Originally Posted by
Symmetre
787 is a nice airplane, no two ways about it. Just hope you don't get stuck with a last-minute substitution.
The problem with the 737 Max is that the washrooms are about the size of a phone booth, and you will wind up splashing water all over yourself if you even try to use the sink. That's not just Westjet, that's the case for every airline's 737 Max. It's probably the most widely-hated airplane in the skies right now - at least by passengers and cabin crews. Airline management love them because they're cheap.
If you fly with AC, you can collect Aeroplan miles. If you fly with WestJet, the crews are generally nicer and you stand a much better chance of actually arriving on time.
Between those two choices, I'd let schedule and cost decide. What I would actually do though is book Westjet, and fly on one of the flights operated by the older Next Gen 737s (not the Max). I'm also 6' 1" ... seat pitch in the first eight or nine rows of WestJet's Next Gen 737s is a little more generous, it might be 32 inches. You can also try to do a last-minute upgrade at OLCI to Plus seating, which is their version of PE ... it's much more comfortable. Five hours is a long time to be uncomfortable.
I would generally agree.
WS on the 737 places their washrooms forward of the rear galley that provides more space for the washroom and more staff for staff. AC puts the washrooms against the rear wall of the aircraft and uses this compact version more suitable to kids that adults.
The AC 787 is a wide body, it will fell bigger however your personal space is about the same. Some people like being on wide body aircraft however it is an optical illusion.
The AC loyalty program is better. You are probably looking for the cheapest ticket available. If you don't fly a lot on AC or in more expensive fares the program does not amount to much and hard to get anything out of it. The WestJet program is not as good, but you can immediately use it to save a few dollars on your next flight.
WestJet has McDonald's coffee that I find tastes better than the stuff AC is serving these days. Not certain AC is still doing Seconds Cup. Whatever they are using is not as WestJet.
If you do chose to do WestJet, you should note that newer aircraft do not have seat back entertainment. Instead you need to download the WestJet app onto your mobile device (tablet etc.), they offer free movies etc streaming to your device. AC will have seat back touch panel units. Both airlines sell crappy headphones, bring your own from home, you will probably be happier.
Personally I would go with WS.