I am able to offer what is technically a Paid Upgrade with the Airlines below. I am not allowed to call these Discounted Business Class or Discounted First Class… though technically that is what this is. And there may be a few additional restrictions for flights not originating out of the USA. Essentially you are paying a high price for … Read More
This was my first long haul in Economy on Air Canada, so was curious just how bad or good it was. Their long haul international Business I really like, so always up for a challenge, Copenhagen here I come in in 37G. And overall, it was a pleasant 7 hour flight, but it always helps when you do not have … Read More
Overalll, I like Air Canada a lot. This was a no frills commuter kind of flight. But the seating ptich is an inch or two more that United or American Economy, and arriving at Toronto YYZ is quite a bit easier than one might expect. Even with a Passport Control, a very efficient process. I never have issues when traveling … Read More
This one starts out with a little story… before it even begins. Originally this flight was to depart from Rio de Janeiro (GIG), but after the booking, AC changed the departure to Sao Paulo, which I believe was their pre-Olympics route. So, rather than rebook on United, who screwed up the ending of the Greek trip, booked a little 1-hour … Read More
After a 2 hour layover in Toronto, and have US Immigrations in Canada (fascinating procedure), time to hop on the final segment back home to LAX… In 5-hours, back where the weather is better than anywhere else in the world. I know, just flew around it. Of course, there is some technical problem, and some gadget in the cockpit needs … Read More
