Air Canada Business Class Review - 787 Long Haul

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I flew from New Jersey (just next to New York) to Melbourne on the Air Canada 787 in business class. How was it? Watch this video to find out.
I’d been wanting to try Air Canada for many years and it has been one of the most requested airlines on this channel. So to say I was looking forward to this flight was an understatement - it was also the last leg home on a long, busy around-the-world work trip so that was another reason to look forward to it!
This Air Canada Business Class review covers the entire experience from airport check-in at Newark, through to the airport lounges in both Newark and Vancouver as well as boarding, take off, the Air Canada business class seat, inflight service, entertainment system, meals and amenities - I even test out the Air Canada signature drink and the business class lay flat bed! Join me, let’s experience it together.
Route: Newark (EWR) to Vancouver (YVR)
Length: 2,426 miles, 5:11 hrs
Flight: AC549 Seat 7K
Route: Vancouver (YVR) to Mebourne (MEL)
Length: 8,211 miles, 15 hrs
Flight: AC37 Seat 7A
When: 17 Nov 2018
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 registration C-FRSI (Jan 2017)
Camera: Panasonic HC-VX1
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[@DennisBunnikTravels]

This video is a re-upload. Unfortunately I received false copyright claims on the original and KZbin decided to believe the false claims. I am re-uploading because I don't want to let the bas***ds win! The claim was about the background music so I have changed all the music used on this video.

[@oriental7741]

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[@adambahouche366]

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[@givewai]

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[@sanjaystravels8773]

Yeah! F*** yeah! You mess with Dennis you mess with myself and his 66000 subscribers!

[@TheZreich]

Claim for what? What a load of garbage.

[@davidcrofts1683]

I was having severe deja vu until I read your description.

[@David-xb4yy]

lmaooo

[@kamallb4650]

😂

[@RCT3Crashes100]

Air Canada has to have one of the best liveries out of any of the airlines which currently operate the 787 - Whether it's the classic Frosted Leaf or new Black and White livery, Air Canada's 787s always look very sharp! I'd love to fly with them one day :)

[@abdullahmohamed1417]

Loved this review, did not mind watching this for the second time :))

[@Kakapo-Tui]

I always love the side comments.. "canadians are like aussies except they prefer to live in a cold climate"

[@Ad-Lo]

medulla That is soooooooo true, though!

[@smallstudiodesign]

I don’t know about the preference for cold ... we bear through the winters, awaiting the joys of Canadian summers.

[@mikepitaev4168]

Much enjoyed watching it for a second time! Great video

[@tonileeandrews8904]

What a great review. I've been a follower of your reviews Dennis now for a while and I think they're great. Been early retired now for a few years and have been heading off on trips overseas but these days business class only. Worked too long and hard to now skimp in my retirement. I love your reviews and am planning to head back to NYC. Might check out the Canada Business Class from Sydney.

[@themothershipp]

Great video. I've flown on AC 789 within NA and you covered a lot of the key things to help others get a good sense of the experience! Well done mate!

[@stanchill6174]

" My mum will be pleased to know that I finished my plate " ;) LOL (Y)

[@lukeshillinglaw8720]

Amazing review as always Dennis ! :)

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Some people seem to be out just to create trouble for others. Your videos are fabulous, so good on you for standing your ground.

[@sheldonmartin9467]

Great review on the airline and great work on your work on youtube and great instagram work as well Dennis and keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍........

[@akshatsharma4086]

"middle-aged man with hoodie " 😂

[@jeffdale1828]

Great video as usual, flying from US through Vancouver to Brisbane in February in business class. Back to Australia for 2nd year in a row, just love it.

[@johnwelsh-qo5tb]

This man is a credit to the aviation industry

[@GuoHank]

I had the luck to take this AC 787 back 2015 when they just launch this new Business class product. This is the only seat that the firmness adjustment of the mattress works!

[@ayeshagull4966]

Amazing don’t miss any meal so much fun to watch your travelling blog

[@craigwillis3372]

Liked watching it again! Was in Adelaide the other week working at the golf at the Grange course...but went to Jasmine in Hindmarsh square...3 nights in a row....although a repeat well done and stick it up them DB!

