Air Canada Executive First or BA Club World
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at 04:04 by SteveShannon.
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canuckladParticipantNever flown BA Club ……..so I can’t compare like for like…sorry Bullfrog
I would whole heartily recommend AC …in fact was my carrier of choice travelling back and forth to YVR, however as I’ve said in another thread……Avios now forces me back to BA……
What to expect…..
A typical relaxed Canadian welcome……especially if the crew are west coast based (I am biased)
Excellent food served as individual courses at your pace……
IFE system good, but not as good as other carriers I’ve flown (CX/EK) if you’re British heavy emphasis on US/CAN programming……all in all not bad
The most memorable part of the journey however is the service,,,,,,,,relaxed, friendly, personable ……you’re in Canada before you leave LHR…ask for a Caesar when you board! And enjoy !!
Good topic Bullfrog, I’m also keen to find out other peoples thoughts!
20 Sep 2012
at 12:43
sparkyflierParticipantWell Air Canada have a herringbone configuration ((Virgin style), and BA have the flat beds facing front and back. AC have far fewer seats across, depending on the aircraft type, and BA have up to 8 seats across – 2 + 4+ 2. I am not sure if AC have a reclined position, in between fully flat and upright
On what route and with what aircraft do you know? Is it before or after the clocks change, when equipment types & schedules sometimes change?
If the BA aircraft is a 767 (which I know some dislike, at least before any refurb), then this would be persuasive for me, as all seats are aisle or window.
On in-flight service, I would have thought AC would be slightly better simply because it is their highest standard of service.
20 Sep 2012
at 12:50
sparkyflierParticipantOh and I recall my sister flew Air Canada last year, and found the inflight food tasty, and she is very difficult to please!
20 Sep 2012
at 13:02
sparkyflierParticipantI just quickly checked for you and BA have 777s on all the flights on those days, so it would be 2-4-2, which would be a turn off for me if there is a risk of being in the middle 2.
AC have a330 there and 767/330 on the return, only 3 seats across. . .20 Sep 2012
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canuckladParticipantIf lounge access is a consideration…….i wasn’t impressed with the Star lounge in T3……after saying that, the YVR flight leaves at lunchtime so the lounge was packed……..and not well maintained as a result
Never used the YYZ lounge but the Maple Leaf lounge in YVR is very good !
Have to say that BA would probably score higher in this category!
20 Sep 2012
at 13:23
BullfrogParticipantLounge access & IFE don’t bother me .. I hardly use them.
I want a comfortable seat with space, good service & something reasonable to eat.
I hate the 6pm departure to Montreal by BA .. leads to dreadful jet lag.
I think I will choose Air Canada .. and although I normally prefer a daylight return, I may have to choose an evening flight & will take a B767 rather than an Airbus.
20 Sep 2012
at 13:27
kawttynParticipantAny time I take AC Exec First over BA Club (YYZ – LHR) or any US airlines’ business class including Asian routes from YYZ,/YVR, food is much better ( I have allergies and I am very picky on food), selection of wine is good, pantry is very well stocked up during the flight, hot and cold food any time in the pantry, service is good for North American and European standard, not necessary Asian standarde. Lots of privacy with single seat partition, no peeping Tom on what you are working on with your laptop or ipad, 180 flat bed to sleep over the Atlantic or Pacific, don’t hear snoring right next to me,There is an arrival AC Maple Leaf lounge at LHR that I can freshen up with shower facility before heading into London for my business meetings. Even from the US, I would route over YYZ or YVR with AC to get the service level that I expected over BA or any US airlines for business class.
Ditto to canucklad16 Nov 2012
at 19:10
IanFromHKGParticipantI went into the AC arrival lounge at LHR earlier this year (but only for a couple of minutes) using my Priority Pass card – it isn’t in an obvious location, as you actually have to leave the terminal to get to it! It is next to the Hoppa bus stop. Small, but seemed pleasant enough
23 Nov 2012
at 03:18
SteveShannonParticipantI am an AC Super Elite and (when I was in the UK) was gold with BA so used to both business classes. I think AC has done a great job with the herring bone Exec 1st and IFE but the service is HIGHLY variable and their lounges are good but not exceptional. BA service is consistently good and often excellent – their food and wine choices are superior to AC – the seats you either love or hate (I like the fact you can actually see out a window and can have better contact with a travel partner). In addition the BA lounges beat the pants off any NA airlines.
In summary you will likely get a good experience on both airlines but BA has the edge in every area with the exception of the seating if you like the herring bone configuration23 Nov 2012
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