Flying WestJet's TRANSATLANTIC Business Class! 787-9 Dublin to Calgary

In June last year, WestJet launched non-stop flights between Calgary, Alberta, and Dublin, Ireland, with their then-brand-new 787-9 Dreamliners!
On this flight, I had the privilege of being able to fly in their transatlantic Business Class. See what I thought of it in this new trip report!
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DISCLAIMER: This was a complimentary upgrade from WestJet from Economy Class to Business Class. This video was not pre-approved by WestJet and all opinions are my own.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: WestJet Airlines (WJA/WS)
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (B789)
Flight Number: WS5
Seat: 4K
Livery: New (2018)
Engines: 2x GEnx-1B
Registration: C-GUDO
Route: Dublin (DUB) - Calgary (YYC)
Callsign: WESTJET 5 heavy
Runway used: 28 (DUB) - 17L (YYC)
Date filmed: June 2019
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Outro song: "Take Flight" by Nyhtian: • Nyhtian - Take Flight ...
#TallPeopleFlying
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[@VicariousVoyager]

Amazingly shot and narrated video Alex! I'm booked on their inaugural YVR - LGW at the end of April in business, but I don't think that's happening anymore. Great to see your take on it though, and sharing the sentiment of remaining optimistic!

[@justhuit]

Great review! Westjet has really improved their service and expansion in the past few years. Let's hope the airline survives the slumping sales from the pandemic.

[@jerrypotamkin8447]

But yet they have lost the "innocence" and fun spirit they used to have . I assume that is from the unionization of the employees, which will be the end of Westjet sooner than later. They think they now work for cupe and unifor not the customer. I there a more useless and disgusting group of people than those who run cupe?

[@2Stonefly]

Starting at 2:54 GREAT views of the 787 nose an engine! Nice work. That thing is a piece of modern art.

[@rscott2247]

I agree, I think its a beautifly designed aircraft !

[@gem6937]

6:37 A butter Ryanair landing? Would never guess that would ever happen.

[@edwardmyers1746]

Agreed

[@robm3074]

Alex.. As always your video are great and this one is no exception. However for me personally the greatest part of the video was immediate departure from Dublin seeing that green countryside. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for showing.

[@JayJayAviation]

6:53 you got to see Ryanair’s Boeing house livery before it retired!

[@nwaviation9457]

It’s still operating. However in the next year or so it will be going.

[@colinparis3033]

lol

[@TheFredlove1]

Merci Alex!!!!!!things will get better! Hello from YUL :)

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[@allworldjourneys]

At last, an aviation vlogger who doesn’t fast forward the best bit of the flight - take off! A lot better than the prolonged toilet tours that other bloggers seem to show! Nice vid

[@davidberryman9688]

Wow, a free upgrade to Business, good for you dude. That was a very entertaining vid, thanks for pointing out the features of this airline's business class. It is a definitely a smart choice to make for those long haul flights. One point I wish to make is that keep posting the vids if you have more. Yes the times are tough but looking at these provides some comfort (for me anyways) and gives us something to look forward to when all this hullaballoo will be over. You are providing a great service so if you have more material I'll be viewing it. Thanks for your efforts.

[@jayit6851]

I'm actually glad you decided to upload this now. It's a very dark period for the industry and it's comforting to see a bit of normalcy, even if it's a recording from the past!

[@valrabellkeys9867]

Thank you for deciding to upload this. It helps to keep the spirit up for those stuck at home.

[@protocolofficer2629]

Hey Alex. In keeping with the high, all inclusive, standards you began with, I always smile when I see one of your reports forthcoming for good reason. You show and explain all one needs to know of a flight with clarity and real Canuck appreciation. I commend you for this adding that I find you to be Canada’s premier flight reviewer!💥. Thank you very much for this detailed review. Cheers, Colin.

[@marchudson5451]

Thank you Alex for a very formative video, with stunning views throughout its entirety.

[@daverothwell4579]

Great video Alex. Thanks so much for a positive video amidst the current events and a reminder that things WILL get better and we can get back to travel. Stay well!!

[@ThePowerofJames]

Really positive message at the 2 minute mark Alex, nice job pal! Hope whatever industry you work in your normal life is not too effected right now!

[@jcbaily5559]

I really enjoy the way you present your vlogs and I do enjoy the music you play at the end. Even though the food looked good, there didn't seem to be enough for Business Class as compared with other airlines! I would certainly give it a try though! Thanks for your hard work in showing us your traveling experiences!

[@mastertech7104]

Thanks for showing. With the way things are right now, it offers a glimmer of what lays ahead in the future, Stay safe Alex.

[@joe36451]

Really appreciate your honesty. Thanks for the upload

[@ziggyfressoz4434]

I waited this video for sooo long! Thanks for uploading

[@CC80]

Thanks for uploading! We need this!

[@PortlandAviation]

Looks like this was a truly fantastic flight! The views were honestly the best part of it from my point of view.

[@_w_w_]

What a fantastic review! Everything is very much fact-based and accompanied by good video illustrations. I gotta say, boarding via the mid doors really got you so close to those beautiful engine views!

