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Air Canada vs flydubai Business Class Comparison

Air Canada flydubai
Rating 8/10 7/10
Seat type Reverse Herringbone Suite with Sliding Door Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX
Lie-flat Yes Yes
Seat width 21 inches 21 inches
Alliance Star Alliance None
IATA AC FZ
Hubs Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal-Trudeau (YUL), Vancouver (YVR) Dubai International (DXB)

Air Canada — Pros & Cons

  • + 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access on all long-haul aircraft
  • + Door suites on 787 Dreamliner
  • + Strong Star Alliance partner network
  • Older 777 product still on some routes
  • Lounge network outside Canada is limited

flydubai — Pros & Cons

  • + Lie-flat seats on a narrowbody — rare feature
  • + Strong network to underserved destinations
  • + Partnership with Emirates for connectivity
  • Narrowbody comfort limits on longer flights
  • No lounge of its own
  • Entertainment via streaming only on some aircraft

The verdict

Air Canada takes the edge with a 8/10 rating compared to 7/10 for flydubai. Air Canada stands out with its Reverse Herringbone Suite with Sliding Door, while flydubai offers Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX. Both airlines provide lie-flat business class seats, so the best choice depends on your route, schedule, and personal preferences.

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