Rare LHT28 Posted June 2, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Due to circumstances I find us having to fly on Rouge out of FLL back to YYZ 😲 We have flown with them before but only in Premium The Premium seats are way out of our budget so question on the Preferred seats compared to the regular economy Are the Preferred that much bigger/comfortable ? The extra fee is $65 pp but if the seats are not any better then economy it probably is not worth it Anyone flown in the Preferred seats on Rouge ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted June 2, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: Due to circumstances I find us having to fly on Rouge out of FLL back to YYZ 😲 We have flown with them before but only in Premium The Premium seats are way out of our budget so question on the Preferred seats compared to the regular economy Are the Preferred that much bigger/comfortable ? The extra fee is $65 pp but if the seats are not any better then economy it probably is not worth it Anyone flown in the Preferred seats on Rouge ? Thanks The last time it was before Covid , so I don’t know if it is the same it was just extra leg room , and closer to to front of the plane On the bright side it is only a 3 hr flight 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 2, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted June 2, 2023 44 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: The last time it was before Covid , so I don’t know if it is the same it was just extra leg room , and closer to to front of the plane On the bright side it is only a 3 hr flight 😁 Yes true 😄 Some of the Preferred seats are in the middle now Might spring for them but will see if premium seats come down a bit before Oct I can dream🙂 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnvip Posted June 3, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Same seats, just more leg room (over-wing exit) and/or closer to the front of the aircraft and higher boarding priority. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowman Posted June 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just one man's opinion but if you're larger than a child avoid standard legroom seats on Rouge. Your body will thank you and you won't feel like a squished sardine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango99 Posted June 3, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Preferred seats are 5-6 rows directly behind the first 10-11 rows. They’re roomier and can be separated by the half curtain or bulkhead. I don’t recommend those if you’ve mobility issues. But for the price you also have choices of beverage incl wine and beer, snack, and lunch which is not part of the economy fare. They’re really worth in on the shorter haul flights. Happy landings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleager Posted June 12, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 12, 2023 AC Rough Rogue seats, no thanks. I've had it once San Diego to Toronto. I'll stay away as much as possible. It's a scam aeroplan charges the same redemption points for those awful awful rough rogue seats as mainline AC planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 12, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted June 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Middleager said: AC Rough Rogue seats, no thanks. I've had it once San Diego to Toronto. I'll stay away as much as possible. Well it is an option for us or we can get a later flight from MIA but a much longer day to get home So as DH says "suck it up for 3 hrs on Rouge & be home early evening instead of midnight 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted June 12, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Well it is an option for us or we can get a later flight from MIA but a much longer day to get home So as DH says "suck it up for 3 hrs on Rouge & be home early evening instead of midnight Also there not much choice , Air Transat , West Jet is no better maybe once Porter starts flying to FLL it maybe better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHawk1 Posted June 14, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 6/12/2023 at 4:04 PM, LHT28 said: So as DH says "suck it up for 3 hrs on Rouge & be home early evening instead of midnight 3 hours on a Rouge flight equals 3 hours in hell. No thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicat Posted June 14, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 14, 2023 I have to agree with @TheHawk1, however, I have found that you will experience a lesser hell if you choose your seats wisely. When I used to take Rouge to Mexico City from Toronto I used to get row H or K, exit rows which were roomy. But then again, it is still Rouge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 14, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted June 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Magicat said: I have to agree with @TheHawk1, however, I have found that you will experience a lesser hell if you choose your seats wisely. When I used to take Rouge to Mexico City from Toronto I used to get row H or K, exit rows which were roomy. But then again, it is still Rouge. no exit rows for us as we are not capable of getting doors open in an emergency one of life's challenges 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted June 14, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 14, 2023 21 hours ago, TheHawk1 said: 3 hours on a Rouge flight equals 3 hours in hell. No thanks. So what airline would you fly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted June 14, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 14, 2023 4 hours ago, LHT28 said: no exit rows for us as we are not capable of getting doors open in an emergency one of life's challenges 😉 Any bulkhead seats still open? At least then you’d get a bit more legroom 🤷♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 15, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted June 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Barwick Cruiser said: Any bulkhead seats still open? At least then you’d get a bit more legroom 🤷♀️ Yes at $65 pp & you run the risk of being bumped by someone that needs the seat for a handicapped person I have done Rouge in BIZ & it was fine but not paying $1000 PP Thanks for all the comments will just have to go with the flow & crappy Rouge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHawk1 Posted June 15, 2023 #16 Share Posted June 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: So what airline would you fly ? Thankfully it’s not any further for me to drive to Detroit than it is to Toronto, so for North American flights I usually take Delta. I would consider trying Porter if they would expand their network. For transatlantic flights, I still fly out of Pearson and find that mainline Air Canada is ok. But I refuse to fly Rouge. It’s not any better than Spirit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em-sk