Route: Chicago to TorontoPlane: B737-700Date: 14 Oct, 2024Price: $1,193 including an onward flight to Ottawa via Chicago (originally $2,009, lowered to $1,610 as economy flex with a cash upgrade booked via Air Canada, then rebooked when the fare was further dropped during a pilot strike) Comfort: The thick leather armchairs Read more
There are a plethora of articles online harking on about the pluses and minuses of each airline cabin class, but they’re all general information lacking a scientific approach. We all know that lie-flats are more comfortable than economy class seats and the food up front always tastes better, but by Read more
It was Black Friday, 2024, and I wanted to see what kind of deal I could get on Air Canada. At the time, I already had my trips planned all the way to August, 2025, so I didn’t really need to go anywhere. Nevertheless, I spent a few hours that Read more
Route: Vancouver to TorontoPlane: B777-300ERDate: Jan 12, 2024Price: $242 with eUpgrades, including an onward flight to Ottawa Comfort The lie-flat seat with a mattress topper, blanket, and a pillow is hard to beat for a red-eye domestic flight. The bed, when fully reclined, is long enough to comfortably fit an Read more
Route: Toronto to EdmontonPlane: A321-200Date: Jan 18, 2025Price: $306 + $150 eUpgrade (including a previous flight from Ottawa and three onward flights to Victoria) ComfortModern, wide, and clean, the seats are the same as Air Canada’s B737 series. There’s plenty of storage for knick knacks, including an extra drinks tray Read more
Route: Calgary to VancouverPlane: A320-200, ex-Alaska AirlinesDate: Jan 10, 2025Price paid: $242 + $150 eUpgrade, including a previous flight in business class from Ottawa Comfort Four retired Alaska Airlines A320-200s made their way to Air Canada’s fleet in mid-2023. As of 2025, Air Canada still hasn’t refurbished the plane, so Read more
Route: Ottawa to TorontoPlane: A320-200 (ex-China Southern)Date: Jan 18, 2025Price: $306 + $150 eUpgrade (including four onward flights to Victoria) Comfort The Recaro seats had only been re-upholstered 11 months ago and the German company is known for firm padding, so the seats were still firm. I expect this to Read more
Route: Vancouver to TorontoPlane: B777-300ERDate: Jan 18, 2025Price: $306 + eUpgrades (including a previous flight from Victoria and an onward flight to Ottawa) ComfortAir Canada’s B777 has the widest premium economy seats in its fleet at 20 inches. Both my elbows fit snugly between the armrests. The seven inches of Read more
Route: Toronto to OttawaPlane: B737-8Date: 21 Aug, 2024Price: $184 + $75 eUpgrade copay (originally $826) ComfortThe standard North America Business Class seat has generous seat pitch and width. I’m overweight and can fit both my arms inside the armrest. The B737 has wider middle armrests than the A220, so a Read more
Route: Toronto to NewarkPlane: CRJ900 Date: 3 May, 2024Price: $229.08 + $109.59 discounted last-minute upgrade (originally $397) ComfortThe 1-2 layout means the throne seats are sublime for solo travelers. But I was the only berspm in business class on this flight, so I got two seats to myself. The adjustable seat Read more