Posts Tagged ‘flying’

Toronto to Banff

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

We got up at silly o’clock this morning to have breakfast before our transfer back to Toronto. Breakfast was excellent, and the Fallsview Restaurant certainly lives up to its name with our table overlooking both the American and Canadian falls.

Our transfer was uneventful with no traffic, and we arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 Domestic (Try saying that quickly after a few) in plenty of time. My parents were wary of the automatic check-in terminals, but this was soon dealt with and we checked our bags.

At this point I must wax lyrical about how amazing Toronto T1 is. The building is large, airy, clean and uncrowded. Routes around the airport are clearly labelled. Baggage check-in is swift, security is efficient. The gates are clearly marked with ample, comfortable seating. Lighting is excellent, and the all-pervading placement of decent speakers means that every announcement was easily heard.

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On The Plane: Air Canada A330-300

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Cabin crew all seem to be cheerful, and the nibbles are nice.

The plane itself - the perennial transatlantic favourite of the A330-300 - could do with an interior overhaul to bring it up to excellent quality, and whilst ‘nice enough’ for an 8 hour flight it really misses things like personal entertainment screens. Legroom is better than expected though.

The second service of hot pastries from Monty’s Bakehouse was certainly an improvement on the soggy bacon baps from days of old, and my spinach and ricotta pastry was excellent. Kudos to Monty’s Bakehouse.

A bit of turbulence on the way down, but landing was fine. We’re in Canada!

Bored in Heathrow

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
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Matthew being bored.

I’m sat in the departures lounge in Heathrow Terminal 3, being very bored.

On the plus side, I’m waiting for a flight to Toronto. Holiday time!