I Flew on Air Canada's PRIVATE A320!

[@a300fe1]

FINs 226, 225, and 232 were converted to JETZ confit in Winston-Salem North Carolina at the end of last year. FIN 232 was still in the old blue color scheme but is due to get repainted into a special JETZ color scheme this spring. FIN 226 has 66 seats and 225, 232 each have 70 seats.

[@SSaugaCriss]

I see 416 at yeg fbo often, is it the same config?

[@a300fe1]

Will be very shortly

[@casey6556]

Ah! As a Canadian with family in W-S, the flights there had caught my eye on FlightRadar but I couldn’t easily find why the heck they were flying there. Thanks!

[@simply_aviation]

You don't post flight reviews all that often, but when you do, I know it'll be a BANGER. Be it a gravel runway, a Condor 767 to Whitehorse, or this plane right here I didn't even know existed. LOVE IT. Pump this content directly into my veins please.

[@SAMIAMFNX]

Fr fr

[@aleksdeepvoice]

True! I love your content too tho btw 🤟

[@mathiasgameplays6036]

i love ur content

[@AutoclaveMachine]

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[@Ajayq08]

Ay

[@paulofronch]

At 9:52 we can hear the AUTO-PILOT OFF alarm from the cockpit, meaning the aircraft went on a CAT2 approach, which is normal considering the low visibility :)

[@BloodFalcon2k7]

Glad someone else caught that!

[@karter344]

While that’s the procedure for a cat 2, this wasn’t a cat 2 day…the visibility is pretty good; in real cat2 conditions you’d barely be able to see the taxiway next to the runway! Its actually amazing when you step off and can’t see basically anything that the plane landed safely..

[@springs9922]

yeah yeah yeah shut up

[@paulofronch]

@@springs9922 boo hoo womp womp

[@springs9922]

U identify as they "we can hear"@@paulofronch

[@CANFlight]

Such a cool flight! Glad you took take advantage of that. Loved hearing the autopilot disconnect at 9:51!

[@jamesmctavish639]

Beat me to it! I thought I was hearing things but glad im not the only one who heard that LOL

[@yurab1834]

You can even faintly hear the triple click sound at 9:56. If the internet is to be trusted, it means a change in landing capability caused by the autopilot disconnect.

[@MattPrefontaine]

I have the privilege of being a frequent flyer on this aircraft, and it's neat to see someone else get the experience. The updates they made certainly modernized the look of the interior. Interestingly enough, they just added options for in-flight entertainment at the end of the season; once you connect to ACWifi you can stream VOD movies and TV shows on a Phone/Tablet/Laptop.

[@CactusPHLyer]

Such a cool flight to be on! At 9:51 you can hear the autopilot disconnect chime :), it's a very assertive sound that goes through the door.

[@colestock9980]

I thought the door was open 😂 certainly gets attention

[@viscount757]

I expect AC uses some of their oldest aircraft on the sports charter operation since those aircraft fly far fewer hours than the regular fleet, often parked for long periods between flights. Helps keep them flying without major maintenance. They don't want the expense of a major overhaul on a 31-year-old aircraft. Delta does the same on their very similar sports charter operation, using some of their oldest 757s.

[@mattscarf]

Autopilot disconnect chimes at 9:53? I’ve heard it sitting that close to the front as well

[@KACV_Spotting]

Yes it is the Airbus A320 Autopilot Disconnect

[@GhostsOfThings]

Due to volcanic ash my flight to Vancouver had to land early in Calgary for a night and I admit it was kind of cool to see it in person for the first time after seeing it so often in your videos! Thank you for your reviews -- I've been making my way through most of your videos and your enjoyment is really playing a part in helping me get over my flight anxiety.

[@colestock9980]

9:53 either the pilots left their door open, or the autopilot disengage tone is EXTREMELY loud on that plane 🤣🤣

[@TeamS1mple]

yeah its loud so the cabin crew can hear it i think, Not sure why that would matter but it does!

[@OwlRTA]

the A320 series is notorious for its loud cockpit alerts that the first few rows can hear

[@colestock9980]

@@OwlRTA i see. Had i have known that i would have tried listening while i was sat in row 3 a couple months ago!

[@adeptusslugusgaming]

That a nice touch from the flight crew explaining why this aircraft is being used.

