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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Aug 28, 2015, 3:11 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
If the guy were a senior executive, maybe it would be possible, but at a lower level, I suspect this is just too much hassle for them to do.
He can ask, but he'd probably have better luck just trying to get his salary increased by enough to pay out of pocket for the difference between whatever's in policy and what he wants to actually fly.
Aug 28, 2015, 3:16 pm
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But if the policy is "fly WS", it's hard for money to make that equal to "fly AC"
If the policy were "lowest fare", money can solve that.
Aug 28, 2015, 3:56 pm
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I believe the policy at SAP's company is lowest fare, not WS. WS just usually ends up being the lowest fare.
Aug 28, 2015, 4:07 pm
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Aug 28, 2015, 9:13 pm
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Originally Posted by wikipedia yo! wikapoodia
Sexual social behavior
See also: Animal sexual behaviour § Genital-genital rubbing and Homosexual behavior in animals § Bonobo and other apes
Bonobos mating, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
Sexual activity generally plays a major role in bonobo society, being used as what some scientists perceive as a greeting, a means of forming social bonds, a means of conflict resolution, and postconflict reconciliation.[40] Bonobos are the only non-human animal to have been observed engaging in all of the following sexual activities: face-to-face genital sex (though a pair of western gorillas has been photographed performing face-to-face genital sex[41]), tongue kissing, and oral sex.[42]
See also: Animal sexual behaviour § Genital-genital rubbing and Homosexual behavior in animals § Bonobo and other apes
Bonobos mating, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
Sexual activity generally plays a major role in bonobo society, being used as what some scientists perceive as a greeting, a means of forming social bonds, a means of conflict resolution, and postconflict reconciliation.[40] Bonobos are the only non-human animal to have been observed engaging in all of the following sexual activities: face-to-face genital sex (though a pair of western gorillas has been photographed performing face-to-face genital sex[41]), tongue kissing, and oral sex.[42]
Aug 28, 2015, 9:14 pm
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Request: Have Oracle actually provide good customer support. After several, several years... I have surmised that their support is run by bonobo monkeys.
Aug 28, 2015, 9:27 pm
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Request: Have Oracle actually provide good customer support. After several, several years... I have surmised that their support is run by bonobo monkeys.
Aug 28, 2015, 9:27 pm
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Aug 28, 2015, 10:55 pm
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Spending my time tonight learning about the Oracle Cloud. I want to drink heavily right now 
I feel dirty right now...
But to Amazon...I hope you just disappear. Thanks
I feel dirty right now...But to Amazon...I hope you just disappear. Thanks
Aug 28, 2015, 10:56 pm
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Amazon just became the biggest retailer by sales $ last week in the USA. They are not going anywhere anytime soon.
Aug 28, 2015, 10:57 pm
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Aug 28, 2015, 10:58 pm
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Aug 28, 2015, 10:59 pm
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Kindly F off Amazon.
Thanks for hiring Clarkson and team though
Aug 28, 2015, 11:03 pm
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or for you SAP.
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