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.
tcook052
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The Air Canada Forum Lounge Thread (2015)
Jun 16, 2015, 11:46 pm
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Jun 17, 2015, 3:37 pm
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Is wanting to be an ironic hipster ironic in itself?
Jun 17, 2015, 3:39 pm
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Fast people mover at YYZ int'l stopped while I was halfway through it.
On another note - why do people block the entire path of others on people movers and escalators? Is it all about you? You get to be in the path of everyone and won't let them through?
Oh because this ain't Japan or London where they are socially aware of such etiquette.
On another note - why do people block the entire path of others on people movers and escalators? Is it all about you? You get to be in the path of everyone and won't let them through?
Oh because this ain't Japan or London where they are socially aware of such etiquette.
Jun 17, 2015, 3:45 pm
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Never saw any of the chocolate at ANA lounge but I love it, despite the lack of views.
In comparison to the YUL Dom lounge at 5:30 today. Standing room only. Plates stacked on plates everywhere. I promptly left the disquiet of the lounge for the pleasant calm of the terminal during rush hour. Pathetic. Might as well open the bloody doors to everybody if you're going to let 90% in anyway.
In comparison to the YUL Dom lounge at 5:30 today. Standing room only. Plates stacked on plates everywhere. I promptly left the disquiet of the lounge for the pleasant calm of the terminal during rush hour. Pathetic. Might as well open the bloody doors to everybody if you're going to let 90% in anyway.
Jun 17, 2015, 4:43 pm
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I was tired. I was starving. I was cranky. And they were on the escalator, standing right (yay), keeping their roller on the left.
I always think about stuff like this when I'm out, and it seems like no one else does. Selfish pricks.
Oh hey, I'm starving again. It brings out the best in me
I can only imagine what happens when I'm tired, starving, AND drunk.
Jun 17, 2015, 10:39 pm
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Jun 18, 2015, 1:59 am
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Jun 18, 2015, 1:19 pm
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And to the MORONS in YVR security who don't know how the [insert expletive here] to get through security without setting off alarms...I hope you just stop flying all together. #morons.
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Jun 18, 2015, 10:03 pm
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YVR Domestic security -- slow as molasses
YVR TB security -- equally slow
YVR Domestic -> TB security -- absolutely glacial
Jun 19, 2015, 2:19 am
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The only time I found YVR security to be somewhat remotely competent is the TB/Int'l -> Domestic security checkpoint (the one where you go up an escalator, and after walking through a LOOOOOOONG narrow hallway)
YVR Domestic security -- slow as molasses
YVR TB security -- equally slow
YVR Domestic -> TB security -- absolutely glacial
YVR Domestic security -- slow as molasses
YVR TB security -- equally slow
YVR Domestic -> TB security -- absolutely glacial
YVR TB Nexus security is by far the worst I have been through multiple times hands down across all thousands and thousands of flights I've prepared for.
YVR TB Nexus security is a absolute joke and is so inefficient that I have begun starting using the regular lane.
Jun 19, 2015, 2:20 am
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I almost called someone a "stupid b****" somewhere yesterday. I can't remember if it was YQB or YYZ, but it was definitely near the end of my day.
I was tired. I was starving. I was cranky. And they were on the escalator, standing right (yay), keeping their roller on the left.
I always think about stuff like this when I'm out, and it seems like no one else does. Selfish pricks.
Oh hey, I'm starving again. It brings out the best in me
I can only imagine what happens when I'm tired, starving, AND drunk.
I was tired. I was starving. I was cranky. And they were on the escalator, standing right (yay), keeping their roller on the left.
I always think about stuff like this when I'm out, and it seems like no one else does. Selfish pricks.
Oh hey, I'm starving again. It brings out the best in me
I can only imagine what happens when I'm tired, starving, AND drunk.
Jun 19, 2015, 3:08 am
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It actually shocks me how much better TSA Precheck is than any kind of Canadian security run by CATSA. And yes, YVR seems to be the absolute worst.
Jun 19, 2015, 5:18 am
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SkyTeam LHR T4 lounge
Sitting here in the SkyTeam LHR T4 lounge (first lunch-time/afternoon visit - usually only do mornings)... judging purely by the hard liquor and wine, AC MLLs wins in quality, loses in quantity.
Not impressed by the young Scotches... all nasty... including JW Red.
It is really difficult to find an airline nowadays that offers something older than an 8 or 10 year old Scotch for their Business Class customers.
On another note there is this woman dressed to the nines seated nearby... in some sort of glitzy evening dress with lots of bling. I feel like I'm dressed like a scuzzball! I wonder if she is a celeb.
Not impressed by the young Scotches... all nasty... including JW Red.
It is really difficult to find an airline nowadays that offers something older than an 8 or 10 year old Scotch for their Business Class customers.
On another note there is this woman dressed to the nines seated nearby... in some sort of glitzy evening dress with lots of bling. I feel like I'm dressed like a scuzzball! I wonder if she is a celeb.
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Jun 19, 2015, 5:56 am
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Hand pickers
In SkyTeam LHR T4 lounge and just witnessed the same sludgy pompous guy handpick sandwiches with his bare hands despite the tongs out in plain view in front of him. I'm sure he'll sneeze into the sandwiches when he comes sludging back for his 4th and 5th handpicked rounds.
Business class lounges feel like sludge class lounges now.
Business class lounges feel like sludge class lounges now.
Jun 24, 2015, 6:47 am
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Also, do you know where I can get Baumkuchen (or as the Japanese say - "baumukuuhen")? When I was at HND last week I scrambled around six stores and they were either sold out or they didn't sell them.