Review: Air China B777 – Business Class – Beijing-Montreal

Updated May 31, 2024
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Flight Carrier Air China
Departing Airport Beijing International Airport
Arrival Airport Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Duration 13:40
Aircraft Boeing 777
Cabin Class Business Class
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To the point Discover our report on our flight from Beijing to Montreal in Business Class and our visit to the Air China lounge in Beijing!

Last flight of my trip to Asia with an award ticket in business class with Aeroplan.

We arrive in Beijing and the transfer will be very easy: we use the customs post reserved for transfers to international flights. In 20 minutes we made this passage as well as the security one. We go then to the lounge Business class for a fast passage, our flight taking off in hardly one hour.

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entrance of the Air China lounge in Beijing
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a very airy living room
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but the wifi was unusable
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some alcohols are self-service
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many people and few free places
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buffet
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buffet
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a nice view on the tarmac
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Air China business class lounge in Beijing
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Air China business class lounge in Beijing
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buffet
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buffet

 

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a very dense cabin with 42 seats
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a warm towel and a glass of water are distributed
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the sun kit: a particularly nice comforter and a pillow.
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a lot of storage space
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the slipper to go to the war zone (the toilets)
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comfort kit
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with its contents, nothing special.
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even with a lot of seats I still find the cabin pleasant.
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seats with a small step to access the luggage compartment

The menu is then distributed:

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Air China business class menu
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Air China business class menu
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Air China business class menu
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Air China business class menu
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Air China business class menu

It’s time to leave, with a pass in front of a Boeing 747-8 :

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And we fly towards the north, a very polar road to join Canada.

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Small passage to the toilets before eating, they are clean and they will remain it throughout the flight.

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It’s time for dinner. So much during our two flights on Turkish the service lasted of the plagues, here it is quite the opposite, we go in the efficiency. I prefer it even if some may find it a bit abrupt. The dedicated flight attendant on our side was also very good in her service. The quality of the food was poor.

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I take a look at the remaining route, it’s time for a nap.

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The comforter provided is very comfortable, I was able to sleep a good 6-7 hours on this 12 hour flight.

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Business Class seat on Air China

The buffet, which is located between Business and First class, is also pleasant, without competing with the bars found on other airlines, it offers a quiet corner without disturbing the crew.

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the business class buffet on Air China

The second meal is then served. Same story: efficient service, average quality.

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One approaches then Montreal.

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The crew says goodbye.

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We are well arrived 🙂

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Bottom line

First long-haul flight with Air China. It is no longer possible to book award tickets with Aeroplan miles on this airline, which is a pity because it charges few taxes. I had read some bad reviews about Air China, in the end my two flights were a pretty good experience.

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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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