AC J-class | YOW - LHR
Jun 22, 2013, 6:27 pm
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AC J-class | YOW - LHR
Flight info
Route: YOW-LHR
Flight # : AC888
Depart: 22:30 (actual) 23:15
Arrive: 09:26 (+1) (actual) 10:12 (+1)
Equipment: B767-300ER
Seat: 7K
Welcome to another trip report,
Here are a few teaser pics but please see the video (no ads)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVhUCdixUiA
Summary
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Over the years, I can sum up my experiences on Air Canada in one word: inconsistent. I either get indifferent service and mediocre food or decent service and passable food. My experience on this flight was the latter. The only hickup was a 30 minute departure delay due to connecting passengers arriving late.
Despite an almost full J cabin (23/24), service was good and the meals were slightly better than average for AC
Route: YOW-LHR
Flight # : AC888
Depart: 22:30 (actual) 23:15
Arrive: 09:26 (+1) (actual) 10:12 (+1)
Equipment: B767-300ER
Seat: 7K
Welcome to another trip report,
Here are a few teaser pics but please see the video (no ads)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVhUCdixUiA
Summary
_______
Over the years, I can sum up my experiences on Air Canada in one word: inconsistent. I either get indifferent service and mediocre food or decent service and passable food. My experience on this flight was the latter. The only hickup was a 30 minute departure delay due to connecting passengers arriving late.
Despite an almost full J cabin (23/24), service was good and the meals were slightly better than average for AC
Jun 22, 2013, 6:31 pm
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thanks for the AC trip report. Love the scenery shots through the window!
On these overnight flights, the only service I am seeking is the Express meal served quickly, and then quiet until it is time for coffee and a muffin. the J pod, while becoming dated and scruffy, is still my favorite for getting some rest.
On these overnight flights, the only service I am seeking is the Express meal served quickly, and then quiet until it is time for coffee and a muffin. the J pod, while becoming dated and scruffy, is still my favorite for getting some rest.
Jun 22, 2013, 6:38 pm
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Thank You...
A. For the trip report!
B. A good reminder as to why I WON'T fly AC J Class...
1. Weak soft product (menu seemed limited, & I want the option of a FULL breakfast on a flight like this)
2. Weak hard product (don't like the coffin setup at all)
3. Other than that, it's all good (-;
B. A good reminder as to why I WON'T fly AC J Class...
1. Weak soft product (menu seemed limited, & I want the option of a FULL breakfast on a flight like this)
2. Weak hard product (don't like the coffin setup at all)
3. Other than that, it's all good (-;
Jun 23, 2013, 5:10 am
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A. For the trip report!
B. A good reminder as to why I WON'T fly AC J Class...
1. Weak soft product (menu seemed limited, & I want the option of a FULL breakfast on a flight like this)
2. Weak hard product (don't like the coffin setup at all)
3. Other than that, it's all good (-;
B. A good reminder as to why I WON'T fly AC J Class...
1. Weak soft product (menu seemed limited, & I want the option of a FULL breakfast on a flight like this)
2. Weak hard product (don't like the coffin setup at all)
3. Other than that, it's all good (-;
A muffin and croissants for breakfast, what is this, Y?
I like the coffin pods
Jun 23, 2013, 5:28 am
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Loved the "We apologize should your preferred choices not be available today" underneath the Continental Breakfast section. 
And the Grapes pic. Unfortunately, we don't see much of him on the NBC/NBCS feeds.
And the Grapes pic. Unfortunately, we don't see much of him on the NBC/NBCS feeds.
Jun 23, 2013, 10:01 pm
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However, given what I've seen/heard of the new CX/AA/US J seats, those are the gold standard for J.
Thanks for the report OP.
Jun 24, 2013, 8:18 pm
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Nice photo report!^
Personally, all I need on a short TATL flight is a flat bed with aisle access, maybe a quick dinner along with a few glasses of wine. The AC J product is nothing too exciting if you´ve experienced it a few times, but it´s still among the better TATL J products IMO.
Honest question: What does UA serve in J for breakfast on comparable routes such as JFK-LHR?
I agree regarding the coffin pods. As far as I´m concered the walls could be half a meter higher.
Personally, all I need on a short TATL flight is a flat bed with aisle access, maybe a quick dinner along with a few glasses of wine. The AC J product is nothing too exciting if you´ve experienced it a few times, but it´s still among the better TATL J products IMO.
I agree regarding the coffin pods. As far as I´m concered the walls could be half a meter higher.
Jun 25, 2013, 11:59 am
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PRIOR TO ARRIVAL:
Herbed Scrambled Eggs
Potato gratin and turkey sausage
or
Chilled Deli Selection
Swiss cheese, Black Forest ham, Genoa Salami and turkey
or
Cereal and Banana
served with milk
And please, AC amongst the best J TATL products??? Thanks for the laugh.
Jun 25, 2013, 1:36 pm
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1) a fully flat bed on all airplanes
2) easy aisle access for all pax
When comparing the J product of the major TATL airlines (AC, UA, US, LH, LX, OS, SN, LO, KL, AF, AZ, DL, AA, BA, IB, AB, EI) AC easily makes it into the top 25% percentile.
On TPAC routes AC doesn´t score nearly as well, but on TATL flights it´s still a pretty good option.
Jun 25, 2013, 3:06 pm
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Out of your list, IME AC is beat by UA, LX, OS, LO, AZ, TK, SU - from ones I've flown in the last 5 years - I'll give you LH, US and KL (although dont they have flat beds now?) No experience with SN, AF, AA, BA, IB, AB, EI so I cant comment.
Hardly 25% percentile... Maybe middle of the pack, maybe....
Jun 25, 2013, 7:28 pm
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I don't think some on here realize how short the flight from YOW-LHR is, let alone know where YOW is!
Yes, US you are far superior. Yes, your army could beat other armies. Yes, a US airline was named best in....Oh, what was that? AC has been named best NA airline? (which I admit isn't saying a whole lot as it isn't hard to beat any US based airline). I, myself, am more of a Porter, LH, KLM, BA fan.
Great report by the way. Def liked the video. Are you a BOS fan, hence the hockey game pic?
Yes, US you are far superior. Yes, your army could beat other armies. Yes, a US airline was named best in....Oh, what was that? AC has been named best NA airline? (which I admit isn't saying a whole lot as it isn't hard to beat any US based airline). I, myself, am more of a Porter, LH, KLM, BA fan.
Great report by the way. Def liked the video. Are you a BOS fan, hence the hockey game pic?
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Jun 25, 2013, 8:23 pm
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Jun 25, 2013, 8:41 pm
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Nope, as posted by me above, a hot breakfast option is only offered on longer TATL flights such as YEG/YYC/YVR-LHR and YYC-FRA.
Jun 26, 2013, 7:20 am
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When did AC reduce its TATL breakfast service to that weak continental offering in J? I did quite a few YYZ-LHR and YUL-LHR flights in J over the years, most recently in July 2012, and I thought there was still a hot breakfast? Though I always slept as long as possible and ate in the Arrivals lounge, so I guess I wouldn't really know, but I'd like to at least know I had the option of a hot breakfast