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.

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 ws 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.

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.

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.

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.

The pod seating on Air Canada combines the worst of both worlds - hard & narrow when trying to sleep, tight and uncomfortable when seated. They have managed to eliminate any storage space, there's nowhere to even put reading glasses or a book. It makes you long for the space that came with the old J Class seats, as you try to emulate a sardine squeezing into a can.

It is comfortable in a variety of positions and a full lie-flat bed, with the added bonus of being able to raise the top portion of the seat for a very comfortable position. It is not extremely wide but definitely better than economy. I enjoy the privacy and aisle access at every seat. Service is friendly and food choices excellent. There are probably better (and worse) products out there but Air Canada's Executive First suites are a joy to travel in.

I wasn't blown away by the seat or the service. There is no individual ventilation nozzle on this plane and air becomes pretty stuffy. The main problem with the pods is that there is nowhere to store anything larger than a small paperback book. The seats are pretty hard and it's not easy to sleep, even when the bed is reclined fully. It beats flying in economy but I'd certainly look elsewhere next time.

What a disappointment! Can't see out window without contorting self and invading neighbour's space. Absurdly complicated controls; even the flight attendant couldn't tell me what one of the numerous annoying, glowing icons meant. Entertainment system did not work. Attendant said it previously had been reported as failed, so my pod should not have been used, but plane full, so tough luck. No compensation of any kind offered. Unless "bed" is almost completely flat, blue lighting comes on automatically and cannot be switched off. Carry-on bag must either be permanently jammed into the tiny space under the footrest or else moved out into the aisle and then back again whenever you want to lie down or sit up. Bed is hard and uneven when flat. Width is narrow, more like an economy than a normal business-class seat. When lying flat, area for head and upper body does not line up with little nook for feet. That means that if you are tall (I am 5' 11"), you have to twist your spine to sleep on your back, yet the "bed" is so narrow that it is almost impossible to sleep on your side either. Consequently, I spent all night only partially reclined and with that blue light shining in my eyes. I would infinitely rather have been in an old-time business-class seat.

The pods are slanted but it gives a lot of privacy to single passengers. I like the fact they are individual and you do not have to disturb the next passenger. The storage space is adequate but I felt that they could use the room a bit more intelligently. The entertainment system seems to freeze a lot especially with the map service.

The seat is very comfortable however I felt very closed in. I was not that keen on the way it faces out towards the Aisle. Forget looking out of the window as this is nearly impossible as it is behind you. I found the seats to be quite dirty with a lot of dirt imbetween the joins of the different seat cushions.

IFE was very good with a good selection, especially for the kids. I found the seats to be a tad hard but much better than some US airlines I have been on. The only thing that I really disliked was the fact that when I was in the upright position, I could not see out the window.

B777 had pod seats which are private and comfortable unless you are above-average height or weight. Food and drink standards were reasonable, but IFE had a poor selection of films and certain features advertised (including news) were unavailable.

The privacy of the pods is exceptional and great even if travelling with a companion. Seats 1A/2A and communication on an overnight flight was not an issue. FAs very friendly and helpful despite having to issue a reminder that the footrest is exactly that and not an ottoman as in the Air New Zealand config. Cabin crew very proactive in rectifying issues - when I was unable to switch off my reading light I got a travel voucher against future flights.