Dec 25, 2014, 12:13 pm
Last edit by: briguychau
*FAQ:
Q: On the 787-9 (789), which seats in J are missing windows?
A: Rows 5 and 8 on both port and starboard sides have only one window, instead of two on all other port/starboard J seats.
Q: On the 787-8 (788), which seats in J are missing windows?
A: Only row 5 port and starboard sides have zero windows.
Q: Does the middle J seats' middle divider come down?
A: No, on the 788 and 789 the middle divider does not come down and is fixed in place. In fact, all Dream Cabin (788, 789, 77L, 77W) middle dividers are fixed and do not come down.
Member pictures & videos of AC 787:
Trip review with pictures from galawdawg:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23555730-post1724.html
pictures from TravellingBeard
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24068136-post2054.html
Onboard videos from cooleddie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBND...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvVH...ature=youtu.be
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24182736-post2123.html
Video trip report, J-class, YYZ-YVR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRKfq6KEles
3 Class Video review of AC's Dreamliner with Pilot and SD interview
https://youtu.be/5N4_bIEut6I
Trip review with pictures from FlyerJT:
http://thepointsguy.com/2015/08/air-canada-787-economy-review/
In depth video review of AC's 787-8 Dreamliner International Business Class
https://youtu.be/X8u1jvjk_3w
Q: On the 787-9 (789), which seats in J are missing windows?
A: Rows 5 and 8 on both port and starboard sides have only one window, instead of two on all other port/starboard J seats.
Q: On the 787-8 (788), which seats in J are missing windows?
A: Only row 5 port and starboard sides have zero windows.
Q: Does the middle J seats' middle divider come down?
A: No, on the 788 and 789 the middle divider does not come down and is fixed in place. In fact, all Dream Cabin (788, 789, 77L, 77W) middle dividers are fixed and do not come down.
Member pictures & videos of AC 787:
Trip review with pictures from galawdawg:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23555730-post1724.html
pictures from TravellingBeard
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24068136-post2054.html
Onboard videos from cooleddie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBND...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvVH...ature=youtu.be
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24182736-post2123.html
Video trip report, J-class, YYZ-YVR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRKfq6KEles
3 Class Video review of AC's Dreamliner with Pilot and SD interview
https://youtu.be/5N4_bIEut6I
Trip review with pictures from FlyerJT:
http://thepointsguy.com/2015/08/air-canada-787-economy-review/
In depth video review of AC's 787-8 Dreamliner International Business Class
https://youtu.be/X8u1jvjk_3w
The Air Canada 787-8/-9 Dreamliner Discussion Thread
Apr 14, 2015, 4:07 pm
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I discovered a downside of being angled away from the aisle.
I was never offered a pre-departure drink on a flight this weekend, and I thought no one had been, so I was patiently waiting, while watching a movie. But then I saw them coming around collecting empty glasses from everyone (else).
I guess I missed it because you're not staring into the aisle where you would easily see someone walk by with a tray of glasses. Although I'm still unsure how they didn't offer me one.
I was never offered a pre-departure drink on a flight this weekend, and I thought no one had been, so I was patiently waiting, while watching a movie. But then I saw them coming around collecting empty glasses from everyone (else).
I guess I missed it because you're not staring into the aisle where you would easily see someone walk by with a tray of glasses. Although I'm still unsure how they didn't offer me one.
Apr 14, 2015, 4:12 pm
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yyznomad may have some thoughts to share on that (as per his experiences)
Apr 14, 2015, 4:42 pm
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I just chalk it up to human error... A ring of the call attendant signal usually does the trick. I will give human error the benefit of the doubt and not outright laziness to the staff.
As for angling inwards, yes, one would need a little more periphal vision usage in some cases.
Apr 14, 2015, 4:54 pm
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This happens to me, albeit rarely, on all sorts of AC metal configs.
I just chalk it up to human error... A ring of the call attendant signal usually does the trick. I will give human error the benefit of the doubt and not outright laziness to the staff.
As for angling inwards, yes, one would need a little more periphal vision usage in some cases.
I just chalk it up to human error... A ring of the call attendant signal usually does the trick. I will give human error the benefit of the doubt and not outright laziness to the staff.
As for angling inwards, yes, one would need a little more periphal vision usage in some cases.
I've never pressed the FA call button. Am I just weird like that? I either wait until they come around, or I go up to the galley. On a flight, a legitimate reason to get up and walk around for a bit is something I enjoy
Apr 14, 2015, 5:08 pm
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That's the thing though. If I'd realized the drinks had already been served, I would have flagged down a FA and asked for one. But I hadn't seen them come around, and couldn't see glasses on other peoples' tables (whereas on the classic pods, they often end up on the ledge that's visible from the aisle).
