AC's LCC to be called Rouge?

[yscleo]

According to article in today's National Post, AC is saying the LCC strategy is on track. It also says the name looks to be "Rouge".

So it's not ZAP, or POOF, or ElCheapo.

Wonder how the flights will earn Aeropeso points.

[YEGTigger]

Originally Posted by yscleo

It also says the name looks to be "Rouge".

So it's not ZAP, or POOF, or ElCheapo.

Wonder how the flights will earn Aeropeso points.

Ah yes, the "rouge." Maybe named for the CFL's "reward for failure" single point when missing a field goal. (Technically the name of all kicked single points, but I like my view best)

[yvr76]

I read somewhere that the new LCC will merge with AC Vacations as a single entity. Not sure why they don't just call it Air Canada Vacations, if it's primarily for leisure routes anyway.

[Dorian]

Rouge = Red

In reference to their proposed bottom line.

[Dorian]

Pretty odd....very rare to see a non-English name on an airline.

...but then again, AC is obsessed with their sh**ty Quebec marketing firms.

[CloudsBelow]

Originally Posted by Dorian

Rouge = Red

In reference to their proposed bottom line.

Odd timing for this thought

[Braindrain]

Well, due to language laws, it'd be a PR nightmare to have separate names for the same carrier so AC is stuck with a handful of French names that are easily recognizable by the vast majority of Anglophones.

However, it has very "girly" feel to the name.

[xLuther]

Red hot deals from Rouge, yeah I can see them going that way

[Dorian]

Originally Posted by Braindrain

Well, due to language laws, it'd be a PR nightmare to have separate names for the same carrier so AC is stuck with a handful of French names that are easily recognizable by the vast majority of Anglophones.

However, it has very "girly" feel to the name.

Reminds me of two things:

- makeup

- strip club

[Boogie711]

Originally Posted by yscleo

Wonder how the flights will earn Aeropeso points.

LOL.

As if they'll earn Aeropesos. Customers will be lucky if they don't DOCK them existing miles on their Aeroplan account.

[KenHamer]

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Originally Posted by Dorian

Reminds me of two things:

- makeup

- strip club

And Sarah Palin.

[KenHamer]

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Kinda like putting lipstick on a pig?

[M60_to_LGA]

Originally Posted by KenHamer

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And Sarah Palin.

Hehehehe

[yscleo]

Be nice people. You might end up on one of the flights on Rough.

And no Aeropeso points. (Might get a giveback promotion -- you give back)

[nowinyow]

Not to be confused with Rogue.

A rogue is (1) a scoundrel, (2) a vicious or solitary animal, or (3) a fraudulent piece of software. The word is also an adjective meaning vicious and solitary. Rouge is a pinkish color or a reddish powder. It’s also a verb meaning to put rouge onto.

Yup, lipstick and strip joints do come to mind!