SFO-YVR
AC561 Executive class
Dep. 07.15AM
Embraer 190
Seat 3A

Got the 5.30 AM shuttle back to Terminal 3, was quickly checked in by a Swedish lady actually at the Air Canada Executive Class check-in.

Shoes off and quickly past the shouting TSA’s, I went to the RCC for a coffee and a yoghurt before my flight. The RCCs rate as the poorest lounges in Star alliance that I have experienced, though this one did have a nice lay-out and design, with lots of oakwood and a sort of grand club style interior. Food and drink offerings very limited as usual in domestic RCCs.

Boading 30 minutes before departure, I was quickly onboard the Embraer 190 to secure storage for my roll-abord and laptop case, as I know how much carry-on people bring on domestic flights. Settled in 3A, which is a single seat on the lefthand side. Row 3 has limited recline though, which is nice to know if you’re planning on getting some sleep. Papers, drinks and hot towels served airborne, and I had a chesse and ham croissant and some fresh fruit for breakfast. Played around with the excellent enRoute AVOD that AC has, and was able to charge my laptop as well without an adaptor.

Scenic views of snowy mountains as we approached Vancouver, the captain informed us of fine conditions and 2 degrees celcius. Rather cold considering how I was armed with flip flops and short sleeved shirts in my baggage, I was not staying long.


Pictures:
SFO RCC breakfast
A fellow E90 jet at gate SFO
Sun coming up as we're leaving SFO
Tails in the sunrise SFO
SFO tower
Take-off from SFO
Air Canada Executive Class breakfast
Vancouver and the mighty mountains
YVR tower