So I Finally Flew Air Canada's 787 Business Class...
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of flying in Air Canada’s Business Class a couple times, on various widebody and narrowbody flights.
However, those widebody flights all took place on aircraft with AC’s older “Classic Pod” seat, which is still pretty decent, but is showing its age.
So, when I found a pretty enticing deal using Aeroplan points to fly on their 787 in Business from Toronto to Calgary, I knew I had to give it a try!
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Air Canada (ACA/AC)
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (B789)
Flight Number: AC135
Seat: 6K (Business Class)
Livery: New (2017)
Engines: 2x GEnx-1B
Registration: C-FNOG
Route: Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) - Calgary (YYC)
Callsign: AIR CANADA 135 heavy
Runway used: 23 (YYZ) - 35R (YYC)
Date filmed: August 2021
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Happy to report that as of now (Apr 2022) AC domestic Signature class has fully resumed their pre-COVID menus: 1 appetizer, 4 main course options, cheese plate, and dessert/fruit.
Are passengers still required to wear masks? I'm due to travel DUB-YUL in Signature Class in the summer and would like to think the muzzle mandate will have been dropped by then.
@@egpx yes. Required by both Canadian federal government and European Union on flights to and from EU. Crew will also strictly enforce it as it’s for their own safety as well.
@@kiddo817 I flew from the UK (non-EU) to The Netherlands (EU) a few days ago with KLM. There was an announcement that masks were recommended. About three quarters of the passengers chose not to wear one and once airborne the cabin crew took their masks off. Similarly on my return the vast majority of passengers were mask free in the horrendous line to get through security and passport control at Schiphol. Some donned masks as they approached the x-ray machines where there were notices telling them to do so but again, most ignored it. I remained maskless in the airport and on the flight back to Glasgow. Once again the cabin crew were masked for boarding and took them off once airborne. Officially the UK has dropped the mask mandate. The Netherlands has done so too with the exception of on aircraft and in the airport where it is still, apparently, illegal to go maskless unless you are medically exempt. Law it may well be but most people were ignoring it.
I just flew it return YVR to YYZ.
Found the service standards lacking especially for Signature class. On both flights, you are only allowed option of cheese plate OR fruit or dessert.
And no amenities kit (just the standard Covid kit).
@@irisnic9411 you can certainly ask for cheese plate and fruit and dessert (I’ve had no problems flying over 20 times in signature over last year on this route). Of course if it’s a full cabin they may tell you to wait till everyone is served.
Not even joking I was just thinking to myself: man I wonder if Alex posted in the 20 minutes I was off eating. I come back on and he did! What are the chances
They give out the earbuds on descent since they collect the headphones before landing and don’t want customers to not have a way to finish their movie etc.
I love those shots when you have to pass the airport before landing and can see the entire airport. That happens quite a bit when landing in Atlanta considering the way the vector in aircraft coming in.
Just took a flight in business from DUB-YYZ in the 787-9 and it was fantastic. The food quality and quantity on international routes is excellent on AC now.
After watching another AC 787 Signature Class flight, where all the guy did was complain and whine, it was very nice to see a positive video on the subject.
Air Canada is an airline I am proud to say is Canada’s national airline. It’s great. The only really boring aspect are their breakfasts. I fly business with them 4 times a year and each time, with me hungry for a really nice breakfast, I am aghast to see, once again, the ubiquitous parsley omelette. My God, it’s been on the menu for at least 40 years and although all right, it would be nice for AC to offer more hit alternatives representing the various culinary regions of our vast nation.
I flew Air Canada signature class on a 787 back in July 2021 after a trip and I really enjoyed it! Glad to see your experience was nice as well!
Hi Alex. I'm not sure if anyone has said this yet but the earbuds they give you are so that you can continue to watch the IFE during decent and landing if you choose to because they take the nice headphones to store for landing (and so passengers don't take them off the aircraft).
Ife = in-flight emergency
I flew both 787-8 & 787-9 from YVR to NRT or ICN in business. I thing this is the best business class seat I’ve flown in. And I love the orientation toward the windows to enjoy the views.
ICN is a dream destination.
I LOVE FLYING BUSINESS CLASS... flying business is like living in a hotel for a night with free food. I just love sipping Champagne 36,000 feet in the sky
Watching your videos always make my day, thanks Alex for another wonderful flight review!
Awesome engine view and sound! And a little vortex on the takeoff as well! I also have never seen that video that played at the beginning, for some reason.
Great video!! You are doing an amazing job Alex!! Keep the videos coming!!