[@reedsehon4881]

another great video. Thank you. I really miss your vlogs and hope you'll be traveling again, when it is safe.

[@darkstarnh]

Great as always apart from the epic audio edit at 8:35!

[@HS-PGX]

14:38 BLOODY EXCELLENT As a frequent traveller myself I love to repeat the announcements. When I fly out of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi in the morning I always remember “Final call for Bangkok Airways flight P G 1 2 1 to Samui please board at gate A7 immediately.” Funny enough I almost always end up boarding my flight at the gate next to A7, A8. I will always repeat the announcements having heard them so many times.

[@SAFFY7411]

Great review once again.

[@rebeccawiens4224]

In my area (closest airport Calgary YYC), Air Canada has a bad reputation compared with the locally based West Jet. I just flew Air Canada economy from London (LHR) to Calgary (YYC) yesterday. The flight in general was good, but the crew was absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, the woman in front of me got air sick on the flight. Immediately after they pressed the call button, a flight attendant was there. Soon after, 3 flight attendants were there with gloves, plastic bags, and wet wipes. The flight attendant even gave her Anti sickness tablets to take if she wanted to. They checked on her later and made sure all was well. I've never had so much food on a flight! A hot meal within an hour of takeoff, water and other drinks alternating hourly, a snack of ice cream (a flight first for me) with a cookie and bag of pretzels, and a hot pastry with a drink served an hour before landing. Entertainment system was excellent, other amenities were good. I think it was the best service I've experienced on any flight ever. Other people may have a bias against them (and maybe they've gotten better over the years), but I'd be willing to take another flight with Air Canada any day.

[@beenthere6769]

how much air canada paid you?

[@kamallb4650]

787 and it's ICONIC wings❤❤

[@msi4887]

I should start watching those Business Class reviews when im hungry..

[@kirstenrubberducky]

Got chatting to a friend at work today about KZbin and I mentioned how much I love your videos. Turns out he's a massive fan too. Small world! Two of us in the same building in the North East of England chatting away about Dennis :)

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

That's so cool. Thank you!

[@vinniebanks2206]

Love your videos mate

[@Adam-fe8ws]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m going on 787 air canada business class in just a few hours and now I know everything! 👌

[@peopleneedtosticktogethera1479]

How was it mate?

[@jayshavitz]

Flew Biz AirCanada Toronto to China & It was FANTASTIC! Top Service- as good or even better than Cathay on the return. Go AC!

[@stefan1584]

Great review Dennis! Hoping you will try Klm's Dreamliner 9 businessclass a try soon.

[@raphaelroxburgh]

Nice vid dennis

[@candytoo3729]

I have flown Air Canada for years - internationally and domestically. Always find great crews and service.

[@swiper1818]

I haven’t flown Air Canada long haul since flying Canadian which AC bought from YVR to HKG years ago - have flown many times in domestic first from YYC to YVR to connect internationally to other carriers - for such a short flight from Calgary to Vancouver the service has always been great

[@MH_1-9-9-6]

Great video Dennis! Have you thought about trying out gulfairs falcon gold business class? Would love to see a review of that!

[@DarkbaseTTV]

That's one sick Boeing hoodie :D

[@indyracingnut]

I like how you always give the airplane Hull a pat before you go through the doorway. Reminds me of the Mezuzah we have at our front door at home.

[@smallstudiodesign]

New subscriber ... I’m from Vancouver and have friends in Melbourne ... nice to know about a great nonstop way to bee line it down under!

[@PRADEEP-ln2vn]

I am watching this video many times

[@samuelmaltry6727]

Wow I’m not the only one who pats the plane before the flight 😂😂. Same with cruising 🤔

[@billyw5260]

I was back home in New Jersey not long after you were there. Cool!

[@gibbs1966]

Nice FedEx plane there.. I work for FedEx her in Oslo,Norway as a courier Great video,again :) Greetings from Oslo,Norway

[@naturallyherb]

Really awesome!

