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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Apr 21, 2015, 10:08 pm
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I had a quick question. Just watching the JustPlanes episode of the 772 for AC. I'm a bit taken aback (compliment here!) at the professionalism of the pilots. The cockpit discipline is awesome - something I guess which has always made me very calm when flying AC.
Does anyone know if AC Express have that training as well? Nothing replaces experience as a pilot but i'm curious as to the level of cockpit discipline that AC express (Jazz, Georgian etc) have. (PS I'm not saying they aren't the same but I'm just wondering as a flier!) I had awesome pilots on my B1900D flight, so i'm NOT knocking anyone at all, i'm just curious about this stuff, that's all!
Kudos to AC for awesome pilots!!
Does anyone know if AC Express have that training as well? Nothing replaces experience as a pilot but i'm curious as to the level of cockpit discipline that AC express (Jazz, Georgian etc) have. (PS I'm not saying they aren't the same but I'm just wondering as a flier!) I had awesome pilots on my B1900D flight, so i'm NOT knocking anyone at all, i'm just curious about this stuff, that's all!
Kudos to AC for awesome pilots!!
Last edited by superangrypenguin; Apr 22, 2015 at 9:23 am
Apr 22, 2015, 4:51 am
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Originally Posted by superangrypenguin
I had a quick question. Just watching the JustPlanes episode of the 772 for AC. I'm a bit taken aback (compliment here!) at the professionalism of the pilots. The cockpit discipline is awesome - something I guess which has always made me very calm when flying AC.
Does anyone know if AC Express have that training as well? Nothing replaces experience as a pilot but i'm curious as to the level of cockpit discipline that AC express (Jazz, Georgian etc) have. (PS I'm not saying they aren't the same but I'm just wondering as a flier!) I had awesome pilots on my B1900D flight, so i'm NOT knocking anyone at all, i'm just curious about this stuff, that's all!
Kudos for AC for awesome pilots!!
Does anyone know if AC Express have that training as well? Nothing replaces experience as a pilot but i'm curious as to the level of cockpit discipline that AC express (Jazz, Georgian etc) have. (PS I'm not saying they aren't the same but I'm just wondering as a flier!) I had awesome pilots on my B1900D flight, so i'm NOT knocking anyone at all, i'm just curious about this stuff, that's all!
Kudos for AC for awesome pilots!!
Last edited by tcook052; Apr 22, 2015 at 11:13 am Reason: fix quote
Apr 22, 2015, 8:29 am
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I don't think so. It was the one where they flew YYZ YVR Syd
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Apr 22, 2015, 9:07 am
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Apr 22, 2015, 9:09 am
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Apr 22, 2015, 9:18 am
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Apr 22, 2015, 9:22 am
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Same idea though...
Apr 22, 2015, 9:35 am
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P17azgU0j1g
@5:45, female E75 pilot!
I'm always happy when I see a female pilot!
@5:45, female E75 pilot!
I'm always happy when I see a female pilot!
Apr 22, 2015, 9:38 am
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@5:45, female E75 pilot!
I'm always happy when I see a female pilot!
@5:45, female E75 pilot!
I'm always happy when I see a female pilot!
I guess you're the polar opposite from the guy who did this.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...book-1.2559603
Apr 22, 2015, 10:08 am
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That sucks.
I understand that men and women have different strength/weaknesses due to the fact that they both have different physiological constraints, but to say "it's no place for you", wow.
I understand that men and women have different strength/weaknesses due to the fact that they both have different physiological constraints, but to say "it's no place for you", wow.
Apr 22, 2015, 7:55 pm
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Apr 22, 2015, 7:59 pm
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Apr 24, 2015, 12:22 am
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in-and-out of Schengen within 30 minutes!
Weirdest thing happened today at FRA...
I forgot if Croatia was part of Schengen, so after deplaning AC872 at the typical B gate, I did my usual Schengen beeline to passport control where I was asked point blank:
Passport/Police Officer: Where are you going?
Me: Zagreb!
Passport/Police Officer: OK [then stamps my passport]
When I check-in at the Senator Lounge in A concourse, the agent tells me that I'm at the B gates for Zagreb but I am welcome to make myself comfortable there nonetheless...
