Reminder: Monday is Last Day of American A300 Service

**moose135** · 2009-08-26, 12:04 PM

They just won't die - they added an extra flight today, JFK-STI-JFK. Flt 9236 departs JFK around 1pm, not sure when the inbound (Flt 9237) arrives.

**T-Bird76** · 2009-08-26, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by moose135

They just won't die - they added an extra flight today, JFK-STI-JFK. Flt 9236 departs JFK around 1pm, not sure when the inbound (Flt 9237) arrives.

That's not a normal AA flight number, perhaps a charter. According to AA.com its scheduled to return to JFK at 9:11 pm.

**mirrodie** · 2009-08-26, 04:57 PM

It's really nice to see how they won't quit.

Perhaps its an extra, not a charter, for another in-ops issue?

**moose135** · 2009-08-26, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by mirrodie

Perhaps its an extra, not a charter, for another in-ops issue?

From the A.net thread, that's what it sounds like, mentioned that it was an "extra section".

**AA 777** · 2009-08-27, 08:09 PM

I'd put my money on the fact that a 763 was out of service and they subbed the 'bus

**mirrodie** · 2009-08-27, 10:44 PM

I think its a great way for the Abus to go out. Covering for a 767's folly. Nice.

**AirtrafficController** · 2009-09-01, 04:27 PM

Here is a great farewell video of the AA A300:
http://www.jetvideos.net/video/view.php?id=1593

**AA 777** · 2009-09-01, 11:06 PM

Here are a couple of mine from the day....

The poster is the same as the certificates that all the pax received ....they took a lonnnnnng time to design! Picture on the cake is also mine :mrgreen:

**fly.mcs** · 2009-09-06, 04:12 PM

I once saw the American Airlines Airbus A300B4-605R as an ugly looking aircraft among the airline's entire fleet, with its two-tone color scheme, seemingly far-aft "American" titles, & its round fuselage, resembling that of a long barrel. Over time, this aircraft has become one of my favorite and it is sad to see them retired. I have always had a passion for aviation, & I still do not understand it, but shortly after my cousin was killed on 11 September 2001, this passion grew much stronger. And as you all remember, not too long after, on 12 November 2001 (a day before my birthday), American Airlines lost N14053, an Airbus A300B4-605R in the Rockaways; I will never forget this day. I did my own personal research about the Airbus and learned so many new things; I can't remember if I read it or if it was my instinct that AA was going to retire their Airbus fleet after the accident, but I knew my opportunity to fly the A300 was slipping away...

In the second quarter of 2005, my mother spoke of vacationing in the Caribbean. As we normally fly with Delta Air Lines, I knew this was my chance to fly the A300 since our travel agent usually books through American Airlines. We decided on San Juan, Puerto Rico, so I took down all Airbus flight numbers from KJFK to TJSJ, and had my seat numbers ready. The travel agent & my mother found it strange that I had flights picked out :) , but I walked out of there thrilled about our upcoming trip!

OUTBOUND
American Airlines AAL#699, Tuesday 9 August 2005, KJFK-TJSJ; N7055A

TJSJ/SJU SPOTTING
Thursday 11 August 2005

INBOUND
American Airlines AAL#610, Saturday 13 August 2005, TJSJ-KJFK; N11060

Although it was some years ago, I remember these flights very well. What I found most enjoyable was the cabin layout, very similar to that of the 767. I immediately noticed and loved the unique wing design, especially the flaps! And the sound of the engines was amazing. I will never forget the friendly cabin crew & my brief experience on the A300. Though American will not have these birds anymore, I hope to continue seeing this aircraft type in the future.

KJFK/JFK SPOTTING
Saturday 4 March 2006

AMERICAN AIRLINES A300 MEMORIBILIA