MLL Antics
Feb 20, 2014, 9:49 am
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MLL Antics
I encountered two incidents in MLLs on back to back days this week:
1. In a MLL, an older couple was complaining to the staffs for pausing to watch a little bit of the Canada Olympic hockey game and sharing a few comments with the patrons. The couple was upset because the staffs were slow cleaning up their dirty wine glasses and plates which they created themselves (side note - who drink wine at 10am?). They actually dragged the MLL door person over and complained for 10 minutes while door person left the door unattended. This happens to be one of the friendliest MLL I visit and the staffs are great there; and I told the staffs so after the couple complained.
2. In a different MLL, a gentleman took the seat directly in front of the TV broadcasting another Canada Olympic hockey game and proceed to YELL into his phone. I now know the industry he is in, his customer's name, the price he intends to bid on producing a product, the sku of the product, the exact margin he has on the bid, the turnaround time for his China plant to change over his molds etc. I fully intend on selling such information to his competitor... (just kidding). I could care less what he said on the phone but he is upsetting dozens of other patrons who were quietly enjoying the game before his arrival. I started to intentionally cheer loudly during (and only during) the gentleman's call, as well as a couple other patrons. He got the hint by his 3rd phone calls and moved to a different area of the MLL. PS: if your margin on your deal was $400,000 and you were recently at a MLL bragging about the deal - that was you on the phone; and me and the gentleman on the other side of you had a good laugh at your expense after you left.
And then there was the gentleman who tried to conclude a real estate deal when he was sitting on the throne within the men's room... but he really wasnt bothering anyone else.
But seriously, why do these individuals think their behavior is acceptable? Perhaps I crossed the line during the second incident but I felt good about it afterwards.
1. In a MLL, an older couple was complaining to the staffs for pausing to watch a little bit of the Canada Olympic hockey game and sharing a few comments with the patrons. The couple was upset because the staffs were slow cleaning up their dirty wine glasses and plates which they created themselves (side note - who drink wine at 10am?). They actually dragged the MLL door person over and complained for 10 minutes while door person left the door unattended. This happens to be one of the friendliest MLL I visit and the staffs are great there; and I told the staffs so after the couple complained.
2. In a different MLL, a gentleman took the seat directly in front of the TV broadcasting another Canada Olympic hockey game and proceed to YELL into his phone. I now know the industry he is in, his customer's name, the price he intends to bid on producing a product, the sku of the product, the exact margin he has on the bid, the turnaround time for his China plant to change over his molds etc. I fully intend on selling such information to his competitor... (just kidding). I could care less what he said on the phone but he is upsetting dozens of other patrons who were quietly enjoying the game before his arrival. I started to intentionally cheer loudly during (and only during) the gentleman's call, as well as a couple other patrons. He got the hint by his 3rd phone calls and moved to a different area of the MLL. PS: if your margin on your deal was $400,000 and you were recently at a MLL bragging about the deal - that was you on the phone; and me and the gentleman on the other side of you had a good laugh at your expense after you left.
And then there was the gentleman who tried to conclude a real estate deal when he was sitting on the throne within the men's room... but he really wasnt bothering anyone else.
But seriously, why do these individuals think their behavior is acceptable? Perhaps I crossed the line during the second incident but I felt good about it afterwards.
Feb 20, 2014, 9:56 am
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On a vacation? I do. On a trip where I won't be working that day? I do.
Don't judge other people's behaviour TOO much
Awesome!
I think it was fine
Don't judge other people's behaviour TOO much
2. In a different MLL, a gentleman took the seat directly in front of the TV broadcasting another Canada Olympic hockey game and proceed to YELL into his phone. I now know the industry he is in, his customer's name, the price he intends to bid on producing a product, the sku of the product, the exact margin he has on the bid, the turnaround time for his China plant to change over his molds etc. I fully intend on selling such information to his competitor... (just kidding). I could care less what he said on the phone but he is upsetting dozens of other patrons who were quietly enjoying the game before his arrival. I started to intentionally cheer loudly during (and only during) the gentleman's call, as well as a couple other patrons. He got the hint by his 3rd phone calls and moved to a different area of the MLL. PS: if your margin on your deal was $400,000 and you were recently at a MLL bragging about the deal - that was you on the phone; and me and the gentleman on the other side of you had a good laugh at your expense after you left.
I think it was fine
Feb 20, 2014, 10:07 am
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Which MLL serves wine before 11 a.m.???
I am currently sitting in the LGA lounge. I was impatiently waiting for the bar to open at 11 am, since my body clock was telling me it was 6 pm (I was in IST for the last 5 days), so you never know.
Also celebrating just crossing the Million Miler threshold.
I am currently sitting in the LGA lounge. I was impatiently waiting for the bar to open at 11 am, since my body clock was telling me it was 6 pm (I was in IST for the last 5 days), so you never know.
