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Old Sep 21, 2011, 9:16 pm
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it's not just an underage SE, an underage E would not be able to enter the lounge either

Hey Jan, I know you mentioned the Concierge said they can't overrule the lounge agent, but were they willing to supervise you for 15 minutes and escort you into the lounge?
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 9:26 pm
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i support OP's cause.....and the top tier program should make provisions for underaged Es and SEs....... perhaps zone of an area....or read them the riot act about no alcohol consumption or give them coupons/meal vouchers to somewhere else at the airport

however, like others have stated....... hitting on local liquor laws wont get you far...... its not an AC decision but a law imposed by the government.....its almost like showing $1M and insisting you want to go to an adult only bar........

interestingly enough, i hear some underaged can get into the AMEX/Priority Pass lounge in YYZ and YVR unsupervised? or is that just a rumor?
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 9:30 pm
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Originally Posted by global_happy_traveller
i support OP's cause.....and the top tier program should make provisions for underaged Es and SEs....... perhaps zone of an area....or read them the riot act about no alcohol consumption or give them coupons/meal vouchers to somewhere else at the airport

however, like others have stated....... hitting on local liquor laws wont get you far...... its not an AC decision but a law imposed by the government.....its almost like showing $1M and insisting you want to go to an adult only bar........

interestingly enough, i hear some underaged can get into the AMEX/Priority Pass lounge in YYZ and YVR unsupervised? or is that just a rumor?
for a million dollars i'm sure a lot of accommodations can be made for you
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 9:30 pm
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Originally Posted by jlisi984
No, I disagree. It is a main privilege of the Super Elite programme. I think it is reasonable that I would like to be compensated in some way.
The Aeroplan website clearly says this privilege is subject to the terms and conditions of the lounge. You are not owed anything because you don't meet the t & c's. As I said though, it would be nice if you were offered an alternate amenity but you are not owed one.
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 9:32 pm
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Originally Posted by global_happy_traveller
i support OP's cause.....and the top tier program should make provisions for underaged Es and SEs....... perhaps zone of an area....or read them the riot act about no alcohol consumption or give them coupons/meal vouchers to somewhere else at the airport

however, like others have stated....... hitting on local liquor laws wont get you far...... its not an AC decision but a law imposed by the government.....its almost like showing $1M and insisting you want to go to an adult only bar........

interestingly enough, i hear some underaged can get into the AMEX/Priority Pass lounge in YYZ and YVR unsupervised? or is that just a rumor?
Nope - I got in with my mom's AMEX in YYZ.
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 9:39 pm
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Originally Posted by jlisi984
Nope - I got in with my mom's AMEX in YYZ.
having said that, are u coming to meet with us at the YYZ DOs?
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 9:41 pm
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Originally Posted by global_happy_traveller
having said that, are u coming to meet with us at the YYZ DOs?
have a DO at the MLL? everyone buys refundable fares

Jan you won't have a problem finding supervision that day
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 10:01 pm
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What a muddled thread. The airline is doing nothing wrong and owes the OP nothing.

Jan, your letter should have been written to the government, not AC. Or make a time machine, go back into Canadian history, and convert everyone to atheism.

AC would consider it an utter catastrophe to lose its liquor license for one of its lounges. Even if you flew a million miles a year in paid J, it would not be worth it for them.
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 10:09 pm
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Originally Posted by zorn
What a muddled thread. The airline is doing nothing wrong and owes the OP nothing.

Jan, your letter should have been written to the government, not AC. Or make a time machine, go back into Canadian history, and convert everyone to atheism.

AC would consider it an utter catastrophe to lose its liquor license for one of its lounges. Even if you flew a million miles a year in paid J, it would not be worth it for them.
oh common, if he found a time machine I doubt the first thing on his to-DO list would be an atheistic conversion agenda... clearly he'd snap up google shares at IPO
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 10:30 pm
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oh common, if he found a time machine I doubt the first thing on his to-DO list would be an atheistic conversion agenda... clearly he'd snap up google shares at IPO
if i had access to a time machine................ lets talk at the next DO!
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Old Sep 21, 2011, 10:43 pm
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Originally Posted by NAJetSet
oh common, if he found a time machine I doubt the first thing on his to-DO list would be an atheistic conversion agenda... clearly he'd snap up google shares at IPO
put me down for some AAPL shares from 2000, or hand myself a sports almanac to bet on
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Old Sep 22, 2011, 12:36 am
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Originally Posted by zorn
AC would consider it an utter catastrophe to lose its liquor license for one of its lounges.
New cost saving measure ?
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Old Sep 22, 2011, 4:29 am
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I own licensed establishment in New Brunswick. My license does not allow minors in unless accompanied by their legal guardian, namely parent or of-age spouse.

Not sure if the MLL has a similar type of license, but if they do, then the OP's beef is with provincial legislators.

As much as I like to bash AC too, this time they may not be able to legally accommodate him.
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Old Sep 22, 2011, 5:37 am
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Originally Posted by wwtsang
it's not just an underage SE, an underage E would not be able to enter the lounge either
You can probably count on several hands the number of SE and E pax that are old enough to travel alone but too young to meet alcohol laws. Not exactly a high priority on the AC lounge-improvement agenda I would think.
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Old Sep 22, 2011, 5:56 am
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This conversation has veered all the way off track. SE is a loyalty programme. Key word loyalty. I think it'll be up to AC to decide how important my loyalty is to them and what they'd like to do. I am 100% prepared that I still won't be able to access the MLLs. I'd just like a suitable alternative or compensation. I think we can all agree that's fair?
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