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
Dec 4, 2013, 8:52 am
#46
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If your suits are not slim fit that is chest size 38, forget about it, to fit in the Y seats.
Dec 4, 2013, 8:56 am
#47
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Economy will feature 210 slimline seats in a 3-3-3 configuration, optimizing your personal space. Each seat is equipped with an intuitive touch personal entertainment screen up to 9-inches in size, with a USB outlet and universal power outlet available at arm’s reach.
Mr. Altitude, unless you post here and don't bother to read any responses, AC clearly doesn't seem to be listening, what with the new slaveship configurations of the 777 and 787, eupgrade credits given in November that expire in February, eupgrade add-ons, etc. If your ulterior motive is to alienate customers and drive them to other carriers, it's on the right track.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:04 am
#48
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sure glad i have lost some weight but even at my 6' and 175, i might be a little snug in those seats...so they appear to, as many feared, carried through the sardine can pitch and width into this. man o man is economy travel going to be ugly.
i will gladly thank AC for a bassinet in J on this 787 (and on the sardine can)....it was a shameful disgrace to not have them on the XM J....
i will gladly thank AC for a bassinet in J on this 787 (and on the sardine can)....it was a shameful disgrace to not have them on the XM J....
Dec 4, 2013, 9:13 am
#49
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The one thing I am concerned about with the new seat is that the feet are in an enclosed space but at least all aisle access has been preserved. I think that likely came across loud and clear at said surveys.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:17 am
#50
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AC 787 Y has 17.3" wide seats. Not 17". If you are going to criticise it, at least get your facts right. That is an extra cm of space vs the 77P.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/fleet/788.html
Dec 4, 2013, 9:21 am
#51
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Dec 4, 2013, 9:22 am
#52
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I think the message from the posters is to avoid ALL high-density 787s, including UA. In a decade all economy classes will be high density, but until then move dollars around, or add a stop into the mix to avoid the birds.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:23 am
#53
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It's worth remembering that the number of J seats is for the 788. There may be more on the 789.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:23 am
#54
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What are the odds we will be able to IKK a J seat on this bird?
Dec 4, 2013, 9:25 am
#55
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I think 'people' wanted PE à la United's Economy Plus - A lot more legroom in a 'conventional' Y seat for a small up-tick in price.
Not AC's offering at twice-the-price, which the bean counters at my company would never pay for.
AC could soften the pain by offering eUps into PE with no co-pay, but there's been no mention of that.
Not AC's offering at twice-the-price, which the bean counters at my company would never pay for.
AC could soften the pain by offering eUps into PE with no co-pay, but there's been no mention of that.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:27 am
#56
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Dec 4, 2013, 9:28 am
#57
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Odd. When people announce they are fed up with AC and are moving to UA there is no mention of the 'sardine can/slaveship' 787s they fly - and every 787 operator who is 3-3-3 (all except ANA and JAL). And UAs 2-2-2 J is terrible compared to what this looks like.
AC 787 Y has 17.3" wide seats. Not 17". If you are going to criticise it, at least get your facts right. That is an extra cm of space vs the 77P.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/fleet/788.html
AC 787 Y has 17.3" wide seats. Not 17". If you are going to criticise it, at least get your facts right. That is an extra cm of space vs the 77P.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/fleet/788.html
It's a industry leading narrow seat for long haul aircraft, wonder if they will have that in the ads
Most of the AC domestic Airbus product is 17.8 to 18" going smaller for longer flight is criminal
Dec 4, 2013, 9:29 am
#58
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Odd. When people announce they are fed up with AC and are moving to UA there is no mention of the 'sardine can/slaveship' 787s they fly - and every 787 operator who is 3-3-3 (all except ANA and JAL). And UAs 2-2-2 J is terrible compared to what this looks like.
AC 787 Y has 17.3" wide seats. Not 17". If you are going to criticise it, at least get your facts right. That is an extra cm of space vs the 77P.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/fleet/788.html
AC 787 Y has 17.3" wide seats. Not 17". If you are going to criticise it, at least get your facts right. That is an extra cm of space vs the 77P.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/fleet/788.html
oh wait, 7.6 mm
Dec 4, 2013, 9:31 am
#59
Join Date: Dec 2011
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I do like addition of proper PE seat choice, not joke UA PE with 3" more leg room same narrow seat.
Dec 4, 2013, 9:33 am
#60
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I think 'people' wanted PE à la United's Economy Plus - A lot more legroom in a 'conventional' Y seat for a small up-tick in price.
IMO, the AC PE product is inferior to BA (World traveller+) and AF (Premium Voyageur) just to name those two. The biggest difference is in-flight service.
Not that they care, but the 10-across seating on 777 and non-competitive PE fares from YUL means no more business to AC from me.
Plus, on BA the WT+ upgrade to CW for under 10,000 Avios points/segment (to Europe) is a pretty sweet deal since a)they have different fare classes for WT+ and b) you get about 10,000 points for the round trip in WT+. Makes it a no brainer.