As always, a well done review! Just wanted a point out the reason for passing the ear bud headsets prior to descent. The overhead noise cancelling headsets are not supposed to be worn below 10 000’ (probably in case of an emergency), so they collect the headsets above 10 000’ and pass out the ear buds so that you can continue to listen to your movie.
First report of yours that I'm watching (I'm a veteran watcher of hundreds) and I like your style very much. Keep up the good work.
Awesome startup view and sound!
Keep up the great videos, really detailed and your very knowledgeable.
I know the new Business Class of AC very Good. Fly often international from Frankfurt to Calgary and back with the 787-9. The Business Class is very very comfortable. I Book ever direct with AC. My Favorite Seats are 6 or 7A at the windows. Thanks for your Great Video! Greetings from Germany 👍❤️🇩🇪
You should take the Air Canada flight from Toronto to San Jose, took it a few months ago and it’s quite a flight
Wow...this is just awesome 👌
Wow these engines are soo quite
Just did a Business Class (signature class) flight from Sydney Australia to Vancouver and then on to Montreal 6 days ago. Have to say service etc was good, big note that the pillows provided are excellent! Enjoy your videos keep them coming.
I’m a fairly regular business class passenger with Air Canada. I realize that I am very fortunate. Two weeks ago I flew Edmonton to Heathrow in business class. On the leg from Edmonton to Toronto, the crew were absolutely charming, but the lunch was rather poor quality with a dessert that was basically a chocolate square made from a cake mix. From Toronto to London the flight attendants were rude and indifferent. One attendant was pushing me for my dinner order before I had stowed my carryon. Two of the four items were not available, and the chicken entree was virtually identical to the one I had on the domestic flight, only with a different sauce. The trip had none of service promises made by AC. The captain chose to lecture the entire cabin for about five minutes about wearing a mask because “his” cabin staff were given a hard time about wearing a mask by two passengers. (Yes, unacceptable behaviour, but why not address it with the individuals rather than all 300 or so in compliance?). How f’ing condescending, Captain G***. Yes, I can be fussy, but I expect better service than this. I could not wait to get off this flight. Air Canada has a dramatically uneven quality of service
Very nice trip report... superb wing and engine views, and sounds..both at climb out and landing...good luck to you and thanks for sharing....!!
They made you use your points! They should comp you, Alex.
Why? Then you'd have people saying it's a biased review as he was getting comp'd later on. He said himself he was happy using his points for this business class multi leg trip
4:32 spool up!👌🏻👌🏻
Business class seats also have a back massage feature which is ok. Also don’t sit in row 5 window seat, you only have one window compared to every other business seat that has two. He sat in row 6 because I could see row 5 with one window.
Wow now I’m excited to ride business 😀
air canada- an airline that flies dash 8's that squeeze your legs and 787s with actual beds
I absoloutly love your videos! I have been watching them nonstop for the past 2 weeks. Whenever I put something different on its so boring compared to these vids! Im hoping to move to Ontario as soon as I can, (from london). Probably in 5 years!!
Nice upload 👍 i've not flown Air Canada before but will be flying Air Canada Business Class in the summer from London to Toronto to visit family 🙌 have a nice day :)
Another great video Alex and loved the bank account comment. 😊
That seat legitimately made me want to take a nap.
Lovely review Alex. The Dreamliner seems to be an awesome aircraft.
Lucky!
Thanks
Alex, I would love to fly with you. It's really nice the way you explain things ;)
Awesome! Glad you did. My fav seat is 8A although my wife gets this seat lol 7A is my spot. Hard to go back to economy after 20 flights up front on the 787-9.
I chose the seat 8K, I hope it will be great too :D , it will be my first time on business class.
Hello! I know this is a slightly niche question on a video that came out some time ago. My boyfriend and I are flying this plane from YYZ to EDI this summer, and we have selected two seats next two each other in the center row. Do you know if the dividing partition is able to be lowered? Thank you!!
I am Canadian and I only fly with European airlines when I fly outside the country inside the country porter is good.
Are the takeoff and landing footage taken on the go pro?
Yes you're my best friends
what would you recommend to someone like me whos afraid of flying but is willing to take a flight to japan in august solo? last time i was in an airplane, i puked alot.
I see the track record ⏺️⏺️⏺️⏺️⏺️⏺️
Fantastic video. Does AC not still use Executive Clasd name for up front?
No, AC doesn't use Executive Class terminology. Business Class or Signature Class, depending on route and aircraft type.
