I Tested Canada's "BEST" Airlines

[@ericstruk]

What Airlines Should I Test Next?✈

[@VLOGINGISLIFE899]

Aer Lingus versus ryan air !!!!

[@ryanpollack6469]

Delta versus United

[@BeatDropMV5ICLAND]

DEFINETLY AUSTRIAN VS VIRGIN ATANTIC

[@BluewaterGamez0711]

Try flying global airlines, they are a budget airline but with an a380 I believe you have to go to los Angeles and go to the uk I believe

[@SchoolBus227]

Southwest vs Delta!

[@NorwegianPlanes_andstuff]

5:36 The window is not broken, the 787 has a function that allows the cabin crew to dim the windows in the cabin.

[@れんかん-f5q]

I had this on United, it was very annoying😅

[@Plen3716]

Yeah so many airlines have the 787 and lock the windows which on some of the flights my home airline Qantas operates is a good thing (for sleep on their like 17 hour flights) and other times is annoying. Though because the window is dimmed you can get some pretty cool photos through it.

[@iiCautious]

@@Plen3716reason for this is a safety and comfort concern since lots of people don’t listen about keeping windows open or closed

[@carlose4914]

Windows are locked on the ground by WestJet Cabin Manager. It helps with keeping the cabin temperature comfortable during boarding. They are unlocked after pushback.

[@ECEAllison]

Good point

[@thecaynuck]

"Planes are from the 80's" from the reviews. I hate when people who don't know anything about aviation say ignorant stuff like this. Neither Air Canada, WestJet or Porter have plane's built in the 80's in their fleet. The airlines in the US have plenty of those. And even if they did, as long as its maintained well, who cares? Those people probably see the Q400 (a plane all three major Canadian airliners fly) and think that it uses the same type engines as a "WWII" plane. Never mind the fact its a propeller driven by a modern jet engine.

[@Axls_aviation]

Yes very true agreed

[@TREXTACOVR]

Yes he did WestJet

[@RobloxAndToilets]

@caynuck I agree with you.

[@Mr_aviation753]

Yes

[@dbailey62]

Rolls Royce Merlin's forever!!!

[@BluewaterGamez0711]

The kid that wouldn’t stop kicking me that I almost threw across the plane 💀

[@Harsh-ii4mw]

That was me

[@AlfieAston-ul6lp]

@Harsh-ii4mw why you kick him man?

[@Idocharthistories]

It was also me ❤

[@Abram_DFWplanespotter2010]

8:56 WAIT WHAT 💀💀😭😭

[@flynncitybooksbricks3100]

LOL

[@annaliesewoods277]

7:43 I have dealt with this before and when IT starts kicking the chair you just want to stay in the bathroom for the rest of the flight.

[@yoillebeacker]

the kid staring at the camera 4:52 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@GRvoltprod]

7:40 'it"😂💀

[@GregMattson]

Don't know why you reviewed a Plaza Premium lounge when flying Air Canada. They have their own Maple Leaf lounges which are fairly easy to gain access to (can be done through a CIBC or TD credit card).

[@thatvierkid]

5:10 on the 787 the crew can lock it in certain brightness settings. They keep it bright during take off, and dark during flight (at times) to allow passengers to sleep

[@urpookiesophia]

so I’ve been on aircanada since I’ve been 1, no im not telling u my age but honestly all of my air canada experiences have been great!

[@shannonpeltier4437]

We were 10 minutes late to board our flight, but WestJet went above and beyond to help us. They allowed us to get off the plane first with full priority to ensure we wouldn't miss our connection. They even held the plane for us! Air Canada on the other hand loses baggage

[@lilmaple072]

Hello from Calgary! Dunno how long you were here but I hope it went well nonetheless :) I'm just happy to see Westjet (and YYC) get some representation, them being based here it's almost got a sense of local pride attached to it-

[@Zacgolfs]

I literally flew on WestJet yesterday Best experience of my life. Everybody was nice. Some of the food was free. Had bags on every single seat if you’re nauseous.

[@MJRsports1]

EasyJet vs Ryanair

[@Matthewxdn]

he already did that…

[@TKSsSzzz]

Your hairstyle keeps changing and this one is probably the best one!

[@Stybsbwfwywh]

Last time i’ve been on a plane a child was kicking my seat, i feel you😭😭😭

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

When that happens you stand up and tell the parents to make them stop

[@LandingGod]

Even once happened to me on United.

