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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana (YVR-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Santa Ana

Tue, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 25
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5:35 pm - 7:14 pmYVR-SNA
25h 39m1 stop
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6:45 am - 12:02 amSNA-YVR
17h 17m1 stop
$202Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 16
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5:00 am - 12:01 pmYVR-SNA
7h 01m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 8:36 pmSNA-YVR
7h 46m1 stop
$203WestJet
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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 29
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9:15 am - 12:18 pmYVR-SNA
3h 03mnonstop
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12:25 pm - 3:32 pmSNA-YVR
3h 07mnonstop
$204Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 18
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5:00 am - 12:01 pmYVR-SNA
7h 01m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 7:36 pmSNA-YVR
6h 46m1 stop
$205WestJet
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 7
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3:55 pm - 10:05 pmYVR-SNA
6h 10m1 stop
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6:45 am - 6:36 pmSNA-YVR
11h 51m2 stops
$206Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 18
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9:15 am - 12:18 pmYVR-SNA
3h 03mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 4:19 pmSNA-YVR
2h 59mnonstop
$223Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 11
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7:00 am - 8:35 pmYVR-SNA
13h 35m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:12 pmSNA-YVR
6h 12m1 stop
$251United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 12
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12:12 pm - 8:21 pmYVR-SNA
8h 09m1 stop
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5:20 pm - 10:44 pmSNA-YVR
5h 24m1 stop
$254Delta
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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 7
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12:07 pm - 8:27 pmYVR-SNA
8h 20m1 stop
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1:44 pm - 8:54 pmSNA-YVR
7h 10m2 stops
$258Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
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7:00 am - 2:25 pmYVR-SNA
7h 25m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 9:51 amSNA-YVR
15h 11m1 stop
$259United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Air Canada's Preferred Economy offers extra legroom.
At SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked.
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Top airlines
WestJet
Cheapest • from $203 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$202
Overall average: $273
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/14Sat 10/25
YVR - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$204
Typical prices: $206-338
Air Canada
Thu 10/23Wed 10/29
YVR - SNA • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Santa Ana

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Preferred Economy seats offer up to 4 extra inches of legroom for added comfort.


Aeroplan members get free messaging on flights with available Wi-Fi.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

Economy Plus offers 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats, enhancing comfort on flights.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

WestJet

Premium passengers enjoy priority boarding and two free checked bags, enhancing travel convenience.


Bid for upgrades to Business or Premium, often cheaper than outright purchase.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
YVR

At YVR, use YVR EXPRESS to schedule a security appointment and avoid lines. Book 72 hours before departure for a smoother experience.

Read more about YVRby Jessica Macdonald
SNA

At SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked outside terminals, making it easy to get your car after arrival.

Read more about SNAby Esther Carlstone
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) back to Vancouver, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana is January, where tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $357 and $355 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana was $114 for a one-way ticket and $202 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Vancouver and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    A passport is required to fly from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Vancouver airport is called Vancouver Intl and the only airport in John Wayne (Santa Ana) is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Vancouver and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Santa Ana are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $386 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $379 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline. Booking your flights between Vancouver and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $131 or less one-way and $169 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Air Canada

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Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Vancouver to Santa Ana

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7954 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

8.0 ExcellentSusan, Aug 2025SYD - LAX
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The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

The experience was good just the upcharge of over a hundred dollars was not cool.

There was a man who was very rude at boarding. On the other hand personal bag measuring box is too small compared to USA airlines,

The process and flight were both smooth and trouble free

everything was fine expect massive delays - not the airline’s fault

The staff at the airport and on the plane were wonderful I especially wanna acknowledge the staff who boarded us at the Calgary airport. The women who helped us board at the airport were incredible… they were so kind and sweet…I very happy with WestJet and I am hoping I can fly more often to Canada.

Seat back entertainment monitors would be nice. We did enjoy the In-Flight WiFi.

Our flight schedule was changed over six times, ultimately leaving us with a layover much shorter than we originally booked, which meant a panicked run through the airport. And the entertainment screen didn't function. As I've come to expect with Delta, a very mediocre and not customer-focused experience. This is on top of an outbound flight that was so delayed by mechanical issues, we had to spend the night at our layover city.

Staff were courteous and helpful. The only negative was the flight delays (which are usually unavoidable) and the high baggage price.

Could not fly out of Canada. Called airlines on Monday, July 14th. Tried to cancel the flight 7 days away, but they said I could not cancel and there would be no refund.

A little disorganized but overall good. The Delta flights were great though

Could not understand what the attendant was saying during his announcements.

Economy seats always cramped, no meal on international flight, no plugs for electronics, but we got there and cabin crew was excellent.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

I did not noticed baggage was separate - I had assumed international flights included luggage, so it surprised me I had to pay to check a bag.

Bad service as well. Another 3hr delayed flight from chicago to Charlotte.

Everything was good. Except Broken looking escape/exit doors over the wings need tending,

Really good, super comfy flight and the stewardess was great.

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

flight landed late almost 1.00hr and we 4 passengers missed our connected flight to indianapolis, we need to get the hotel and taxi for the next day flight to home in indianapolis, cost us $ 300 more

From the kind young lady (w/Vancouver air security) who expedited our check-in to U.S. Customs to the Air Canada gate crew who gave us pre-boarding, the flight attendants who actually offered a strong hand to help me board once I had surrendered my rolling walker at the door, they are all reflections of the thoughtful, genuinely helpful Canadians we have grown to appreciate. Water and other beverages were offered throughout the flight to make sure we weren't dehydrated and the cookie was great. (Husband bought the fruit & crackers snack,) I was delighted to see three movies that I would not have otherwise seen and appreciate that AC left the last film viewable until its conclusion although the flight had actually landed. Last, mahalo to the kind strong gentleman who not offered his hand to help me debark the plane, but gave me an AC pin that I'll truly treasure.

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