[@JonathanWinton123]

Not an opportunity to be missed. Well filmed mate. LIked.

[@trob0914]

Haven’t flown any Air Canada flights lately but that looks cool. I do have you beat for size of A/C vs. the number of pax. I flew not to long ago on a United 777-300 repositioning from Denver to LAX for a flight to Narita, Japan, I was 1 of 6 pax onboard and had full run of the A/C via a business class ticket using my air miles! SAFE FLYING ALEX!!

[@raap33]

I've flown this same plane back in 2020, was such a wonderful surprise and so comfy, fell asleep so quickly on and early morning Winnipeg to Vancouver flight.

[@aviationcentral126]

at 9:51 you could hear the autopilot disengaging!

[@stefansuta3537]

But how? Weren’t the cockpit doors closed?

[@aviationcentral126]

@@stefansuta3537 The doors we’re probably closed but my guess is you could still hear through them. I’ve sat in the front of some planes before and could hear what was going on in the cockpit through the door. The AP disengage sound on Airbus is very distinctive and loud.

[@jamesdillon3320]

ALEX!! First time viewer!! I just subscribed!! I always wondered what the AC JETZ logo meant when I was sitting in the first class lounge @ YYZ!! I really miss flying and enjoyed your channel today. I have to tell you that I had the "distinct pleasure" as a employee of SHELL GLOBAL to fly back and forth to Dubai from YYZ for 5 amazing years, first class, on EMIRATES A-380!! Truly an amazing adventure!! It was a "TOTAL" revelation of how "the other half travels"!! The people, the lounges, the staff, the food and the wonderful EMIRATES staff who were incredible and understood what "first class" meant and they had it down pat!! I retired 5 years ago and have not flown since!! This video whet my appetite to pursue a new adventure this summer!! I will continue to watch your video's and thanks for your efforts!! Greetings from Canada !! GIDDYUP!!

[@RobG001]

Love these flight reviews by Alex, I have watched flight reviews by Dennis Bunnik and Jeb Brooks for years and only recently became aware of this channel. Dennis is an Aussie business man and Jeb an American has his own travel channel, both fly more often as not in business class or even first class, as part of their work. Both are great and seem like nice guys, but Alex's channel is far more relatable and normal as he pays for his own flights and flies cattle class more often as not. :) Carry on the great work Alex. whether flying first class or sardine class. ( which is a step down from cattle class, (economy) and is reserved for flying people on vacation to their destination. which is all I've ever flown from Cardiff or Bristol to various holiday destinations in Europe, Cyprus and Turkey. etc) The planes are chartered or owned by holiday companies like Thomas Cook, TUI, First Choice etc and cram as many people in as they can. :)

[@kbhasi]

Your comment reminded me of Noel Philips videos as he seems to do aviation videos but with a presentation style that looks to me as though it's aimed more towards the kind of people who'd watch videos from MrBeast, Linus Tech Tips, and/or a number of video game KZbinrs, or in other words, he has more of a clickbait presentation style and also allows sponsor integrations in his videos which in turn is something I wouldn't do. Meanwhile, I prefer the presentation style of Simply Aviation, and Alex's presentation style is in between those and Noel, Jeb, Dennis, and Sam, at least as far as I can remember. Edit: Alex's videos may have a bit of clickbait, but it's not as bad as what I've seen with Noel's videos.

[@frage-zeichen]

10:23 „Welcome to Ottawa, the local time is 12:77 pm!“

[@lanceschmidt3047]

About a year ago I got lucky with a substitution of one of these on a YYZ - EWR flight that I was booked into an exit row in coach. I was so confused when I walked on and settled into a seat that had 10+ feet of open space between me and the next row ahead. The pilot was a gray-haired woman with a pony tail, and she came on and said we may have noticed the plane was "tricked out". Such a fun experience.

[@amtrakharry]

Great video Alex !!! My cousin who is a flight attendant with Air Canada flew with the Vancouver Canucks this season... :):):)👍👍👍

[@thomas9374]

How long were these planes flying for Jetz? I mean new interior for a 31 year old plane must mean the flightcycles must be low. So they will be the oldest A320 flying soon.

