Sep 19, 2017, 10:25 am
Last edit by: 24left
Jan 18 2021 TC issues Airworthiness Directive for the 737 MAX
Link to post https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32976892-post4096.html
Cabin photos
Post 976 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29534462-post976.html
Post 1300 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29780203-post1300.html
Cabin Layout
Interior Specs can be found here https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/fly/onboard/fleet.html
- Window seats may feel narrower to come as the armrests are placed "into" the "curvature" of the cabin.
- Seats with no windows feel even more narrower as there is no space created by the curvature of window.
- All bulkhead seats have very limited legroom.
- Seats 15A, 16A, 16F, 17A and 17F have limited windows.
- Exit rows 19 and 20 have more legroom than regular preferred seats.
Routes
The 737 MAX is designated to replace the A320-series. Based on announcements and schedule updates, the following specific routes will be operated by the 737 MAX in future:
YYZ-LAX (periodic flights)
YYZ-SNN (new route)
YUL-DUB (new route)
YYZ/YUL-KEF (replacing Rouge A319)
YYT-LHR (replacing Mainline A319)
YHZ-LHR (replacing Mainline B767)
Hawaii Routes YVR/YYC (replacing Rouge B767)
Many domestic trunk routes (YYZ, YVR, YUL, YYC) now operated by 7M8, replacing A320 family
Link to post https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32976892-post4096.html
Cabin photos
Post 976 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29534462-post976.html
Post 1300 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29780203-post1300.html
Cabin Layout
Interior Specs can be found here https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/fly/onboard/fleet.html
- Window seats may feel narrower to come as the armrests are placed "into" the "curvature" of the cabin.
- Seats with no windows feel even more narrower as there is no space created by the curvature of window.
- All bulkhead seats have very limited legroom.
- Seats 15A, 16A, 16F, 17A and 17F have limited windows.
- Exit rows 19 and 20 have more legroom than regular preferred seats.
Routes
The 737 MAX is designated to replace the A320-series. Based on announcements and schedule updates, the following specific routes will be operated by the 737 MAX in future:
YYZ-LAX (periodic flights)
YYZ-SNN (new route)
YUL-DUB (new route)
YYZ/YUL-KEF (replacing Rouge A319)
YYT-LHR (replacing Mainline A319)
YHZ-LHR (replacing Mainline B767)
Hawaii Routes YVR/YYC (replacing Rouge B767)
Many domestic trunk routes (YYZ, YVR, YUL, YYC) now operated by 7M8, replacing A320 family
Air Canada Selects Boeing 737 MAX to Renew Mainline Narrowbody Fleet
Mar 14, 2018, 9:58 pm
#946
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Looks like I'll be making a booking to travle on my first 7M8 flight in a few weeks.
There has been a bunch of commentary here on the J seats and a bit on Y in general, looking for more specific advice in terms of preferred Y seats and which to choose:
Based on flying 737-800's with other airlines, I'm inclined to book an aisle in row 20, but open to advice from people who have sampled the preferred offerings.
Thanks.
There has been a bunch of commentary here on the J seats and a bit on Y in general, looking for more specific advice in terms of preferred Y seats and which to choose:
- Bulkhead (row 12)
- First exit row (row 19)
- Second Exit row (row 20)
- Standard preferred rows (the other ones)
Based on flying 737-800's with other airlines, I'm inclined to book an aisle in row 20, but open to advice from people who have sampled the preferred offerings.
Thanks.
As it stands, I'll consider sitting in 13-18 or 20 until we get more reports here that 12 and 19 are ok.
Mar 14, 2018, 10:32 pm
#947
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As per AC.com starting April 1st 2018, AC860 and AC861 YHZ-LHR-YHZ is to be operated by the 737Max. The J cabin is being sold as Premium Economy which makes sense as it is similar to that product on international flights. No more pods or widebody flights on AC into YHZ 
Mar 14, 2018, 11:59 pm
#948
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As per AC.com starting April 1st 2018, AC860 and AC861 YHZ-LHR-YHZ is to be operated by the 737Max. The J cabin is being sold as Premium Economy which makes sense as it is similar to that product on international flights. No more pods or widebody flights on AC into YHZ
Mar 15, 2018, 1:00 am
#949
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That's because it's still "within North America" hence the domestic J product offered.
It's worth noting that YYT-LHR on the 319 is still selling "Buisness" class, but when it switches to the 7M8 later in the summer, only Premium Economy is offered when the 319 and 7M8 have fundamentally the same forward cabin.
It's worth noting that YYT-LHR on the 319 is still selling "Buisness" class, but when it switches to the 7M8 later in the summer, only Premium Economy is offered when the 319 and 7M8 have fundamentally the same forward cabin.
Mar 15, 2018, 1:02 am
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As per AC.com starting April 1st 2018, AC860 and AC861 YHZ-LHR-YHZ is to be operated by the 737Max. The J cabin is being sold as Premium Economy which makes sense as it is similar to that product on international flights. No more pods or widebody flights on AC into YHZ
Mar 15, 2018, 5:55 am
#951
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That's because it's still "within North America" hence the domestic J product offered.
