Jan 1, 2016, 11:04 am
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 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.
tcook052
Air Canada Forum Moderator
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.
tcook052
Air Canada Forum Moderator
The Forum Lounge Thread (2016)
Jul 14, 2016, 2:43 pm
#4456
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Jul 14, 2016, 2:46 pm
#4457
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I appreciate your help.
Thanks!
Jul 14, 2016, 5:44 pm
#4458
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Well now I know how it feels like when one's face is pressed against the subway door.
I was wrong, there are actually worse ways to go from point A to B than AC 777HD
I was wrong, there are actually worse ways to go from point A to B than AC 777HD
Jul 14, 2016, 5:57 pm
#4459
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Jul 14, 2016, 6:33 pm
#4460
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Do you not just poke your ... out and squish bodies back more? I find letting out a wet fart helps too, but perhaps not in certain countries/cultures where perhaps it would not even be noticed.
Jul 14, 2016, 6:41 pm
#4461
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Is JJ in Shanghai or Beijing? In Shanghai , I experienced the pushing, shoving, pressed-to- the-wall-feeling at the transfer point subway station to PVG. I threw elbows such that an NBA centre in the paint would be proud.
Never again... Maglev both ways!
By comparison, I'm enjoying the civility of Taipei's MRT these past few days.
Never again... Maglev both ways!
By comparison, I'm enjoying the civility of Taipei's MRT these past few days.
Jul 14, 2016, 6:48 pm
#4462
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That Maglev is incredible. I'd take it just for the speed. IIRC its the fastest thing on land on the entire planet a regular person can actually buy a ticket and travel on. I had 9 days there and on day 3 or 4 took it both ways for the ride.
Jul 14, 2016, 8:25 pm
#4463
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I felt so cheated when a travel companion wanted to taxi to the hotel, but I contrived to return to PVG alone so I could be sure to take the maglev. It was amazing. 0 to 300 km/h in < 2min.
Jul 14, 2016, 11:33 pm
#4464
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Jul 14, 2016, 11:54 pm
#4465
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Jul 15, 2016, 1:38 am
#4466
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So I rode the high speed rail in China for the first time today.
It was incredible, quiet, super nice legroom, good width seats, amazing recline.
I loved it - also took a timelapse video which I will upload once I get back.
Aye, it was diffcult to conclude. :P
Ha! 
It was incredible, quiet, super nice legroom, good width seats, amazing recline.
I loved it - also took a timelapse video which I will upload once I get back.
Aye, it was diffcult to conclude. :P
Jul 15, 2016, 1:42 am
#4467
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Is JJ in Shanghai or Beijing? In Shanghai , I experienced the pushing, shoving, pressed-to- the-wall-feeling at the transfer point subway station to PVG. I threw elbows such that an NBA centre in the paint would be proud.
Never again... Maglev both ways!
By comparison, I'm enjoying the civility of Taipei's MRT these past few days.
Never again... Maglev both ways!
By comparison, I'm enjoying the civility of Taipei's MRT these past few days.
Taxi/Uber/Didi is better than maglev IMO
Jul 15, 2016, 3:01 am
#4468
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I usually get a bubble tea near the bottom of the stairs at Longyan once I pass the group of taxi hawkers.
I tried to save money by taking the subway over the Maglev. It was an act of lunacy, in hindsight.
I tried to save money by taking the subway over the Maglev. It was an act of lunacy, in hindsight.
Maglev would be nice if it actually ends in Century Avenve as oppose to Long Yang Road- another reason I have never rode it after the trial run(family was working in TUV who got access before it opened)
I think you might be the first foreigner I know who actually took the subway to PVG :P
Taxi/Uber/Didi is better than maglev IMO
I think you might be the first foreigner I know who actually took the subway to PVG :P
Taxi/Uber/Didi is better than maglev IMO
Jul 15, 2016, 3:05 am
#4469
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Hey SAP! Got your mail yet?
Jul 15, 2016, 5:39 am
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