BRUTALLY HONEST | Air Canada Trans-Atlantic Economy Class on the Boeing 787-9

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There aren't really any particularly bad things about Air Canada. Mostly, it's a reliable airline to take you from A to B. But an airline which is often called "North America's best" surely must have some particularly good things too, right?
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-- FLIGHT INFORMATION --
Airline: Air Canada
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Registration: C-FRSA
Flight Time: 9h 00min
Seat: 35K
From: Vienna Schwechat
To: Toronto Lester B. Pearson
Date: February 2020
-- EQUIPMENT INFORMATION --
Cameras used: Canon G7X Mark II, GoPro Hero 8 Black, DJI Osmo Pocket
Additional equipment: GoPro Suction cup, Joby Bendipod
-- PRICE BREAKDOWN --
Total Price: USD 756.90
Total Routing: VIE-YYZ-LAX-MUC-VIE
Booked through: Cheapoair
Cost includes: Economy Class Basic Ticket without checked luggage, but including seat reservations for VIE-YYZ, YYZ-LAX and LAX-MUC (USD 58.30 each)
Booking made: January 2020
-- VIDEO BREAKDOWN --
00:00 - Expectations for this flight
03:18 - Introduction
04:25 - Boarding
05:18 - Cabin and Seat
06:57 - Taxi and Take Off
09:10 - Lunch Service
11:11 - Inflight
12:10 - Pre-Landing Service
12:55 - Conclusion
14:08 - Approach and Landing
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@rn8427 4 жыл бұрын

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@elliot7753 4 жыл бұрын

R N ewwww who watches Sam Chui

@carmengrace2413 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a review the majority can enjoy. You tubers reviewing how awesome business/first class is tell me nothing if it’s not what I do often.

@mdmohitulhaque8648 Жыл бұрын

Ishtuk jugia baichung vutia

@Elle-bu6ou 10 ай бұрын

I agree. I’m travelling economy for the most part. The business class reports are cool but I’m not that cool

@ulrich9842 4 жыл бұрын

Your brutally honest reviews are just unbeatable. I would highly appreciate to see more of this kind of flight report on your great channel. Thanks a lot for your excellent work!

@shin267 4 жыл бұрын

Idk why but I initially read it as unbearable 😂

@richardc8738 4 жыл бұрын

I love your reports. Thank you. We’re Canadian and strive to be average. Expectation met.

@ralphyhk 4 жыл бұрын

west jet is good

@HooperFam 4 жыл бұрын

@@ralphyhk lol westjet is the worse airline out of Canada. Not only are the seats brutal on a flight that last more then 3 hrs, but you wont even get a hot meal. you could pay 20$ for a sandwich that was made 2 weeks prior to departure tho, then lets not forget the constent up selling they due during flights, no entertainment.... Make it worse there not even a lcc

@meganmcdonald5229 4 жыл бұрын

🇨🇦😂

@randomalpaca 4 жыл бұрын

Canada: you know you are in Canada when you can get a better product on a lower budget I.e. westjet vs. Air Canada

@randomalpaca 4 жыл бұрын

Also you know you are in The Toronto airport when air canada is pronounced very weirdly.

@daviddavenport1485 4 жыл бұрын

We need airport reviews David

@MustraOrdo 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@AllycatlovesAG 4 жыл бұрын

Review YVR cause it's my home airport and it's so pretty

@gerysphotos3519 4 жыл бұрын

Here's a review on DXB fx.: HUUUUUUGEEEEE!!! :-)))))))))))))))))))

@cxlvxn6662 4 жыл бұрын

YYZ?

@sd906238 4 жыл бұрын

Boston and JFK if you want to miss your connecting flight.

@rockodelta9907 3 жыл бұрын

I took a long haul flight on Air Canada from Toronto to Shanghai, the crew was friendly and the service was nice, they had tea, meals, and some nice lighting in the cabin, its a good flight to be honest!

@Lizzbird_ 4 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see you travel on an airline from my home country, keep up the good work!

@patrickmoralesramon9577 4 жыл бұрын

I think the way that Air Canada handle the mid flight snack is that they have a little snack bar at the back. At least that's what I remember on my flights on the 777 from LHR to YVR. I've done the trip with both BA and AC and I would pick AC every time

@jeffhague4916 4 жыл бұрын

I think BA is better

@4ndr_s 3 жыл бұрын

What PoS legacy airline doesn't have a snack bar for long haul?

