As part of a joint-venture with Qantas, the codeshare flights go beyond the usual agreements between airlines, and actually involve revenue sharing. The ACCC here in Australia granted approval for a 5 year deal between the airlines, on the basis that American Airlines was unlikely to return to Sydney and Qantas wouldn't be likely to return to San Fransisco without it. (this arrangement has free'd up some QF 747 metal to re-start flights to SFO)
AA are keen to erase the reputation of 23 years ago, where poor service and old aircraft were synonymous with it's reputation in Australia at the time. They are now using their new fleet of Boeing 777-300 aircraft in what could be seen as a 3 and a half class configuration.
- 8 First Class
- 52 Business Class
- 250 Economy Class (30 of which are "Main Cabin Extra" seats with greater leg room.)
AA will arrive into YSSY at 7AM each day as AA73, and depart for LAX at 12PM as AA74.
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