Air Canada vs Qantas Business Class Comparison
| Air Canada | Qantas | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Seat type | Reverse Herringbone Suite with Sliding Door | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | Oneworld |
| IATA | AC | QF |
| Hubs | Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal-Trudeau (YUL), Vancouver (YVR) | Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) |
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
Qantas — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent A380 upper-deck product
- + Award-winning Australian wines
- + Strong Oneworld partnership network
- − Ageing A330 cabins on some routes
- − Limited non-stop routes from Australia
The verdict
Both Air Canada and Qantas earn a 8/10 rating, making this a close call. Air Canada offers Reverse Herringbone Suite with Sliding Door while Qantas features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.