Howdy! My name is Andrew. I enjoy sharing my travel experiences on planes and trains (and the odd bus or ferry). If you're looking for an entertaining and informative way to get from A to B, then you've come to the right spot!
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As a person born in Seoul, and lived here for 20+ yrs, traveled a lot abroad, never knew there was such thing like Air Seoul. Recent rise of LCCs are phenomenal. Nice video! Edit: seems like it was founded recently
You're going to want to check the website for the current price. I can't remember what I paid for it. These one day passes usually provide transport to and from the park once, but you can use the bus to go about the park as much as you want.
I think this flight was fairly calm. Most times flight paths avoid turbulent air masses. Sometimes it's unavoidable, but it's nothing to worry about. Enjoy the trip and the porter experience!
I got porter for my brother and they left him stranded after an emergency with another passenger and said they'd help him to his next flight and then when they landed they said they can't do anything. It's absolutely worth the price of bigger airlines. The only Canadian airline I would trust is westjet at least they're more helpful. I'll never book with porter again
Good question. Lounge is only included in an eupgrade if it clears by check in. Once I have a business class ticket, lounge access is possible. If the flight was delayed, I'd be able to go to the lounge. So it's a yes/no answer
Air Canada is a member of Star Alliance. If you were guaranteed the business class upgrade, you would have been able to enjoy the lounge access 😢 Such a wasted opportunity 🥴 Anyways, lovely coverage! Didn't know there's a SIN- Vancouver route.. SQ used to serve this route for awhile. Sadly it didn't last long 😔
Yes. If the upgrade cleared before check in, I'd be able to hit up the lounge. Sometimes it clears, sometimes it doesn't. All depends. Glad you enjoyed the trip!
Great review. I fly to Canada frequently...but I would fly to NYC via SQ and hop over rather than flight via AC direct. My knock on AC business is that there is restricted feet space and the bed is very narrow. SQ long haul bed is much much wider and way more comfortable. But the worst part is that ACs soft products is miss and hit. I have had cabin crew that are super friendly and showed that he loved their job. But more often then not, AC business crew showed that they can't be bothered. On the contrary, SQ cabin crew is always consistent so you know what your getting.
Glad you enjoyed it I see what you're saying about the soft product and experienced same as you. I'd rather not pass through the states if I can avoid it, so I'll choose a flight to Canada over a US connection when possible.
Glad you enjoyed it! I used eupgrade with my ac status not bid upgrade.. Their website has a document outlining the cost (if any) associated with eupgrade From my experience, bid upgrade to prem econ is generally reasonable... check it out as your trip gets closer!
I wonder when Air Canada will re introduce Melbourne 🇦🇺 service? That will definitely beat Singapore in terms of distance. I hear the YVR-MEL is in the works
I noticed that you had one of those newer style Canadian passports. Did you have any issues with the passport scanning at the automated passport control machines in Singapore? Mine kept having problems and I had to get processed manually. It worked fine in other countries though.
Yes, sometimes it takes a few times to scan. I think the hard plastic card reflects the light, or something to the effect. A couple tries and it tends to work.
Perhaps you might change your mind if you had the chance to fly business class? When you fly in a premium cabin, you actually wished the flight was longer!
Would be a long time in econ! Knowing what I know now, I'd probably break it into two... But then if the price is right, I can suck it up for a few more hours 🤣
Well presented! Thank you! Is there wheelchair assistance available for seniors who need support, to carry them from the station to the rail? And is there a rental car office near by the station in Ottawa? I am planning on taking my senior parents from Toronto to Ottawa for a 3 day tour, mid-August this year, and your video is really helpful.
These are good questions and best left to VIAs website or help centre. I did another via video from Ottawa - Montreal and you can see inside Ottawa stn at the start which may provide some clarity. Enjoy your trip!.
Thank you for your thoughts! This was by far the most detailed review I've watched so far! Most around the same time or longer didn't get explain half of what you did!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Sometimes I think I'm too analytical >.<. I just rode one of their new trains a few weeks back, so that video will be coming up in the next few months!
For me I was trying to figure out if the upgrade was worth it, seating plans, food, the lounge, and a few other things. It’s going to be my first VIA rail trip. Going from Toronto to Quebec City. Not a lot of people vlogged the trip. Might be because it’s a long trip. Keep doing what you’re doing, because I know I’m not the only who appreciates the detailed videos.
