First time in First!
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YOW
Posts: 750
First time in First!
My work trip for next week required me to travel YOW-YYZ-YEG Sunday evening. Having booked it less than 2 weeks ago, I had to book a Latitude fare for that part of the trip.
Now, I had 4 NAUs so, I called my travel agent this morning (I am Prestige) and asked about upgrades. Guess what? "No problem". So, I am sitting in 4K and 3C, respectively, Sunday. First time I have been upgraded!
Questions, if you don't mind sharing your knowledge and opinions, please.
First, food:
I know I get lounge access in YOW and YYZ, but any idea what is normally available for eats?
What can I expect to get on the plane? (AC 463 18:00 YOW-YYZ, and/or AC1157 20:40 YYZ-YEG.)
Or, should I get a smoked meat sandwich before I go through security in YOW?
Second, dress:
Usually, for a Sunday night flight, I would wear a golf shirt, black jeans and running shoes. How would that go over? Should wear slacks and my dress shoes instead? I don't want to offend anyone, unless they suggest a suit and tie.
I am excited about my first time, even though I have heard cattle class (the rest of my trip is in Tango Plus (Q, I think) - so little chance of upgrades) will feel rather dismal having tasted the good life.
Now, I had 4 NAUs so, I called my travel agent this morning (I am Prestige) and asked about upgrades. Guess what? "No problem". So, I am sitting in 4K and 3C, respectively, Sunday. First time I have been upgraded!
Questions, if you don't mind sharing your knowledge and opinions, please.
First, food:
I know I get lounge access in YOW and YYZ, but any idea what is normally available for eats?
What can I expect to get on the plane? (AC 463 18:00 YOW-YYZ, and/or AC1157 20:40 YYZ-YEG.)
Or, should I get a smoked meat sandwich before I go through security in YOW?
Second, dress:
Usually, for a Sunday night flight, I would wear a golf shirt, black jeans and running shoes. How would that go over? Should wear slacks and my dress shoes instead? I don't want to offend anyone, unless they suggest a suit and tie.
I am excited about my first time, even though I have heard cattle class (the rest of my trip is in Tango Plus (Q, I think) - so little chance of upgrades) will feel rather dismal having tasted the good life.
#2
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC E75K *G
Posts: 7,106
AC calls it "Executive" as opposed to "First".
Well, there is usually soup, bread, chips, other little things, and drinks. Enough for me to fill up on if I don't feel like eating on board.
But, and this is an enormous but, you don't get access to the MLL on an upgrade. Sorry about that!
You will get a snack on the YOW-YYZ flight and a hot meal on the YYZ-YEG flight. There is no need to buy anything before. Jaded veterans of domestic executive class travel may advise you otherwise, but I suspect you are going to really enjoy these flights, so I say go for the whole experience.
That will be fine. You might want to catch a nap after dinner on your way to YEG, so dress comfortably.
By the way, YEG is quite a distance from the city (if that's where you're going). If you are staying only for a day or two I suggest renting a car rather than take a taxi there and back.
Originally Posted by sharkshooter
I know I get lounge access in YOW and YYZ, but any idea what is normally available for eats?
But, and this is an enormous but, you don't get access to the MLL on an upgrade. Sorry about that!
Originally Posted by sharkshooter
What can I expect to get on the plane? (AC 463 18:00 YOW-YYZ, and/or AC1157 20:40 YYZ-YEG.)
Originally Posted by sharkshooter
Usually, for a Sunday night flight, I would wear a golf shirt, black jeans and running shoes. How would that go over?
By the way, YEG is quite a distance from the city (if that's where you're going). If you are staying only for a day or two I suggest renting a car rather than take a taxi there and back.
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YOW
Posts: 750
Originally Posted by zorn
Well, there is usually soup, bread, chips, other little things, and drinks. Enough for me to fill up on if I don't feel like eating on board.
But, and this is an enormous but, you don't get access to the MLL on an upgrade. Sorry about that!
But, and this is an enormous but, you don't get access to the MLL on an upgrade. Sorry about that!
Originally Posted by zorn
You will get a snack on the YOW-YYZ flight and a hot meal on the YYZ-YEG flight. There is no need to buy anything before. Jaded veterans of domestic executive class travel may advise you otherwise, but I suspect you are going to really enjoy these flights, so I say go for the whole experience.
Originally Posted by zorn
You might want to catch a nap after dinner on your way to YEG, so dress comfortably.
Originally Posted by zorn
By the way, YEG is quite a distance from the city (if that's where you're going). If you are staying only for a day or two I suggest renting a car rather than take a taxi there and back.
Thanks for the tips.
#4
Join Date: May 2006
Location: YUL
Programs: AC Elite
Posts: 114
I've only been in domestic J a handful of times, and it's been pretty different for me every time, so I can't comment much. I must say the most memorable was the snack on a short-haul that contained a piece of cantaloupe wrapped in meat.
