Aug 21, 2015, 9:39 pm
Last edit by: briguychau
2016 777 Routes
*FAQ
Q: Are all 777s refurbished?
A: Yes, all active 777s have the new configuration (Executive Pod) J suites, Premium Economy, and 10-across Economy seats.
Q: Are the dividers in the middle J seats moveable? Can they be slid up/down?
A: No, all Dream Cabin J seat dividers do not come down and are fixed in place.
Summer 2016 777 International Routes
End of summer schedule changes will be added in the future
77L (40J-24O-236Y : 300 pax)
Calgary – London Heathrow: AC850/851
Toronto – Hong Kong: AC15/16
Toronto – London Heathrow: AC858/859
Toronto – Vancouver – Sydney: AC33/34
77W (40J-24O-336Y : 400 pax)
Toronto – Beijing: AC31/32
Toronto – Frankfurt: AC872/873
Toronto – London Heathrow: AC856/869
Toronto – London Heathrow: AC848/849
Toronto – Paris CDG: AC880/881
Toronto – Rome Fiumicino: AC890/891 until Sep 12 (out), Sep 13 (in)
Toronto – Shanghai Pudong: AC87/88
Toronto – Tokyo Haneda: AC5/6
Vancouver – Shanghai Pudong: AC25/26
Vancouver – Tokyo Narita: AC3/4
77W (28J-24O-398Y : 450 pax)
Montreal – London Heathrow: AC864/865
Montreal – Paris CDG: AC870/871
Montreal – Paris CDG: AC884/885
Vancouver – Beijing: AC29/30
Vancouver – Hong Kong: AC7/8
Vancouver – London Heathrow: AC854/855
*FAQ
Q: Are all 777s refurbished?
A: Yes, all active 777s have the new configuration (Executive Pod) J suites, Premium Economy, and 10-across Economy seats.
Q: Are the dividers in the middle J seats moveable? Can they be slid up/down?
A: No, all Dream Cabin J seat dividers do not come down and are fixed in place.
Summer 2016 777 International Routes
End of summer schedule changes will be added in the future
77L (40J-24O-236Y : 300 pax)
Calgary – London Heathrow: AC850/851
Toronto – Hong Kong: AC15/16
Toronto – London Heathrow: AC858/859
Toronto – Vancouver – Sydney: AC33/34
77W (40J-24O-336Y : 400 pax)
Toronto – Beijing: AC31/32
Toronto – Frankfurt: AC872/873
Toronto – London Heathrow: AC856/869
Toronto – London Heathrow: AC848/849
Toronto – Paris CDG: AC880/881
Toronto – Rome Fiumicino: AC890/891 until Sep 12 (out), Sep 13 (in)
Toronto – Shanghai Pudong: AC87/88
Toronto – Tokyo Haneda: AC5/6
Vancouver – Shanghai Pudong: AC25/26
Vancouver – Tokyo Narita: AC3/4
77W (28J-24O-398Y : 450 pax)
Montreal – London Heathrow: AC864/865
Montreal – Paris CDG: AC870/871
Montreal – Paris CDG: AC884/885
Vancouver – Beijing: AC29/30
Vancouver – Hong Kong: AC7/8
Vancouver – London Heathrow: AC854/855
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Aircraft Tracking (last updated Jun 16, 2016) Plane Status Location Details 77L (40J-24O-236Y : 300 pax) C-FIUA-701 Done Loc:HKG In:Apr 09/16 Out:May 09/16 (30 days) C-FIUF-702 Done Loc:HKG In:Nov 08/15 Out:Dec 27/15 (49 days) C-FIUJ-703 Done Loc:HKG In:Dec 27/15 Out:Feb 04/16 (39 days) C-FIVK-704 Done Loc:HKG In:May 09/16 Out:Jun 08/16 (30 days) C-FNND-705 Done Loc:HKG In:Mar 09/16 Out:Apr 09/16 (31 days) C-FNNH-706 Done Loc:HKG In:Feb 04/16 Out:Mar 09/16 (34 days) 77W (40J-24O-336Y : 400 pax) C-FITL-731 Done Loc:GSO In:Sep 01/15 Out:Nov 20/15 (80 Days) C-FITU-732 Done Loc:GSO In:May 03/16 Out:Jun 05/16 (33 days) C-FITW-733 Done Loc:GSO In:Nov 23/15 Out:Jan 06/16 (45 days) C-FIUL-734 Done Loc:GSO In:Mar 16/16 Out:Apr 17/16 (32 days) C-FIUR-735 Done Loc:GSO In:Dec 09/15 Out:Jan 18/16 (40 days) C-FIUV-736 