Our crossing of the continent on a Boeing 787-9 with Air Canada in 10 photos

Updated May 31, 2024
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Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien, President and Founder of Milesopedia, is a recognized expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel in Canada and France. Approaching forty and a father of two, he has travelled to over 100 countries, half of them with his children and his wife, Audrey. Specializing in top loyalty programs like Aeroplan, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, he guides travellers to maximize their benefits across North America and Europe.
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Flight Carrier Air Canada
Departing Airport Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Arrival Airport Vancouver International Airport
Aircraft Boeing 787
Cabin Class Business Class
Cost 50,000 miles
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To the point Discover the itinerary of our trip between avgeeks realized in Business and First class on a long weekend! % %

Hello! We are currently in Vancouver for …. a little less than 12 hours.

Milesopedia will soon celebrate its second anniversary and believe it or not we have never flown together. So this three-day weekend seemed ideal to remedy that. And as we are “avgeeks” we didn’t take just any flight. We will detail the why and the how in a future post but our itinerary is the following:

  • Montreal – Toronto in Business Class on Air Canada flight AC497 in Boeing 787-9
  • Toronto – Vancouver in Business Class on Air Canada flight AC101 in Boeing 787-9
  • Vancouver – New York JFK in First Class on Cathay Pacific CX888

We will document in details our flights soon but here is a first overview with 10 pictures of Dreamliner flights to Vancouver.

The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Toronto YYZ at the opening (05:15 AM):

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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Toronto YYZ

Our plane for today between Toronto YYZ and Vancouver YVR: an Air Canada Boeing 787-9, better known as the Dreamliner.

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9

Embarking first, we are able to take pictures of the different cabins: here the Economy Privilege class.

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 – Premium Economy

Followed by the Economy cabin:

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 – Economy Class

Back to our seats in business class. A very successful design in our opinion:

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 – Business Class Seat

The middle seats in business class. Very good for isolation with other passengers. However, it is not so ideal for people traveling together: the middle partition is fixed. This does not prevent you from being able to communicate over it.

The chair is positioned here in bed mode.

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 – Business Class seat in bed mode

Jean-Maximilien’s headquarters: 1A (between Montreal and Toronto).

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 – Seat 1A Business Class

Particularly appreciated: the size of the screen (compared to our famous milesopedia coaster… or to what Air France offers on its B777, fortunately gradually replaced by a better cabin)

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 – Business Class Seat – Screen

A view of the reactor from a tinted window:

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 – Engine

Your servants comfortably seated in their seats for this Toronto – Vancouver flight. Thanks to the Cabin Manager Michel C. for the picture !

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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 – your business class authors

Bottom line

Two great flights in these 787-9s from Air Canada that live up to their Dreamliner name! At 25,000 Aeroplan miles one way per person to cross the continent in such comfort… a real bargain! The card below, free for the first year, offers this number of Aeroplan miles… … enough to make this little pleasure:

Come to discuss that topic in our Facebook Group!
Matthieu Guyonnet-Duluc

Matthieu Guyonnet-Duluc

Matthieu Guyonnet-Duluc
Matthieu, a luxury travel enthusiast with a deep love for Asia, is an expert in the Aeroplan, Flying Blue, and Marriott Bonvoy programs. Originally from France and residing in Canada for over 20 years, he shares insights for high-end stays and unique experiences, helping travelers make the most of their points and perks.
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