AIR CANADA Executive First Business Class Seat reviews

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 767-300

YVR-PVG, Boeing 767-300 in Seat 3A. This is my second time flying transpacific on Air Canada (the last time was on a 777). It seems to me (I might be mistaken) that they use the same basic seat, and just configure the cabin differently. The business-class seat has some advantages and some minor disadvantages. There is a great sense of privacy, and the seat lays fully flat. The seat does not shove one's feet into a tiny cubby-hole at an offset angle. One can lay flat, and move around a bit to make oneself comfortable. I did not find the seats hard. They are flat, firm and good to sleep on. The table is enormous and you can push it out of the way to get out of your seat. TV screen is big. The main criticism is that there is literally no surface storage. There are no surfaces on which to put your glasses, your book, etc. So while the seat itself is extremely comfortable, and private, that is really all you get - a comfortable seat and privacy. The seat compares very favorably to any North American business-class product. And it is the same (or almost) on all Air Canada aircraft, except for those used on certain clearly-spelled-out routes. So if you book business class on Air Canada, you will get a consistent product, and a very good one at that.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777

Sat in 6A on AC01 from YYZ to NRT. Enjoyed a little extra storage and privacy due to it being the last seat in the row. Couldn't see the person across from me either. Overall I thought the seat was good and enjoyed the privacy. The tray is a PIA to use. You have to be all the way upright to get it out of it's stow and once it's up you can't really recline at all because the seat rises as it lays back. So your thighs push up on the underside of the tray. The AVOD is acceptable but the controls are almost non-responsive. Food was very good for airline. Drink service was great. I literally had to ask them to stop pouring me wine refills after the 5th one..FA were extra friendly and professional.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777

Good seat, lay flat bed for sleeping through a long flight from Toronto to Hong Kong. The seat is a bit narrow. Food is good and a good choice of snacks in between. The choice of entertainment has lots of room to improve. Nice service.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777

Extremely comfortable lay flat seats. The pod is a little narrow so you might knock over a glass from your side tray when getting up or down, but when laying down, there is more than enough ample space. I'm 5 foot 11 and would found the height of the pod to be the bare minimum I needed, so those of you taller than me, be prepared to bend your legs for comfort. The duvet is also a little on the small side, though quite comfortable. Entertainment system was lacking and not well organized, but the service and the fully flat seats more than make up for these quibbles.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777

This was an exceptionally comfortable seat. I expected to find the seats hard after reading reviews and was very pleasantly surprised. It is nearly impossible for me to sleep on an airplane but I managed to get at least 5 hours of sleep on my flight (a new record). I do agree that there is really no good way to converse with a travel partner although the trade-off is a very private seat.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777

Seats do lie flat but are very narrow and very hard - I found them very uncomfortable for sleeping. The blue mood lighting can't be controlled so it's very annoying. I'd much prefer if the seats were angled towards the window instead of in towards the centre of the aircraft. FAs and food were good to very good.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777

YVR-HKG. Comfortable seat for a 14 hour flight. Herringbone layout felt a little weird during take-off, and you can't really see out of the window without straining your neck if your seat is in the upright position. Comfortable in the recline position and and I got about 8 hours of sleep in fully flat position. Food was good, not great for a Business/First product.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 767-300

Upgraded from Economy at Vancouver self-check-in for $369. Very good value for an infinitely adjustable, comfortable, private seat which goes all the way to a fully-flat bed. There is a lack of storage space and an over-engineered table which requires you to sit upright to remove it from the dock. Excellent IFE system with great range of movies, TV, music and games. Easy to use, even if the socket for headphones is difficult to locate! Friendly, attentive inflight service with selection of hot entrees. For a six-hour flight to Honolulu, the upgrade was well worth it. There are only 3 rows of seats, with best privacy in the 'A' row on left side of plane. The other two rows face each other diagonally, perfect for travelling with someone else. Highly recommended.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777-200LR

Executive First, nicely padded flat bed affording a high level of privacy and comfort. I recommend 11K as it has extra storage space in the form of a ledge on the left side of the seat. Fantastic IFE. Easy to get comfortable and with good blankets and a fluffy pillow.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777-200ER

YYZ-PVG. Seats are arranged in a fish bone configuration. Forget about trying to converse with your travel partner or trying to peer out the window. They are slanted at an angle away from the window and are enclosed in a pod-like arrangement - similar to Virgin Atlantic and Air New Zealand. It is necessary to return the seat to the upright position if you want to stand and access the isle. There is a typical selection of video programs but this was a long flight and, unfortunately, the same selections were available on the return from HKG. The screen needs to be moved away before gaining access the serving tray. There is very limited storage space except for magazines and papers. Service was attentive and food was very good with the usual fare. Overall the seats are narrow and probably not suitable for passengers who may be taller or heavier.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777-300ER

YVR-NRT. A comfortable seat, cozy pillow, soft blanket, amenity kit with handy items and awesome entertainment. The one thing I didn't like was that my feet couldn't reach the ottoman, but then again I'm 5'4. A Overall, I enjoyed my flight from Vancouver to Tokyo.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   AIRBUS A330-300

The seats on international flights are an almost optimal compromise in my opinion. They offer a lot of privacy and can be Seat was very comfortable when upright or with a slight recline. Many different configurations to adjust seat to your preference as well. Food was okay, drink service was excellent. Sleeping was a bit odd, however once you found a comfortable position it was easy to sleep. IFE worked well, a bit slow (had to reboot it once). I would highly recommend these seats as long is the price is right.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   AIRBUS A330

