How much business class is too much? I flew Air Canada to Europe to find out

Aug 6, 2026 – 5.14pmFlight review: Air Canada business class AC34 + A890Sydney (SYD) to Toronto (YYZ) to Rome (FCO) | Boeing 777-200LR and Boeing 777-300ER | Departing 9.20am, arriving 4.30pm, then 10.20am + 1 | Duration 36 hoursBest for: an affordable business class fare to Europe that avoids the Middle East.I received zero sympathy when I informed family and colleagues that I’d be taking the long route to Europe for work.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles

How much business class is too much? I flew Air Canada to Europe to find out

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