Of course you did lol. Shame you weren’t on the right side, I was spotting your flight and you would have seen me!

To be honest, never expected I would see my home airport in this channel

as a Calgarian but an Air Canada frequent flyer, Alex - this flight option is much better than having to fly to Vancouver to connect for a flight to East Asia like Seoul. Westjet has been shifting their image over the last few years but alot of things to be improved still in their service, let's be real here. Flying out of Canada is an expensive endeavor so this offering is welcomed as it makes the competition tighter & we Calgarians benefit. 3x a week is great and will be a consideration for many!

We are in trouble trying to run this 787 schedule with 7 airplanes

I cant fly anymore so I thank for these spectacular videos. That trip above the mountains and reveal of South Korean coast.

Welcome to Korea! I hope you enjoyed Seoul 🇰🇷❤🇨🇦

I went to Korea for the first time 2 years ago and I really enjoyed myself. I hope you get to visit the Han River in the centre of Seoul. It’s beautiful and very tranquil despite being in the middle of the city, because boats are legally not allowed to use it. It’s very much a recreational water body. Sitting down at the riverside parks with a warm drink and snack, was one of the most relaxing experiences I ever had. Hope to see more from this Asian adventure you’re embarking on, it’s nice to see you venturing further and taking us along!

Great video! My husband’s best friend was the pilot for that inaugural flight. In the ribbon cutting he’s the distinguished gentleman on the far left. We flew the 787 to Tokyo with our kids last month and I’m so grateful we did not experience any delays!

A few years ago i flew from San Francisco to Seoul with the US Air Force....we flew to Japan, then on to Seoul...maybe 12 hours...i do remember we had 3 meals to Japan...this was on commercial contracted airline...Thanks for the memories ....great flight...glad your legs were happy too....🤩🤩

Apparently, WestJet struggles to use the Dreamliners during the winter, since many of the routes they fly with the Dreamliners are summer seasonal, and the routes that the Dreamliner operate during the winter (save for London, Paris, and now Tokyo) can easily be reached with a 737, so the 787s are mostly just used for extra capacity.

Thanks my fellow Canadian

The thought that there are two more Dreamliners sitting in the desert, assembled and painted and fitted and ready to go, brings great sadness.

So true for spreading the butter is to put it on top of your hot meal before you open it, placing it on there for a minute or two should melt the butter

I'm flying out to Korea tomorrow, from Vancouver, for my first visit. I hope you had a great trip!

I had been keeping an eye on this flight and was wondering if you’d be on it 😂 Great job as always! As a fellow Albertan, I’m always excited when our province is connected to new countries.

Alex, the quality of production just keeps getting better and better. Keep it up.

Differing that 787 order was a HUGE shortsighted mistake. Given the huge demand for intercontinental travel now.

wow!! I am also going to my hometown country, Korea with westjet, on June 7th! Previously, I enjoyed your video about going to Narita, but this time you are going to Korea! Have a great time in Korea!🎉

Thank you very much! I fly between Canada and Korea regularly so this is wonderful news

This was yet another amazing video, wanted to treat you with this so you can try another WestJet long haul flight in business next time.

Great video of WestJet's inaugural flight to ICN! The food looked quite good, despite the small portion. I am heading to NRT later this year on Air Canada and I booked seat 18H for the extensive legroom. I contemplated premium economy but opted for a preferred seat in economy. While I am not quite your height I do appreciate extra legroom on long haul flights. Well done, Alex!

Great to see you could get on the inaugural flight! It's unfortunate that they couldn't manage an on-time departure for an inaugural flight due to aircraft availability. This is not a good sign.

Great information and objective review. I’ve noticed some long term KZfaq aviation vlogers are tending to travel up front far too often. I appreciate that you chose economy as I believe that shows the true quality of product for airlines.👏

I was in South Korea when this video came out and finally got to watching it. I’m glad there’s a direct route closer to home (Edmonton) than having to fly to Vancouver or Toronto first. I usually fly AC to Korea or Japan but with direct flights close to home I’m going to have to give it a try. Also, ICN is a beautiful airport and a plane spotters paradise!

No matter what, they need more 787/777 if they are looking to expand the long haul international destinations.. There is a lot of potential for Asian destinations from YYC like Dubai, New Delhi,Beijing, Manila, Singapore and Hong Kong

Thank you for your quality videos. If I can, I fly WestJet up to Canada. I have a fondness for them.

Been holding my breath for YYC-SYD ever since WJA picked up the Dreamliners. Still hoping! Thanks for the great video!

Welcome to Korea Westjet!!

My employment took me to SEL any number of times over the years and I was truly amazed at what a modern city SEL was. Hope to go back again one day.