[@MrEeeaddict]

Might not even be low cycles, delta did the same thing with their oldest 757's. Didn't upgrade to etops etc, this way they minimize cycles and don't "waste" a younger plnae

[@MarkRose1337]

I bet these jets fly even less often than cargo aircraft. They will often be sitting at the airport for a couple days while hockey teams play and so on. It's a good use of a less fuel efficient aircraft, just like cargo is. I don't believe Air Canada has ever bought new jets for Jetz, though they did use newer jets in the past.

[@vintagesupermarkets5210]

For the first 28 years it was flown just as hard as any other 320 in the AC fleet. 31 means this bird has seen 4 AC liveries in its lifetime.

[@lbfraga777]

Man you gotta love the engine sounds from those older A320s

[@Fat_Jag]

The cavalry charge for the autopilot disconnect at 9:53 was super cool to hear.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Thanks!

[@ethancampbell6076]

3:43 Never forget the sound of the CFM56 buzzing take off

[@LiamWalsheliamskitchen]

They are currently using it between YYZ and ATL for scheduled flights. Got to ride on it yesterday and it was absolutely fantastic. They sell the whole thing as economy class.

[@dj1steel820]

I always get so excited when you post these trip reports haha! Love your videos keep it up!

[@kimtruong4676]

I love watching your flight reviews. You are positive and usually love the airplane food. I do too and it is a delight to hear positivity and love towards the airline products. I feel the same way and It's like I am going on a flight with you. I stumble on other "Brutally Honest" reviews...and that guy comes across as an ingrate snowflake. Your review is more down to earth.

[@marcb1551]

Awesome video Alex, I worked the departure of that A320 that evening when it took the Ottawa Senators out to Columbus post game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. We had that bird plus a Jetz A319 for the Maple Leafs on our ramp @ Skyservice with the 2 departures within 5 minutes of each other. I'm told that there is supposed to be a special "Jetz" paint scheme and I'm hoping that they return to the original lower case font of "jetz" as the one that went on after the year and a half hiatus from operations in the block lettering looks pretty sad to me. Also the A320's that are coming back into the Jetz fleet are having the baggage hold floors replaced to a standard bulk loading style floor as the previous "can" rolling floors were proving to be to much hassle for the sports charter/Jetz style of operations.

[@vintagesupermarkets5210]

FIN 416 being a legacy CP bird and apparently now one of the Jetz aircraft was always bulk loading vs most of the 200 series 320 FINs being cans.

[@carternicholas6171]

9:53 love that you can hear the autopilot disconnect in the background

[@LacyFatty]

This guy deservers more subs he makes the best aviation videos (my opinion) he always makes my day

[@american101]

It is always a great day when Alex uploads a new trip report! Keep up the great work man!

[@alex_gh30]

That engine TO/GA thrust sound is just amazing. Nice video!

[@lorenz1281]

it does sound amazing, but it‘s not even toga!

[@alex_gh30]

@@lorenz1281 it's somewhere close to max thrust

[@RyanZ225_PC]

@@alex_gh30not at all. the CFM56-5A1 can go much much higher

[@Ticklestein]

9:52 - When it’s so quiet in the plane that you can hear the cavalry charge/AP disconnect 😂

[@lucamasaro7809]

Flew on FKPT in 2017 before its refit to Jetz configuration, cool to see it still flying around!

[@planesandgeographyaremything]

3:30 BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE 😍

[@nicstanton278]

Awesome video!! Really love how they updated the Jetz seats with the black leather to help modernize them. Seeing this keeps me hoping they do update the current 321 interiors to bring them in line with the MAX and A220's. That said with Alaska about to sell their NEO 321 fleet, would also be interesting to see AC acquire newer generation birds to help advance their modernization and environmental goals. Main thing is updating those old IFE's!!

[@franklinloo2160]

Wow..... That's really an excellent interior. Love it ❤❤❤❤❤

[@vintagesupermarkets5210]

The cabin looks amazing. I’ll have to be on the lookout for those Jetz one-offs out of YOW.

[@matthewrobinson108]

Who ever that capt is, probably best pa I’ve ever heard. 2:55

[@linesided]

I think AC has a new salmon deal. I was served last week more salmon in my starter than I ever seen on a plane plate before :) makes sense really, good Canadian food! Nice video :)

[@9mmforever]

I think you're right. My BCN-YUL and YUL-YYC flights a couple days ago both had different appetizers, but both had salmon.