According to what I've read around here, if you're on anything but the 762, it should be a nice experience. As for my personal comment on food, I don't like it much, but at least you get food. I've travelled in CX J before which has raised my expectations for J food. Having said that, I find the service to have been excellent everytime on AC though.
As I've also read around here, I think just dressing comfortably would be good enough. I've never looked around trying to judge what people wear.
According to what I've read around here, if you're on anything but the 762, it should be a nice experience. As for my personal comment on food, I don't like it much, but at least you get food. I've travelled in CX J before which has raised my expectations for J food. Having said that, I find the service to have been excellent everytime on AC though.
As I've also read around here, I think just dressing comfortably would be good enough. I've never looked around trying to judge what people wear.
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YOW
Posts: 750
Originally Posted by GoldFlyer
It's so good to read your post and see someone so excited about their first F or EF experience. Have a great trip!
Originally Posted by jshc
According to what I've read around here, if you're on anything but the 762, it should be a nice experience.
#7
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: YEG
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Originally Posted by zorn
By the way, YEG is quite a distance from the city (if that's where you're going). If you are staying only for a day or two I suggest renting a car rather than take a taxi there and back.
Someone based in YYZ saying that YEG is some distance from the city?!?!?! Really?!?! C'mon...
#8
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Originally Posted by jshc
I must say the most memorable was the snack on a short-haul that contained a piece of cantaloupe wrapped in meat.
#9
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: YOW
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Originally Posted by anti_ice
Someone based in YYZ saying that YEG is some distance from the city?!?!?! Really?!?! C'mon...
I find YEG to be a little more civilized on all these accounts.
#10
Join Date: May 2006
Location: YUL
Programs: AC Elite
Posts: 114
Originally Posted by GoldFlyer
It's so good to read your post and see someone so excited about their first F or EF experience. Have a great trip!
Originally Posted by ogmios
That meat was prosciutto, and its actually a pretty classic pairing!
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#12
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
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Originally Posted by sharkshooter
My work trip for next week required me to travel YOW-YYZ-YEG Sunday evening. Having booked it less than 2 weeks ago, I had to book a Latitude fare for that part of the trip.
Now, I had 4 NAUs so, I called my travel agent this morning (I am Prestige) and asked about upgrades. Guess what? "No problem". So, I am sitting in 4K and 3C, respectively, Sunday. First time I have been upgraded!
Questions, if you don't mind sharing your knowledge and opinions, please.
First, food:
I know I get lounge access in YOW and YYZ, but any idea what is normally available for eats?
What can I expect to get on the plane? (AC 463 18:00 YOW-YYZ, and/or AC1157 20:40 YYZ-YEG.)
Or, should I get a smoked meat sandwich before I go through security in YOW?
Second, dress:
Usually, for a Sunday night flight, I would wear a golf shirt, black jeans and running shoes. How would that go over? Should wear slacks and my dress shoes instead? I don't want to offend anyone, unless they suggest a suit and tie.
I am excited about my first time, even though I have heard cattle class (the rest of my trip is in Tango Plus (Q, I think) - so little chance of upgrades) will feel rather dismal having tasted the good life.
Now, I had 4 NAUs so, I called my travel agent this morning (I am Prestige) and asked about upgrades. Guess what? "No problem". So, I am sitting in 4K and 3C, respectively, Sunday. First time I have been upgraded!
Questions, if you don't mind sharing your knowledge and opinions, please.
First, food:
I know I get lounge access in YOW and YYZ, but any idea what is normally available for eats?
What can I expect to get on the plane? (AC 463 18:00 YOW-YYZ, and/or AC1157 20:40 YYZ-YEG.)
Or, should I get a smoked meat sandwich before I go through security in YOW?
Second, dress:
Usually, for a Sunday night flight, I would wear a golf shirt, black jeans and running shoes. How would that go over? Should wear slacks and my dress shoes instead? I don't want to offend anyone, unless they suggest a suit and tie.
I am excited about my first time, even though I have heard cattle class (the rest of my trip is in Tango Plus (Q, I think) - so little chance of upgrades) will feel rather dismal having tasted the good life.
The T1 MLL is one of the flagships in the AC MLL system. Although the food and drink is the same, the ambiance is clearly a cut above the rest.
Enjoy!!
DF
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YOW
Posts: 750
Originally Posted by Doc Fraud
...The same lounge pass you present in YOW should work for the lounge in YYZ. Just get the YOW receptionist to mark on your YEG BP that a pass has been collected.
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#14
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: YUL
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It is really nice to read about the excitement of the first J trip of anyone. Thank you...
Dress as comfortable as you can, no one should care about the way you look except yourself. Make sure that you are up with the latest security measures and enjoy.
Dress as comfortable as you can, no one should care about the way you look except yourself. Make sure that you are up with the latest security measures and enjoy.
#15
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Originally Posted by sharkshooter
That is something I never would have guessed. Thanks.
Enjoy your first ExecClass flight, and visit to a MLL. (Don't get hooked, or spoiled!)