The I would I have flown Air Canada but . . .
Mar 19, 2023, 6:54 pm
#31
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,126
I would have flown AC to MEX earlier this month, but I got tired of the completely unreliable service out of YOW and the missed connections in YYZ or YUL. So I paid more to fly UA. All flights were on time or early, the planes were clean, and the airport staff and flight crew were friendly and professional -- seriously.
Mar 20, 2023, 7:35 am
#34
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,428
I would have flown AC and would have preferred to fly AC but.....
May 2023 flight YYZ-SJD involves convoluted connections and cost $2000+. Would have thought that there would be reasonable demand from YYZ to Los Cabos and AC should at least build a reasonable codeshare itin. Swoop (not that I want to fly them) is less than $500. Already flew to SJD with Aeromexico last Aug.
Aug YYZ-PUJ is more than double the price compared to Westjet. Again, a popular tourist destination.
May 2023 flight YYZ-SJD involves convoluted connections and cost $2000+. Would have thought that there would be reasonable demand from YYZ to Los Cabos and AC should at least build a reasonable codeshare itin. Swoop (not that I want to fly them) is less than $500. Already flew to SJD with Aeromexico last Aug.
Aug YYZ-PUJ is more than double the price compared to Westjet. Again, a popular tourist destination.
Last edited by vernonc; Mar 20, 2023 at 9:19 am
Mar 20, 2023, 7:52 am
#35
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 1,931
I would also have flown AC earlier this month but Porter had lower fares, better schedule, and I wouldn't have to connect in YYZ. Plus, I can't rely on AC to actually keep close to schedule so I can actually make my connection.
I was also stunned by fares on AC to Asia and South Pacific. Presumably this just indicates AC flights are full to the brim with people who take a lot of time to embark/disembark, thus delaying flights.
I was also stunned by fares on AC to Asia and South Pacific. Presumably this just indicates AC flights are full to the brim with people who take a lot of time to embark/disembark, thus delaying flights.
Mar 20, 2023, 7:59 am
#36
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 144
Mar 20, 2023, 10:02 am
#37
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: AC 50K
Posts: 199
And to not appear off topic, would have taken the entourage on AC to MCO for a well deserved getaway, but $$$, flight pass price increase, and schedule is forcing a recalculation of the state of affairs. I feel for those who have been saving up for a special trip, especially for a special occasion, and are now seeing everything so unpredictable on AC.
Mar 20, 2023, 11:02 am
#38
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YYC
Programs: AC*SE, SPG Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 570
Would have flown AC from YYC to LAS later this spring but they have suspended service. A connection in YVR would have taken twice as long and cost twice as much as a direct flight on WS.
Mar 20, 2023, 11:14 am
#39
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MLL / AC Cafe
Programs: It's hard to get status when the website won't let me book flights.
Posts: 5,706
Funny because the YVR - YYC - LAS (and back) routings were almost always cheaper than the YVR - LAS ones.
Mar 20, 2023, 2:23 pm
#41
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 1,551
I would have flown AC to LHR and returning from KEF in July but their PY was $400 per person more than the TS/FI combo that I actually booked. TS actually has pre-booked meals in their PY and FI has a lounge in KEF. The $800 savings for my wife and I paid for the VRBO in Iceland after the cruise.
Mar 20, 2023, 3:41 pm
#42
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 16,655
I would have flown AC to Lisbon at the end of April but the fare for their flights (including the ones with connections) were double the price of LH so I'm going to try out the "captain's chair" on a 744 before the Queen of the Sky is retired.
Mar 20, 2023, 11:07 pm
#43
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E75K, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Tit, HH Silver, BW Gold, Avis President's Club
Posts: 221
Enjoying the thread! Can't play, though. Between needing SQD to keep SE and closing in on 1MM, I will go to ridiculous extremes to stay on AC metal, atm.
Mar 22, 2023, 8:47 am
#44
Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE : Bonvoy Ambassador Elite : 47 Park Street Fractional Owner
Posts: 202
I know that seat maps are not a completely reliable tool but our YVR - LHR full revenue flight in 3 weeks and the return in 5 weeks are both showing J at just over 50% full. We booked more than 9 months ago.
It is just 2 legs but perhaps people are finally getting fed up with ridiculous fares and have decided to fly ABAC (Anyone But Air Canada).
It is just 2 legs but perhaps people are finally getting fed up with ridiculous fares and have decided to fly ABAC (Anyone But Air Canada).
Mar 22, 2023, 9:09 am
#45
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 16,655
I know that seat maps are not a completely reliable tool but our YVR - LHR full revenue flight in 3 weeks and the return in 5 weeks are both showing J at just over 50% full. We booked more than 9 months ago.
It is just 2 legs but perhaps people are finally getting fed up with ridiculous fares and have decided to fly ABAC (Anyone But Air Canada).
It is just 2 legs but perhaps people are finally getting fed up with ridiculous fares and have decided to fly ABAC (Anyone But Air Canada).