[@jonnyka9319]

Wonderful report and very interesting flight route. Hopefully I can fly this route soon as well, after this difficult time. Stay safe Alex!

[@marceldavidmitchell]

Some great shots and editing in this vid. Keep up the great work!

[@johnsymons76]

I have seen and heard only good reviews about WestJet. Their international Business Class looks quite comfortable. Many passengers have pointed out that one of the greatest assets of WestJet is their friendly and attentive crews. This is an obvious advantage when comparing their onboard service to Air Canada. All airline and tourism employees are in my thoughts at this time. Hopefully, the current situation will be over within a brief time and all of us can get back to business as normal. Thanks for a great review. Take care and stay safe.♥️🙏🏽🛫🌎

[@jonathanchester5916]

Now THAT's how you do a flight review! Great footage, and nice simple clear shots to let us know what it's all about.

[@steveg790]

Alex, I'm watching this now and you were right. Things got better.

[@Cory_Bates1989]

Thanx for uploading this video Alex

[@one42chrisp]

I’ve boarded a few wide body aircraft that way, but not for many years, we’re talking 747-200s and L1011s here, but it was always in a tropical location, like Tahiti or Barbados.

[@Bluem00n7]

Great video and wow the crew are amazing

[@gerardacronin3095]

Thanks for another well produced video. I’ve got that exact trip booked for August. Keeping my fingers crossed that the pandemic will have died down by then, though I am not confident! I’m hoping that both WestJet and Air Canada have enough capital to survive this.

[@Velocity8842]

6:27 can we take a minute to applaud that 757s attempt at space shuttle status?

[@vicesmadonna8151]

that food in the lounge, wow!!

[@eltoncarvalho7344]

Excellent flight report!!!

[@carlhaluss]

Thank you! Video is a smashing success. As, it appears, is WestJet's Business Class experience. I have seen reviews on their economy class international service as well. Looks to me as though they have their major competitor beat! Would love to go back to Ireland one day, and a simple connection from Vancouver through Calgary would be excellent. Cheers, Carl

[@ianoreilly8468]

Hope you enjoyed our wonderful, small country, even if it was just a short transit! Great video, I love the view of the North Dublin Farmlands as the plane takes off on 28.

[@doubleAashley]

Great video Alex!!

[@thepolishprince8241]

Keep it up! Enjoy watching your videos

[@pontiacperformance1993]

That service looks beautiful

[@citibear57]

Hi Alex, first-time viewer of your channel. As soon as I finished watching this one I clicked on 'Subscribe'. Very well done video. Hello from a neighbour to the east of you, in Regina SK 😊

[@JayJayAviation]

A widebody boarding via stairs is pretty epic! Nice review!

[@brianaviation3072]

great job love west jet hope they keep growing

[@stanleovart]

Alex you are doing all right and in time. Do not think it is not proper time. You do - we appreciate! :)))

[@tchapman1977]

Dude! I'm going to have to fly on the same flights as you from now on. First the pillow-soft landing on the A310 video & now this one...you lucked out with some really great flight crews!

[@eyetrapper]

great trip report bro!

[@nenblom]

That plane is gorgeous!!

[@dmairplane]

Banger of a report my guy!!

[@samdogsam11]

another great video. keep up the great work

[@MileHigh_Aviation]

Wow! Sweet video

[@johncassels3475]

Nice upbeat break from COVID-19 - thanks very much!

[@merc340sr]

Super quiet engine!

[@ryankenyon5010]

Great video! Thanks for the welcome distraction.

[@downwindaviation8458]

Wow! Great video... I would kill to board a Dreamliner that way. Spectacular views.

[@robinswiftton5802]

Thanks Alex Great Review

[@larou14]

Bravo West Jet, un service impeccable ! Merci Alex pour tes excellentes vidéos ! ;

[@M_O1997]

Took the same flight back in June of 2019, for some reason there wasn't a menu available for the flight, regardless it was a great experience! Great work! Really enjoyed.. Greetings from Ireland

[@Shr00b]

Love the videos man! Hopefully COVID-19 passes soon and you can get back up in the sky!

[@yulaviation3868]

Hey Alex I love your good quality videos Greetings from Montreal

[@choppa2110]

the quietness of the engines are remarkable.

[@dougcook3245]

Great videography.

[@airwipe1639]

I fly in simulators so much, seeing simple grass fields, with 3D tree linings across Ireland looks way to good in my eyes.

[@hlim431]

Djien Dobry Alex, if I fly Westjet it will be because of this no nonsense review... many thanks and well done

[@jaspercottrell1140]

Thank you Alex enjoyed the video brings some light to a dark situation. Still surprised about westjets decision but glad they did it. I have to fly back to Canada in a few days I hope things go well.

[@nafeekarim2780]

I look forward on this 787 dreamliner on westjet 🤗✈🇨🇦

[@Chavez787]

Great review 👍🏼

[@cyriluebbing22]

Nice

[@nan2yvr804]

Great video Alex! It’s a very difficult time for our airline.

