I took the Airbus A321-EOW from LAX to DFW and it was very familiar. That specific plane seems to have become the workhorse for most of my flights on American Airlines.
Fights to and from Los Angeles, to and from Orlando and to Boston have all been on the A321.
I have no complaints as it is a more modern plane and the luggage racks are bigger in that they can take 4 carry ons upright rather than 2 or 3 lying flat.
Checking in for the first flight
I had flown into LA earlier in the week on the A321 and was now flying home and so decided I would review both flights as one.
Check-in at DFW was a breeze, no-one at the Priority counter and no-one in the TSA-Pre line.
DFW is so random when it comes to security. A week or 2 ago there were only about 20 people in regular line and 80 people in TSA-Pre line and today there was no-one. So after breezing through security it was off to the Capital One lounge for a couple of cappuccinos and a great view of the tarmac.
Boarding time:
Boarding was quick in Group 3 and I was soon in my seat 13F.
I like to get settled as soon as I can, get my iPad connected to the wi-fi and start my movie. I find I can watch about 15 minutes of the film before take-off which can be rather useful on a shorter flight.
The Airbus A321-EOW has the 2022 updated safety card showing evacuation processes for emergency water and land events.
Taxi and take-off:
These taxi and take-off pictures are from the LAX departure. We almost always fly out over the sea and then bank left and fly south all the way around the mainland past Ranch Palos Verdes and the Terranae Resort, then past Los Angeles harbor, Long Beach harbor, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach. At some point on this route you cut inland and fly on to Dallas.
Heading out to runway 25R and off we go.
It is good to see the construction ongoing on the terminals, the travel process will be brighter once they are finished.
Right after take off a view of Marina del Rey and in the distance Santa Monica pier.
Time for a snack and a drink:
American has the Inflight Entertainment and Information folder with details on the films, tv, music, and games available to watch onboard.
It also lists complimentary beverages as well as drinks and snacks for purchase.
On this trip I had tea and pretzels. American does serve a fine cup of tea I find.
Landing and egress:
And as they are supposed to be do (bad weather excepting) the flight was smooth and we landed safely on time.
As I exit I take one last look at the boarding sign telling me where that plane is flying to next. This one was heading back west to Las Vegas.
On to baggage which can also be confusing. So many airlines but only 2 flights.
And that was another pleasant flight:
So that was me on the Airbus A321-EOW from LAX to DFW. That flight was representative of most flights I take in the USA.
Efficient, on time, pleasant entertainment and snacks, smooth flight and ‘secure’ baggage.
There are more than 5,500 flights like this every day in the US.
Don’t we just love them.
What do you think of flying regularly on run of the mill flights ? Hopefully your experiences are as pleasant as mine.
