Best LHR to Canada hard product (J)?
May 23, 2015, 5:19 pm
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I'm looking at booking LHR-YEG, but the direct flight isn't available for my dates, so I have to pick between connecting through the rapidair triangle, YYC or YVR. For someone of average height, which J product is generally better, the 763, the A330, or the 77W?
I'm looking at booking LHR-YEG, but the direct flight isn't available for my dates, so I have to pick between connecting through the rapidair triangle, YYC or YVR. For someone of average height, which J product is generally better, the 763, the A330, or the 77W?
May 23, 2015, 5:29 pm
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I'm looking at booking LHR-YEG, but the direct flight isn't available for my dates, so I have to pick between connecting through the rapidair triangle, YYC or YVR. For someone of average height, which J product is generally better, the 763, the A330, or the 77W?
I'm looking at booking LHR-YEG, but the direct flight isn't available for my dates, so I have to pick between connecting through the rapidair triangle, YYC or YVR. For someone of average height, which J product is generally better, the 763, the A330, or the 77W?
May 23, 2015, 5:34 pm
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My vote is for the 77W. It's a newer plane and generally nicer, bigger bins, better bathrooms, etc. You'll also definitely have your own air vent, if that matters to you (none on the 333, mixed bag on the 763).
May 23, 2015, 5:44 pm
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. I suppose I could try routing YYZ-ZRH/CPH/YVR though.
May 23, 2015, 5:55 pm
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May 23, 2015, 6:00 pm
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May 23, 2015, 6:01 pm
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I'd book through YYC to maximize pod time vs. YYZ/YUL, even if it means a Y DH3/DH4 to YEG. I prefer the 333 option into YYC rather than the 763 as I find it quieter, and bins etc generally seeming newer/nicer (since they are, significantly so).
And it seems like the shortest travel time too, though I'm aware some don't value that too highly for whatever reason.
And it seems like the shortest travel time too, though I'm aware some don't value that too highly for whatever reason.
May 23, 2015, 6:05 pm
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Keep in mind that if you connect in YYZ for the 777 because you want more space to walk around and such, you'll have to connect on a 4 hour A320 or E90 flight to end up in YEG....
My vote is for the A333 via YYC. You can pick the side of the cabin with a private aisle, its airy because of the lack of middle bins in the forward cabin, and YYC is, in my opinion, a way better airport to connect in than YYZ. Smaller, faster, less walking, etc. Plus, its nice to get off the TATL flight and only have 35 minutes or so left to Edmonton (and not a 4 hour transcon), even if it is on a dingy old DH3.
My vote is for the A333 via YYC. You can pick the side of the cabin with a private aisle, its airy because of the lack of middle bins in the forward cabin, and YYC is, in my opinion, a way better airport to connect in than YYZ. Smaller, faster, less walking, etc. Plus, its nice to get off the TATL flight and only have 35 minutes or so left to Edmonton (and not a 4 hour transcon), even if it is on a dingy old DH3.
May 23, 2015, 9:58 pm
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Avoid transient YYC , the airport is mess, plus transiting it remains a joke. It was not designed to handle the concept. On top of that MLL is on limited access during peak until who knows when,
Tarmac staging of the dash planes plus new added bonus bus ride to terminal depending on which YEG - YYC shuttle flight ... well YYC was never a good airport to transit , it's now avoid at all costs
For YEG-LHR either fly the direct or through YYZ, don't have an issue with YYZ anymore, semi decent to transit except for long walk from domestic to international when both the express and regular moving sided walks act up, which seem like every time I go through there.
Tarmac staging of the dash planes plus new added bonus bus ride to terminal depending on which YEG - YYC shuttle flight ... well YYC was never a good airport to transit , it's now avoid at all costs
For YEG-LHR either fly the direct or through YYZ, don't have an issue with YYZ anymore, semi decent to transit except for long walk from domestic to international when both the express and regular moving sided walks act up, which seem like every time I go through there.
May 23, 2015, 11:14 pm
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Avoid transient YYC , the airport is mess, plus transiting it remains a joke. It was not designed to handle the concept. On top of that MLL is on limited access during peak until who knows when,
Tarmac staging of the dash planes plus new added bonus bus ride to terminal depending on which YEG - YYC shuttle flight ... well YYC was never a good airport to transit , it's now avoid at all costs
For YEG-LHR either fly the direct or through YYZ, don't have an issue with YYZ anymore, semi decent to transit except for long walk from domestic to international when both the express and regular moving sided walks act up, which seem like every time I go through there.
Tarmac staging of the dash planes plus new added bonus bus ride to terminal depending on which YEG - YYC shuttle flight ... well YYC was never a good airport to transit , it's now avoid at all costs
For YEG-LHR either fly the direct or through YYZ, don't have an issue with YYZ anymore, semi decent to transit except for long walk from domestic to international when both the express and regular moving sided walks act up, which seem like every time I go through there.
