After a solid half day of “working hard”, I hopped in the Lyft and headed over to YYZ. Check in at the AC desk was done in 30 seconds, security took a tad longer and US immigration was a breeze (despite unwarranted fears of US border security randomly pulling people aside for additional searches).




Todays long list of flights




As usual, the AC MLL Transborder lounge was a zoo with a long line for lunch.



Sad pickings as usual but a free lunch is a free lunch.




An hour before boarding, I get an email indicating the flight was cancelled and to wait for further instructions. Despite my initial panic, I did get another email 5 minutes later indicating I was rebooked on another flight 4 hours later but this did not sit well with me. I ran down to the customer service desk and managed to grab the last J seat on an earlier flight. After sorting all the mess out, I went over the absurdly small PP lounge which did have comfy sofas and camped out for another 2 hours before heading down to the gate.




Gate lice hanging around waiting for the boarding announcement.



Boarding group 1 was eventually called. Group 2 decided to hold everyone up and not let group 1 pass which was super annoying but hey, we were all headed to the same place right?



4A - I initially had 1A on the original flight but cant complain, at least I made it on.





Boarding completed on time, pushback was quick and we were off towards runway 23.



Whoosh



Onboard service was as ok as it gets on AC. The cabin crew member working J was really nice and I hope AC hires more people like her.

Hot (ish) towels after take off.



Chicken salad meal served shortly after - tasty



30 minutes after take off, the Captain came on the horn and announced our descent towards LGA.