[@jessefricker2084]

I'm allergic to salmon and there is so much salmon recently. I hate flying out of Vancouver for this reason, because everything has salmon.

[@qylov_d2639]

Great video Alex. First time commenting here, I always enjoy your content!

[@steveo3336]

This was very cool!

[@Bacchaaviation]

Love the new paint on the plane! 😍😍😍

[@yeetskeet691]

Just the autopilot disconnect sound at 9:53 paired with the white noise/landscape is very soothing

[@iamthestig1]

Very nice. I'm not one to fly to places, but I'd sure like to experience something like that!

[@csf3lihao]

You need to do more flights like this.

[@_autom]

great review! your narration and pace seem much improved from the last time i checked out your channel #kudos

[@user-Windal02Trainz-andstuff]

I would love it. Better than average business domestic class, I AGREE.

[@bayanicustodio3998]

I remember conversions to the configuration but they used the old Canadian airplanes with the old CRT in the middle for entertainment. They had the old seats too but same configuration.

[@RyanZ225_PC]

do you have the full raw video of this takeoff? i just love the sound of the old cfm56-5a engines so much

[@nicolas2970]

Hello Alex another stellar video nice job Sir. For the cabin configuration in VIP the seats with the table and the AFT facing seats are for the coaches and staff to go over game plays /plan on flight before the game.

[@pesawatindonesia]

Absolutely beautiful capturing mister

[@Innevative]

The A320’s roar never gets old

[@shaanfliesplanes]

Just got back from a flight lesson. Saw an Air Canada 320 on the private and GA FBO. Wondered what the heck is that doing here? My question was answered from this video haha

[@brendanmortimer6085]

Love the content Alex, fly a lot in Australia. I guess the entertainment is the only thing missing but the views are awesome eh!

[@jessemillington5988]

Love you got to still fly on the old Red and white schemed aircraft at one point!

[@gregvandenberg8100]

That was a neat experience for sure the oilers use that exact plane a lot during this season and are using for the playoffs against LA in fact it’s comming in today I see often when I am at the airport nice job on the video

[@tippityturtle58]

My favorite, Air Canada private planes.

[@some1super451]

9:52 you can hear the the autopilot off alarm. I wonder if this means the cockpit door was left open.

[@airline_aviation12]

I love to watch your videos every night before I go sleep! Keep up the good work 👏

[@Matityahu755]

Super cool flight.

[@fdanieln8759]

Super cool Alex!! How do you find out about these flight? Would love to join you sometime haha. Would need a repositioning flight from YYJ. So nice to see them actually put some money into the old hard product, and agree really hope they'll do the a321 fleet, but I won't hold my breath. I am surprised they did the A330 fleet, although we recently flew on the last a330 not in the refreshed cabin. I had to watch this as soon as I noticed you posted, thanks for taking us along!!

[@dj1steel820]

Having a repositioning flight from YYJ would be great because I could actually try this haha

[@SSaugaCriss]

321 is overkill for a CDN sports charter. 330, you need NFL $

[@brucecanmore3788]

So the Flames did not need this bird I guess.

[@anglosaxon1622]

​@@brucecanmore3788 but hopefully the Jets will, ( for a little while longer anyway) we hope 😂

[@fdanieln8759]

@SSaugaCriss sorry I was referring to the a330-300 cabin refits that AC did for the commercial fleet lol, not for Jetz. You're right though, a330 charter config would be way overkill here

[@nickwebb9532]

the a320 engine noise never gets old

[@drewski1535]

3:40 love these engines CFM56 ❤️

[@Amtran727]

NHL players live a charmed life:) Nice video.

[@nickkarvelas4082]

Great video as always

[@el_bibou]

I didn’t know you hey had a private jet (nice video)

[@lrg3834]

Very nice airplane indeed!

[@JelmersAviation]

Fantastic video mate! Liked!

[@briangriffin787]

Nice catch Alex, great video

[@WMW89]

great video! I think I get to fly on this in late June going from Toronto to Nashville, it's an A320 but with the 2x2 configuration. It doesn't really give any detail when you book. Fingers crossed!