The transit isn't super-pleasant in YYC, but it's probably still shorter than YYZ. There's also a lot less than can go wrong to delay you on YEG-YYC than YEG-YYZ, meaning you can feel more comfortable booking a tighter connection and therefore spending less time on the total journey.
And as pointed out by nave888 and winnipegrev, you get more time in the pod vs sitting on a 320/E90.
YYC is a clear winner.
And nave888 did make a good point that I forgot in my original post re being able to pick an A side seat and have the aisle to yourself if you take the 333 or 763, but I would still go for the 77W.
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May 23, 2015, 11:19 pm
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I'm looking at booking LHR-YEG, but the direct flight isn't available for my dates, so I have to pick between connecting through the rapidair triangle, YYC or YVR. For someone of average height, which J product is generally better, the 763, the A330, or the 77W?
I'm looking at booking LHR-YEG, but the direct flight isn't available for my dates, so I have to pick between connecting through the rapidair triangle, YYC or YVR. For someone of average height, which J product is generally better, the 763, the A330, or the 77W?
May 24, 2015, 7:47 am
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Read the original post, the direct isn't available on the dates OP needs.
The transit isn't super-pleasant in YYC, but it's probably still shorter than YYZ. There's also a lot less than can go wrong to delay you on YEG-YYC than YEG-YYZ, meaning you can feel more comfortable booking a tighter connection and therefore spending less time on the total journey.
And as pointed out by nave888 and winnipegrev, you get more time in the pod vs sitting on a 320/E90.
YYC is a clear winner.
And nave888 did make a good point that I forgot in my original post re being able to pick an A side seat and have the aisle to yourself if you take the 333 or 763, but I would still go for the 77W.
The transit isn't super-pleasant in YYC, but it's probably still shorter than YYZ. There's also a lot less than can go wrong to delay you on YEG-YYC than YEG-YYZ, meaning you can feel more comfortable booking a tighter connection and therefore spending less time on the total journey.
And as pointed out by nave888 and winnipegrev, you get more time in the pod vs sitting on a 320/E90.
YYC is a clear winner.
And nave888 did make a good point that I forgot in my original post re being able to pick an A side seat and have the aisle to yourself if you take the 333 or 763, but I would still go for the 77W.
It's joke and to be avoided
May 24, 2015, 10:09 am
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Can you provide some facts? I recently transited intl to domestic at yyc. Took a total of 20 minutes from leaving plane to clearing security on domestic side. Wasn't painful at all and far more convenient than Yul, yyc, yyz or Yvr.
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Originally Posted by adam.smith
Read the original post, the direct isn't available on the dates OP needs.
The transit isn't super-pleasant in YYC, but it's probably still shorter than YYZ. There's also a lot less than can go wrong to delay you on YEG-YYC than YEG-YYZ, meaning you can feel more comfortable booking a tighter connection and therefore spending less time on the total journey.
And as pointed out by nave888 and winnipegrev, you get more time in the pod vs sitting on a 320/E90.
YYC is a clear winner.
And nave888 did make a good point that I forgot in my original post re being able to pick an A side seat and have the aisle to yourself if you take the 333 or 763, but I would still go for the 77W.
Nothing is worth the pain of transiting YYC in it's current state, never been as bad, I have been force to twice this year. fortunately my boss has authorize I can over ride up to $400 a flight on our Concur system and remove YYC as a valid option
It's joke and to be avoided
Originally Posted by adam.smith
Read the original post, the direct isn't available on the dates OP needs.
The transit isn't super-pleasant in YYC, but it's probably still shorter than YYZ. There's also a lot less than can go wrong to delay you on YEG-YYC than YEG-YYZ, meaning you can feel more comfortable booking a tighter connection and therefore spending less time on the total journey.
And as pointed out by nave888 and winnipegrev, you get more time in the pod vs sitting on a 320/E90.
YYC is a clear winner.
And nave888 did make a good point that I forgot in my original post re being able to pick an A side seat and have the aisle to yourself if you take the 333 or 763, but I would still go for the 77W.
Nothing is worth the pain of transiting YYC in it's current state, never been as bad, I have been force to twice this year. fortunately my boss has authorize I can over ride up to $400 a flight on our Concur system and remove YYC as a valid option
It's joke and to be avoided
May 24, 2015, 10:36 am
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I'd take the YYC connection. While the airport is a mess with the renos, it's still much quicker to transit than YYZ. The MLL renos are past the worst part, so it's actually looking much better now and there's more room than before. LHR-YYC maximizes time in pod. Also, if you go through YYZ, you have much higher chances of delays due to weather (e.g. thunderstorms), air traffic, etc, vs. YYC, which tends to get fewer weather and ATC related delays.