I've never pressed the FA call button. Am I just weird like that? I either wait until they come around, or I go up to the galley. On a flight, a legitimate reason to get up and walk around for a bit is something I enjoy
I've never pressed the FA call button. Am I just weird like that? I either wait until they come around, or I go up to the galley. On a flight, a legitimate reason to get up and walk around for a bit is something I enjoy
If you want to take a Tylenol for your headache and need a little water during some mild turbulence, that would be a good time to hit the button, for example.
One time I hit the call button because the guy across from me suddenly had a violently bleeding nose and was unable to hit the button himself.
Apr 14, 2015, 5:29 pm
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Just use the call button like honking your car horn... Sparingly and as really needed under your specific context.
If you want to take a Tylenol for your headache and need a little water during some mild turbulence, that would be a good time to hit the button, for example.
One time I hit the call button because the guy across from me suddenly had a violently bleeding nose and was unable to hit the button himself.
If you want to take a Tylenol for your headache and need a little water during some mild turbulence, that would be a good time to hit the button, for example.
One time I hit the call button because the guy across from me suddenly had a violently bleeding nose and was unable to hit the button himself.
But "I didn't get my little glass of sparkling wine"... I'm not so sure I'd press it for that
Apr 14, 2015, 6:15 pm
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I've seen a pax snap (and when I say snap, I mean really snap) at an FA because she interrupted his email writing to ash if he wanted something to drink.
Like "can't you see I am fromage busy? Saussage up and leave me the fromage alone!"
So I can see why some FAs are reluctant to "interrupt" other pax. lol
Like "can't you see I am fromage busy? Saussage up and leave me the fromage alone!"
So I can see why some FAs are reluctant to "interrupt" other pax. lol
Apr 14, 2015, 6:38 pm
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I've seen a pax snap (and when I say snap, I mean really snap) at an FA because she interrupted his email writing to ash if he wanted something to drink.
Like "can't you see I am fromage busy? Saussage up and leave me the fromage alone!"
So I can see why some FAs are reluctant to "interrupt" other pax. lol
Like "can't you see I am fromage busy? Saussage up and leave me the fromage alone!"
So I can see why some FAs are reluctant to "interrupt" other pax. lol
So on the other hand, he "interrupted" me for absolutely no reason, but I didn't mind.
Apr 14, 2015, 7:16 pm
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Apr 14, 2015, 7:40 pm
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ACYYZ/SD by far the best SD we ever experienced
We had ACYYZ/SD on our first ever 787 flight; AC5 YYZ-HND on October 8th and he was fantastic. Looked after us amazingly and was most concerned that I wasn't making the best use of the lie-flat seat (3A) although my wife slept like a log in 2A.
Any of you folks contemplating Tokyo from YYZ we thoroughly recommend you use the 787 both ways, even if it means going one way through HND and the other way through NRT (assuming everyone here knows how to do this on ac.com).
Any of you folks contemplating Tokyo from YYZ we thoroughly recommend you use the 787 both ways, even if it means going one way through HND and the other way through NRT (assuming everyone here knows how to do this on ac.com).
Apr 14, 2015, 8:14 pm
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We had ACYYZ/SD on our first ever 787 flight; AC5 YYZ-HND on October 8th and he was fantastic. Looked after us amazingly and was most concerned that I wasn't making the best use of the lie-flat seat (3A) although my wife slept like a log in 2A.
Any of you folks contemplating Tokyo from YYZ we thoroughly recommend you use the 787 both ways, even if it means going one way through HND and the other way through NRT (assuming everyone here knows how to do this on ac.com).
Any of you folks contemplating Tokyo from YYZ we thoroughly recommend you use the 787 both ways, even if it means going one way through HND and the other way through NRT (assuming everyone here knows how to do this on ac.com).
Maybe I will get a chance to meet the YYZ/SD, master of planes.
Edit: What if I met him and never knew about it
Apr 14, 2015, 8:28 pm
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We had ACYYZ/SD on our first ever 787 flight; AC5 YYZ-HND on October 8th and he was fantastic. Looked after us amazingly and was most concerned that I wasn't making the best use of the lie-flat seat (3A) although my wife slept like a log in 2A.
Any of you folks contemplating Tokyo from YYZ we thoroughly recommend you use the 787 both ways, even if it means going one way through HND and the other way through NRT (assuming everyone here knows how to do this on ac.com).
Any of you folks contemplating Tokyo from YYZ we thoroughly recommend you use the 787 both ways, even if it means going one way through HND and the other way through NRT (assuming everyone here knows how to do this on ac.com).
I have yet to fly with him. I hope I do one day. Literally if he posts where he is going to fly, I'd probably book a seat in J just to see it for myself.
Anyways, I know this is OT but I hope this stays as it's about another FTer. Back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Apr 14, 2015, 8:30 pm
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Apr 14, 2015, 8:32 pm
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I have noticed that I often get the same FAs/SDs out of YUL, but they don't recognize me (which I am actually happy about believe it or not).
Maybe YUL is just too small of an airport.
Apr 14, 2015, 9:09 pm
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