[@MrButtonpresser]

Very helpful, thanks

[@twobins2060]

We are right behind you Dennis. YT should be channelling their focus on content that can damage kids and young people.

[@oldmanc2]

Absolutely mate - extremist propoganda bordering on incitement to murder is shocking here.

[@peterstowell2976]

G'day Dennis, hello from the Dandenong Ranges. My last international flights were in July/August 2019 during a 'round the world' journey. Initially I flew Melbourne to London by a QF A380 to SIN then with a BA A380 to LHR. Four weeks later my first of three legs home were with Air Canada. Flt AC851 from LHR to Calgary in a B787-9, changing to an A320-200 on Flt AC227 to Vancouver then changed to AC37 to MEL in another B787-9 all flights in the rear cabins. I also strongly recommend the service of and the great friendliness of all the Air Canada staff. My last Heavy flight was on 15th Feb last year in a QF B747 on a domestic flight from SYD to MEL, also on that flight was Paul Stewart! I really enjoyed your review video and have just subscribed. Cheers from a damp day. Peter Stowell (aka Puf'n Pete')

[@jonnyb2774]

I see your on a team building leadership book kinda theme. Can’t recommend enough the books by jocko willink. Really good and entertaining too.

[@TheByard]

I was lucky enough to fly with Canadian Airlines back in 1994 when was relocating the Sarnia Ontario to work on the construction of a rail tunnel under the St Clair River. Spent 15 months there the mid break back home was on BA, both were business class and I preferred Canadian. The flight from Gatwick was mid morning so a brunch was severed and a tea styled snack was on offer before landing, being British I picked the scones, jam/fresh strawberries and clotted cream, yummy. Shame their not around anymore I'd fly them just for the Tea time treat.

[@wotan10950]

As a lifelong New Yorker, I can say you’re absolutely correct about Newark Airport! Of course, none of the New York airports are a treat, but Newark is the least offensive.

[@cdnbearguy]

Nice review...and yes we Canadians are just like Australians when it comes to travel.....

[@bajamedic]

Fantastic!

[@ruz1957]

Thanks for another fine video, Dennis. I wonder how many of your viewers also have a "ritual" upon boarding, eg like touching the plane's fuselage . Mine is never stepping on the threshold when embarking. :-)

[@Secco1954]

Hi, just watched the video and it was very informative. Do you know when Air Canada will start flying out of Melbourne again. At the moment, there are no direct flights to Canada out of Melbourne on any carriers.

[@capt.eldoncsummers6689]

Hey Dennis what camera do you use? You definitely get some good video.

[@flyguy905]

I just subbed :) great report

[@cyriluebbing22]

Nice

[@kylem1834]

In the future would you mind showing the size of the foot well (especially for reverse herringbone seats which tend to be very cramped).

[@pritamkoli]

Five star coverage

[@samanthagaudet1461]

I fly with my elderly mom and my husband. I tend to sit with my mom to keep her company. Would you say that the 2 middle seats are the way to go ? Should I sit across and isle from her ? Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@aaronantonopoulos989]

"cheers, cheers to a great flight"

[@winstable1]

What does false copyright mean Dennis? Has that Jeb Brooks fella tried to patent ‘warm nuts with a G&T’? He never looked the trustworthy type in my book 😀

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

hahaha! Somebody claimed that the background music I was using was theirs - despite the fact I use a professional editor who only uses licensed royalty free music services. Normally these types of claims are dismissed pretty quickly but for some reason KZbin upheld this one. It basically means all the ad revenue on that video then goes to the person making the false claim. The KZbin copyright dispute system seems pretty stuffed at the moment.

[@davidstone9467]

DennisBunnik Travels now that you explained it, sounds like some guys targeting legitimate channels to divert the revenue with no merit. Pirates! Sorry that happened and wish those idiots at KZbin had more sense.

[@annekannemuller9621]

My guess is it wasn't about the warm nuts and the g&t. It was all about the pyjamas ;-)

[@akwonvict]

DennisBunnik Travels the copyright dispute system is highly flawed. I am a classical musician and even my unlisted recordings of pieces written over 200 years ago (well in the public domain) are often flagged. So frustrating!

