Jan 11, 2015, 10:39 pm
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This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested the original 2004 - 2014 thread on the topic may be found here.
That original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about other airline/hotel loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
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That original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about other airline/hotel loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
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The Air Canada Forum Lounge Thread (2015)
Aug 2, 2015, 9:44 pm
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Now at 羽田空港国際線ビルのNH's lounge again.
I just wish I could somehow port this quality of service and decorum to AC North American MLLs...
I just wish I could somehow port this quality of service and decorum to AC North American MLLs...
Aug 2, 2015, 10:11 pm
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*burp*
I just inhaled two plates of soba, chicken nuggets, french fries, and sushi rolls.
I'm done eating for the next week.
I'm done eating for the next week.
Aug 2, 2015, 10:11 pm
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Aug 2, 2015, 10:34 pm
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Does anyone know how champagne works on short LH flights?
I flew ZRH-MUC in J a few weeks ago, and I was either offered water or nothing before departure.
One of the crew brought back two glasses of champagne to Y.
I meant to ask about it, but I forgot, and only remembered when I opened my fridge just now.
I flew ZRH-MUC in J a few weeks ago, and I was either offered water or nothing before departure.
One of the crew brought back two glasses of champagne to Y.
I meant to ask about it, but I forgot, and only remembered when I opened my fridge just now.
Aug 2, 2015, 10:36 pm
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Does anyone know how champagne works on short LH flights?
I flew ZRH-MUC in J a few weeks ago, and I was either offered water or nothing before departure.
One of the crew brought back two glasses of champagne to Y.
I meant to ask about it, but I forgot, and only remembered when I opened my fridge just now.
I flew ZRH-MUC in J a few weeks ago, and I was either offered water or nothing before departure.
One of the crew brought back two glasses of champagne to Y.
I meant to ask about it, but I forgot, and only remembered when I opened my fridge just now.
Pre-flight drinks is actually not part of their intra-Europe J short haul service - only if their are delays/IRROPS do they occasionally offer to J pax.
Aug 2, 2015, 11:29 pm
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The flight was on time.
Aug 3, 2015, 12:18 am
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If your mention of "champagne going to Y" as in during pre-flight, that is not normal. This may occur if there are VIPs or F pax or random i.e. someone on their honeymoon and staff felt inclined to give something to klink.
(can you clarify "when" the champagne was brought back to Y - pre-flight or mid-flight?) In all cases, this is not normal.
Aug 3, 2015, 12:29 am
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Ok, if in "general", you ask for the champagne during regular in-flight service.
If your mention of "champagne going to Y" as in during pre-flight, that is not normal. This may occur if there are VIPs or F pax or random i.e. someone on their honeymoon and staff felt inclined to give something to klink.
(can you clarify "when" the champagne was brought back to Y - pre-flight or mid-flight?) In all cases, this is not normal.
If your mention of "champagne going to Y" as in during pre-flight, that is not normal. This may occur if there are VIPs or F pax or random i.e. someone on their honeymoon and staff felt inclined to give something to klink.
(can you clarify "when" the champagne was brought back to Y - pre-flight or mid-flight?) In all cases, this is not normal.
And for the record, I was an F pax, and I did not get any champagne
Four cars met the plane (along with the bus) when we landed, so there were definitely a couple other "important" people on board.
Then again, the flight I connected to had an in-flight opup to F. The woman who was moved up knew a guy who was already in F. That was just a weird day for flying LH. Service was even worse than my first LH F flight though. They blamed it on a passenger who needed oxygen tanks or something. I blamed it on LH just having typically lackluster service. It was definitely below the average of what I get in AC J when it's 1:14 in the front cabin, and this flight was 1:4.
Aug 3, 2015, 12:39 am
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Pre-flight.
And for the record, I was an F pax, and I did not get any champagne
Four cars met the plane (along with the bus) when we landed, so there were definitely a couple other "important" people on board.
Then again, the flight I connected to had an in-flight opup to F. The woman who was moved up knew a guy who was already in F. That was just a weird day for flying LH. Service was even worse than my first LH F flight though. They blamed it on a passenger who needed oxygen tanks or something. I blamed it on LH just having typically lackluster service. It was definitely below the average of what I get in AC J when it's 1:14 in the front cabin, and this flight was 1:4.
And for the record, I was an F pax, and I did not get any champagne
Four cars met the plane (along with the bus) when we landed, so there were definitely a couple other "important" people on board.
Then again, the flight I connected to had an in-flight opup to F. The woman who was moved up knew a guy who was already in F. That was just a weird day for flying LH. Service was even worse than my first LH F flight though. They blamed it on a passenger who needed oxygen tanks or something. I blamed it on LH just having typically lackluster service. It was definitely below the average of what I get in AC J when it's 1:14 in the front cabin, and this flight was 1:4.
I sit often with LH F ticketed passengers in short haul intra-Europe "C" all the time and they get the exact same treatment as I do. Zero preference.
The only thing that tipped me off to them being F is upon arrival they were met by a Mercedes.
Aug 3, 2015, 10:39 am
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Pre-flight.
And for the record, I was an F pax, and I did not get any champagne
Four cars met the plane (along with the bus) when we landed, so there were definitely a couple other "important" people on board.
Then again, the flight I connected to had an in-flight opup to F. The woman who was moved up knew a guy who was already in F. That was just a weird day for flying LH. Service was even worse than my first LH F flight though. They blamed it on a passenger who needed oxygen tanks or something. I blamed it on LH just having typically lackluster service. It was definitely below the average of what I get in AC J when it's 1:14 in the front cabin, and this flight was 1:4.
And for the record, I was an F pax, and I did not get any champagne
Four cars met the plane (along with the bus) when we landed, so there were definitely a couple other "important" people on board.
Then again, the flight I connected to had an in-flight opup to F. The woman who was moved up knew a guy who was already in F. That was just a weird day for flying LH. Service was even worse than my first LH F flight though. They blamed it on a passenger who needed oxygen tanks or something. I blamed it on LH just having typically lackluster service. It was definitely below the average of what I get in AC J when it's 1:14 in the front cabin, and this flight was 1:4.
Aug 3, 2015, 11:41 am
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I'm tempted to go into the LH forum and ask about it, but it's so much effort...
Aug 3, 2015, 12:15 pm
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Aug 3, 2015, 1:18 pm
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Aug 3, 2015, 4:27 pm
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Aug 3, 2015, 5:26 pm
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So err....let's say you're in YYZ, then how do you get around the "where do you live" question? Because if you say...well, i'm all over Canada (or wherever - essentially the truth). You're screwed (not in the sense that you want either) 
I'm starting to get grey hair (and I welcome it), but I do not recall this...
I'm starting to get grey hair (and I welcome it), but I do not recall this...
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