Also celebrating just crossing the Million Miler threshold.
Feb 20, 2014, 10:24 am
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I hate when people judge others regarding the time of day and booze. You never know what time it is for that person.
Feb 20, 2014, 10:32 am
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Which MLL serves wine before 11 a.m.???
I am currently sitting in the LGA lounge. I was impatiently waiting for the bar to open at 11 am, since my body clock was telling me it was 6 pm (I was in IST for the last 5 days), so you never know.
Also celebrating just crossing the Million Miler threshold.
I am currently sitting in the LGA lounge. I was impatiently waiting for the bar to open at 11 am, since my body clock was telling me it was 6 pm (I was in IST for the last 5 days), so you never know.
Also celebrating just crossing the Million Miler threshold.
Feb 20, 2014, 11:15 am
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Which MLL serves wine before 11 a.m.???
I am currently sitting in the LGA lounge. I was impatiently waiting for the bar to open at 11 am, since my body clock was telling me it was 6 pm (I was in IST for the last 5 days), so you never know.
Also celebrating just crossing the Million Miler threshold.
I am currently sitting in the LGA lounge. I was impatiently waiting for the bar to open at 11 am, since my body clock was telling me it was 6 pm (I was in IST for the last 5 days), so you never know.
Also celebrating just crossing the Million Miler threshold.
Side note of MLLs... the other week, using an old card (because AE never bothered sending me a new one after I asked a 5 or 6 times), the MLL agent threatened to cut it up because it was expired. I mean all they need is to swipe the card and every AE card swipes the same - but really, cut it up in front of me? I wrestled it back and it survived until my new one showed up a little later, but still.
Feb 20, 2014, 11:24 am
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Which MLL serves wine before 11 a.m.???
I am currently sitting in the LGA lounge. I was impatiently waiting for the bar to open at 11 am, since my body clock was telling me it was 6 pm (I was in IST for the last 5 days), so you never know.
Also celebrating just crossing the Million Miler threshold.
I am currently sitting in the LGA lounge. I was impatiently waiting for the bar to open at 11 am, since my body clock was telling me it was 6 pm (I was in IST for the last 5 days), so you never know.
Also celebrating just crossing the Million Miler threshold.
Feb 20, 2014, 11:38 am
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Back during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics my friend was in YVR transborder during the men's hockey gold medal game. When AC announced they were boarding the flight, it was going into overtime and many pax did not budge from their seats at the bar. They wound up delaying the flight by a few minutes instead of leaving with a half empty plane. Sometimes exceptions need to go both ways!
Feb 20, 2014, 11:45 am
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Congrats MG! Now you get co-pays for life
Side note of MLLs... the other week, using an old card (because AE never bothered sending me a new one after I asked a 5 or 6 times), the MLL agent threatened to cut it up because it was expired. I mean all they need is to swipe the card and every AE card swipes the same - but really, cut it up in front of me? I wrestled it back and it survived until my new one showed up a little later, but still.
Side note of MLLs... the other week, using an old card (because AE never bothered sending me a new one after I asked a 5 or 6 times), the MLL agent threatened to cut it up because it was expired. I mean all they need is to swipe the card and every AE card swipes the same - but really, cut it up in front of me? I wrestled it back and it survived until my new one showed up a little later, but still.
AC service really sucks bigtime. I'd rather take WestJet as well. CX is just so much better.
A few years back when I was checking in I showed my elite card, and the employee just took out a pair of scissors and cut the card up and threw it in the trash just because I didn't satisfy the amount of flights to renew it. I told him I don't have my original card anymore since my account was opened in the early 2000's. He's like doesn't matter It's in the trash already.
A few years back when I was checking in I showed my elite card, and the employee just took out a pair of scissors and cut the card up and threw it in the trash just because I didn't satisfy the amount of flights to renew it. I told him I don't have my original card anymore since my account was opened in the early 2000's. He's like doesn't matter It's in the trash already.
Feb 20, 2014, 1:44 pm
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Feb 20, 2014, 1:51 pm
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I still have my UA 1K status for lounge access but it won't work on US domestic flights. Luckily I don't have any in the near future.
Feb 20, 2014, 1:53 pm
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Feb 20, 2014, 2:32 pm
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If you're flying and accruing to UA, can you use your E50K status to get into the United clubs domestically?
Feb 20, 2014, 2:44 pm
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Not worth giving up another benefit to get a lounge card I probably won't need. (I do have 1K and most of my flights on UA are cross border or international.)
Correct. Once I have E50, I will have lounge access for life. I was also hoping to fly AC on the occasional TPAC or TATL flight, but they've made that financially unfeasible so that won't be happening.
Correct. Once I have E50, I will have lounge access for life. I was also hoping to fly AC on the occasional TPAC or TATL flight, but they've made that financially unfeasible so that won't be happening.