WORTH IT OR RIP OFF? Flying on Air Canada Premium Economy 787-9 HND-YYZ

21 Comments

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   @planesplanes844 8 months ago

   Nice video! I shall definitely check out your others. I am not a fan of Air Canada’s PE product. They really lean heavily on the “economy” side of the equation, alas. Between the two Canadian airlines that have PE, Westjet’s is superior by quite a bit but of course they don’t fly to nearly as many places. Anyhow, keep on making videos! You are breath of fresh air in a crowded field of aviation vloggers. I look forward to more 🙂

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   @CanadaGirlParis 8 months ago

   We are flying to Spain on AC in PE this Sunday. I will update comment afterwards. Have never used PE on AC before, but we decided it was worth it because my husband has neuropathy in his feet and since he is also tall, he finds it difficult to sit in a regular economy seat. We usually try and book a bulkhead seat for him, but thought that since this was going to be a longer flight than usual, we would spring for the premium product. I'm looking forward to the greater seat recline and the access to less used toilets. I also thought the priority boarding would be great as we are flying carryon on only and hate fighting for overhead space. Wish us luck!

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   @susanableton8647 8 months ago

   Sadly, not surprised. Since the early 90's, Air Canada is a disgrace as a national airline. It is now known worldwide. The sad thing is we Canadians have no choice. Monopoly strikes again.🥵

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   @treepazr4270 8 months ago

   Last time i was in PE from YVR to HKG. They had the same issue. First meal with metal cutlery and china. Second one back to plastic regular economy meal with plastics. And they skipped the snack. I believe PE with AC you are mainly getting the extra space and nothing more. Set the expectation low and you may be fine.

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   @barryhaley7430 8 months ago

   We have usually been disappointed with Air Canada’s on board service even I. Business class. On our last flight from Tokyo they ran out of both business class dinners and breakfast and all for $8,000 per person.
   The problem is there is little competition with airlines in Canada.

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   @barryhaley7430 8 months ago

   When going to Europe we try to go Business and return Premium. We get some reasonable sleep on the overnight flight and the return is a daytime flight. We are pushing 80 and really appreciate the comfort.

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   @rakeshsawhney117 8 months ago

   Not only premium economy offer, but any and all so called special sale offers are generally scam of one kind or another. This is normal or standard way for Air Canada, the most despicable and cheating national carrier of Canada.

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   @jibrilamvs 8 months ago

   Food served on airplanes tastes differently because the cabin pressure and altitude your traveling in alter your taste bud receptors.

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   @theflybyguyplus 8 months ago

   Thanks for sharing the video! I’m genuinely surprised Air Canada didn’t provide a vegetarian meal option on your flight—that’s disappointing. I’ve flown in Premium Economy with AC, and I’ve noticed the quality has declined significantly within the cabin over the years.

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    @antiprogpragmatist859 8 months ago

    I can’t speak for other AC long haul flights, but the price for PE from Edmonton to Bangkok is ridiculous (>$5000) as opposed to under $3000 on EVA. I’ve found flights in business class for a similar price (if you book well in advance)

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    @gplipp6489 8 months ago

    LOL. ZipAir. ‘Nuff said.

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    @mrsc7057 8 months ago

    No not worth it 🤷‍♀️

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    @richardhughes8352 8 months ago

    I just returned from my absolute last flight with Air Canada! There is always drama and aggravation and frustration with that disgrace of an airline.

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    @InesQuevedo-y4v 8 months ago

    No It is NOT worth it

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    @kimpasacreta3508 8 months ago

    So not worth it

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    @shelaghjackson9577 8 months ago

    I had a great experience last year and the year before in AC PE.
    On YVR-YYZ-FCO, then again from YUL to FCO.
    Great attentive service, decent food, and very comfy.
    I have never had a bad flight over many years on AC!
    Must just be lucky!😊

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    @jeanettewoodman424 8 months ago

    We flew Air Canada Premium Economy on the 787-9 FRA to YUL on October 13,2024. There is typically a partial wall partition separation but no curtains to demarcate a distinct space between
    PE & Economy. I was not aware that AC bathroom devotes a washroom space for the exclusive use of PE passengers. Economy passengers usually have open access to the PE seating zone to utilize a shared PE washroom space.
    Has Air Canada recently changed the PE Policy to now include an exclusive washroom allocation? Our flight was 8 hours in duration & the PE washroom experienced extensive usage serving PE & Economy passengers.

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    @potpouri705 8 months ago

    Air canada is the world’s worst air line, horrible food , poor service.

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    @Joeym1655 8 months ago

    We fly premium economy where available on flights longer than 6 hours. We feel the additional space is well worth the added cost though the price premium over economy seems to be growing. I think your one way ticket price is not representative. In April we flew YYZ-ICN-MNL-NRT-YYZ on premium economy for $2200 on AC. Price difference vs economy was about $1K.

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    @intrepedo100 8 months ago

    For us its not the money or the food its the comfort. I can actually fit in the seat. For these trips we always fly PE or Business. In our next flight to London somehow I lucked out and the Business tickets were $200.00 less than the PE! I was going to fly PE but what the heck! For those that complain about AC, we flew to Frankfurt/Namibia on Discover PE and then Business. Their PE seats same size as their Economy seats. So why did I pay thousands more? Good question.

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    @airborne63 8 months ago

    For those of us who don't live in the last country on Earth NOT using Metric, I assume that you meant that the Baggage Allowance is 23 kg per bag?