The FA sounds a bit like my niece… will ask her to watch and see if she work this flt. 🤷♂️ Although she has moved bases and is now in YVR. Will get her to keep an eye open for a young man of (is it 6”4’? Can’t really remember 🙄). And if she does have you onboard, will ask her to give you a tour of the aircraft (obviously only places she can show you 😉). BTW, did a LHR-YYZ a few years back on a B787-8. Couldn’t get a window, but in 4G still had a bit of a view. Pics 13-30 on SeatGuru are mine. 👍🍻
Great review and thanks! Love your positive attitude. As ex cabin crew I also loved the take off footage and never tire of this whenever I travel. Will be flying from Australia to YVR next July 2023 with a few domestic sectors within Canada so will definitely be looking at signature class to try it out 😉
Nice 👍 Air Canada 🇨🇦
Can you have more than 1 serving?
Great video. Just wondering: Could you get the video clips of the engine, wing and scenery holding the camera in your hand while seated, or did you need a stick?
Does this fly from India to Canada direct
Air Canada pushing back from runway
great video! will be travelling to Europe next week and was wondering of pre departure drinks are back on AC and what is the mask policy?
The cops going to get 100 💯💯💯💯💯💯
Look my speed running★
How much was the ticket?
I'm trying to play cake 🍰
No air start on those GEnx engines , it's all electric. Alex, did you not try the massage feature on your seat?
Great revue . So so AC to call their business class something else . Signature class ? I hope their didn't hire too many marketing wizzes to come up with this .
I.like.canada
Baby we build this house take my picture now
Is this “Class P”
The bed looks lovely but it would be nice if they also offered pyjamas. Bit of a shame with all the plastic wastage with the food, hopefully they will review and find a more sustainable way of doing it. Even foil would be better than plastic.
Air Canada
Swaaaaank.
well breakfast is a bit 'poor', no eggs or champagne...
Air Canada economy on the Dreamliner is the worst experience I’ve ever had on a plane, they really pack you in like sardines
i always sit in the aisle seat, so i've never felt that honestly. also doesn't every economy class pack people in like sardines?
@@gdkid the Dreamliner has the narrowest seats of any plans I’vd been on
@@techwiz81 But 9-abreast (3-3-3) economy on the 787 is slightly better than 10-abeast (3-4-3) on the 777s. The best AC widebody product since the 767s were retired is the A330 with the 2-4-2 configuration and somewhat wider seats than the 787 and 777. The 767 was by far the best economy class widebody product with the 7-abreast (2-3-2) seating meaning very little chance of winding up in a a middle seat.and wider..
You say a b c d e f John
"Lying flat with a view like this" as he looks at a flat earth.
Should have gotten another omelet...
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Beats the 787 9-across sardine class with reduced spacing, padding and seat-pitch. Okay if you're a dwarf.......
Oh my God 😂😂😂😂
It's flying out on Minecraft Xbox 😂😂😂 l
I had a flight from Winnipeg to Ottawa, but the plane was coming from California to Alberta, then Winnipeg to Ottawa. I boarded the flight 1. 5 hours late, they told us they were cleaning the plane. I had a business class seat, I usually treat myself to a first class seat up front during a well deserved break from work. Well, my seat was dirty, their were chips and paper on the floor . The meal was only one choice. dried up chicken breast and cold risotto , and a plastic cup of an already opened bottle of wine one choice. What they gave me was a meal that left california hours ago. I sent everything back, I was disgusted with the service.
French Air Canada is a national joke and tax money pit. Terrible service… super high prices.
Because the competitors offer so much better French service.. 🙄
What is French Air Canada?
AC hasn't been government owned for at least 30 years. What tax money are you refering to? Their prices are competitive with other airlines or their flights would be empty. Compare AC and WestJet fares on almost any route where both airlines operate and you'll often find the fares are virtually identical.
@@viscount757 You must not do a lot of reading on our airline industry. Over the last 30 years Air Canada has extracted billions and billions of dollars from the Canadian taxpayer through direct grants and tax concessions. Please do some more reading. On the Issue of competition, WestJet takes place of the fake subordinate competition. The prices are within dollars of each other when their fuel costs vary by 30 to 40%. It is called a dual-opoly… or fake competition. You have to study why Air Canada cannot leave Quebec by virtue of the constitution, even though it would do better as a business in other locations, why all the grants and tax concessions and much other. The façade that it is a private company, is for the useful idiots. Level wings, and check three green, J
@@viscount757 Athens to Budapest recently $63.89 Canadian. Manila to Ho Chi Minh City, $84.67 Canadian. Need I say more?
It looks a bit less refined than WestJet's business class.
You mean the WJ business class layout & pods that are pretty much a carbon copy of Air Canada's business class layout & pods (aside from colours) that was out years earlier than WJ's?
Go away to this video 😡😡😡
Elitist ! Shameful