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Hi all,
I flew an Air Canada's inaugural flight from Vancouver to San Jose, CA last Monday. Well technically it was a resumption of service between YVR and SJC, but since the official word is "inaugural," and I will stick with it.
I don't plan to write much and here is a link to the photo album! It includes my earlier ride from Kelowna to Vancouver on Jazz.
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/Ca...May%209%202016
I was not expecting a big party, but Air Canada did a decent job in planning for a nice inaugural reception at the gate in both ends. Vancouver got a bit more attention with a breakfast buffet including some lovely breakfast wraps, bottled waters, coffee, and bottles of Naked juices. Very impressive spread! There is a Ping Pong table set up too - not sure what is the theme here! There is a DJ booth featuring some lively music. There was the usual talks by AC and YVR authority, and then a ribbon cutting ceremony with crews and staffs from AC and YVR. They also sang a "Happy Birthday" to one of the fellow passengers, who was celebrating his birthday this morning too. There is a small gift, which is a California themed notebook. It will be nice to get an AC related gift but it is more than I expected.
The CRJ-700 is a bit dated but WIFI is available on this particular plane. I love the solo throne seats in Y, 12A. But to give AC credits, there are personal TV on each seat, along with USB drive and power outlets.
When I did online check in the day before, I tried to see how much an upgrade would cost. It was $239CAD, which was too much. The J cabin ended up having only two passengers, and I am sure if the upgrade costs are within $100CAD, they will have more takers. Anyway, it is a short two hours flight anyway.
On arrival, we got some warm receptions too. SJC airport passed out a small gift with maps, sun-glasses, and booklets to arriving passengers too. The turnaround time was quick, so most of the ceremonies before our arrival. There was a smaller reception here at SJC and they only got some dessert items and beverages too. After ribbon cutting, they started boarding. I managed to snap the pictures of the plane departing. I love how they waved.
Nothing overly crazy here, but a nice inaugural ceremony! Congrats to Air Canada and San Jose! Given that the flight was full in Y on the inaugural flights, it looked very promising.
Carfield
I flew an Air Canada's inaugural flight from Vancouver to San Jose, CA last Monday. Well technically it was a resumption of service between YVR and SJC, but since the official word is "inaugural," and I will stick with it.
I don't plan to write much and here is a link to the photo album! It includes my earlier ride from Kelowna to Vancouver on Jazz.
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/Ca...May%209%202016
I was not expecting a big party, but Air Canada did a decent job in planning for a nice inaugural reception at the gate in both ends. Vancouver got a bit more attention with a breakfast buffet including some lovely breakfast wraps, bottled waters, coffee, and bottles of Naked juices. Very impressive spread! There is a Ping Pong table set up too - not sure what is the theme here! There is a DJ booth featuring some lively music. There was the usual talks by AC and YVR authority, and then a ribbon cutting ceremony with crews and staffs from AC and YVR. They also sang a "Happy Birthday" to one of the fellow passengers, who was celebrating his birthday this morning too. There is a small gift, which is a California themed notebook. It will be nice to get an AC related gift but it is more than I expected.
The CRJ-700 is a bit dated but WIFI is available on this particular plane. I love the solo throne seats in Y, 12A. But to give AC credits, there are personal TV on each seat, along with USB drive and power outlets.
When I did online check in the day before, I tried to see how much an upgrade would cost. It was $239CAD, which was too much. The J cabin ended up having only two passengers, and I am sure if the upgrade costs are within $100CAD, they will have more takers. Anyway, it is a short two hours flight anyway.
On arrival, we got some warm receptions too. SJC airport passed out a small gift with maps, sun-glasses, and booklets to arriving passengers too. The turnaround time was quick, so most of the ceremonies before our arrival. There was a smaller reception here at SJC and they only got some dessert items and beverages too. After ribbon cutting, they started boarding. I managed to snap the pictures of the plane departing. I love how they waved.
Nothing overly crazy here, but a nice inaugural ceremony! Congrats to Air Canada and San Jose! Given that the flight was full in Y on the inaugural flights, it looked very promising.
Carfield