Posted June 16, 2023 #17 Share Posted June 16, 2023 On 6/14/2023 at 7:35 PM, LHT28 said: Yes at $65 pp & you run the risk of being bumped by someone that needs the seat for a handicapped person I have done Rouge in BIZ & it was fine but not paying $1000 PP Thanks for all the comments will just have to go with the flow & crappy Rouge If your handicapped you are allowed to sit in the exit rows. Bulkhead yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 16, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted June 16, 2023 2 hours ago, em-sk said: If your handicapped you are allowed to sit in the exit rows. Bulkhead yes. So a handicapped person can book an exit row ? I would think it would be a safety issue in an emergency 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted June 16, 2023 #19 Share Posted June 16, 2023 7 hours ago, LHT28 said: So a handicapped person can book an exit row ? I would think it would be a safety issue in an emergency Yes, airlines restrict who can sit in exit rows. I suspect that @em-sk dropped a word and meant to say "If your (sic) handicapped you are not allowed to sit in the exit rows. Bulkhead yes." From Air Canada: Can anyone sit in an exit row?For safety reasons, not everyone can sit in an exit row. Exit row seating restrictions are detailed in our Terms and Conditions. Exit row seating restrictions It’s important to know that not everyone can sit in an exit row. To sit in an exit row, you must be: 18 years of age or older, or at least 12 years old and accompanied in the exit row by someone from the same booking who is at least 18 years old. Able to read and understand English or French, and provide oral instructions in one of the two languages Able to visually assess if it is safe to open the emergency exit Free from any disability, condition or responsibilities (such as attending to another person) that may prevent you from performing the functions required to open an emergency exit Able to operate and safely evacuate through the emergency exit, and willing to assist in an evacuation in the event of an emergency You must inform Air Canada if, between time of booking and the day of the flight, the above requirements can no longer be met. If, for any reason, you do not inform Air Canada, the passenger(s) will be moved from the exit row seat at departure time Other seating restrictions Passengers may not travel with a pet in the cabin when seated in an exit or bulkhead row You may be moved from your Preferred Seat without notice in the event of an involuntary schedule or airport change (e.g., flight disruption, cancellation) to accommodate a passenger with a disability, or for any other reason that requires Air Canada to move you prior to departure or during the flight If you are moved from your Preferred Seat for one of these reasons, you may request a refund for your Preferred Seat charges 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 16, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted June 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, Fouremco said: Yes, airlines restrict who can sit in exit rows. I suspect that @em-sk dropped a word and meant to say "If your (sic) handicapped you are not all I know that they restrict the seats there Usually EM has good info so was surprised by her post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted June 16, 2023 #21 Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Fouremco said: Yes, airlines restrict who can sit in exit rows. I suspect that @em-sk dropped a word and meant to say "If your (sic) handicapped you are not allowed to sit in the exit rows. Bulkhead yes." From Air Canada: Can anyone sit in an exit row?For safety reasons, not everyone can sit in an exit row. Exit row seating restrictions are detailed in our Terms and Conditions. Exit row seating restrictions It’s important to know that not everyone can sit in an exit row. To sit in an exit row, you must be: 18 years of age or older, or at least 12 years old and accompanied in the exit row by someone from the same booking who is at least 18 years old. Able to read and understand English or French, and provide oral instructions in one of the two languages Able to visually assess if it is safe to open the emergency exit Free from any disability, condition or responsibilities (such as attending to another person) that may prevent you from performing the functions required to open an emergency exit Able to operate and safely evacuate through the emergency exit, and willing to assist in an evacuation in the event of an emergency You must inform Air Canada if, between time of booking and the day of the flight, the above requirements can no longer be met. If, for any reason, you do not inform Air Canada, the passenger(s) will be moved from the exit row seat at departure time Other seating restrictions Passengers may not travel with a pet in the cabin when seated in an exit or bulkhead row You may be moved from your Preferred Seat without notice in the event of an involuntary schedule or airport change (e.g., flight disruption, cancellation) to accommodate a passenger with a disability, or for any other reason that requires Air Canada to move you prior to departure or during the flight If you are moved from your Preferred Seat for one of these reasons, you may request a refund for your Preferred Seat charges Also if your drunk they can remove from the seat 😁 seen that happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em-sk Posted June 16, 2023 #22 Share Posted June 16, 2023 6 hours ago, LHT28 said: I know that they restrict the seats there Usually EM has good info so was surprised by her post Typo on my part. Should have been "not allowed". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleager Posted June 17, 2023 #23 Share Posted June 17, 2023 14 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Also if your drunk they can remove from the seat 😁 seen that happened You were so drunk, you remember them remove the seat. 😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panama111 Posted June 28, 2023 #24 Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 1:44 PM, LHT28 said: Due to circumstances I find us having to fly on Rouge out of FLL back to YYZ 😲 We have flown with them before but only in Premium The Premium seats are way out of our budget so question on the Preferred seats compared to the regular economy Are the Preferred that much bigger/comfortable ? The extra fee is $65 pp but if the seats are not any better then economy it probably is not worth it Anyone flown in the Preferred seats on Rouge ? Thanks I would avoid Air Canada Rouge at all costs. I did it once. There was almost a riot on the plane because of small seats and no legroom. Life is too short. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexico8 Posted June 30, 2023 #25 Share Posted June 30, 2023 We fly often with Rouge and it is not that bad. For 3 hours it will be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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