[@HenrikRBX]

I actually took Narita to Vancouver on Air Canada back in August and the boarding process was just as long. I was flying a 777 so it was a bigger plane. Also the windowless window seat tells you when you select it, it happened to me. Great review thought! keep it up

[@Noahthenorth]

11:12 why is the mom or dad in the background throwing the baby in the air and spinning the baby like a helicopter blade

[@TheRealGiyuWithShades]

What’s wrong bruh I bet ur parents did that to u

[@Marsha-fx5nc]

Oh I didn't even see that lol.

[@hellbringervic]

How do you think the parents prepare the baby to fly.. twirling around until the baby passes out :D

[@JoaquindanielTalavera]

TYSM I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG!

[@mariachrzski18]

WestJet's oldest planes are from 2001 I think, not the '80s. Air Canada does have a few from the '90s though.

[@mango0078]

2001 😂

[@princesandhu5788]

All WestJet Dreamliners are Brand New. Can't say about smaller planes.

[@alexistourand8058]

I have never had anything too bad happen to me and I have only flown Westjet. I recently came back from Hawaii and landed in YVR. The flight from HNL to YVR was okay. I didn’t sleep very well but that’s okay. I slept for about 2 hours in YVR during my 7 hour layover. Unfortunately, my one hour flight from YVR to YLW was cancelled due to a mechanical issue. But Westjet was able to reimburse us for lunch and dinner and we were rebooked onto a late night flight at no extra charge-because that flight was not going to be very full (initially).

[@CSX7580]

2:52 they're putting 7 eleven's inside airports?! On in japan lol

[@MxPr-ru2bi]

Calgary Airport has a 7Eleven in the domestic terminal

[@robertsonamsle2911]

Been there 4 months ago, and yes, that exact 7-11

[@SpicySportsEditz]

Vancouver has them and Singapore and mumbai

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

I always take Air Canada usually but took WestJet when my cat escaped his catsitter in Québec while I was in Vancouver and I needed the cheapest earliest flight - same day (I flew home on the 2nd day; he came back after 4... and this was the rare occasion when I left for a week without him... I usually travel with my cat... almost wondered if the fugue was him protesting 🤔) and I was pleasantly surprised!!

[@RobloxAndToilets]

I’m sorry you had a bad experience on WestJet because of a little kid, overpriced wifi and half decent food. fly them a lot and never have had a bad experience. I agree that Air Canada can be a lot better but I’d say WestJet and Air Canada are the same. When I was going home from Toronto, my flight was only delayed 1 hour on Air Canada. I was flying in a A321 with an old entertainment system. The A321 entertainment system was old and so laggy. But who won in the video? WestJet or Air Canada?

[@hasanlodhi3142]

you should see air Canadas revamped 321s, they're incredible. free wifi, bigger screens, bigger overhead bins, bigger seats and even a tail camera like the a380s. only a handful of fins have been updated for now tho

[@RobloxAndToilets]

@@hasanlodhi3142 Okay! When I flew Air Canada home from Toronto I was on an A321-200. The entertainment was super laggy and not responsive. There were almost no options to choose to entertain myself.

[@RobloxAndToilets]

⁠​⁠@@NawabMd24 They might have that. The wifi on WestJet’s 787 was overpriced and should be better by mid or late 2026.

[@JeremysAviation]

It’s great that he did this route for westjet, overseas experience and it’s kind of a new thing for westjet to be Trans-Pacific. However catering out of Narita is surprisingly worse than Calgary

[@JeremysAviation]

Trust me, if you flew from Calgary to Narita with Westjet, you’d know that they had marginally better catering. I received the same menu alex praglowski did when he flew to Seoul from Calgary.

[@MatthewTan-tc3nn]

5:03 Unfortunately on 787s the cabin crew are able to lock the windows dimmed which is one of the worst features on the 787

[@franjomiklic3680]

8:56 "That I almost threw across the plane"💀

[@LandingGod]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@JetSetter14]

Thank you for doing Westjet!

[@mariaklebanovaj9ikmjkqf0ii86]

Thanks

[@Arthree_]

We finally have a WestJet vid 🔥

[@ericstruk]

you know it!