@thearsenalmisfit2414 3 жыл бұрын

Its been awhile since Ive been on BA but from what I remember I would perfer BA

@flightexperience_official 4 жыл бұрын

Loving this new format! Well done, David :D

@mauritsv0 4 жыл бұрын

I like the start! It’s nice to see you talking it’s a better thing than only the subtitles

@katemostreicher 11 ай бұрын

best review I’ve watch on this! You actually shared your opinion which is nice. I like how you talked through everything instead of just putting text on a video of airport and flight.

@shumailakhan1973 4 жыл бұрын

Air Canada has improved recently. Had good experience for an 8 hours flight.

@Choolboy72 4 жыл бұрын

I think there might be actually a serious need in this channels audience for Airport reviews 👍🏻 Brutally honest- airport edition would be really nice to see!

@davidcho6024 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please! I've been waiting for another video in this series and of my national airline. I flew with Air Canada on a 787 from Seoul to Toronto in August (before anyone tells me about coronavirus) and it was pretty uneventful. It wasn't good or bad.

@boeing_RBLX 4 жыл бұрын

I'm short, always will be, so at least I fit in plane seats.

@AndrewSephiTV 4 жыл бұрын

I always fly Air Canada back to Brazil is the only Airline that has a decent time to connect Canada to Brazil. I fly on their premium economy, it is just a little bit more expensive but the extra legroom and the bigger seat make a huge difference for me.

@CAHSR2020 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, you included your height in this video! That is very helpful when trying to gauge the legroom.

@iamcanadianedmonton 4 жыл бұрын

I have flown both Air Canada and Westjet (before and after the change to 787 and free meal). For me, I would like to add one more expectation. Serving of water during the flight. I myself think this is very important.

@ellisonketovore 4 жыл бұрын

One positive about AC, economy product is very consistent, vast majority of planes have very new cabins with the latest IFE and most are very clean, and extremely well-maintained something not true on BA, American, United or WestJet.

@mickdavies7446 4 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting so long for this ever since I seen it on your ig story

@bagelking6364 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review,I am flying air Canada to vancouver in July so this was a good insight 👍

@f1edits293 4 жыл бұрын

Vienna looks beautiful from the sky

@christinegraham7693 4 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful from the ground also.

@DeltaBravoTango 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the day you took this I wanted to go to yyz to spot you but got there after you landed. Still it is great to watch that you make an ac review again! Cheers man

@keneferdinand9761 4 жыл бұрын

Finally David is back again good to see you again brother. Please do a trip report next about the new Aeroflot A350. I Love simply Aviation.

@PanhandleHopper 4 жыл бұрын

Another great review. Safe travels my friend!

@kitlau8193 4 жыл бұрын

You guys should fly long haul Cathay Pacific a350-1000 economy

@justsamoo3480 4 жыл бұрын

Rick-e WTF Hong Kong is in China, it’s territory with special status and high level of autonomy like Macau

@justsamoo3480 4 жыл бұрын

Bayern Fan Hong Kong is part of China.

@justsamoo3480 4 жыл бұрын

Bayern Fan “Hong Kong (/ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ (About this soundlisten); Chinese: 香港, Cantonese: [hœ́ːŋ.kɔ̌ːŋ] (About this soundlisten)), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR), is a metropolitan area and special administrative region of the People's Republic of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta of the South China Sea”- Wikipedia.

@sahilanant123 4 жыл бұрын

Random question. Best window seats in economy on an A350? Flying the new Turkish A350 in April from Istanbul to Dubai.

@felixsoheili1154 4 жыл бұрын

Great Report love the channel for Economy Videos. Only concern why did you pick Molson Canadian and secondly the way you pour the beer tilt the cup before you pour

@zephyrkhambatta Ай бұрын

Can't wait to try it. Non-stop sounds good, but the other route via Cathay Pacific with the break in between did feel like more of an adventure... and also the one by All Nippon Airways. Can't complain about accesibility though. A good move overall for the long run!

@craigwillis3372 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely day for flying over Vienna David...spectacular !! Same with Iceland.I must say the food did not look good !! Thanks as always David...excellent and most honest review as always !! A reasonable flight sums it up for me !! Thanks again mate !!

@aeraz444 4 жыл бұрын

Weird that they didn’t serve another mid-flight snack or ice cream because last year I flew on a 788 from ZRH to YVR and they served a cookie and a cup of Vanilla ice cream which both were damn delicious! Another great thing on AC is their IFE which I think is the best currently out there. Especially their moving map is just great and definitely one step ahead of many other legacy carriers! P.s. I flew in Economy and one thing that came to mind which might be the reason why they served another snack on my end was because the flight time on my route was slightly longer than just to YYZ (about 9h)

@alex630710 3 жыл бұрын

Safety is the most important thing in aviation. If you look at Air Canada s safety record it is one of the best out there. The rest is frivolous.