Done Loc:GSO In:Feb 26/16 Out:Apr 02/16 (36 days) C-FIUW-737 Done Loc:GSO In:Jan 06/16 Out:Feb 12/16 (37 days) C-FIVM-738 Done Loc:GSO In:Feb 13/16 Out:Mar 16/16 (32 days) C-FRAM-739 Done Loc:GSO In:Apr 02/16 Out:May 02/16 (30 days) C-FIVQ-740 Done Loc:GSO In:Jan 20/16 Out:Feb 26/16 (37 days) C-FIVR-741 Done Loc:GSO In:Apr 17/16 Out:May 17/16 (30 days) C-FIVS-742 Done Loc:GSO In:Oct 23/15 Out:Dec 08/15 (46 days) 77W (28J-24O-398Y : 450 pax) C-FIVW-743 Done Loc:YMX In:Mar 28/16 Out:Apr 23/16 (26 days) C-FIVX-744 Done Loc:YMX In:May 21/16 Out:Jun 03/16 (13 days) C-FNNQ-745 Done Loc:YMX In:Jun 03/16 Out:Jun 16/16 (13 days) C-FNNU-746 Done Loc:YMX In:May 06/16 Out:May 21/16 (15 days) C-FNNW-747 Done Loc:YMX In:Apr 23/16 Out:May 06/16 (13 days) C-FJZS-748 In Service Loc:YMX FF:Mar 24/16 Del:Apr 26/16 EIS:May 18/16 C-FKAU-749 In Service Loc:YMX FF:May 01/16 Del:May 21/16 EIS:Jun 10/16
Air Canada plans to refurbish 18 of its 777
Nov 30, 2016, 10:39 am
#1291
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Canada
Programs: *G
Posts: 2,304
The only difference between HD and "regular" 777's is the ratio of J vs. Y seats. If you book Y on an "almost HD" aircraft, you are getting the same sardine can seating as on the HD. Only practical difference on HD is slightly faster exit from Y if near the front and slightly longer if in the back.
Dec 11, 2016, 7:07 pm
#1292
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
The old 777HD Y seats and the new 787-style 777 Y seats are physically the same seat I believe; they just had to change the upholstery to refurbish it. The PY seats are different physically, so they'd have to remove them, but I think they ought to replace them sometime in the future for consistency.
The important bit for me is that my butt can no longer tell the difference between the Y and PY products across different aircraft. If you care about the entertainment system, then there is still a big difference between the five original HDs and the rest of the 777/787 fleet.
Dec 11, 2016, 7:28 pm
#1293
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYJ/YYT
Programs: AC 75K (*G), NEXUS
Posts: 652
Further update. I found myself once again on one of the original 5 flying abominations, and lo and behold the PY cabin has been re-upholstered to match the new style. The entertainment system is still the old version (low resolution with vertical interlacing), and the seat shells are the old ones (cream colored sides with tan armrest, rather than newer dark grey ones), but the hard-leather padding is gone, replaced by the blueish 787/newer 777 style. MUCH more comfortable. Once again I didn't check Y, but since they didn't bother to change the seat shells or the entertainment system for PY, I doubt they would have done it for Y.
The important bit for me is that my butt can no longer tell the difference between the Y and PY products across different aircraft. If you care about the entertainment system, then there is still a big difference between the five original HDs and the rest of the 777/787 fleet.
The important bit for me is that my butt can no longer tell the difference between the Y and PY products across different aircraft. If you care about the entertainment system, then there is still a big difference between the five original HDs and the rest of the 777/787 fleet.
