 +0000

Wow! I live in what I consider the ultimate vacation spot and I don’t have fly to get here, but, your description is awesome. Have you sent this to American Airlines? Hey, they might just give you some free miles.

By: Derek Wong

Derek Wong — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:06:54 +0000

I’d have to agree with Urbanist. During my last flight (for work), I was cramped and sitting next to a sick guy. It. Was. Horrible. But I’m glad that some people out there are loving their flights!

By: John P.

John P. — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:38:53 +0000

Hey, I’m merely your humble servant. I’m only taking this trip in order to endure all of the hardships and report back for you guys so that you don’t have to do it yourselves. ;-)

John

By: Urbanist

Urbanist — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:58:25 +0000

My God John .. that’s the most detailed and jealousy-engendering travel description I’ve ever read :)

“The main course was a choice between short ribs topped with soy ginger sauce or four cheese ravioli.”

On my way back from Chicago I had a choice between pretzels and no pretzels. I went with the pretzels. Definitely the right choice.