Qantas economy 31" pitch, 17" width across the fleet.
Qantas Planes, Fleet and Seat Maps
Air Canada economy 32" pitch, 18.5" width on the 777 200.
Qantas Planes, Fleet and Seat Maps
Tired plane? AC 777s deliveries started in '07 making the oldest barely 7 years.
Tired crews? Guess that's what happens when you fly all night to the other end of the world, rinse and repeat.
Anyway, hope your next trip is better.