Jan 11, 2015, 10:39 pm
Last edit by: tcook052
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.
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The Air Canada Forum Lounge Thread (2015)
Aug 27, 2015, 7:19 pm
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So I need help. Long story short, a buddy of mine is joining my employer. And he's trying to get the provision of letting him fly only AC flex and higher, and not WS which is what is mandated. (lowest fare bum class)
He's having issues with HR accepting that.
Everything else is negotiated. Have any of you negotiated your travel terms into your work contract?
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He's having issues with HR accepting that.
Everything else is negotiated. Have any of you negotiated your travel terms into your work contract?
Thanks
Aug 27, 2015, 7:48 pm
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So I need help. Long story short, a buddy of mine is joining my employer. And he's trying to get the provision of letting him fly only AC flex and higher, and not WS which is what is mandated. (lowest fare bum class)
He's having issues with HR accepting that.
Everything else is negotiated. Have any of you negotiated your travel terms into your work contract?
Thanks
He's having issues with HR accepting that.
Everything else is negotiated. Have any of you negotiated your travel terms into your work contract?
Thanks
Aug 27, 2015, 8:08 pm
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Here's to the pompous, burly German speaking dumbum on LH2070 yesterday who, when boarded saw me in 2F and mockingly joked in German about me with the burly German speaking guy in 2A about how I was in his seat. He then sits down in 2C only to be told by a pax that just boarded that it was the pax's seat... so the dumbum pompously flashes his BP to the SD claiming that I took his seat... and lo and behold, the dumbum is in Y. 
Oh, and it was nice using the buttonhole on the LH napkin. Nothing glorious. It was just a hole (in the napkin), but the lumbering oaf German speaking dumbum was different kind of hole.
Oh, and it was nice using the buttonhole on the LH napkin. Nothing glorious. It was just a hole (in the napkin), but the lumbering oaf German speaking dumbum was different kind of hole.
Last edited by yyznomad; Aug 27, 2015 at 8:22 pm Reason: Had to change doucebag to dumbum.
Aug 27, 2015, 8:11 pm
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Here's to the pompous, burly German speaking dumbum on LH2070 yesterday who, when boarded saw me in 2F and mockingly joked in German about me with the burly German speaking guy in 2A about how I was in his seat. He then sits down in 2C only to be told by a pax that just boarded that it was the pax's seat... so the dumbum pompously flashes his BP to the SD claiming that I took his seat... and lo and behold, the dumbum is in Y.
Oh, and it was nice using the buttonhole on the LH napkin. Nothing glorious. It was just a hole (in the napkin), but the lumbering oaf German speaking doucebag was different kind of hole.
Oh, and it was nice using the buttonhole on the LH napkin. Nothing glorious. It was just a hole (in the napkin), but the lumbering oaf German speaking doucebag was different kind of hole.
A toast then, to another excellent chapter in "Travelling with Nomad".
Aug 27, 2015, 8:13 pm
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Aug 27, 2015, 9:28 pm
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http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015...ps-flying.html
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH
I laugh out loud. Me laughy outty loudy.
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Shocker! A Greek airline company going kerplunk defunct daft punk. Or just daft.
Is A3 next? Hmmm? Me poke prod A3 worshippers!
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH
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Is A3 next? Hmmm? Me poke prod A3 worshippers!
Aug 27, 2015, 9:30 pm
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http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015...ps-flying.html
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH
I laugh out loud. Me laughy outty loudy.
YGWYPF
Shocker! A Greek airline company going kerplunk defunct daft punk. Or just daft.
Is A3 next? Hmmm? Me poke prod A3 worshippers!
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH
I laugh out loud. Me laughy outty loudy.
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Shocker! A Greek airline company going kerplunk defunct daft punk. Or just daft.
Is A3 next? Hmmm? Me poke prod A3 worshippers!
Aug 27, 2015, 9:35 pm
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Hey! Let's book our trip on an airline that is based out of a country that is in the ultimate historical-fodder financial woes known to mankind, martians, and those in Andromeda galaxy!
Aug 27, 2015, 9:37 pm
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Aug 27, 2015, 9:39 pm
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Aug 27, 2015, 9:44 pm
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Aug 27, 2015, 11:16 pm
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(admittedly, other nations making speculation/comments that have nothing to do with the fundamentals doesn't help.)
The same thing can be said when this week, hoarding cash is a good thing (I took most of it out of investments in July), and I have had better luck on Premier League football betting (Man City) than the stock market.
Aug 28, 2015, 3:43 am
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Here's to the pompous, burly German speaking dumbum on LH2070 yesterday who, when boarded saw me in 2F and mockingly joked in German about me with the burly German speaking guy in 2A about how I was in his seat. He then sits down in 2C only to be told by a pax that just boarded that it was the pax's seat... so the dumbum pompously flashes his BP to the SD claiming that I took his seat... and lo and behold, the dumbum is in Y.
Oh, and it was nice using the buttonhole on the LH napkin. Nothing glorious. It was just a hole (in the napkin), but the lumbering oaf German speaking dumbum was different kind of hole.
Oh, and it was nice using the buttonhole on the LH napkin. Nothing glorious. It was just a hole (in the napkin), but the lumbering oaf German speaking dumbum was different kind of hole.
Aug 28, 2015, 10:21 am
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Aug 28, 2015, 10:22 am
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