In November, 2011 just days before filing for bankruptcy, American Airlines became the first carrier in the United States to order the world’s most efficient and successful long-haul airliner, the Boeing 777-300ER.
On January 31, 2013, American inaugurated its first Boeing 777-300ER service with a flight between Dallas/Ft. Worth and Sao Paulo, Brazil. I was onboard this historic flight and my expectations were absolutely exceeded in nearly every way.
On April 24-25, American’s Boeing 777-300, the "new face" of the airline, had its official Grand Opening / Coming Out Party, with a two-day delivery flight event that we were fortunate enough to be invited on.
The location: the World’s “Mecca of Commercial Aviation” — Seattle, Washington.
Editor's Note: You can read more about Chris' tour of the 737 and 777 factory here, and about the aircraft delivery here. American Airlines paid for Chris' hotel.
Boeing provided a breakfast under a party tent, complete with a DJ, making for a very festive mood.
Just before boarding began, there were group photo shots with two banners: one commemorating the delivery and one honoring a seriously ill “AA Rockstar”, DFW agent Angie Barakat, who was unable to make the flight.
Finally, everyone gathered for the big ribbon cutting on the red carpet and after the parade of hoopla, boarding for the appropriately numbered flight 9777 began.
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