The first flight segment of this return itinerary to Boston was operated by a regional aircraft.
Boarding
I left the lounge around 5 minutes before boarding was due to begin.
By the time I reached the gate, boarding had already started, and I ended up being among the last Group 1 passengers to board.
Cabin and welcome
There was no welcome at the door, and I headed straight to my seat, 01A. Unfortunately, the overhead bins in the Domestic First cabin were already full, so I had to store my bag above row 10, which meant having to make my way back up through a large part of the passenger flow during disembarkation.
Despite having my jacket on my lap, no coat service was offered, and no pre-departure drink was served either.
Service and catering
The service began just after reaching cruising altitude.
My drink order was taken, and I asked for a Baileys coffee.
It was served promptly, along with a breakfast box. The latter was of poor quality, and I did not finish it.
The flight attendant then retreated to the galley and only came back out to clear the box, with no offer of a refill, of course.
Arrival and disembarkation
We reached the gate around 30 minutes ahead of schedule. I then had to move back up 7 or 8 rows to retrieve my suitcase, though thankfully the other passengers were understanding.
The walk to passport control was very long, but the area was empty and the process was very easy thanks to Global Entry.
Bottom line
A very basic flight, with a crew that was frankly appalling.
Itinerary Followed
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
| # | Type | Post |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notebook | A Short Business Trip to Mexico |
| 2 | Lounge | American Airlines Admirals Club, Boston Logan Terminal B |
| 3 | Flight | American Airlines Domestic First, Boston Logan – Dallas Fort-Worth, Boeing 737-800 |
| 4 | Lounge | American Airlines Admirals Club, Dallas Fort-Worth Concourse A (not reported) |
| 5 | Flight | American Airlines Regional Business, Sallas Fort-Worth – Monterrey, Embraer 175 |
| 6 | Hotel | The Westin Monterrey Vallle |
| 7 | Lounge | American Express Centurion Lounge, Monterrey |
| 8 | Flight | American Airlines Regional Business, Monterrey – Miami International, Embraer 175 |
| 9 | Lounge | American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Miami International |
| 10 | Flight | American Airlines Domestic First, Miami International – Boston Logan, Boeing 737-700 |
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