Italy: American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York

I booked this trip about two weeks out for my first flight and about three weeks out for my return segment.  My upgrade for this flight cleared a mere 12 hours prior to departure.

American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York

As a business class passenger (and executive platinum elite), I had access to the British Airways lounge at Malpensa. The only take away I had was that the wifi was quite slow.

American 199
Milan Malpensa (MXP) – New York Kennedy (JFK)
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
Depart:  10:25AM
Arrive: 1:40PM
Duration:  9 hours, 15 minutes
Aircraft: Boeing 767-323ER (N346AN)
Seat: 6H (Business Class)

 

The flight attendants came by with a choice of water, orange juice, and champagne for the predeparture drinks.

American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York

American Airlines Business Class Milan to New YorkThe menu read as follows:

American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York American Airlines Business Class Milan to New YorkService began with a salad.

American Airlines Business Class Milan to New York

American Airlines Business Class Milan to New YorkAbout 90 minutes before arrival, we were served a snack.  I picked the Uno pizza.

American Airlines Business Class Milan to New YorkI’ve talked about the American old business class product several times.  It’s now an outdated and unremarkable product, but I was far happier flying it than taking a seat in coach on United’s 767-424ER.  The United W fare, eligible for systemwide upgrades, was about $650 more for the roundtrip.  Considering my total airfare was about $600, I didn’t bite.

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