Oct 3, 2016, 9:53 pm
Last edit by: YVR72
Note: please keep this thread to information on the refurbishment program and its progress; for discussion of which seats are best and other details about the interiors, please visit the seating information thread.
A330-300 Fleet Overview
AC currently has two configurations of 333:
A330-300 Fleet Overview
AC currently has two configurations of 333:
- Dream Cabin (16 aircraft): Latest 3-class configuration in line with the 787 and 777 fleets (seat map)
- The "Merlions" (2 aircraft): ex-Singapore Airlines 2-class configuration (seat map), which are expected to be reconfigured to the Dream Cabin.
- Important note: the front cabin on these aircraft is an angle-flat product in a 2-2-2 layout that was SQ's "regional" business class. On flights within North America, AC sells it as J; on international flights, they sell it as PY. These aircraft do not have the standard AC PY cabin
- Since October 2023, these aircraft primarily operate YYZ>BOG>YUL triangle, and YUL<>LAX.
Code:
32J 24O 241Y: 297 pax C-GFAF (931) Completed @HKG, Oct 01/23 - Dec 09/23 [69 days] C-GFAH (932) Completed @QPG, Aug 10/21 - Oct 05/21 [56 days] C-GFAJ (933) Completed @QPG, Nov 24/21 - Jan 12/22 [49 days] C-GFUR (934) Completed @QPG, Oct 08/19 - Feb 28/20 [143 days] C-GHKR (935) Completed @QPG, Oct 04/21 - Nov 25/21 [52 days] C-GHKW (936) Completed @HKG, Nov 27/21 - Feb 21/22 [86 days] C-GHKX (937) Completed @RFD, Sep 02/20 - May 30/21 [271 days] C-GHLM (938) Completed @HKG, Sep 30/22 - Dec 11/22 [72 days] C-GEFA (939) Completed @RFD, Dec 31/20 - Mar 29/21 [89 days] C-GEGC (940) Completed @QPG, May 17/22 - Jul 21/22 [67 days] C-GEGI (941) Completed @QPG, Jan 10/22 - Mar 11/22 [60 days] C-GEGP (942) Completed @QPG, Nov 06/19 - Jul 01/20 [238 days] C-GHKC (943) Completed @HKG, Feb 21/22 - May 05/22 [73 days] C-GKUG (944) Completed @QPG, Mar 02/20 - Feb 10/21 [345 days] C-GKUH (945) Completed @RFD, Oct 08/20 - Jan 12/21 [99 days] C-GOFV (946) SQ configuration C-GOFW (947) Completed @QPG, Feb 03/22 - May 20/22 [107 days] C-GXZD (948) SQ configuration
Air Canada Airbus A330-300 refurbishments
May 19, 2019, 7:06 pm
#361
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Halifax NS, CDA & The Villages FL, USA
Posts: 6
Only 1 of 4 330's from TAP have been delivered, fin 939 (TAP CS-TOU). CS-TOV is in the process of being transferred from TAP to AC. That might be the 330 that you saw. CS-TOW & CS-TOX are still flying with TAP.
May 21, 2019, 1:22 pm
#363
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: A3*G,BA Silver
Posts: 2,012
AC A330 or BA A380
Hello all
i am planning to fly from Dublin to Vancouver on the 27th July and return 1st August.
2 options: Either BA Premium economy via London on A380 or AC Premium economy via Montreal on A330.
i can see on google flights that AC A330 from Dublin is on ex Singapore plane with angle flat seats for PE. is that accurate?
Has anyone flew with one of them before? The price is almost the same pretty much but i would rather fly on angle flat seat instead of a proper PE.
Any suggestions?
i am gold with star alliance and silver with BA.
i am planning to fly from Dublin to Vancouver on the 27th July and return 1st August.
2 options: Either BA Premium economy via London on A380 or AC Premium economy via Montreal on A330.
i can see on google flights that AC A330 from Dublin is on ex Singapore plane with angle flat seats for PE. is that accurate?
Has anyone flew with one of them before? The price is almost the same pretty much but i would rather fly on angle flat seat instead of a proper PE.
Any suggestions?
i am gold with star alliance and silver with BA.
May 21, 2019, 1:44 pm
#364
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
The SQ birds pre-config will be a nice option while they are around.
I have gotten some great naps on them when they flew for Singapore. The pitch will be much better than your standard PE
Of course, there could always be an Equipment swap or reconfig done, so manage expectations
I have gotten some great naps on them when they flew for Singapore. The pitch will be much better than your standard PE
Of course, there could always be an Equipment swap or reconfig done, so manage expectations
May 21, 2019, 9:16 pm
#365
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
Programs: AC SE 2MM, HH Dd, SPG; IC Pl/A; AA; DL
Posts: 14,321
Will be flying on 330s YYC-YYZ next week. Do the new builds (this shows 1 1 1 business class configuration) have overhead bins in the center seats in J cabin now?
