Tracking you through the airport
#46
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I will let AC notify me that boarding has started
I don't mind being tracked in Victoria's Secret (could be amusing)
I will let them see me buy tsk-tsk party snacks at duty-free
(esp if they can zip me a coupon code to use at check-out)
I will even let them buzz me in the lounge bathroom
ONLY IF I GET AQMs !!!!!!! No free lunch, baby
I don't mind being tracked in Victoria's Secret (could be amusing)
I will let them see me buy tsk-tsk party snacks at duty-free
(esp if they can zip me a coupon code to use at check-out)
I will even let them buzz me in the lounge bathroom
ONLY IF I GET AQMs !!!!!!! No free lunch, baby
#47
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The more I think about it and read your replies the boarding status thing would be amazing. Even if it were just on the lounge screens. I'm so tired of walking up to the gate T-30 or T-25 and find they haven't even started.
I'm sure you guys who fly internationally more probably don't have this issue as much, but I show up fairly late because I don't feel like sitting around the airport, lounge or not. Half the time at T-30 on my YVR-YYC/YEG flights the aircraft isn't even there yet. As a former ground handler, I know that's not a HUGE problem, but I also know that obviously they can't board, and that we'll be a few minutes late leaving.
Now the other REALLY usefull function for this imo would be in customs. I know some airports have signs that say like "customs wait :20" something like that, and at YVR I know the agents who will go check the line use the posts as a guideline for how long it'll be.
How great would it be if AC could send a rep because they see an SE, or even a non-status party of 4, at the mid-point of the customs line so that they could usher them through rather than have them miss the flight or delay it.
I'm sure you guys who fly internationally more probably don't have this issue as much, but I show up fairly late because I don't feel like sitting around the airport, lounge or not. Half the time at T-30 on my YVR-YYC/YEG flights the aircraft isn't even there yet. As a former ground handler, I know that's not a HUGE problem, but I also know that obviously they can't board, and that we'll be a few minutes late leaving.
Now the other REALLY usefull function for this imo would be in customs. I know some airports have signs that say like "customs wait :20" something like that, and at YVR I know the agents who will go check the line use the posts as a guideline for how long it'll be.
How great would it be if AC could send a rep because they see an SE, or even a non-status party of 4, at the mid-point of the customs line so that they could usher them through rather than have them miss the flight or delay it.
#48
Formerly known as tireman77
Join Date: Dec 2013
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I will let AC notify me that boarding has started
I don't mind being tracked in Victoria's Secret (could be amusing)
I will let them see me buy tsk-tsk party snacks at duty-free
(esp if they can zip me a coupon code to use at check-out)
I will even let them buzz me in the lounge bathroom
ONLY IF I GET AQMs !!!!!!! No free lunch, baby
I don't mind being tracked in Victoria's Secret (could be amusing)
I will let them see me buy tsk-tsk party snacks at duty-free
(esp if they can zip me a coupon code to use at check-out)
I will even let them buzz me in the lounge bathroom
ONLY IF I GET AQMs !!!!!!! No free lunch, baby
And you'd be surprised what I'd be willing to do to get AQMs.....
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#53
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On BB10 now.
I tried iPhone, and it was an immediate turnoff (note: I did try it for about 4-5 months).
My bro has an android device, and it does look cool.
Besides not being able to play Clash of Clans, I don't think I am missing much.
Also, when is the next one coming out?
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I have been using BB since 2008.
On BB10 now.
I tried iPhone, and it was an immediate turnoff (note: I did try it for about 4-5 months).
My bro has an android device, and it does look cool.
Besides not being able to play Clash of Clans, I don't think I am missing much.
Also, when is the next one coming out?
On BB10 now.
I tried iPhone, and it was an immediate turnoff (note: I did try it for about 4-5 months).
My bro has an android device, and it does look cool.
Besides not being able to play Clash of Clans, I don't think I am missing much.
Also, when is the next one coming out?
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#57
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And now I realize why you and maradori get along so well
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When I posted ONLY IF I GET AQMs !!!!!!! No free lunch, baby
I was making the point (through humor) that when companies want to modify consumer behavior or just plain get them to buy more stuff, they need to provide incentive.
Given this is the Air Canada Forum, well....you get my point