[@breezycoollol]

HE FINALLY DID WESTJET 🎉

[@kevwwong]

You're too nice Eric. I absolutely would've spoken to the parent about the kid. I would be nice about it - as a parent I know what it's like to have restless kids on a flight - but better to let them know than to simply grin and bear it. Flying out to Athens in about a month on AC. Will be curious to see if the Plaza Premium lounge is as full as it was for you.

[@Larn83]

I’m a mum of three and I’m all for adult only flights. Plus I’m the kinda mum that would’ve told my child to stop kicking the chair. You should have e asked the parent politely sort your bloody kid out! 😂 thanks for the video 😊

[@pta3407]

9:30 - Welcome to Canada, where airport security is about as efficient as a Tim Hortons. Seriously, I don't understand what the deal is with security here, especially at YYC. As someone who travels throughout the world, the ineptness of Canadian security is a sight to behold.

[@sansremoro3724]

As a veteran with a service dog west jet has changed their policies. They will no longer accommodate my service dog . If I travel with him I have to pay for enough space for him to work . West jet told me if I do not pay for the extra space I will not be allowed to fly .

[@dnmitch]

West Jet employees abusers. But okay.

[@KillerPojo12]

In terms of what? This doesnt make sense.

[@Ivanhasonebraincell]

Lots of people don't understand planes could be 30 years old and still be very good. Like the Boeing 777 was built in 1993. It's still a great plane and as long as they maintain them, they will be all fine.

[@MinaNagib-d9f]

Air Canada's soft product is much better than Westjet. Better rewards system, better customer service, basic economy includes a carryon bag, you dont have to wait 4 hours to speak to an agent over the phone. Westjet used to be good until they got greedy and cut their services.

[@JoshuaTheTransitProdigy]

I never seen WestJet as a -9 Dreamliner!! Super cool! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@lerdividz]

8:56 almost threw across the plane?? WHAT ERIC!?

[@nataliaromanchuk4740]

I heard that too, and its crazy!!!

[@SkyNightYTBE]

3:39 "Now considering they're one of the two best airlines in Canada" Porter: What about mee 🥺👉👈

[@Noahthenorth]

4:53 why is the kid giving the camera the death stare

[@Footballplanes69]

Ikr

[@Thetable24]

Probably uncomfortable someone is filming them

[@kostonthefr24]

The legend came back when we needed him the most

[@davidcarr7436]

"Best" has a much lower threshold in Canada.

[@tsho08]

Westjet has movies?? I haven't had any screen on a westjet flight in years. They also usually have their internet down. It's nice to see they actually have new jets that Check machines often don't work for both companies and their apps also have issues. They don't want you there too early or too late. You can't be there earlier than 3 hours and can't be there later than 1 hour now. New thing they started, They didn't lose your bags?? and then give you hell getting them and get any reimbursement. This is the best 2 flights I've ever seen on both of these carriers.

[@jaredmcmullen4337]

Westjet 787s have the entertainment system they are for the long haul flights. Otherwise you have to use your phone and the app to access the inflight entertainment catalog

[@tsho08]

@@jaredmcmullen4337 Except the last 4 westjet flights I've been on the internet and entertainment has been down. When it's built in, it's much nicer. Not sure why they got rid of that. I feel like they had it on all flights before and now don't.

[@tsho08]

@@jaredmcmullen4337 I understand if they don't have it on a 2 hour flight. I'm talking about 4+ hours for the flights I'm talking about. Some in 2 in Canada 2 to the US.

[@joebalser9921]

@@tsho08 I just took 4 flights with over 5-1/2 hours in the air each way (domestic) and zero entertainment or wifi. Half of a small glass of water or whatever to drink and maybe a couple of crackers for a snack. WestJet is definitely NOT the airline it was 15-20 years ago.

[@ColinElliott-qw8xw]

What does secuirty or Plaza Premium Lounge have to do with Air Canada. Why would you subtract points when they have nothing to do with the carrier?

[@Ypita-s2z]

You should do the oldest airline in the world and then the newest airline in the world to see how aviation evolved through history

[@bazeghaaslam3236]

People who are from Canada

[@Jorden_Smith]

Me

[@CanadianAaron]

Me

[@CFBAnderson]

Me

[@EmadWaheed-mf4zj]

Me

[@NightBloomthedog]

Eric, your videos are absolutely stunning 🤩 thanks for good information on bad or good airlines!