It's worth noting that YYT-LHR on the 319 is still selling "Buisness" class, but when it switches to the 7M8 later in the summer, only Premium Economy is offered when the 319 and 7M8 have fundamentally the same forward cabin.
It's worth noting that YYT-LHR on the 319 is still selling "Buisness" class, but when it switches to the 7M8 later in the summer, only Premium Economy is offered when the 319 and 7M8 have fundamentally the same forward cabin.
Mar 15, 2018, 9:44 am
#952
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As per AC.com starting April 1st 2018, AC860 and AC861 YHZ-LHR-YHZ is to be operated by the 737Max. The J cabin is being sold as Premium Economy which makes sense as it is similar to that product on international flights. No more pods or widebody flights on AC into YHZ
Glad that at least AC is being honest about labeling the product as PE.
If they bought a J ticket and it gets downgraded to a 7M8, I hope AC offers some sort of compensation.
Mar 15, 2018, 10:36 am
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I had a Business class Aeroplan Reward ticket on AC861 LHR-YHZ for travel in late August. The schedule change e-mail from AC received yesterday simply showed me as travelling in PE. Aeroplan (I dealt with two very helpful, efficient agents BTW) were able to rebook me into J via YYZ BUT only into available business reward space. The availability fortunately suited me, but BIZ reward space YYZ-YHZ was extremely tight. Apparently AC has not (yet?) authorized opening up J space for such rebooking. How that would apply to revenue bookings I cannot, of course, say.
I also notice that YUL-DUB, which was previously selling J in the front cabin of the 737 MAX 8, is now also showing PE for that cabin. Wonder how many folks that will have effected.
I also notice that YUL-DUB, which was previously selling J in the front cabin of the 737 MAX 8, is now also showing PE for that cabin. Wonder how many folks that will have effected.
Mar 15, 2018, 4:37 pm
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Mar 15, 2018, 5:53 pm
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very weird. So I’m seeing the YHZ-LHR flight as a 737Max on April 4th, but as you said the return flight is still a 763. I’m assuming the schedule just hasn’t been fully updated yet. Seems odd that they would want higher capacity flying the return than the outbound. All that lobster and cargo is heading to Europe.
Mar 15, 2018, 9:08 pm
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I had a Business class Aeroplan Reward ticket on AC861 LHR-YHZ for travel in late August. The schedule change e-mail from AC received yesterday simply showed me as travelling in PE. Aeroplan (I dealt with two very helpful, efficient agents BTW) were able to rebook me into J via YYZ BUT only into available business reward space. The availability fortunately suited me, but BIZ reward space YYZ-YHZ was extremely tight. Apparently AC has not (yet?) authorized opening up J space for such rebooking. How that would apply to revenue bookings I cannot, of course, say.
Second, I suspect they'd be booked into any positive space.
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Mar 15, 2018, 9:38 pm
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I had a Business class Aeroplan Reward ticket on AC861 LHR-YHZ for travel in late August. The schedule change e-mail from AC received yesterday simply showed me as travelling in PE. Aeroplan (I dealt with two very helpful, efficient agents BTW) were able to rebook me into J via YYZ BUT only into available business reward space. The availability fortunately suited me, but BIZ reward space YYZ-YHZ was extremely tight. Apparently AC has not (yet?) authorized opening up J space for such rebooking. How that would apply to revenue bookings I cannot, of course, say.
I also notice that YUL-DUB, which was previously selling J in the front cabin of the 737 MAX 8, is now also showing PE for that cabin. Wonder how many folks that will have effected.
I also notice that YUL-DUB, which was previously selling J in the front cabin of the 737 MAX 8, is now also showing PE for that cabin. Wonder how many folks that will have effected.
- Flying in PY and receiving a refund (if applicable) for the fare difference to J
- Re-book in J on another flight(s) (with same origin and destination), with no change fee or fare difference
- Cancel and full refund
Mar 15, 2018, 9:57 pm
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I was told by someone at AC that passengers will be offered the option of:
- Flying in PY and receiving a refund (if applicable) for the fare difference to J
- Re-book in J on another flight(s) (with same origin and destination), with no change fee or fare difference
- Cancel and full refund
Mar 15, 2018, 10:25 pm
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Lulz on 7562. :p
Some guy (probably and FTer) is sitting next to a 737 pilot and asking all sorts of questions about the plane, includong what happened to FIN 505 (has been in YLW since Monday), the pilot has been exhibiting to utmost patience and professionalism while humoring the pax. 
^
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Mar 15, 2018, 10:35 pm
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Some guy (probably and FTer) is sitting next to a 737 pilot and asking all sorts of questions about the plane, includong what happened to FIN 505 (has been in YLW since Monday), the pilot has been exhibiting to utmost patience and professionalism while humoring the pax. ^
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