One of the things I look forward to when flying internationally( and domestic if food is even offered) is the food service. Being wined and dined at 35,000' is a real treat, at least, for me but when I see reviews such as this one, I find that food offered just isn't what it used to be. So, a review like this is disappointing when comparing food service now to when I flew. Not only from the standpoint of quality but quantity and selection of different foods, the little extras offered on your tray mean a great deal. I understand it is a sign of the times but to put your food in boxes just takes away the glamour of flying. Thanks for your review and I hope you had a fun time in Seoul! Take care!

Great video! Support from Vancouver!

From one Canadian to another.........great video Alex!

Inaugural flights are the best for one way trips especially when moving permanently because you might not receive the same level of in -flight service ever again. They will treat you like first class even in economy due to all the PR so those are once in a lifetime type of opportunities.

7:42 "Don't forget to use sunscreen." - WestJet Sign.

The way how Alexis scrapped the remaining 787 deliveries and deliberately curtailing the airline's previously impressive growth, really shows that he is probably the worst airline CEO that the industry has ever had, on par with the level of Dennis Muilenburg as the worst aircraft manufacturer CEO. I'm surprised the WestJet CEO still doesn't receive the same amount of outrage that he deserves.

I’m so used to the big 3, (Toronto/Montreal/Vancouver) I quite often forget just how many international flights leave from Calgary in comparison.

787 fleet is going to have a rough summer, on may 2nd we flew to rome and our flight was delayed by 2 hours, our initial plane had to be swapped for a different one and luckily they had another dreamliner in the hangar, otherwise our flight would’ve been cancelled. I’m not sure how they are expecting to run like this.

I love the 787 Westjet has. I fly YYC to CDG on it quite often.

An Inaugural flight from Calgary you know Alex's is on it, keep up the good vids, and yeah They probably could use a few more planes, for there optimistic plans

Yay! Another video, sorry to say though, but I am booked on AC for all of my flights this summer.

Hey! That’s me on the Loader @ 4:00 🫡

this is my first time to watch ur video, 6'8 is more than 2 meter? I'm glad u got that exit row seat.

Man this was awesome! Your videos get better every time!

nice video, hopefully next will be direct flight to manila!

There are other new routes you can try on this season! Enjoy those trips.

Great sync takeoff roll video!

I wonder if WestJet could fly to destinations like Shanghai, Hong Kong, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok and maybe even Singapore too from Calgary! I don't know about this but it would be cool if you could review Korean Air someday!

I did the YYC-NRT route back in April in J, one of the best flight I have experienced. There is something about the 787 (and A350) that makes flying more enjoyable than 777 as I get older. (Now in my almost mid 40s)

I appreciate your disclosure on the upgrade for the lounge access and how they don't get to see the video before us as an audience. Right now there is a LUMIX S9 drama crap show going down over influencers disclosures and getting free trips and cameras. Crazy how it's going down right now.

Beautiful photography. Thank you.

Alex, awesome content, editing, script, as always. I was thinking of another little trick to enhance your shots: The shot at 5:38 to 5:44, I film it in reverse so that I don't hassle with the camera not focusing on the airplane (outside the tiny window). First, I place my camera next to the window and wait for it to focus on the fuselage, then do a pan to the right to capture the engine and as far out to the wing, then I move the camera away and walk a few steps back. Then in editing, I play it in reverse. That will bring you a really nice shot/memory of your trip. Keep it up!👍👍 Always looking forward to your next adventure/vlogs.

Man, Tokyo at night from the air is incredible. Got to see it twice last year on 2 separate layovers.

Great vid as usual. Thank you Alex. Additional fact: this route (along w/ the YYCNRT) is a "big plus" for Chinese travellers. Direct flights btw Canada and China are quite limited or zero if your destination is other than YVR/YYZ. Hope to see more YYC-Asia routes.

I love the Split View Alex please Do morning those shots !!!!!!

Welcome to South Korea and thank you for covering the inaugural flight of Calgary ~ Incheon on WestJet. I was so excited to hear of this new route as I am a Korean-Canadian myself and wanted to know how this went. As a newbie avgeek once again, thank you!❤

Great review! I would love to have you add your flight cost for your flights. Also, impressive turn around on the video edit! Keep up the great work.

flying from YYZ to NRT in September ! my first time flying WESTJET to Asia. Obviously, stopping at YYC and I have never been there! kind of excited about that. hahaha.....

That WestJet lounge kicks the ass of Maple Leaf Lounges

26A is awesome, I sat there when flying to Tokyo and the legroom was incredible. The only thing I noticed is how noisy sitting that close to the door is compared to the rest of the cabin. Exit row thing I guess.

Great video! Welcome to the wonderful world of LATEjet!

Loved how you edited the descent sequence of shots to the music beats. Great video as always Alex. I was sincerely interested in whether they fed you a meal or not on such a long flight in economy...

I just came back from Barcelona on WestJet. The flights are always delayed. They need to add more dreamliners or reduce the schedule.

Hope you release a planespotting video in seoul. Would love to see that!

New CEO has tightened the grip even more than ever. Expanding routes without expanding the fleet. Even an amateur knows how that's gonna go.