[@richardcoco9316]

@@davidstone9467 i bet its youtube themselves via proxy.

[@Zero_Fighter_Japan]

I am watching your video in Japan. Your video is very enjoyable. I have been to Argentina from Japan with the business class of Malaysia Airlines in 2004 and 2006. At that time，it was the longest commercial flight in the world. The route is Narita ⇔ Kuala Lumpur ⇔ Johannesburg ⇔ Cape Town ⇔ Buenos Aires. It took about 35 hours. But I had to stay for 6 hours as the transit time in the KLIA .

[@Rydal1]

great job

[@theancientsancients1769]

This seat looks identical to the new British Airways new business class seat apart of having a sliding door ✌

[@ayeshagull4966]

😂it’s so funny in my recent travel the host collected the plates along my cake which I still had to finish 😂when I ask for another one she didn’t return 🤣😂🤣😂

[@rubykeiss1540]

Hi Dennis, fab reviews. Flew Syd to Vancouver premium economy because my husband is 6ft 4!! Def not worth the extra$$. Crew were great, toilets disgusting. No room to put anything around our seats. They operate on Canadian time so meals were not inline with ours but it was a direct flight.

[@thetwopointslow]

No one messes with DB!!!

[@doradore]

Do u prefer the herringbone or staggered layout?

[@ericredbear425]

Geez, I wish I could afford that section... I can't even afford the Premium Economy seating, but I love this plane and have taken Chicago > Vancouver > Brisbane more than once. Wish I could have stretched out more.

[@liambatson4185]

Loved the reupload. It’s a shame that you had the claim

[@jf6395]

your mums right...have all three deserts...and finish them ...remember all the unfortunate people flying united ;-)

[@michaelgask]

sorry you had to upload this again, but well done for doing so. 👍

[@atmm89]

wonder if they do the same from Brisbane to Vancouver??

[@babylonfive]

Fight the good fight, mate.

[@anthonywatts2033]

In my experience AC is one of airlines where provided nothing goes wrong they are a decent airline (in J, Y is appalling). However any sort of delay, malfunction, issue and the whole lot comes crashing down in a chaotic game of "not my fault, try X". Any ailine can competently fly someone from a to b. Its when the unexpected happens andnhow the airline copes that tells me how good that airline really is. AC has nailed not coping.

[@NetworthEvolutionHere]

Mr. Bunnik!! Is business class passenger got free food from airport lounges?? I never flew business befor and looking forward to. Love your reviews

[@bobojr456]

All food and drinks are free in the lounges.

[@fatemahabib2044]

When you booked the ticket, when did you receive the confirmation email having the ticket. Because I didn’t receive that email and over 24 hours passed now. Plus I lost my internet connection directly after booking the ticket so I didn’t get any receipt. Please help me, I know nothing and it is my first time flying through air Canada .

[@jonasdavenport299]

Enjoyed it even more the second time! Sorry about those copyright claims. That downright sucks.

[@jhmcd2]

About Newark, any local would also tell you to avoid EWR at all cost, but that's neither here no there. But nice vid, I had been contemplating Air Canada for an upcoming trip and realized next to no one has ever reviewed them before.

[@luvaholic]

As someone who has flown between NYC and Canada about once a week for the past 15 years I can tell you that Newark is the best option and I can also tell you that air Canada is the worst airline there is

[@davidarmitage289]

Great video ! Subscribed even though I cannot stand Air Canada. The Asian airlines put them to shame

[@felixsoheili1154]

Asian Airlines have substantial government funding whereas Air Canada is 49% private international shareholders/exec pay vs 52% Canadian Public Trade

[@busterobe]

Be thankful you didn’t get “rouged” from EWR To YVR, lol

[@kermit1415]

I went on this 787 in 2016 in business class and everything was great besides one person in the crew who was a bit rude to my family and I.

[@jason4real]

Like some of the reviewers pointed out, and also my personal experience in economy, premium economy and business class with air canada, their service in business class is definitely much better than the economy, so it doesn’t represent the overall quality of the service by air Canada. Unfortunately the business class fare for long haul flight to Australia from Canada has shot up quite dramatically over the last few years and now it’s out of reach for most people.