So being a frickin' zoo there, I decided to head back to B and exit Schengen... and now I'm at the FRA MLL waiting for my LH metal flight....
Anything weird like this happen to you? I would've thought the passport officer would've told me - sorry you can't enter Schengen since Croatia is not part of Schengen!
I value all the space in my passport - I received a new passport late last year and now it is already over half full! (48 pager, 10-year enhanced passport)
Since my flight is in the afternoon, the flight to Zagreb was not even part of the departure screens at FRA and not on any of the customer service agents' devices. I guess next time I shouldn't trust anyone, even a passport control officer
Reminder to self: Always DIY DIY DIY
I forgot if Croatia was part of Schengen, so after deplaning AC872 at the typical B gate, I did my usual Schengen beeline to passport control where I was asked point blank:
Passport/Police Officer: Where are you going?
Me: Zagreb!
Passport/Police Officer: OK [then stamps my passport]
When I check-in at the Senator Lounge in A concourse, the agent tells me that I'm at the B gates for Zagreb but I am welcome to make myself comfortable there nonetheless...
So being a frickin' zoo there, I decided to head back to B and exit Schengen... and now I'm at the FRA MLL waiting for my LH metal flight....
Anything weird like this happen to you? I would've thought the passport officer would've told me - sorry you can't enter Schengen since Croatia is not part of Schengen!
I value all the space in my passport - I received a new passport late last year and now it is already over half full! (48 pager, 10-year enhanced passport)
Since my flight is in the afternoon, the flight to Zagreb was not even part of the departure screens at FRA and not on any of the customer service agents' devices. I guess next time I shouldn't trust anyone, even a passport control officer
Reminder to self: Always DIY DIY DIY
Apr 24, 2015, 12:27 am
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Weirdest thing happened today at FRA...
I forgot if Croatia was part of Schengen, so after deplaning AC872 at the typical B gate, I did my usual Schengen beeline to passport control where I was asked point blank:
Passport/Police Officer: Where are you going?
Me: Zagreb!
Passport/Police Officer: OK [then stamps my passport]
When I check-in at the Senator Lounge in A concourse, the agent tells me that I'm at the B gates for Zagreb but I am welcome to make myself comfortable there nonetheless...
So being a frickin' zoo there, I decided to head back to B and exit Schengen... and now I'm at the FRA MLL waiting for my LH metal flight....
Anything weird like this happen to you? I would've thought the passport officer would've told me - sorry you can't enter Schengen since Croatia is not part of Schengen!
I value all the space in my passport - I received a new passport late last year and now it is already over half full! (48 pager, 10-year enhanced passport)
Since my flight is in the afternoon, the flight to Zagreb was not even part of the departure screens at FRA and not on any of the customer service agents' devices. I guess next time I shouldn't trust anyone, even a passport control officer
Reminder to self: Always DIY DIY DIY
I forgot if Croatia was part of Schengen, so after deplaning AC872 at the typical B gate, I did my usual Schengen beeline to passport control where I was asked point blank:
Passport/Police Officer: Where are you going?
Me: Zagreb!
Passport/Police Officer: OK [then stamps my passport]
When I check-in at the Senator Lounge in A concourse, the agent tells me that I'm at the B gates for Zagreb but I am welcome to make myself comfortable there nonetheless...
So being a frickin' zoo there, I decided to head back to B and exit Schengen... and now I'm at the FRA MLL waiting for my LH metal flight....
Anything weird like this happen to you? I would've thought the passport officer would've told me - sorry you can't enter Schengen since Croatia is not part of Schengen!
I value all the space in my passport - I received a new passport late last year and now it is already over half full! (48 pager, 10-year enhanced passport)
Since my flight is in the afternoon, the flight to Zagreb was not even part of the departure screens at FRA and not on any of the customer service agents' devices. I guess next time I shouldn't trust anyone, even a passport control officer
Reminder to self: Always DIY DIY DIY
Apr 24, 2015, 12:29 am
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Right. But the officer that questioned me didn't ask me anything about why I was going into Schengen when I didn't have to... oh well. No biggie... thought it was odd that he at least didn't tell me.