IUC Travel Exclusive: Via-1 is best First Class Mode of Transport in North America

After sending a mother and daughter to ride the Via train comfort class week I could not believe how overwhelmingly positive their review was.  Therefore, I decided to find out for myself first hand – and the results were incredible.  Being a Platinum frequent flyer cause I spend almost six months a year on the road, I was curious to explore another mode of transport – rail. 

I have been fortunate enough to travel first class all over the world, but nothing I experienced anywhere in North America compares to Via-1.  I recently did the Montreal-Toronto route for a business trip and was stunned by the incredible service, food, beverage and hospitality on Via-1.  Air Canada, U.S. Air and Delta executives should be forced to ride Via-1 to take notes. 

First off, from the get go the service was incredible.  Friendly and concerned staff were there from the person at the ticket booth to the people helping you get your luggage on the train to the amazing staff serving you on board.  The food was to die for – gourmet style!  The salad, scallops, chocolat caramel mousse for dessert were world class.  And it’s pretty much all the fine wine and beverages you can drink.  I have to admit, by the time I hit Toronto I was quite tipsy cause of the amazing red wine.

Two weeks ago I flew first class from Montreal-New York.  I wasn’t even offered a sandwich on the plane.  Via Rail has done their homework and realizes how important customer satisfaction is.

IUC recommends you take the train in Canada over plane any day of the week.  It’s safer, less headache with the often tedious security checks and flight delays at airports and a much friendlier environment all round.  And there is not a detail they have overlooked!

IUC Rating:  ***** out of 5 (top rating)