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Well as promised in last weeks trip report I reported I’d bring you the Boston Shuttle this week and here it is. I must say just when I thought all civility was lost in air travel the U.S Airways Shuttle all tucked away on the other side of the US terminal restores my faith in mankind and service in air travel.
From check-in to boarding the US Shuttle from LGA and BOS is a pleasure to fly. The Shuttle offers large comfortable waiting areas with free workstations, quality reading material that is plentiful and interesting, and clients who on the surface understand personal dignity and proper decorum while in public. This probably has something to do with the fact that 97% are business people and know how to conduct themselves in a crowd. Unlike Helga, the Dancing Churchwoman, and Bubby who graced me on my other flights in the past month who should have been exiled to the cargo hold, being around the Shuttle clients were a pleasure and a good opportunity to do some networking.
Now the last time I flew an Airbus I was in college and was to buzzed to remember how I liked it, spring break flight. Now all grown up and a professional successful member of the business world (wow that sounds like a load of crap) I was very concise of the comforts of the aircraft and service. Right off the bat I have to give the A319 an “A” for comfort, noise levels, air quality, and cabin features. I’m a Boeing fan tried and true but I must give credit where credit is due, the A319 just rocks. Now of course this opinion is based on US’s configuration for the A319.
The first thing I liked about the A319 was the height of the PSUs. The PSUs are a bit higher then the 737’s PSUs, this gave me the feeling of being on a much larger aircraft, which is important to me. The added height did have its draw back though, you have to stretch out of your seat a bit to reach the light switch and vent, not a big deal but for short people this could be a problem.
Silence really is bliss when it comes to air travel. I know we all envy over for the good old days when jets were loud and could break your Mom’s best china when they flew over but when you travel often a quiet cabin is a must. I was shocked absolutely shocked how quite the A319’s cabin was, and I was sitting right near the engine. It was so quiet I could clearly make out a conversation two rows behind me, sadly the conversation wasn’t anything juicy.
Man who ever said an inch can’t go a long way? Well on US’s A319s the 18-inch seat width compared to AA’s 17-inch seats makes all the world of difference. These were some of the most comfortable coach seats I’ve ever sat in. I could easily do a trascon flight on this plane. Besides the width the seats were soft and very supportive.
Its very interesting to note something, all the carriers I’ve flown in the last month who were either flirting with Bankruptcy or were in Bankruptcy had the best staffs. I was very pleased to see how professional and accommodating the staff was on the ground and in the air at US. With all the cuts those folks have taken they still do their job with pride and with a customer first attitude. Great work U.S and your Airbuses get an “A” in my book.
P.S You get free booze on the Shuttle, shh don't tell anyone...
From check-in to boarding the US Shuttle from LGA and BOS is a pleasure to fly. The Shuttle offers large comfortable waiting areas with free workstations, quality reading material that is plentiful and interesting, and clients who on the surface understand personal dignity and proper decorum while in public. This probably has something to do with the fact that 97% are business people and know how to conduct themselves in a crowd. Unlike Helga, the Dancing Churchwoman, and Bubby who graced me on my other flights in the past month who should have been exiled to the cargo hold, being around the Shuttle clients were a pleasure and a good opportunity to do some networking.
Now the last time I flew an Airbus I was in college and was to buzzed to remember how I liked it, spring break flight. Now all grown up and a professional successful member of the business world (wow that sounds like a load of crap) I was very concise of the comforts of the aircraft and service. Right off the bat I have to give the A319 an “A” for comfort, noise levels, air quality, and cabin features. I’m a Boeing fan tried and true but I must give credit where credit is due, the A319 just rocks. Now of course this opinion is based on US’s configuration for the A319.
The first thing I liked about the A319 was the height of the PSUs. The PSUs are a bit higher then the 737’s PSUs, this gave me the feeling of being on a much larger aircraft, which is important to me. The added height did have its draw back though, you have to stretch out of your seat a bit to reach the light switch and vent, not a big deal but for short people this could be a problem.
Silence really is bliss when it comes to air travel. I know we all envy over for the good old days when jets were loud and could break your Mom’s best china when they flew over but when you travel often a quiet cabin is a must. I was shocked absolutely shocked how quite the A319’s cabin was, and I was sitting right near the engine. It was so quiet I could clearly make out a conversation two rows behind me, sadly the conversation wasn’t anything juicy.
Man who ever said an inch can’t go a long way? Well on US’s A319s the 18-inch seat width compared to AA’s 17-inch seats makes all the world of difference. These were some of the most comfortable coach seats I’ve ever sat in. I could easily do a trascon flight on this plane. Besides the width the seats were soft and very supportive.
Its very interesting to note something, all the carriers I’ve flown in the last month who were either flirting with Bankruptcy or were in Bankruptcy had the best staffs. I was very pleased to see how professional and accommodating the staff was on the ground and in the air at US. With all the cuts those folks have taken they still do their job with pride and with a customer first attitude. Great work U.S and your Airbuses get an “A” in my book.
P.S You get free booze on the Shuttle, shh don't tell anyone...
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