CDG -> SFO on TAP or Air Canada Business
Jul 15, 2019, 3:31 pm
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CDG -> SFO on TAP or Air Canada Business
I'm looking to book an award flight from CDG -> SFO and both TAP and Air Canada have availability right now.
TAP would be from CDG -> LIS and then LIS -> SFO on the new 339 plane.
AC would be from CDG -> YYZ on the 77W and then YYZ -> SFO on the 789.
Has anyone flown both before and can suggest which one would be a better flight?
TAP would be from CDG -> LIS and then LIS -> SFO on the new 339 plane.
AC would be from CDG -> YYZ on the 77W and then YYZ -> SFO on the 789.
Has anyone flown both before and can suggest which one would be a better flight?
Jul 19, 2019, 2:38 pm
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I’m not sure where everyone is, but it may have to do with the forming of this new forum. (I’d likely go for the most convenient and direct schedule.)
Jul 22, 2019, 5:43 pm
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Jul 22, 2019, 8:22 pm
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Beware, TP does not provide lounge access in Paris, even for Business class passengers. Food is mediocre and service very slow, flights are very often late about an hour.
AC is not the greatest but a better overall experience than TP
AC is not the greatest but a better overall experience than TP
Jul 23, 2019, 7:19 am
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I would choose TAP for the A339 and the possibility of a good experience and food.
AC promises an at best mediocre experience and poor food, it's unlikely even on a bad day that TAP will dip to AC standards.
AC promises an at best mediocre experience and poor food, it's unlikely even on a bad day that TAP will dip to AC standards.
Jul 24, 2019, 4:04 pm
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Having flown LIS-SFO recently, I would say go with AC (as long as it is not a Rouge service). As others have pointed out, you get no lounge in Paris, the TP long haul cabin crew is apathetic and disinterested and the food is pretty miserable - if you are expecting J-class catering.
Jul 25, 2019, 6:59 am
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Having flown LIS-SFO recently, I would say go with AC (as long as it is not a Rouge service). As others have pointed out, you get no lounge in Paris, the TP long haul cabin crew is apathetic and disinterested and the food is pretty miserable - if you are expecting J-class catering.
Jul 27, 2019, 12:05 pm
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The new TAP J seats on the A339 are very nice. Pay attention to seat choice depending on whether traveling solo or as a couple due to the staggered configuration. Half of the solo window seats are next to the window and the other half next to the aisle. The double seat pairs in the middle are either right next to each other with tables at the aisle, or far apart with tables in the middle.
I agree with the other posters that J food quality is below that of Lufthansa or Swiss, and service can be indifferent.
I agree with the other posters that J food quality is below that of Lufthansa or Swiss, and service can be indifferent.
Aug 1, 2019, 12:09 pm
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