@RonaldoFotball538 2 жыл бұрын

Air Canada is seven out seven safety rating. Very safe

@andyhopkins4901 4 жыл бұрын

Was only wondering when the next brutally honest review would be love them David

@alanm3440 4 жыл бұрын

Canadians like to complain about Air Canada but it's usually fine. They have a reputation for surly staff but that's often unmerited as sometimes they are quite nice. Sometimes not. Overall the Economy Class experience is usually, as you, say, decently AVERAGE. Better than American or United, but not as good as most European or Asian carriers or maybe even Delta. And yes they got rid of the pre-dinner drink service several years ago, even on the longer10 hour + flights, which is a shame as most other international carriers do it. Great review!

@TheAirlineChick 4 жыл бұрын

David this was great thank you for sharing! You're so cute too!

@alberttseng8291 4 жыл бұрын

FYI, Air Canada has a snack bar at the back of the plane. They have self serve drinks some pretzels and biscoffs.

@drevildog1 4 жыл бұрын

Air Canada front counter staff was known to be very rude for a long time. But I have noticed that this attitude has dramatically improved. I would like to add the staff friendliness from front counter and in flight staff. Taking in consideration that some passengers might have put them to the limit

@nayyab_isweird6059 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly same i had a very bad incident and next i had taken a domestic flight the front desk staff was really nice

@lengendmk 4 жыл бұрын

First time flying this route in August. Always Austrian Airlines with the B763 before Air Canada took over. It's also my first time flying the Dreamliner so I'm still excited lol

@armslides2105 4 жыл бұрын

If you take a transatlantic red eye with AC you literally get a slice of bread as your pre-landing meal.

@wendymn6867 4 жыл бұрын

I've flown with Air Canada a number of times to Vancouver which is a 14 hour flight from Brisbane Australia. We were served a hot meal after takeoff and a really tiny half a sandwich which was super cold about an hour before landing. I always pack an extra snack as we were starving the first time this happened! I feel they are a very average airline on the Brisbane to Vancouver leg.

@amc3 4 жыл бұрын

Love these BRUTALLY HONEST flight reviews David. 9:20 for a moment, I thought that was the contents of a sick bag !! The rest of the meal looks pretty good, especially the salad. To be fair to Air Canada, the product is pretty OK.

@MaryJane-qq9mm 3 жыл бұрын

It was a heck of a new lot more than I expected! It was pretty awesome! !

@laurelharris8519 4 жыл бұрын

If plane leaves point A and arrives at point B in exactly the same condition, I'm happy. Don't care what airline. :)

@fletch7311 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah just wait until you go on a 14-hour flight

@insertnamehere5572 4 жыл бұрын

fletch this reply is underrated

@aaryank9268 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with that but only for short-hual to medium-hual flights like max for 5 or 6 hours, then I start to care, but I'd always get the cheapest ticket

@insertnamehere5572 3 жыл бұрын

Aaryan K yes but I feel like it depends on the situation like if one airline doesn’t let you bring to much baggage and it’s the cheapest but you are moving or you are traveling with family you would probably get a different plain ticket or if One airline didn’t have any on board entertainment system you would probab One airline didn’t have any onboard entertainment system And you have a four-year-old you would probably find a different flight

@TeacherSukmath 4 жыл бұрын

which camera do you use? looks so great!

@ramanisquare 4 жыл бұрын

"I am 1.8 metres, which is pretty average for a person my age" _cries in short_ Btw great video :)

@linesided 4 жыл бұрын

I know that was a howler right there ;)

@christinegraham7693 4 жыл бұрын

Kedhar R I suppose you shrink as you get older.

@skrattardu20 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao i feel that😂 i'm not even 160 and i'm 21 pfffttt

@JuliaEvianne 4 жыл бұрын

I forgot that I was Dutch for a moment and thought 1.8 was short. Oops

@skrattardu20 4 жыл бұрын

Planning on flying with Air Canada from ICN to YVR next year... see how it goes!

@thegoosegaming4337 Жыл бұрын

Only major downside to Air Canada is that they’ve been notorious lately for losing baggage. As well they are extremely expensive for domestic flights but other than that they are fine.

@Jimmy-Mc 4 жыл бұрын

Brutally Honest is my favorite type of video you make! I just booked an Air Canada flight to Japan on a 777, so I think it will be a similar experience.

