Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 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 , 2015 edition , and 2016 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 or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
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.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
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 or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
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.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The Forum Lounge Thread (2017)
Jan 4, 2017, 12:09 pm
#46
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Jan 5, 2017, 6:18 am
#48
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Heading to CES now YYZ-LAS AC 1851. Can imagine the plane will be at CESers.
Jan 5, 2017, 7:06 pm
#49
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The benefits of joining Schengen seem fairly dubious for a country that has a land border with a non-Schengen country (the UK) and none with with the Schengen area, but regardless, did they not try just Googling this?
Jan 5, 2017, 8:48 pm
#50
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At a micro do in SFO, my food came with a pickle.
In true MLL fashion, another FTer took it off my plate, ate it, and enjoyed it.
In true MLL fashion, another FTer took it off my plate, ate it, and enjoyed it.
Jan 5, 2017, 8:55 pm
#51
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but since we're talking the restaurant type, was it dill or gherkin? And what about the fries?
Jan 5, 2017, 9:03 pm
#52
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The pickle was salty. The fries were good with ketchup and mayo.
Jan 5, 2017, 9:35 pm
#53
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I don't think my classmates like me very much... 🤔
Jan 5, 2017, 10:59 pm
#54
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Jan 6, 2017, 1:00 am
#55
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Jan 6, 2017, 4:54 am
#56
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I'm a Harrah's status person, so I mainly stick to their properties, but have managed to stay at about half of the other hotels on the new strip.
Jan 6, 2017, 11:48 am
#57
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Bellagio had long been one of my favourite properties, but it's obviously taking a back seat to Aria as the crown jewel of the MGM properties. Upkeep seems to be a little less than it should be and the whole property has something of a tired feel to it.
I've never stayed at Cosmopolitan, but that would probably be my next choice after Wynn / Encore. Incredible food choices, awesome bars, fantastic decor / design and insane nightlife.
Jan 7, 2017, 5:49 am
#58
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It's possible to download videos from Netflix onto your phone. This is awesome
Jan 7, 2017, 9:23 am
#59
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What's really awesome is it's area dependant, so while for some reason Canadian NF hasnt got Travelers and other places do you can download them all while elsewhere then watch them later. Just turn off wifi and disable data for Netflix.
the 48h counter will still reset if you go back in under wifi and won't delete them either even if out of region. Which makes me assume this isn't even frowned upon.
Its a pretty useful new feature, about time really!
Jan 8, 2017, 10:47 am
#60
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