ryan78 wrote:Unfortunately Air North does not use the 737-200 on the YVR route, at least not regularly, it is usually a mix of 737-400/500
ryan78 wrote:Also don't forget Westjet flies YVR-YXY too.
aerolimani wrote:The CRJ is pretty cramped. It's not spacious like an E-Jet.
aerolimani wrote:Plus, if you do get on the 732, it's not just any 732. It's a combi with the gravel kit!
aerolimani wrote:Or, what about booking two one way trips? Take 4N on the way up and AC on the way back, or vice versa.
danvs wrote:ryan78 wrote:Unfortunately Air North does not use the 737-200 on the YVR route, at least not regularly, it is usually a mix of 737-400/500
The seat map shown when I tried to book the flight was that of a 732 (20 rows), that's how I figured out it was this model of airplane.aerolimani wrote:The CRJ is pretty cramped. It's not spacious like an E-Jet.
I've heard that too, but you know, I'd like to experience it so I can say it myself
dc9northwest wrote:Their 732 and 735 configurations are identical (on the seat map shown, anyway -- haven't flown on both). So I think you figured out it's a 735.
danvs wrote:Hi all,
I'm planning a trip to see the northern lights next October, in Whitehorse, Yukon (YXY).
If I fly Air North Yukon, it will be a classic 737-200.
If I fly Air Canada, it will be a CRJ-700 and I'll have to pay CAD 30 more each leg.
So, which one would you choose?
Fly a classic model on which it probably will be my last time, since there are very few 732s still flying, or...
Fly the CRJ, which I've never flown and which is arguably more comfortable with a 2-2 seating configuration.
I'm considering flying each leg with a company, but I'd like your inputs. I've heard wonderful reviews of Air Yukon. I've already flown a handful of legs with AC.
dc9northwest wrote:Well, I got the same seat map... And guess what! It was a 735.
Iluvtofly wrote:Hi There, I work for Air North ...... it is very very rare for it to be a B7372 on this route usually a B7375 and often the B7374. The past 4 days have been the 400 series. All depends on loads. Free meals/snacks and drinks .... 100 lbs free bag allowance ( 2 bags but one of the two cannot exceed 70 lbs ) makes it pretty much the only North American carrier to offer the *Golden Age of travel* experience happen in 2017. Our 7374 is operated with only 156 seats vs 180 on many carriers. Excellent legroom and fresh baked cooked cookies served before landing. Yes I'm an employee and proud ....... but I am not exaggerating ..... its a throwback to travel 20 years ago ! I have worked for many carriers and Air North is an awesome experience.
ACDC8 wrote:As posted above, there is a 99.99% chance you won't be on a -200. I've been on Air North quite frequently, and while their staff is fantastic - the seats are cramped on the -500s.
Personally, I'd go for the CRJ - more legroom and I prefer the 2-2 vs the 3-3 - but thats just me.
Whiteguy wrote:AC is not a 700, it's a 705 which is a 900 with 75 seats. The 705s are very comfortable with lots of legroom.
Whiteguy wrote:AC is not a 700, it's a 705 which is a 900 with 75 seats. The 705s are very comfortable with lots of legroom.
danvs wrote:Thank you all for your inputs!
I decided to try Air North and I booked both legs with them.
Not only I'll experience an airline I've never flown, but also I'll have the chance to fly a classic 737 (most probably a 735)!