Dec 28, 2016, 6:03 pm
#1294
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 126
How is AC's Business Class for YVR-SYD on 777-200?
Hello
Working on a Plan B for my YUL to SYD journey (ANA unfortunately doesn't look like will open up).
Has anyone tried recently the business class for Vancouver to Sydney? Is it a new configuration? I didn't find any business class reviews for this aircraft on SeatGuru. I recently did a Toronto to Seoul leg on AC's new 787 and loved it. Wondering if the 777-200 is the same updated seating or an old model?
Thanks!
Working on a Plan B for my YUL to SYD journey (ANA unfortunately doesn't look like will open up).
Has anyone tried recently the business class for Vancouver to Sydney? Is it a new configuration? I didn't find any business class reviews for this aircraft on SeatGuru. I recently did a Toronto to Seoul leg on AC's new 787 and loved it. Wondering if the 777-200 is the same updated seating or an old model?
Thanks!
Dec 28, 2016, 6:08 pm
#1295
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
Hello
Working on a Plan B for my YUL to SYD journey (ANA unfortunately doesn't look like will open up).
Has anyone tried recently the business class for Vancouver to Sydney? Is it a new configuration? I didn't find any business class reviews for this aircraft on SeatGuru. I recently did a Toronto to Seoul leg on AC's new 787 and loved it. Wondering if the 777-200 is the same updated seating or an old model?
Thanks!
Working on a Plan B for my YUL to SYD journey (ANA unfortunately doesn't look like will open up).
Has anyone tried recently the business class for Vancouver to Sydney? Is it a new configuration? I didn't find any business class reviews for this aircraft on SeatGuru. I recently did a Toronto to Seoul leg on AC's new 787 and loved it. Wondering if the 777-200 is the same updated seating or an old model?
Thanks!
Hi there.
As for seat and configuration, I would recommend you visit the Air Canada Fleet page and look at the actual source. SeatGuru may do its best, but it is known to have inaccuracies.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/fleet/77L.html
EDITED TO ADD:
This thread and especially the wiki at the top will tell you that all of AC's 777 versions have been refurbished
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...its-777-a.html
Last edited by 24left; Dec 28, 2016 at 6:22 pm
Dec 28, 2016, 9:49 pm
#1296
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: AC SE MM
Posts: 300
Just did the YVR-SYD run a few weeks ago in J. Yes, updated reverse herringbone format. Same as any other International J flight other than longer and more $$$. Same J config as 787. Still has the super annoying table that hampers your ability to turn or sleep on your side. I can't count how many times I've wacked my knees on this configuration. Great thing is that it departs YVR at midnight which is a natural time for sleeping making the flight quite effortless considering the 15+ hour flight time. I actually filmed a review of this trip but haven't had the time to edit it yet. When you do arrive in SYD, before deplaning, they crew will need to open all storage bins and fumigate the plane before anyone can get off.
Dec 29, 2016, 8:35 pm
#1298
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Dec 29, 2016, 8:39 pm
#1299
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
Dec 29, 2016, 8:42 pm
#1300
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Dec 30, 2016, 8:24 am
#1302
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
What is interesting though, if you take a flight on BA into SYD, they spray prior to arrival. Saves at least 10 minutes if you are on a short connection.
Would be nice to see AC doing this (if it were an option )
Jan 19, 2017, 2:15 pm
#1304
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: TK *G
Posts: 3,099
If possible I would suggest taking one seat in front of the other one. One person lean forward, another person look back, and you two can talk freely without getting out of seats. The problem for middle seat is the divider can not be lowered. And if you need to reach your wife's seat, it envolves going through the galley. For across the aisle, the seats are staggered.
Jan 19, 2017, 11:35 pm
#1305
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 568
If possible I would suggest taking one seat in front of the other one. One person lean forward, another person look back, and you two can talk freely without getting out of seats. The problem for middle seat is the divider can not be lowered. And if you need to reach your wife's seat, it envolves going through the galley. For across the aisle, the seats are staggered.
I would have thought side by side across the aisle on AC would be better than one behind the other.