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Air Canada : SEA-YYZ
Background : Given that, for business, my sales territory is the greater Ontario, Canada region I am very appreciative that there is an AC non-stop flight to Toronto. I generally never look forward to flying eastbound given the loss of time and various time zones involved. Flying direct to Toronto is a big plus. I have taken this exactly flight before but have not reported it thus far.
Outbound Aircraft : G-KOC Airbus 319
I haven't really been getting many good quality jet photos (as I do taking ship photos), thus, why you don't see many of my photos published on this site!
I managed to snap the above photo prior to boarding, however. You can see that it was a stereotypical Seattle morning here with drizzle, clouds, and grey.
The Flight :
I am generally a bigger fan of Boeing jets over Airbus but I will give any jet a chance after not flying one for a while. It is a good thing in this case as I was very pleased to see the décor and equipment condition aboard G-KOC. The interior of the jet is done in pleasant shades of green / turquoise. The head rests on all seats in both classes are very comfortable, have a protrusion on which one can rest his or her neck, and have side head support. Very nice.
Another great feature is that the seat in front of you sports an electrical socket for one to be able to use a laptop, for example. The center seat of three, however, features a phone for in-flight calling. Much like on European carriers, a plastic bag in the seat pocket contains the safety card, the on board magazine «en Route», and the standard airsick bag. I am a huge fan of checking out both the safety card and the on board magazine even before pushing back so I was dismayed to find that the magazine was missing. I asked my seat neighboard for hers and she was okay with that. I later picked up a new copy from near the galley mid-flight.
I always love checking out the airline's route map, fleet of aircraft, and audio selections. I was intrigued checking out AC's flight selection from the main hub of Toronto. Most impressive are those going to Hong Kong and Delhi. A separate guide titled, «Guide», features all of the audio and video availability. This particular jet sports only select overhead video monitors. Shortly after taking off they displayed the jet's position via the air map and then news selections and then the featured movie, «Coach Carter», which I elected not to watch.
Most impressive of all amenities was the meal service. Many Canadian friends and counterparts complain greatly of Air Canada but I now say that they should check out the meal service on United prior to any gripes with Air Canada! Breakfast was served with a choice of either scrambled eggs or pancakes. I chose the apple pancakes and they were great! Beverage service was plentiful and water was brought through the cabin a few times.
The flight crew was very attentive and friendly. I got to hear a man a few rows back complaining to the flight attendant that he is a 1K member with United and that he should have been automatically upgraded on this Air Canada flight. He then rambled on about how he called reservations and even spoke with William. The flight attendant apologized on behalf of the call center and emphasized that, with the thousands upon thousands of employess, that she could not possibly follow up with William. It was entertaining to say the very least and she handled it very professionally.
Flying into Toronto is always enjoyable as I scan for the city proper and the impressive CN Tower. Plane spotting at Pearson airport always keeps me a bit busier than doing so at Sea-Tac with the greater number of international jets coming and going.
Overall it was a good flight and it was so much more convenient than having had to fly via another US or Canadian city.
Outbound Aircraft : G-KOC Airbus 319
I haven't really been getting many good quality jet photos (as I do taking ship photos), thus, why you don't see many of my photos published on this site!
I managed to snap the above photo prior to boarding, however. You can see that it was a stereotypical Seattle morning here with drizzle, clouds, and grey.The Flight :
I am generally a bigger fan of Boeing jets over Airbus but I will give any jet a chance after not flying one for a while. It is a good thing in this case as I was very pleased to see the décor and equipment condition aboard G-KOC. The interior of the jet is done in pleasant shades of green / turquoise. The head rests on all seats in both classes are very comfortable, have a protrusion on which one can rest his or her neck, and have side head support. Very nice.
Another great feature is that the seat in front of you sports an electrical socket for one to be able to use a laptop, for example. The center seat of three, however, features a phone for in-flight calling. Much like on European carriers, a plastic bag in the seat pocket contains the safety card, the on board magazine «en Route», and the standard airsick bag. I am a huge fan of checking out both the safety card and the on board magazine even before pushing back so I was dismayed to find that the magazine was missing. I asked my seat neighboard for hers and she was okay with that. I later picked up a new copy from near the galley mid-flight.
I always love checking out the airline's route map, fleet of aircraft, and audio selections. I was intrigued checking out AC's flight selection from the main hub of Toronto. Most impressive are those going to Hong Kong and Delhi. A separate guide titled, «Guide», features all of the audio and video availability. This particular jet sports only select overhead video monitors. Shortly after taking off they displayed the jet's position via the air map and then news selections and then the featured movie, «Coach Carter», which I elected not to watch.
Most impressive of all amenities was the meal service. Many Canadian friends and counterparts complain greatly of Air Canada but I now say that they should check out the meal service on United prior to any gripes with Air Canada! Breakfast was served with a choice of either scrambled eggs or pancakes. I chose the apple pancakes and they were great! Beverage service was plentiful and water was brought through the cabin a few times.
The flight crew was very attentive and friendly. I got to hear a man a few rows back complaining to the flight attendant that he is a 1K member with United and that he should have been automatically upgraded on this Air Canada flight. He then rambled on about how he called reservations and even spoke with William. The flight attendant apologized on behalf of the call center and emphasized that, with the thousands upon thousands of employess, that she could not possibly follow up with William. It was entertaining to say the very least and she handled it very professionally.
Flying into Toronto is always enjoyable as I scan for the city proper and the impressive CN Tower. Plane spotting at Pearson airport always keeps me a bit busier than doing so at Sea-Tac with the greater number of international jets coming and going.
Overall it was a good flight and it was so much more convenient than having had to fly via another US or Canadian city.
You have just become one of the many people charmed by Cara's catering 
I joined that club a long time ago
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