Review of American Airlines flight from Miami to San Francisco in Domestic First

Report No: 2020-1204

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Welcome to the second part of this series where I would be on another mileage-run, this time originating from the West Coast on another route other than DCA-RDU. To keep some mystery, I would reveal the routing part-by-part

The fourth report of this series would be a longer flight from the previous one and would be my longest AA flight that I've ever taken since that day. This time, I'll be flying on the American Airlines Airbus A321 from Miami to San Francisco in part of my mileage run. Before this flight, I also had the opportunity to visit the American Airlines Admirals Club at MIA near Gate D30.

Here is the routing ( the remaining parts would be revealed soon )
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Part 3:

Loads for this flight

Domestic First: 100%
Main Cabin: 30-35%

MIAMI AIRPORT - MIA

After arriving from my previous flight, for the short layover, it was time to visit the American Airlines Admirals Club. So I started heading over there. The club at gate D15, the club at E gates and the Flagship Lounge is currently closed so my only option was the American Airlines Admirals Club near gate D30

FIDS while walking through the terminal

American Airlines ADMIRALS CLUB MIA D30 - MIAMI AIRPORT

After being welcomed by the lounge attendant at the entry level, I've headed upstairs to the club.

That day, the lounge wasn't that crowded although all window seats were taken.

In the MIA club, the bar was open as well as the buffets

There was also a guac toast station where the chef served a guac toast with the condiments of your choice. Soup was also available. 

Here are the breakfast selections of the club

Bagels & cereals

Fruits & oatmeal

GATE AREA & BOARDING

About 5-10 minutes before boarding, I left the club and started heading to concourse E where my flight was departing. It was a solid 7-8 minutes walk between the club and E gates.

While I arrived at the gate, N928AM was already there.

I arrived at the gate just when boarding for Group 1 was announced, and I was the first passenger to board the aircraft

AA 2918 MIAMI AIRPORT TO SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT

After being welcomed by the crew, I decided to benefit from the empty cabin and take photos a bit.
The Domestic First cabin that has the old LAA First Class seats which would be converted with Project Kodiak seats soon.

The Main Cabin

And my seat for this flight: 4F.
Upon boarding, there was a pillow and blanket already ready at my seat. 

The legroom is much generous than Project Oasis/Kodiak cabins

Each seat is equipped with an inflight entertainment system

That also has a remote

Also, the seats are equipped with USB ports and power outlets

Our neighbor was this American A319 that was heading to Bogota that morning

The overhead panel

Here is the route map

Here is the seat pocket content

After boarding was completed, an hand sanitizing wipe was provided by the cabin crew.

After boarding was completed, we have started our push-back

And the safety video was played from the personal screens

American A321 that was going to operate AA1502 to Punta Cana that morning

N726AN, which was going to head to Los Angeles that evening

The E satellite gates were totally empty

Swiftair 737-400 that was going to Havana that morning

Concourses F and G

And after a short taxi, we were already at the runway

We passed next to an AeroUnion cargo aircraft

As well as the terminals for one last time

And we were in the air

LATAM aircraft at remote stands

Cargo aircraft

A photo after takeoff

The airport and the city of Miami for the last time

After we took off, it was time to discover the personal entertainment system.

In addition to paid Wi-Fi, free movies, TV shows, live TV and Apple Music was available on this flight.

Weather information for the Bay Area

Wi-Fi options for this flight

Apple Music is free of charge

And the monthly suscription option

While we were gaining altitude, a video about the safety precautions taken by American Airlines throughout the journey was being monitored.

Although the live TV options are now limited to two channels, the coming of beIN Sports to American Airlines is something super for me as a football ( soccer ) fan.

Here is the mobile IFE menu

TV show options

Movie options

Shortly after takeoff I have requested a pair of earphones from the cabin crew which was promptly served.

After the seatbelt signs have been turned off, the breakfast service has begun with the option of a turkey&swiss croissant and a breakfast box. I've opted for the breakfast box option which has yoghurt and granola

The description of the contents

With my breakfast, I've asked for an apple juice

St. Petersburg, FL

Route map when the trays were collected

During the flight, to entertain myself, I've opened my computer and decided to watch the Sevilla - Real Madrid La Liga match.

Real Madrid has won the game 1-0 with the own goal of Yassine Bonnou.

After a while, I slept for the remaining of the flight and woke up closer to our arrival time.

At that time I visited the lavatory which was clean

The toiletries are from CO Bigelow.

At that time, I picked some snacks from the snack basket at the galley and the crew asked me if I would like any drinks. I've opted for a cup of water.

We're landing towards SFO

Route map at that time

San Mateo-Hayward Bridge

The reflection of our A321 on the water

Shortly later, we have landed at SFO

Some American A321's were parked at remote stands

As well as some United wide-bodies

United 787

United aircraft at Terminal 3

More United aircraft

Alaska, Delta and United Express aircraft at Terminal 2

Alaska E-175 that would be heading towards Portland, OR

More Alaska aircraft

Delta 737

Some part of the C gates were under construction

JetBlue aircraft at Terminal 1

Southwest aircraft at SFO

And American aircraft

American A321's at Terminal 1

JAL 777-300ER at the International Terminal

American A321's at gate B24 and B25.

We have parked next to them at gate B26.

SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT - SFO

After I said goodbye to the crew, I left the aircraft and I was in the brand new Terminal 1 of San Francisco International Airport.

And, it was time to wait until my next flight.
The journey would continue in the next report.
Once again, thanks for reading and hope to see you in another report.