Originally Posted by
klparrot
I don't know why you'd be dreading specifically YVR–YUL; in terms of seat pitch and in-flight entertainment, I think AC's Y product is comparable to NZ's. It's the American carriers that really squash you in, provide no video, etc..
You're right! I thought the Air NZ seat was roomier, but they are both 17.8" wide. However, on Air NZ's 747, the pitch is 34 instead of 32, as it is on Air Canada. Plus, since I'm an Air NZ elite, I have exit row seating.