[@ErickLöfdahl]

Such a cool flight 😀✈

[@RestlessFisher]

Ryanair's worst nightmare: all seats are big and business class, ample leg room, chargers, complimentary service, an Airbus and bloody seat pockets

[@tvflight7858]

9:53 OMG you can actually HEAR the AP disconnect alarm

[@SkyHighGuys]

I used to see Jetz in denver a lot. Good to see what they were like.

[@mikzaviation]

I don't know if anyone else noticed but on approach to Ottawa you can actually hear the autopilot disconnect in the background, time stamp: 9:50

[@paulofronch]

yep!

[@milohrnic2023]

That smoked salmon sandwich with capers is a mainstay of the Air Canada lounge.

[@crystalthewolf8945]

it’s so cool that you can hear the autopilot disconnect sound from the front

[@scotth9764]

I saw this on FR24 a little while ago coming in as ottawa is my local airfield, however runway 07 landings are gross, the pilots literally have to plant them on the Touchdown zone because of it being the shorter runway they have.

[@dredynkassi3238]

Miss the Airnorth videos. I hope you get to make it on The wenipeg rout that we’re running end of may

[@j134679]

Bistro is complimentary for NA flights at least 3 hrs

[@dejvaviationtrips]

Great video 😼

[@mow-it-pros5040]

Coolest part of the video is how you can hear the ap disconnect right before the threshold.

[@robertbauers2210]

The 2x2 seating throughput the AC reminds me of when Midwest Express (Midwest Airlines)was in business Midwest had 2x2 seating throughout their DC-9-10/30 MD-80 and 717 AC offering first class service throughout the AC

[@thenorthwestguy4202]

Interesting. ...................... Had to do a double take when you said the tail #. I was on C-FKPT back in Oct of 2021 on LAX-YYZ, and it was not jetz. The interior was sad, although it was repainted back then I believe. IFE was awful! The sound didn't even work. Hopefully this is AC giving us a hint that the 320s are getting some updates. Cause I am avoiding the 320 to the best of my ability until they do.

[@SebiKoerner]

I had to listen twice when you said 31 years old. Dam I forgot how long the A320 has been in service already. Crazy how far ahead of its time this plane was back than that a 31 year old airframe is still oeprating!

[@peterhewlett358]

very nice Alex

[@DCL2319]

Awesome video 📸

[@cameron.t]

8:35 hockey season, huh? 🍁

[@dabflies]

Rumour has it a cabin refit is coming for the 320/1 series. Perhaps around the time the XLR starts showing up? Unsure.

[@bdhaliwal24]

Great video. Does the take-off on a nearly-empty A321 usually take that long? I would have thought it would get to V1 much sooner.

[@jeffreysmith513]

On the airbus we would use "flex" takeoff reduced thrust while still maintaining a balanced field. Similar to TO-1 and TO-2 for Boeing. Saves fuel and less stress on the engines.

[@n1msu]

I wonder if the plane was filled with cargo, seemed like a long takeoff and sounded like 'max throttle' was used. If it wasn't packed with cargo, I dread to think what the takeoff length would be at full capacity! Although I bet the seats are pretty heavy.

[@RandomVideos-lt9to]

You are a better flight vlogger than most that do it full-time. I can't stand most of them, and I only watch you.

[@skylineXpert]

The only experience I have that match was my trip on OY-RUE (configured c90) I paid 598dkk for ALL-CPH roundtrip but It was kinda frownie due to december 2020

[@ou81aswell]

No TV's?

[@djkeelo]

The facing seats is the card table!

[@alooga555]

Oh, the stories that the plane could tell hauling NHL teams...

[@HMCreviews]

Surprisingly long takeoff roll considering 12 passengers

[@polarcanada3246]

I was going to say the same thing, I guess they took lots of fuel

[@mattscarf]

I assumed that was mainly due to the long flight time

[@luttes72]

Just a de-rated takeoff. 35R is the longest runway in Canada if I’m not mistaken. It’s not a long flight with 12 pax no need to make the engines work. The pilots would have used the lowest setting to get airborne and leave enough runway to stop prior to V1.

[@2flyabove]

The airport is also 3,556 feet above sea level... so with a de-rated thrust, plus thinner air, it'll be a longer take-off roll.

[@KayakTN]

Fantastic.