Hi Andrew, Excellent Video. I'm envisaging travelling to SIA Changi Airport then onto Bangkok. Were you happy with your seat 16K if facing forward is the window on the right next to the seat. Any comments on the dual seating. If you happen to take a flight on SIA A350-900 from BNE to SIA please let me know. I'm a 75 year male and never flown with SIA always Thai Airways. They stopped direct flights leaving BNE to BKK. So now I will use SIA unfortunately layover at Changi. Your help would be greatly appreciated indeed. John Mc ( Gold Coast Australia ) Take care
Gold Coast! Wonderful place...was there in March! A) my seat was right beside the window. In the cabin overview I mention which rows the seats are by the window and which are by the aisle. All seats are great anyway. B) I have no plans for Australia travel at this point. Last year, I did Sydney - Singapore. That video may be of value: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pEz7IXC2a1I.htmlsi=YZFwvjnqDp8Y-hJ1 C) although you have a layover in SIN, it's a very good airport to transfer. Enjoy your trip John. Thanks for watching!
Hi John, Singapore Changi is a great layover. I believe the connecting flight to Oz isn't too long. SQ is an excellent carrier. I only choose SQ when booking flights for my parents. They take good care of children and the elderly. Trust that you'll enjoy their service!
I can't imagine sitting on this plane for longer than a few hours, and even then, I would consider this to be an uncomfortable flying experience. I wonder how much success the airline will have on these longer haul services.
It definitely takes some people some time to get used to long haul flights. Porter only serves North America with their longest flight being Toronto to LA.. so not long haul in the traditional sense. But they do offer a nice product for north American travel.
To my surprise, no. Mileage accumulation is based on booking class (there's a lot of them). In my particular ticket, there was none for this leg, but others there was for this itinerary.
The chicken satay is not considered as an appetiser but more for an accompaniment with your drinks instead of the nuts.And its only served when a full lunch or dinner is featured and also depending on the time of departure.
Great trip Andrew, I'm so glad you were able to enjoy Singapore, even better that you were able to travel in Business, having the lounge at your disposal, being able to shower, the delicious food on the flight, it's a pleasure to see you happy and imagine you happy traveling hahaha. Greetings from Chile! Have a nice week :)
Many thanks Ariel! Singapore is a great place to visit. I hope you can too one day. I'm sure you'll like the buses which connect Singapore with KL. This was definitely a treat, but a long way to reach Canada, but we enjoy travel I did not mind. Many greetings from Toronto!
Agreed. Many years of funding cuts did no one any good. Rode their new trains last week, so looks like they're doing something right..but will take a lot of investments if they're serious about rail travel in this country.
Another great review! The fact you get that much space on regional business class in Asia is so amazing. I'm jealous we don't have those types of air corridors here in North America to jump onto cheaper business class. seats.
Flying into Haneda is a huge plus it's way closer to tokyo and the shinkansen if you're moving on elsewhere. Naritas good but it's an hour and a bit to tokyo
Why in the world would anybody fly on American, when you would have a 1000% better flight with ANA or JAL airlines. Better food, better service, and definitely better overall flight experience.
All comes down to the almighty dollar. Japanese carriers offer very good service, but it comes at a premium, and neither service YYZ. If I can, I try to get a codeshare w/ AA on JAL. Did it in 2023...good deal!
For transfers I prefer DFW, but because I’m usually flying out of MEX I avoid transferring at ORD: even after an expensive refit T5 is still a cluster. (That shouldn’t deter one from visiting Chicago though, great city)
What time was this flight if it arrived before 3pm in HND you are going to make UA130 HND-EWR Terminal C. If you are doing this inbound from Canada you would be clearing customs in Toronto for EWR Terminal C if UA AC if Terminal A then UA131 to NH HND-KIX
Will be flying with Porter for first time ever EDM to Fort Lauderdale. I used to be die hard WestJet. But they are now expensive and options are bad. Porter sounds great!
Porter is a good option, especially now with these planes. They provide fantastic service. I am happy to see they reach Western Canada now and offer us another option! Enjoy the trip!
