REVIEW | American Airlines | Phoenix (PHX) - Philadelphia (PHL) | Airbus A321neo | First Class

Join me as I review my red-eye flight experience on American Airlines' Airbus A321neo from Phoenix to Philadelphia in Domestic First Class. While the seat and crew were highlights, the lack of a meal service and in-flight entertainment left much to be desired. Find out why I think there are better options for your money and get a glimpse into the comfort and features of the A321neo cabin. Stay tuned as I continue my journey with a connecting flight to New York.

Flight Details:
Airline: American Airlines (AA395)
Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
Registration: N442AN
Flight Time: 3hr 51min
Seat: 4F - Domestic First Class
From: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
To: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Date: January 22nd, 2024

[roxydiaz]

Wow For a business class flight only a basic snack service is provided It’s so embarrassing European and Asian airlines provide a hot
Meal for a smiling fight in length of time and distance 😢

[airfreak]

No meal on a red eye flight is standard for US carriers. You would most likely have received the same service on DL, UA or B6 on a red eye of that length.

[hectorcruz]

I agree with you . I rather fly united any giving day

[oweneaton]

American Airlines is becoming the next Spirit. It’s sad and unfortunate how much they have fallen. They seem to care less and less about their customers. Hope you get a middle seat review soon. Untied middle was great definitely recommend

[MaryNYC]

Unless you're on the red eye between Los Angeles or San Francisco and New York/JFK, you will not receive meal service on an overnight flight within the USA. They should offer meal service on these long overnight flights from Phoenix, Vegas, and San Diego, but they don't. It's shameful.

[Solidsnake]

No backseat screen No meals in any domestic flights it’s very annoying

[joshuasiegler]

I use AA for convenience. They are not a service-based airline and provide zero experience. I fly them as Phoenix is home and they are convenient for direct flights for long weekends and business trips. For leisure or vacation, when time is less of a concern, I usually fly Delta even if it means having a connection. I wish AA would step up its hard product and offer more of an experience.

[tpajay]

That surprises me about the meal service. I have taken UA several times on the red-eye between LAX-CLE & a full dinner service is offered in First (Business) with a choice of 6 meals to preorder for the flight.

[ruffdog]

Considering we are glued to our phones, laptops and tablets. It makes perfect sense to not have a seat back screen.

[tylerrapps]

I like American, United, Delta and Southwest airliens. All airliens offer entertainment at some level

[Archduke]

I would have expected at least a warm breakfast sandwich prior to arrival in PHL.

I understand no IFE, as a streaming service is much cheaper for an airline to provide.

[kevaughnrivera]

How are night flights in terms of turbelence ?

[jeppajeppson]

I don’t like them because I would not be able to sleep on the plane

[GH-mnty]

Get over yourself! If you want a meal, travel during meal times and not on a red eye. Maybe people want to rest and not be interrupted in the middle of the night.