@jeadie2273 4 жыл бұрын

I recently did the same. Toronto-Haneda in June on a 777-300er. Assuming it won't be cancelled, of course. My son did the AC 787 to Vienna then a 777 back from Paris. Said the 787 was slightly more comfortable.

@angechrissy 4 жыл бұрын

I flew with Air Canada between Toronto and Tokyo in 2018. In addition to the 2 **hot** meals, instant noodles cups were served between 2 meals. Not sure it has been changed... I flew Air Canada again last year between Toronto and Incheon/Seoul. The snack in between the 2 **hot** meals during that flight was a cold sandwich.

@DeltaBravoTango 4 жыл бұрын

The 777 is nice

@mele2259 2 жыл бұрын

Does air Canada charge for meals for international flights or is it included in economy ? Thanks

@AviationRailAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Having just got back from Vienna, the takeoff view was remarkable

@loripowers6025 4 жыл бұрын

Have you any reviews of West Jet transatlantic flights?

@aviationspotting2067 4 жыл бұрын

Finally it’s back!

@CAHSR2020 4 жыл бұрын

Please include the price, speed, and provider of WiFi next time. Most airlines will sell you WiFi but the cost and speed still vary wildly.

@rajkumaranbazhagan6088 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David What apps are u using to make the moving expectation met and basic expectation at 1:33?

@alamedafrank 4 жыл бұрын

You said the flight was one of the shorter transatlantic flights, maybe you should try the shortest transatlantic flight which is the seasonal service from St Johns NF to Dublin Ireland operated by WestJet, the flight time if I remember correctly is somewhere between 3h 40m and 4h 20m (depending on weather and wind ) they normally operate the flight between May and October.

@kevinklassen4328 2 жыл бұрын

I've done that flight, it is definitely short but somehow you still arrive feeling really tired.

@snowy7317 4 жыл бұрын

Yahoo been waiting for this also 1st

@yourtravelswithbruce 2 жыл бұрын

great review

@brucemah609 4 жыл бұрын

no I know what people do on the washrooms onboard..when they are taking forever to get out LOL

@maximumthrusts 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve flown AC YYZ-LHR. Woeful!

@MandoliciousMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Can I plug in my laptop and do be able to some work on the flight in my economy seat?

@kyungtaek4558 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and experience! I hope you could try Korean air long-haul flight one day! They have great services!

@soonlytaing1708 4 жыл бұрын

kyungtaek I’ve been on a KAL flight from Phnom Penh-Incheon-Narita. IFE could be improved but seats were remarkably big

@phillipmaguire4671 4 жыл бұрын

I've had long haul flights from Australia to Vancouver on Air Canada, and the best way I can describe the service is average. Nothing outstanding... if you get an amazing deal on Air Canada, then that is OK and for the most part it is comfortable enough, but there are quite a few carriers who vastly exceed Air Canada on nearly every route that Air Canada flies.

@desicanadian5200 3 жыл бұрын

Air Canada is never cheap. Im flying to Dubai and Emirates offering much better service with reduced price, whereas Air Canada is asking to pay for my 1st check bag let alone second.(Emirates offers 2 bags). AVOID AIR CANADA and this is coming from a CANADIAN

@yousefdebaz9860 4 жыл бұрын

9:10 this in flight entertainment is legen - wait for it - dary

@tommasoshyti3631 4 жыл бұрын

Yousef Debaz barney from how i met your mother

@kamilpytel2569 4 жыл бұрын

I like when you write at the bottom, city/country you are flying over.

@funtasticadventures6359 2 жыл бұрын

Vienna and Singapore airports are so good. I don't even know what to pick Btw, how do you do these buttons, as expectation met, narration etc

@jav9888 Жыл бұрын

Thanks fo rthe Vid, only thing missing was a cabin walkthough

@kateryan6079 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazingly cool job

@narabdela 4 жыл бұрын

At last, a good Simply Aviation upload! It's been a while! Good work David.

@MileHigh_Aviation 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@LowBudgetKiwi 4 жыл бұрын

Must say I do prefer these videos with the audible commentary over the text ones.

@kevinrazban8906 Жыл бұрын

Did AC offer snacks for purchase on the long haul flight?

@leslien6270 3 жыл бұрын

Ekkk I am going on my first Europe trip. I am taking the same airplane. All I am concerned with are my knees hurting. Hopefully I will find it more spacious than a regular domestic flight. Thanks for the review!

@brookeintheair 3 ай бұрын

Intriguing! I should fly economy more

@jimcampbell108 4 жыл бұрын

I have flown Air Canada many times trans atlantic in economy and have nothing to complain about. My airline of choice.