The seats on international flights are an almost optimal compromise in my opinion. They offer a lot of privacy and can be adjusted in various ways to work, relax or sleep. The lumbar massage function is nice. In the take-off position, the seat is not the most comfortable, but one does not need to keep this setting for more than 5min during take-off / landing and a slight tilt of the seat back solves the problem. It is indeed a bit hard, but I can usually get some 5 hours sleep on a transatlantic flight.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777

AC is only a 2-class service plane to/from EZE. The Business First seats while fully flat are a bit narrow compared to other carriers (20.35" width) and when you're seated upright it's okay but when you're flat, its a bit annoying. The food is okay, nothing outstanding and the menu was identical in each direction. Of all the Star Alliance carriers, I expect more from AC.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   AIRBUS A330

The pod seating on AC is some of the best I have experienced. The seats are a bit narrow, a bit hard and a bit short for those of us over 6 feet, but you have a comfortable private spot to read, use the entertainment or sleep. Food service is good, and staff are attentive.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   BOEING 777

YYZ-YVR-SYD Hard and uncomfortable when flat out and I felt like I was in prison cell. Could not talk to or see my wife sitting next to me. Food was horrible. Flight attendants okay for first few hours and then they ignore you. Pods are awkward and you have to contort like crazy to get the tray out, and then you can't recline. No where to put anything so my iPad cracked when it slipped between the chair and hinge and got stuck when I tried to raise the seat back. We paid $8500 for the seats and were severely disappointed.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW  :   AIRBUS A330

The individual pods provided privacy and had a cosy feel on 1-1-1 herringbone layout (although on the right-hand window side you are facing the centre row, whereas on the left-hand side there is a wall behind the centre seats affording greater privacy). Ambient lighting changed depending on time of day - nice touch. I am 6ft 5in tall and I had plenty of width and leg space. The seat is very comfortable and adjustable, and at my height I could lie flat with the pillow just behind the top of the seat, sleeping very well when returning to London. Maps and games were inoperative, but a fair variety of music, programmes and movies for a transatlantic flight.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   BOEING 777

I had no issues about seat hardness and side sleeping. There is a lack of storage space for books etc. The service was excellent, and food was fine. IFE seems to be an ongoing problem on many AC flights - I am a frequent AC patron and it always seems to be a gamble, staff have to reboot the entire system on many flights.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   AIRBUS A330

Nicely spaced out pods in J class. Ambient light was lovely. Once the march of the penguins ended (Y class pax and their bouncing off the seats whilst passing), a nice chilled atmosphere. Seat is lie flat, but I don't like lie flat. A bit narrow (and I'm a smallish man). Nicely padded. Some whacky aspects, like having to stow the tray when adjusting the seat. But I found a great chaise lounge sort of position and slept well.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   BOEING 767

Very roomy and comfortable. Seat a little narrow but the upside was the room in the pod and the ability to stretch out or reconfigure the seat as a bed. Amenities in the pod were great - table, tv, lighting. Very comfortable for a transatlantic flight.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   BOEING 777

Sydney-Vancouver-Toronto. I booked business class to be able to sleep -- hah! Pod seats are cramped, too narrow for seating. They recline flat, but are then too hard and too short for me (I'm 6'1") to sleep comfortably. No storage space for inflight - my Kindle slipped from my lap and was broken by the chair hinge. On the Toronto-Ottawa route I had a traditional first class seat - it wouldn't recline flat, but otherwise was superior in every way.

AIR CANADA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   A330-300

Frankfurt-Toronto-Frankfurt in Executive First. This was my first experience with the Executive First Suite and it was great compared to Business Class seats of Lufthansa. The suite is not very spacious but gives lots of privacy. The seat converts into a flat bed, which is not soft but still comfortable. It might be a bit different for people who are very tall and/or are carrying a bit more body weight. The major negative part is that there is very little storage place for books, i-pad, glasses etc. The seats at the end of each section provide a bit more storage space.

AIR CANADA B777-200 BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   11 August 2011   by A Vaillant

I am a big guy - 6'1" and 220lbs so keep this in mind with these comments. When flat and reclined the seat is 8/10 because its not totally flat and you feel certain ridges where the cushion joints are - side sleepers may experience some hip discomfort (as I did). You cannot keep your table tray out when reclining as the seat raises when initially reclining and then lowers again as it approaches bed configuration - this should be fixed in next gen seats. Now that being said I was able to lie flat and get 7hrs sleep and wake up feeling rested. The comforter and pillow were perfect and really help in making you feel very comfortable. Seat was 6/10 when in landing position. A few more inches in seat width would be easily acheivable in the 777 cabin and should be considered for next evolution in interior. Lighting - entertainment console were excellent.

AIR CANADA BOEING 777-300 BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   11 August 2011   by Kendall Williams

Seat was private and cosy. Little awkward to eat or read. Adjusted back frequently. Linens a little odd. Controls to TV to far from sleeper setting.

AIR CANADA BOEING 777-300 BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   25 June 2011   by William Ennis

I love the privacy of the pod spaces, and do not mind the firmness of the seats. I like 11K, right in the corner, away from everyone.

AIR CANADA BOEING 767 BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   13 June 2011   by E Roberts

Seat reclines to 180 degrees but quite narrow - creates a claustrophobic experience. Limited access to window. Staff service does not compare favorably to other airlines at all.