[@sarahsharma7]

People from Canada here🇨🇦🍁 👇

[@PlaneSpotterRVer314]

I flew WestJet 5 year ago on an old 737-700. I didint have such a great experience since the leg room was super tight and we got delayed 5 hours. But I do want to try them again soon on their newer aircraft to see if they are any better

[@joebalser9921]

They're not. Flew Halifax to Calgary, then to Edmonton. Same thing return. I've driven cross country a few times and honestly would rather drive for 4 days straight than deal with WestJet ever again.

[@germanbarillas6246]

Do FedEx airlines😂

[@Mr-aura-himself11]

You can’t it’s a cargo airline😢

[@aadenmiddleton4550]

I am your #1 fan I love how your videos are super informational!!!

[@savageZ4]

So I generally like your videos but admitting to have overweight luggage messes with the weight on planes. So stop doing that for the safety of others......

[@Fakub21]

i agree he always says that in his videos that his luggage is overweight which kinda pisses me of. follow the rules. this is not a safety issue. Airlines calculating with much more weight then there actually is on a plane

[@Alex-qn4hb]

Sit down Karen

[@savageZ4]

End up on overweight flight someday and stall into a flat spin and then we will talk again, oh wait you cant . Learn how aviation works from an actual Pilot....

[@verysassygirlz]

It isn’t a safety concern had they caught him they’d just charge him more money

[@savageZ4]

@@verysassygirlz Actually it is a safety concern as you work out the take off weight of the plane in order to calculate the amount of fuel required as well as the takeoff and landing speeds.

[@RailwayKing5131]

This video is amazing, good job Eric 👍

[@bigeyebear]

Please do China southern

[@AviationWAtch1]

8:53 Best. Eric. Quote. Ever.

[@ChristopherDewey0724]

It’s been forever

[@TheRealGiyuWithShades]

FR

[@iiGoatedSnowman]

he has school

[@TheRealGiyuWithShades]

@@iiGoatedSnowman no he doesn’t he’s 23

[@Kittygacha289]

4:52 the girls face is just too funny 😂

[@LQbros725]

As a Canadian, I can confirm air Canada is bad.

[@colestock9980]

I am actively seeking other airlines. Flying Delta in January and hoping it’s better.

[@ClassicCobalt]

I hate how you have to pay for Wi-FI on westjet tho

[@MAXWASHERE137]

@ClassicCobalt at least it has wi-fi

[@blueleafy7167]

westjet has horrible food options that’s my only complaint

[@MrTipss]

No it isn't, I fly with them all the time and I find them quite good

[@norenemorrow6362]

My experience has generally been very good with Westjet. I always choose them above Air Canada whenever possible. I have found that their in-flight staff has been much friendlier than those on Air Canada and often I find that their tickets are a bit cheaper.

[@jammerxx]

I've been on both Airlines and honestly I like Air Canada way better

[@ZenitsuFF-u3q]

Love your videos Eric❤ Super informative and interesting

[@ericstruk]

Glad you like them!

[@ZenitsuFF-u3q]

@@ericstruki love them❤

[@NotYanisYanis]

​@@ericstrukI'm glad you're back, I thought you quited youtube

[@phelps8120]

4:34 I think he meant like the flight is kind of like the 80's because theres no in flight entertainment but then again usually most airlines don't put ife's on their narrow body fleet.

[@antratheant]

YESS ERIC POSTEDD!! It’s been so long 😢😢

[@jb8328]

It’s not the airlines fault the aircraft is designed with some non-window spots where the manufacturer accommodates vents and electricals….

[@Moishie]

I like the new editing!

[@NotYanisYanis]

Finnaly he uploaded Guys let's goo!!!!

[@aprameyahollav5853]

Eric you are a nonstop reviewer of airlines!

[@MauroC21]

The time that shows on ur Home Screen for west jet or air Canada isn’t the time when the plane leaves it’s when boarding starts and since it’s a long flight of course you would leave 1hr after the time displayed on ur screen so it’s technically not late

[@VLOGINGISLIFE899]

Your back ❤❤❤

[@ericstruk]

Had some issues with my kidney so took some time!

[@VLOGINGISLIFE899]

@@ericstruk oh no hope all went well

[@NotYanisYanis]

​@ericstruk oh okay , hope you're well

[@MangoIite]

You should fly Sunwing if you’re ever going to the Caribbean to Canada or the opposite! They have GREAT service!!

