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6 7 After my stay in the lounge , I proceeded to my gate , where boarding began about 35 minutes before departure .
Off to one side of the lounge is a snack bar that features fruit , cookies , and packaged dried fruits . One of the advertised highlights is the fireside lounge , the literal centerpiece of the Chelsea Lounge . It is an area with seating for almost 24 people positioned in the middle of the room . In its center is a glass fireplace that extends through the ceiling . During my visit , the fireplace was turned on and truly gave the lounge a homey feeling .
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At 09:30 , I headed downstairs to my gate , where boarding was already underway . Starting at 06:00 , American operates flights between New York and Los Angeles every 90 minutes , all with its A321Ts . I was on AA255 , which was scheduled to depart at 09:59 from Gate 1 and arrive at LAX at 13:20 , with a flight time of six hours and 21 minutes .
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After quickly boarding the single-aisle A321T , I walked through the Flagship First cabin , which features 10 Zodiac reverse herringbone seats in a 1-1 configuration , to my 9A seat in the Flagship Business cabin . In my seat , I found American Casper bedding , consisting of a pillow and a duvet , and a menu for the flight . Also waiting for me were a bottle of water and a Shinola amenity kit stashed in the storage area over my left shoulder . The storage area also had a universal power outlet , a USB port , and a headphone socket . The amenity kit was well-stocked , with eye mask , earplugs , dental kit , pen , socks , and DS & Durga hand lotion .
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In the storage area under the inflight entertainment screen ( IFE ) were complimentary Bang &
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