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Travel Journal - London 2024 - Day 0 - Business Class Flight (Sept 4, 2024)

My first big trans-Atlantic trip after retirement was to London in the UK, primarily to attend a Space:1999 convention. But I had never been to London before, so I gave myself an extra week before the convention to explore!

I treated myself to Air Canada Business class, and WOW!! I am so ruined for "regular" flights now. Business class grants access to the Air Canada Lounge in Calgary; it was so nice to have a quiet place before my flight, and the free drinks & food didn't hurt either!

Delicious Sliders!

Boarding the plane, I turned LEFT to get to my pod - seat 4A. Once settled in, I was offered a sparkling drink - either wine or water (guess which one I chose!) - and then the flight departs.

My pod

Gorgeous sunset from 38,000 feet

Taking the polar route! 8.5 hours

Can't help being a happy traveller in Business Class!

Once we were at altitude, a multi-course dinner was served. Salad and appetizers to start, then the main course; I chose a grilled sablefish which was absolutely delicious (with a nice rose wine). And then a rich chocolate ganache for dessert, along with some cheeses, paired with port (my favourite). The service was impeccable as was the meal!

After a few glasses of port, I settled in for a sleep. Love the lay-flat pods! And with their noise-cancelling headphones and one of those "Calm"-like sound tracks, it was easy to drift off to sleep.

After a somewhat restful sleep, I arose about 1.5 hours before landing and then breakfast was served. (Sorry, I forgot to take photos of breakfast). And out the window, I could see the islands around Ireland and then England after that.

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