@barryhaley7430 22 күн бұрын

Do we have a choice transatlantic? Very little choice. That’s the problem.

@frankhawk351 4 жыл бұрын

what about the seat width??? most critically point in economy class on a 787.... almost everyone that i know complaint about that.

@JayJayAviation 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Praglowski and I flew on the same plane in premium economy! Strangely enough I’ve also flown on it in economy on a different flight lol

@gwine9087 4 жыл бұрын

Best overseas flights that I have taken were on BA, but that was years ago.

@douglaslandry7740 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you would do that with you on premium economy I think this is goodProduct for overseas flights would just like to know if the value is worth it with Air Canada

@simondavey7787 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great trip report. I’m considering a budget trans Atlantic flight, so, for the Simply Aviation community I ask Air Canada v WestJet v Air Transat? Your thoughts?

@simply_aviation 4 жыл бұрын

Air Transat

@karlpark8575 4 жыл бұрын

I've been on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Transat transatlantic flights. Take the cheapest fare. IMO there is very little difference in inflight service.

@aggelouis87 4 жыл бұрын

Hasnt coronVirous affected your aviation ???

@mrpeel3239 4 жыл бұрын

How was the onboard service staff? Do most trans-oceanic Dreamliners have that awful 3-3-3 Economy class configuration?

@rawlingsjay1 4 жыл бұрын

Try British Airways service from Heathrow to Accra -Ghana. It’s strange how the flights from US to london are extremely different!

@samirajvlogs 2 жыл бұрын

How comfortable flight will for a heavy person in air canada

@faidaimela9436 2 жыл бұрын

I've been to Schonbrunn Palace and it is absolutely stunning.

@cndam 4 жыл бұрын

Whatever happened to boarding music. I think it enhances the ambiance

@jamesheggie1854 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, I'm slightly surprised that you didn't get a pre meal snack as I've always received one on AC when I've flown with them. Maybe this was a once off. I also received a mid flight snack and a hot breakfast, maybe it varies on different flights. Great review though 👍

@timthompson6194 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David for the Brutally Honest presentation...Was Disapointing no hot meal served...Scheduled airlines have got real skimpy....We miss you Canada 3000.. That was real service & value for money!

@r.j.cordell3498 4 жыл бұрын

I just got off an Air Canada flight from Sydney Australia to Toronto. This flight stops in Vancouver and then continues on to Toronto. Drinks on board are no charge until you stop in Vancouver. After the stop passengers from Sydney have to pay for drinks. Pretty cheap if you ask me!!!

@dominiclancia9404 4 жыл бұрын

Please do Air Transat at some point. Especially if you’re able to fly on the A310 before they retire it

@wongmarkel683 4 жыл бұрын

2 years ago when I flew with them from Hong Kong to Vancouver they didn't give us a pillow or blanket on the seat. Going from Vancouver to Hong Kong they gave 2 hot meals the first 4 hours of the flight and then half a sandwich before landing, my gosh I was starving for the last 8 hours of the journey

@boraylmaz2456 4 жыл бұрын

why this b787 doesn't have a winglet ??

@MarcoPolo747 4 жыл бұрын

AC is very very average, its not my first choice flying intercontinental. Crews are not particularly welcoming.

@karlpark8575 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you.

@smallmj2886 4 жыл бұрын

The westbound TATL second meal is MUCH better than eastbound. Heading to Europe you wake up to a tiny slice of inedible banana bread.

@Vini.Coelho 4 жыл бұрын

You should try Alitalia. The most terrible service onboard. I flew with them (GRU-FCO on 17th of February) and yesterday I landed at GRU from FCO. Vice-versa the service is the same, not good at all.

@realcanadianrailfan110 4 жыл бұрын

The best airline I ever flew on, unfortunately now long gone, was Wardair Canada. Their attention to detail was so keen that the meal service came in 3 parts. First was the cold stuff like salads, then the hot main course, then the dessert. That way cold stuff was cold, main course was hot and didn't cool as you tried to eat everything, and the dessert to finish a great meal off. Even domestically, it was this way. Real china dishes, metal utensils and porcelain salt and pepper shakers. Real glassware, very great airline.

@LMFNinja 4 жыл бұрын

RCR- You re 100% right but remember Wardair flew approximately 30 years ago. Unfortunately the airline business- especially in Canada- has regressed since that time.

@realcanadianrailfan110 4 жыл бұрын

@@LMFNinja I know. Unfortunately. Out of all of the airlines in Canada at the time, Wardair knew how to treat every passenger. Max Ward didn't care if you were a movie star or a factory worker, all he cared about was that you were treated equally and spoiled on his planes.