[@Adenfrancisalwxander]

U love this channel i have subscribed 😊 in 2 years

[@rgg12354]

I went to Japan a few months ago and flew United from Dulles to Haneda. The flight there was not bad the plane was old but it did have new inflight entertainment because it was renovated. The flight was pretty empty so I found an empty row and laid down on all 3 seats like a bed. The flight back to DC was terrible it was delayed 14 hours and it was a completely full flight with no extra seats so I had to have someone sit next to me. At least I had isle seat.

[@AMRUTHASYLESH]

Test gulf air Bahrain pls it is nice you will like it

[@maple_leaf0]

yay you're back!

[@ericstruk]

yup! I had some medical issues so had to take a couple weeks

[@maple_leaf0]

@@ericstruk oh okay. glad you're posting again!

[@eriinb18]

your back eric!!

[@mariaklebanovaj9ikmjkqf0ii86]

Yay

[@genevievecourchesne4868]

Finnaly an up load I like that!!!!❤

[@bernadineespino4698]

Hi Eric Really enjoyed watching your videos. Can you make a video about tips about booking flights??

[@Quranabd.w]

“it has been kicking me” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheRealGiyuWithShades]

FINALLY U UPLOADED

[@CabrasLocas-it6zr]

Love the airlines videos :3 I really hope in the future you try any mexican airline 😁

[@gcchannelsmedia]

You finally reviewed WestJet, but not their local flights. Try reviewing those.

[@Liam_685]

Yes he’s back!!

[@Mymaplesyrup9395]

Both Awsome airlines🔥

[@MichiganEmergencyVehicles]

W video I recommend you try Delta vs. Alaska Airlines

[@Thegreatest562]

Westjet literally sold our seats to other people without even asking us if we were going to cancel our flight

[@eliwhitney852]

the overhead light is controlled from the screen in Dreamliners. either through the menu our by touching the bezel of the monitor.

[@bigratscheese1407]

Ur content is the best

[@AnCanadian]

I have flown westjet 1 once (YYC - LAS) in the past year and despite the aircraft being outdated (737-700) and it being a bit cramped it was still good sure if you travel your entire life on planes it might be Medicore to you however for me it was pretty decent and the staff were really friendly aswell.

[@Cashmoneypodcast]

This is gonna be a banger

[@ericstruk]

you know it!

[@Cashmoneypodcast]

@@ericstruk Pro tip from an angel arrive at the airport 3 to 4 hours before a flight

[@talinsaviation]

This might be the fifth video I’ve seen titled this on ur channel

[@tsqoffical]

4:52 lol the kid looking at the camera

[@CurcuitTech]

7:40 - talking about a kid kicking him. “It” won’t stop kicking me 😂 BTW your air Canada flight was an A350, not a Boeing 777-300ER

[@Vekoma1261]

No it wasn't at 12:42 the safety card says B777

[@linaabd339]

it was a airbus bc you see at the plane @@Vekoma1261

[@MxPr-ru2bi]

Dawg what? AC doesn’t even have A350s

[@CurcuitTech]

@@MxPr-ru2bi oh then it was a boeing 787

[@Fudyvr]

5:23 bro I live in Calgary

[@JasontadeoOOM]

That girl was happy now 4:51

[@mythicgamingmk1105]

American was nice about the 10 minute delay they let us know what the problem was and we got going quick

[@TheNewGreenIsBlue]

WestJet's reviews are all based on their domestic products, which are pretty much all 737s. Their international planes are fairly new and all 787s... and is a decent hard product.

[@savi00r]

You can turn the lamp on via the screen infront of you :)

[@greglevy3142]

Feel as though this isn’t a fair comparison as he flew from a bottom tier base hub with Westjet then goes from hub to hub with air Canada. He also didn’t check out the Westjet lounge

[@ericsmith5317]

Pretty sure that wasn’t the Air Canada lounge either.

[@mkyhou1160]

I got sick last time I went in the WestJet lounge. Lounges seem nice until you are ill afterwards, which is common, they are bug breeding grounds. I fly WestJet because I live in Calgary, the two airlines are much of a muchness though. Neither are world class, but both are good for North America.

[@TheLastSpikeCN]

You should do Canada’s Rouge airlines!