Once again, Alex doesn’t fail to make a fabulous video, great job❤!

They need more 787 Dreamliners

Had the exact same meal on my flight to FCO Rome last weekend. 😂 Can't wait to get on one of these flights out to Seoul! Love the content

Very well made! Calgary proud

Hey Alex it would be cool if you went on one of those mystery flights

Great video as always! 😊 Keep up the great work!

Thank you for sharing a nice long-haul trip here. Yes, I see you had the Exit Door seating for leg room is very nice for us tall guys and women. The meals looked cute here. I hope the beef meal was good for you. Did the crew have extra snacks set up in one of the galleries? Also, you are right you have to fight with people who may stand there in front if the Exit Doors. I have done that soo many times in the past that I just go on and use membership points for the upgrade to Business Class. I hope you did not have to much of a fight passengers standing in front of you.😊

I was looking forward to you uploading this video! Great job Alex! Wish I could come say hello to you on the inaugural flight but I ended up working that day. Maybe next time in YYC! Btw im the one who brought back FOEN from Muskoka 😊

Great video. Really hoping to see Westjet expand their 787 fleet soon, it seems like it's a huge bottleneck. Are you planning to capture the first Condor arrival of the year tomorrow? If I'm correct, it'll be the first Condor plane to visit Calgary with the new livery, and the first arrival since 2019!

On the tight scheduling of their 787s: Any low cost carrier will maximize flying time of their fleet. Fleet utilisation rates are one of the bigger metrics to compare the cost level of each airline and a metric that sent most of the USA majors to Chapter 11 after 9/11 because they had such an inefficient aircraft utilisation. If those 787s don't fit this month's Westjet's strategy of trying to be a ULCC, then these planes have to pull their own weight and that means run the to the ground 7/24 to have as little idle time as possible to pay the leasing/maintenance fees. Looking at their schedule, they have about a 2 hour turn around in Seoul, which is pretty agressive for a 12 hour flight (late arrival more significant when you have headwids on a 12 hour flight). With their domestic service now down to ULCC, people won't be interested in connecting at Calgary for long flight, but they will get seasonal tourist traffic from Asia to the rockies which is likely the main driver for those flights, and those folks connect to a bus that goes to Banff from YYC. I am guessing Westjet will eventually settle on a business model and able to transmit a single non conflicting image of what to expect when booking a Westjet flight. or when leases are up, the 787s will go to another airline and WJA can focus on lts domestic ULCC operations.

I think this CEO will be done soon. He canceled aircraft deliveries but then added routes. I really don't think he's right for Westjet. Westjet doesn't seem to have a direction under him.

I was hoping you'd make this video!!

That 787 wing view is amazing!

Thanks for this video !

Great Video! I hope Westjet start a direct Calgary to Auckland New Zealand route. That would be epic!

Great information and well presented.

I hope they go to Australia, New Zealand, & Scandinavia one day you should fly the Reykjavik flight too! Love Your Videos!

Amazing trip report - thoroughly enjoyed

8:07 Smart idea 💡

Thanks for sharing! Hopefully Westjet gets one or two more 787 at least to give a little slack. It seems operationally its exactly as you say...spread too thin.

I get it the state of Boeing and stuff but westjet REALLY need more 787s

I am excited about this route as Calgary offers flights to Brandon, MB. Hopefully, as I haven’t researched this yet, I can fly from Seoul to Calgary then on to Brandon without any issues. I am not holding my breath but it would be nice. Great video!

0:51 LMAO glad to see WestJet's top employees in good spirits!

Doo lay low may chow high!!! Happy new year!!!

meal with an incredible view of the mountains 😍

WestJet needs to make more money first before getting additional 787's. Money was the main decision for cancelling the 787 orders. $300 million is significant

14:50 might have been japchae (unless if they specifically stated that it was a stirfry), its not a bad meal, its just for us koreans we eat as a side dish or appetizers 💀

I love that they serve Korean food and you choose to eat Korean food before you go to Korea

Funny part is some say hes still flying as we speak!

Whew that meal was TINY 😅

Wouldn’t be surprised if they joined sky team, given that they fly to Atlanta, London Heathrow,and Paris alongside their relationship with Korean air and Delta

I flew back and forth between London and Calgary with Westjet pre-pandemic, and thought the meal service was very poor back then. It seems even worse now. 😕

Sounds Like Calgary Airport Uses The Same Boarding Announcement System Like In Vancouver international Airport

I totally missed this first flight event, first one I didn't know about!! How cool to be FLYING OVER Tokyo from Calgary of all places... epic video. So being the first flight, what's the turnout procedures like, I wonder? Did WestJet place pilots & crew over there to fly back or would it have been the same crew a few days after this footage?

4:34 What a strange decision, so many airlines would kill for some extra wide-bodies in their fleet

Calgary to Seoul is a ways to go!