Haven't flown a 330 for a few years so haven't a clue what they look like these days. This may have been answered somewhere on this thread but couldn't find off the bat.
Haven't flown a 330 for a few years so haven't a clue what they look like these days. This may have been answered somewhere on this thread but couldn't find off the bat.
May 22, 2019, 4:49 am
#368
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto - YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan/Hilton Gold/Marriott Bonvoy Titanium/Accor/Hyatt Gold Passport
Posts: 5,899
Hello all
i am planning to fly from Dublin to Vancouver on the 27th July and return 1st August.
2 options: Either BA Premium economy via London on A380 or AC Premium economy via Montreal on A330.
i can see on google flights that AC A330 from Dublin is on ex Singapore plane with angle flat seats for PE. is that accurate?
Has anyone flew with one of them before? The price is almost the same pretty much but i would rather fly on angle flat seat instead of a proper PE.
Any suggestions?
i am gold with star alliance and silver with BA.
i am planning to fly from Dublin to Vancouver on the 27th July and return 1st August.
2 options: Either BA Premium economy via London on A380 or AC Premium economy via Montreal on A330.
i can see on google flights that AC A330 from Dublin is on ex Singapore plane with angle flat seats for PE. is that accurate?
Has anyone flew with one of them before? The price is almost the same pretty much but i would rather fly on angle flat seat instead of a proper PE.
Any suggestions?
i am gold with star alliance and silver with BA.
May 22, 2019, 6:57 am
#369
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
Will be flying on 330s YYC-YYZ next week. Do the new builds (this shows 1 1 1 business class configuration) have overhead bins in the center seats in J cabin now?
Haven't flown a 330 for a few years so haven't a clue what they look like these days. This may have been answered somewhere on this thread but couldn't find off the bat.
Haven't flown a 330 for a few years so haven't a clue what they look like these days. This may have been answered somewhere on this thread but couldn't find off the bat.
May 25, 2019, 10:44 pm
#370
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
Programs: AC SE 2MM, HH Dd, SPG; IC Pl/A; AA; DL
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I’m not sure what you mean by “new builds” since the existing mainline 333s (FINs 931-938) have been 1-1-1 ever since the classic pod J product was installed. These are “layout 1” on AC’s fleet page and do not have centre overhead bins in J. If you can, grab an A seat so you’re not fighting for space.
May 26, 2019, 12:27 am
#371
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
The pods (and entertainment system) are all still the old style, ie not the one launched with the Dreamliner. The J hard product matches the remaining mainline 767s and differs from the more modern 777/787 product.
May 26, 2019, 4:15 pm
#372
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
Programs: AC- SE100 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, National Executive, Nexus/GE
Posts: 4,309
Still looking forward to flying on the new config. The last two weeks been flying AC156 on FIN 932 & 934, old or original configuration Old Pods in J and narrow seats in PY!
May 27, 2019, 12:23 pm
#373
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
The 330s are used on both domestic and international routes. The most recent upgrade they’ve received is the conversion of the second, “mini” J cabin into a PY cabin, thereby making the plane a 3-cabin aircraft. Well, maybe that’s not an upgrade depending on how you look at it since there are now fewer J seats onboard
The pods (and entertainment system) are all still the old style, ie not the one launched with the Dreamliner. The J hard product matches the remaining mainline 767s and differs from the more modern 777/787 product.
(and the removal of mini-J also meant the removal of the starboard lav between the two Js)
May 31, 2019, 10:27 pm
#374
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Can't believe they still don't have overhead bins in the J cabin in the center. The FAs were remarking that they had run out of bin space before J cabin was fully boarded (and it went out with some empty seats). Boarding early helped in my case at least.
Oh well--was a good redeye out and and nice morning flight back from YYZ--both on 330s. They even made a cappuccino that didn't seem to cause any issues! Not as hot as I would like but about as warm as most I had in Vienna.^
Oh well--was a good redeye out and and nice morning flight back from YYZ--both on 330s. They even made a cappuccino that didn't seem to cause any issues! Not as hot as I would like but about as warm as most I had in Vienna.^
May 31, 2019, 10:31 pm
#375
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Can't believe they still don't have overhead bins in the J cabin in the center. The FAs were remarking that they had run out of bin space before J cabin was fully boarded (and it went out with some empty seats). Boarding early helped in my case at least.
Oh well--was a good redeye out and and nice morning flight back from YYZ--both on 330s. They even made a cappuccino that didn't seem to cause any issues! Not as hot as I would like but about as warm as most I had in Vienna.^
Oh well--was a good redeye out and and nice morning flight back from YYZ--both on 330s. They even made a cappuccino that didn't seem to cause any issues! Not as hot as I would like but about as warm as most I had in Vienna.^
Too bad they can't retroactively add those in as part of/the refurbs.
