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 10, 2019, 3:58 pm
#1652
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I have an upcoming SFO-YUL flight on AC's 737 MAX in early April ... I'm a bit uneasy about flying on the plane at this point - do you think AC would allow me to change the flight to a new route and or date if I reach out to them?
Mar 10, 2019, 4:07 pm
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Point being: Unless airlines ground these aircraft before knowing what the cause was, airlines won't have to move anyone. Also, there aren't a bunch of other aircraft lying around for them to move all of the pax to.
Mar 10, 2019, 5:13 pm
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@kthpence
Never hurts to ask...
Never hurts to ask...
Can someone answer an SDC question? My flights are connecting, i.e. A-B-C, but A-B on Friday and B-C on Saturday. The phone agent said the SDC could only be done one flight at a time, i.e. I could NOT request A-C on Friday, or could not request A-Z-C on Friday. Is that true? Fare class is P, so the change should be free, but doesn't help as much in this case as B-C is only served by 737MAX. The actual routing is YVR-YYC-CUN.
Mar 10, 2019, 5:33 pm
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This was on the UA forum. Bolding mine.
I've only seen one other post like this. And yes, it's only a data point of 1. But it doesn't take much to scare some people, even if the fear is deemed by others to be irrational.
As an aside, it's only a bit strange to "avoid" when you look at the long list of airlines who operate the 7M8 or any other 737.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30870012-post60.html
And the other view
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30870317-post66.html
I've only seen one other post like this. And yes, it's only a data point of 1. But it doesn't take much to scare some people, even if the fear is deemed by others to be irrational.
As an aside, it's only a bit strange to "avoid" when you look at the long list of airlines who operate the 7M8 or any other 737.
I’m avoiding this aircraft! I already hate the 739’s, and avoid them when possible due to headaches after flying in them. It’s extremely hard to avoid, but I do my best. I flew FLL-IAH on a Max and it just felt different. Again, all my only reasons, but I’m avoiding the Max and just switched my Air Canada flight to avoid the Max.
And the other view
Mar 10, 2019, 5:41 pm
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This was on the UA forum. Bolding mine.
I've only seen one other post like this. And yes, it's only a data point of 1. But it doesn't take much to scare some people, even if the fear is deemed by others to be irrational.
As an aside, it's only a bit strange to "avoid" when you look at the long list of airlines who operate the 7M8 or any other 737.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30870012-post60.html
I've only seen one other post like this. And yes, it's only a data point of 1. But it doesn't take much to scare some people, even if the fear is deemed by others to be irrational.
As an aside, it's only a bit strange to "avoid" when you look at the long list of airlines who operate the 7M8 or any other 737.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30870012-post60.html
Mar 10, 2019, 5:43 pm
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I've been following it as well.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/othe...way-kenya.html
Mar 10, 2019, 5:53 pm
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Mar 10, 2019, 6:02 pm
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There are 24 737 Max in AC’s fleet. I can’t even imagine how massive the reorganization of the schedule would be if those aircrafts were grounded.
It’s 13% (in number of aircraft) of the fleet which is much more than other airlines in North America...
AA 24 (2%)
UA 14 (2%)
SW 34 (5%)
Might be different if you count in number of seats but still...
I have a 737 Max coming up in a couple of week. I’m ready to wait to make changes, but Boeing and AC are better have a pretty good transparent response whatever the decision is...
It’s 13% (in number of aircraft) of the fleet which is much more than other airlines in North America...
AA 24 (2%)
UA 14 (2%)
SW 34 (5%)
Might be different if you count in number of seats but still...
I have a 737 Max coming up in a couple of week. I’m ready to wait to make changes, but Boeing and AC are better have a pretty good transparent response whatever the decision is...
Mar 10, 2019, 6:19 pm
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I was skeptical of overreaction after the Lion Air crash, but 346 people dead on this air frame in 8 months places the onus on Boeing to prove these aircraft are safe. I think a temporary grounding until Boeing can answer the basic questions would be justified. If you want to consider it politically, imagine the reaction if god forbid there is a third accident in the meantime.