I flew across the continent in Air Canada's Signature Class, the 'best business class in North America.' It lived up to the hype, but there were a few surprises.

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Air Canada's Signature Class bed was nice, but the food was not what I was expecting.

• Air Canada was voted the "Best Airline in North America" and awarded the title of "Best Business Class in North America" by SkyTrax in 2019.
• I tried out two different business class tiers - the Signature Class, the airline's most premium offering, and the classic Business Class - on a recent journey across the continent from Vancouver to New York.
• While the food wasn't as good as I had expected, the seating, amenities, and cabin staff definitely lived up to the hype.
• Signature Class tickets can run travelers at least $1,000, while Air Canada's classic business class seats can cost a few hundred dollars. But it's worth it to take a look and compare prices - sometimes fares may not be much more than economy.
• And if you're willing to spend a little extra, I think the Air Canada experience is worth it. It may even be a good deal.
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