[@mindwalk2007]

As the late Chef and writer Anthony Bourdain once said. My body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.......

[@vedanthsrinivasan1017]

I feel like almost every thing is in New Jeresy

[@x1achilles99]

What a great review! Excruciatingly long journey in economy however. Do you not have to pass through Canadian immigration at YVR?

[@beauhathaway6627]

Yes but in a connections format I know that since it’s my home airport

[@nafeekarim2780]

I heard from Air Canada is worst but I prefer westjet over Air Canada westjet has, good service 😀🇨🇦❤

[@beauhathaway6627]

Air Canada Now flys a 737 Max 8 yvr to ewr but recently started the 787 again

[@johnsim3722]

I've heard of others having problems with the copyright system on KZbin. Seems a new way to make money off KZbin is to randomly tag copyright breaches and divert the revenue stream to them.

[@natenkyra]

@DennisBunnikTravels What do you recommend. A daytime flight on a 777 middle seat or a red eye on a 787 window seat? both air canada, both business.

[@jakeianmartinez9902]

787

[@natenkyra]

@@jakeianmartinez9902 I did the 787. I slept for most of the flight so it was good.

[@gujyjk9075]

I would like to hear more about dash line

[@katerh3198]

I love AC -- but I've never been that impressed with the food. I put up with it because they fly direct Brisbane to Vancouver and Business class is pretty reasonable. I think they need to change their chefs

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Dennis give Air Canada Rouge à try in basic economy as that is what Air. Anaya truly uses for 99% of their North American Caribbean as well as European flights Then give Air Canada the same revue ( consider this a dare for when things go back to “ normal” )

[@ddaru1]

Ahh.. so they can lock the window dimming... I once flew on Qatar's 787 and thought they were broken cuz the buttons didn't work.. lol..

[@LKA-si7ln]

@DennisBunnikTravels have you ever flown Delta? I’d be curious to see what you think and see a review! My husband is a pilot, so we have flown Delta One from Seattle to Tokyo Narita and really enjoyed it. For an American airline, I was impressed, but I’d be curious to see how it would compare to the ultra luxury airlines you’ve flown like Emirates, Etihad, etc.

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

HI Laura I'm flying Delta for the first time in July - doing Delta One on the A350 from Detroit to AMS. I've heard good things so really looking forward to it. cheers D

[@jamesoverton1102]

Great Review!! Could you do a South African Airways review or Alitalia?

[@heidibeechuk9203]

Do you tip the servers in the lounge area or the signature suite if dinning? If so, how much?

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

Hi, no tipping required in the lounges anywhere in the world as far as I've seen. cheers D

[@guldukat2453]

DennisBunnik Travels it’s quite prevalent in US airline lounges. In UA Club it’s almost a requirement to leave a tip for drinks at the lounge bar. Some even ask for it after bringing you a beer ...

[@Joybearer]

Am I the only one who kept hearing "make believe lounge"? With the pixies and Tinkerbell.

[@sabor_de_soledad]

Hahaha it's a close to accurate description. 'Basic but adequate' is kind if you ask me - even their maple leaf lounges in the Canadian hubs are quite stingy on providing any quality food.

[@wisdomtreecraft]

20th comment! YAY!!!! :)

[@MakaloD]

How is the availability of Air Canada? Which program do you prefer, Lifemiles or Aeroplan? Thanks!

[@felixsoheili8558]

Areoplan rarely has availability on Business Class for Air Canada but a lot on Lufthansa, Brussels, Air New Zealand and if you have the points Singapore

[@MakaloD]

@@felixsoheili8558 Thanks!

[@mgrides27]

"The divider doesn't move, meaning the best seats for couples are on a different aircraft"

[@annemadison7258]

Which is the best airline to fly with to Slovenia in Business class

[@felixsoheili8558]

International Business I would suggest one of the Lufthansa Group. Or Turkish Airlines might work as it’s not terribly far from Slovenia.

[@durai312]

Pls do Malaysian airline review