Air Canada VIP Service
May 30, 2016, 6:52 pm
#197
Join Date: Aug 2015
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VIP > SE
Just saw the thread and it reminded me something from a past booking with Air Canada Vacations. 9 luggages for VIP Red Card !!!
Last edited by YUL1941; May 30, 2016 at 8:26 pm
May 30, 2016, 9:35 pm
#198
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That explains the most-likely-a-VIP I saw in the YYZ concierge office once. He probably had around 9 bags. And he was awaiting his escort.
May 31, 2016, 8:48 am
#199
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
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To be honest, I could use that occasionally. I'm planning a trip to FRA next week and try to figure out how to combine things for 3 bags. 9 would make it much easier.
Of course it's a pile of servers, which probably isn't AC's intention here, but none the less, it would be helpful.
Of course it's a pile of servers, which probably isn't AC's intention here, but none the less, it would be helpful.
May 31, 2016, 9:04 am
#200
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
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Interesting... whenever we have equipment to bring somewhere we almost always send our stuff by courier. We just always felt that the convenience of having our stuff with us wasn't worth the inconvenience of having to pack it, declare it, and transport it ourselves.
May 31, 2016, 9:13 am
#201
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: YVR
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Cost difference is incredible for me. Take it with me ~$0...ship it ~$1000.
May 31, 2016, 9:14 am
#202
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
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In this case, the shipping savings will literally pay for the entire trip, and I'm experienced enough with customs that I'm completely comfortable handling that. Plus, you have the added lottery ticket of a customs officer not caring and saving a boatload of money. Last year a trip to SIN saved us $10K in tax because no one was manning the 'to declare' lane and I was waved through.
May 31, 2016, 9:15 am
#203
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Taking it with you, when dealing with certain governments customs etc, is a MUCH better choice. Shipping large quantities of for example computers to some companies can get held up in customs for months on end.
Jul 1, 2016, 5:17 pm
#205
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Ottawa, Canada.
Programs: AC*SE 2MM, Marriott*Plutonium Lifetime, other stuff
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Has this program had a reboot?
Just flew YOW-YYZ with a VIP and guest boarded first and rather obviously in front of everyone, by two concierges, then met at YYZ by two more concierges and walked to the international gates. No BMW shuttle. On walk, since I was going that way anyway, I couldn't help overhear that conversation was whether they wanted to board international flight first, or go to lounge and board last. I think I'd have noticed this if I'd run across it before.
Not sure why it takes two concierges, but I guess it explains why they can be hard to find sometimes. Miaow.
Just flew YOW-YYZ with a VIP and guest boarded first and rather obviously in front of everyone, by two concierges, then met at YYZ by two more concierges and walked to the international gates. No BMW shuttle. On walk, since I was going that way anyway, I couldn't help overhear that conversation was whether they wanted to board international flight first, or go to lounge and board last. I think I'd have noticed this if I'd run across it before.
Not sure why it takes two concierges, but I guess it explains why they can be hard to find sometimes. Miaow.
Jul 1, 2016, 5:45 pm
#206
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: YVR
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Has this program had a reboot?
Just flew YOW-YYZ with a VIP and guest boarded first and rather obviously in front of everyone, by two concierges, then met at YYZ by two more concierges and walked to the international gates. No BMW shuttle. On walk, since I was going that way anyway, I couldn't help overhear that conversation was whether they wanted to board international flight first, or go to lounge and board last. I think I'd have noticed this if I'd run across it before.
Not sure why it takes two concierges, but I guess it explains why they can be hard to find sometimes. Miaow.
Just flew YOW-YYZ with a VIP and guest boarded first and rather obviously in front of everyone, by two concierges, then met at YYZ by two more concierges and walked to the international gates. No BMW shuttle. On walk, since I was going that way anyway, I couldn't help overhear that conversation was whether they wanted to board international flight first, or go to lounge and board last. I think I'd have noticed this if I'd run across it before.
Not sure why it takes two concierges, but I guess it explains why they can be hard to find sometimes. Miaow.
Jul 1, 2016, 7:04 pm
#207
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I've certainly seen the concierge escort in the past. I've never noticed two, but there could be plenty of reasons for that. Are you sure only one was VIP? Maybe one concierge was in training? etc.
Jul 2, 2016, 12:05 am
#208
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The only VIPs (with the AC VIP luggage tags) I have seen in the last year or so have all been AC employees.
Jul 2, 2016, 12:09 am
#209
Join Date: Jan 2016
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I am pretty sure I recognized the guy from his picture a few times whether it was on The Verge or Wired (but pretty sure he is no AC employee) in International MLL on my YYZ-PVG, while I wanted to switch back to my old seat.
And it was a black card(MOST def not red) with 2016 on it.
Also pretty sure MLL Concierge asked him if he would like the car ride to the gate?
And it was a black card(MOST def not red) with 2016 on it.
Also pretty sure MLL Concierge asked him if he would like the car ride to the gate?