Perth to Toronto

[OZDUCK]

We are going to my wife's family re-union in Ottawa in August 2016. This is her very distant German family roots - Malacca via Singapore courtesy of the Dutch East India Company. There was German diaspora to Canada like that to the Barossa.

Because of our age and my size - both height and width we do not intend to do this trip in economy - nearly 24 hours flying time. Our last two trips to Europe from Perth,2011 & 2013, were on SQ using the A380 from Sin to CDG were OK as we could pay for the economy exit row seats which were fine - especially upstairs. Obviously, not an option on this trip.

Excluding Business Class unfortunately, the most reasonable option I see is to opt for PE on Cathay. The advantages are that it means only 1 stop, all flights on the same airline and a reasonable level of comfort - I hope as I haven't flown them before.

Alternatives are QF & NZ - but each is longer and involve at least 2 stops and requires flying with an US or Canadian airline, without PE, for a leg. Emirates would be an option but it is also a longer flight and of course has no PE. Because the re-union is in the height of the tourist season in Canada all fares will be at their peak.

Has anyone any alternate suggestions to Cathay?

 

[clazman]

CX is a good option from Perth. Clazgirl has flown Per- HK - Toronto in PE and then AC to Ottawa

Her only complaint was CX PE you can't lift the arm rests. She liked the bigger seat, food, premium check in.

When we fly to Toronto we don't catch the first connecting flight out of HK we try and get 4-8 hours in the airport and make use of the lounges.

Clazgirl doesn't have any status so she pays for a few hours in the Plaza lounge for a feed, sleep, shower and stretch

 

[OZDUCK]

Clazman - thanks for the info & suggestions. We will terminate at Toronto as we want to tour around before the re-union.

 

[clazman]

try and get a few days at Niagara falls.... another option is take the train from Toronto to Ottawa...takes about 4 hours

 

[OZDUCK]

Been planning a day trip (bus) to Niagara Falls and the train to Ottawa does seem like a good option.