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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 previous versions are the
original 2004 - 2014 thread and the 2015 edition

The 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 hotels or airlines and/or their 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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Nov 26, 2016, 12:52 am

#6061

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Originally Posted by nomadic.relief

For all of you who seem to be pickle obsessed, may I suggest the following Christmas themed pickle flavoured candy canes:

hhttps://www.walmart.com/ip/CANDY-CA...-OF-6/46074482

Maybe someone wants to pick up a pack before the next DO?

1. You need to fix your link;
2. Is this the same as http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27522781-post1361.html?

Nov 26, 2016, 1:02 am

#6062

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I was just redirected from a *G lounge to a J lounge.

It's clean, quiet, big, and has good food and mediocre drinks.

What would happen if AC split their lounges?

Nov 26, 2016, 1:56 am

#6063

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Originally Posted by canadiancow

I was just redirected from a *G lounge to a J lounge.

It's clean, quiet, big, and has good food and mediocre drinks.

What would happen if AC split their lounges?

1. Why were you redirected, and did you argue your case;
2. Was this at FRA?

Nov 26, 2016, 2:04 am

#6064

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yyznomad

1. Why were you redirected, and did you argue your case;
2. Was this at FRA?

Sounds like SIN, in which case it's preferable to be in the J lounge

Nov 26, 2016, 2:10 am

#6065

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Originally Posted by acysb87

Better options have been available for a long time. Feel free to call me ,again , when you next need advice

You are one of the very few here that I fully respect, along with many other former prominent posters. It would be of great pleasure to receive said advice, and not during a random happenstance sightings at NRT or YVR!

Nov 26, 2016, 2:15 am

#6066

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yyznomad

1. Why were you redirected, and did you argue your case;
2. Was this at FRA?

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Originally Posted by pewpew

Sounds like SIN, in which case it's preferable to be in the J lounge

Bingo.

I had nothing to argue. I'm entitled to both, but I wanted the better one.

I handed over my BP, and asked "am I in the right place?"
"No, go to the lounge down the hall."

That being said, MLLs have better booze.

Nov 26, 2016, 2:18 am

#6067

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Originally Posted by canadiancow

Star DO in SIN? I've lost track since I haven't been on FT for awhile.

What booze was there? Hopefully you'd didn't dump Coke Zero into it.

Was there any Lithuainian food in the spread, by chance? Hmm?

Nov 26, 2016, 2:29 am

#6068

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Originally Posted by yyznomad

Star DO in SIN? I've lost track since I haven't been on FT for awhile.

What booze was there? Hopefully you'd didn't dump Coke Zero into it.

Was there any Lithuainian food in the spread, by chance? Hmm?

http://thanksgiving2016.canadiancow.com

Bacardi white. And as a matter of fact, I am drinking it with Coke Zero

There is nothing you'd be upset with me mixing.

I don't know what Lithuanian food is, so I can't answer that. I'm mostly eating spring rolls. Boarding starts in 45, so I can leave here soon and get them to make me a Singapore Sling or something fancy on the plane.

Nov 26, 2016, 2:32 am

#6069

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Quote:

Originally Posted by canadiancow

http://thanksgiving2016.canadiancow.com

Bacardi white. And as a matter of fact, I am drinking it with Coke Zero

As a teetotaler, my favourite part of SQ was that they had a bunch of delicious mocktails on board. Now I want to get on another plane

Nov 26, 2016, 2:44 am

#6070

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Originally Posted by pewpew

As a teetotaler, my favourite part of SQ was that they had a bunch of delicious mocktails on board. Now I want to get on another plane

They also have delicious cocktails on board.

But their lounge sucks.

It's quite amusing.

SQ's TPR is probably my favorite lounge that I've been in. But their J lounge is among me least favorite.

NOW I WANT TO GET ON ANOTHER PLANE!!!!

I'm a little sad I cut AC out of this trip. Not really sad, I mean, MUC-LHR-YVR-SFO in J is strictly worse than MUC-LAX in F and LAX-SFO in J. But a little sad.

That AC plane I saw upon landing in SIN brought up all my emotions about home. I should move back to Canada. Maybe AC will hire me to fix their problems.

Nov 26, 2016, 2:56 am

#6071

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Quote:

Originally Posted by canadiancow

That AC plane I saw upon landing in SIN brought up all my emotions about home. I should move back to Canada. Maybe AC will hire me to fix their problems.

I don't think AC could ever pay me enough to work on mainframes ahahaha

Nov 26, 2016, 2:59 am

#6072

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I don't think AC could ever pay me enough to work on mainframes ahahaha

After I fix their O(n**m**3) crap and make it O(nlg(m)), they can run it on Ben's phone.

Note: I used "**" instead of a carat because the latter turns into a thumbs-up.

Nov 26, 2016, 4:09 am

#6073

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I know I'm way behind the times, but I just went to my first full 3D movie last night. Loved the movie (Fantastic Beasts) but hated the 3D effects. They were just a distracting, blurry mess. Often when there was something jumping out of the screen, the background would blur into fuzz. Also, the fast action sequences were impossible to follow. What is the point of 4K ultraAVX projectors if things are out of focus? It reminds me of early smartphone cameras. 5 megapixels! Wow! Oh, it 5 megapixels of blur.

I can't believe 3D movies are so prominent when it takes so much away from the movie experience.

I'd always avoided the 3D option, but last night I went for UltraAVX 3D to get reserved seating. Time was a bit tight and I didn't want to be stuck down in the front row. Never again.

At least IFE screens will never go 3D.

Nov 26, 2016, 6:51 am

#6074

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Originally Posted by smallmj

I honestly think 3D is as widespread as it is, mainly to justify a $25 UltraAVX3DVIP...BBQ ticket. Which, in turn, is why every summer blockbuster can breathlessly announce that it's one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Of all time!

We choose non-3D VIP whenever possible, but that's the same logic that has me paying for PE and Preferred Seats.

Nov 26, 2016, 9:22 am

#6075

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Quote:

Originally Posted by canadiancow

After I fix their O(n**m**3) crap and make it O(nlg(m)), they can run it on Ben's phone.

Note: I used "**" instead of a carat because the latter turns into a thumbs-up.