[@truckerallister9080]

Nice video, man those jet engines aren't so loud like the usual older jets, one of my favourite planes, dream liner.

[@joeysheremeta4771]

This was a great video! I really enjoyed your positive attitude all the way through. I would have asked for another bowl of poutine!

[@kilian76]

Wonderful!

[@flemmingnielsen5989]

Great video flu on the dream liner from Calgary to London and Dublin to Calgary in 2019 great experience, it is nice to only have 1 hour flight to Calgary from Saskatchewan

[@781rcac]

One day ill see my house out of a plane on youtube, this video was perfect except my house is east of the airport

[@jet4926]

Hello, I'm impressed. I did not know that West Jet did international flts. Things really looks good from what l have seen. Tnx for the vid, Jet...

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

Westjet was smart and ordered the 787-9 with the GE Genx 1B engines !!! NOT the trouble plagued RR Trents !!! !

[@CJetsPlanespotting]

Nice one! It’s a shame you won’t be able to fly long haul on WestJet for a bit, at least until this pandemic is over.

[@jakobfrimer8068]

Yes, yes it is

[@BabyBytheBeach]

😔

[@jakecoe9022]

August 27th London to Calgary resumes 1 flight a week 🤘

[@brianaviation3072]

Panemic is not over yet may not be for a while

[@marsgal42]

Nice plane. Nice flight. Thanks for sharing. My longest WestJet flight (so far) was Vancouver to Regina. My next flight to Calgary is likely to be my own plane to Springbank. Though if things go on long enough YYC may rethink their pricey landing fees. :-)

[@nafeekarim2780]

Favorite airline in Canada 🇨🇦

[@imperiumcommentingnetwork4677]

I had the pleasure of flying the inaugural flight of a 787 from LGW to YYC in April of 2019. Flew economy, but as far as economy goes, pretty decent. Also was WestJet.

[@rulinghabs]

This plane has the biggest windows of any plane

[@BrodieMeeres]

Very nice video!!

[@charlierowe5444]

Hi alex thank I love these vids I live in Calgary I always youse WestJet

[@theglobalpeasant]

Looks like a great business class, I enjoyed their personal touches. Though, I'm surprised there's no toothbrush in the kit esp. w/ serving popcorn.

[@cdsmrailaviation1099]

Thanks so much for keeping things positive Alex! I'm stuck in Calgary right now because flights to London are being cancelled and I've been exposed to the virus so obviously can't travel before the flights are cancelled from Monday, but no doubt things will get better and I'm in good company right now for being stuck in Canada, will just be glad to see the back of this virus and see the aviation industry get back to normal

[@francoking3641]

Great review, Alex. I'm just curious as to how one missing signature turned into a 2-hour delayed departure.

[@american101]

Nice Report Alex! Did you notice the RyanAir Boeing Livery During The Takeoff?

[@rudolfrusnak5447]

great video

[@dominicgamache7829]

Very Nice vidéo 👍

[@louiscy]

Thanks for this lovely review during this time of pandemic, I don't mind the delay as long as I am in business/first, Just keep the champagne flowing. LOL

[@amtrakharry]

That was fabulous Alex! What camera were you using ? The picture quality was amazing !!! Just wondering how long was the flight not including the delay? For me it would come down to who has the best deal at the time in Premium Economy with WestJet /Air Canada/ British Airways and Air Transat before Air Canada swallows them up!!! :(:(:( Price is the big factor for me sadly...:(:(:( Thanks for sharing Alex !!!:):):)

[@captainjordan4145]

Magic

[@deborahcabot3100]

Love the videos, thanks for uploading these. I thought that Westjet Calgary to Dublin had a stopover in Newfoundland? Would you recommend flying Westjet business class to England? I usually fly Air Canada into Heathrow but the last two trips were terrible; service, food and seat/tables were dirty.

[@alexwanty7584]

YYC to LGW direct flight on a Dreamliner. Highly recommend over AC

[@jp_shot5702]

Can’t wait for WestJet to start ops with the 787 in Vancouver. I feel like there is too much Air Canada 787s out here. I need a change pls.

[@mariachrzski18]

I wish sunwing would give delay updates as fast as that!

[@martintheiss4038]

I was thinking of a las Vegas to Winnipeg flight when this is over. How is Westjet on that route.

[@AviationFin]

Nice 👍

[@Vessynikol]

I am so jelly...😅but I love this video

[@garciatunion]

I miss that airport, Ive lived a year in Dublin, Ive done lots of flights with Ryanair

[@martintheiss4038]

Ryan air has a cool lead pilot you can learn a lot from here.

[@jenniferdobranski2914]

ur channle is amazing i know alot about airline and airplane when i become a pilot u wil be on first class

[@christophercddelrosariocoish]

Hey Alex, would you do a Bombardier dash 8-Q400 from Calgary to Winnipeg?

[@vicesmadonna8151]

Did the pilots switch when the plane arrived? How does that work, never seen a plane land go to gate then immediately take passengers for another flight.

[@stanleovart]

Alex, do you add data and all your flights into Myflightradar ? It would be interesting to see :))