Dec 31, 2017, 6:09 am
Last edit by: jc94
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, 2016 edition and 2017 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 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 here 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.
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 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 here 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.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
Jul 27, 2018, 11:24 am
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Jul 27, 2018, 11:31 am
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Jul 27, 2018, 11:41 am
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Jul 27, 2018, 6:50 pm
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My son is in middle management at a Big 5 bank and he found himself recently in an interesting situation whereby he paid to sit in a premium cabin on an airline (LMU type of situation) while most of his senior management walked back to economy class. He ducked his head down and tried to blend in. His question to me was, should he have given up his seat?
I don't know the answer to this question. Thoughts?
I don't know the answer to this question. Thoughts?
Jul 27, 2018, 6:56 pm
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My son is in middle management at a Big 5 bank and he found himself recently in an interesting situation whereby he paid to sit in a premium cabin on an airline (LMU type of situation) while most of his senior management walked back to economy class. He ducked his head down and tried to blend in. His question to me was, should he have given up his seat?
I don't know the answer to this question. Thoughts?
I don't know the answer to this question. Thoughts?
Jul 27, 2018, 7:14 pm
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Now this boss was no good. Most managers it should not be an issue with. Could always say it was an op up and couldn’t say no (what I wish I’d done after 4h in a non preferred seat).
Jul 27, 2018, 7:34 pm
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Jul 27, 2018, 8:11 pm
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Big Five? RIP EOY bonus then
Jul 27, 2018, 10:55 pm
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My son is in middle management at a Big 5 bank and he found himself recently in an interesting situation whereby he paid to sit in a premium cabin on an airline (LMU type of situation) while most of his senior management walked back to economy class. He ducked his head down and tried to blend in. His question to me was, should he have given up his seat?
I don't know the answer to this question. Thoughts?
I don't know the answer to this question. Thoughts?
Had to book a work trip. I had $1100 to spend. Cheapest Y was $1150. J on the exact same flights was $1250. So I spent $150 out of pocket (instead of $50), and paid for J. A lot of people walked past me. But I literally paid for it. My boss with his family. Trading with him would have been worse than not trading with him
Jul 30, 2018, 5:07 am
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Well after a long six years, I finally finished this PhD degree (hence the absence from FT for the past few months). Guess I’m a “Dr.” now Hardest fought battle over two letters I’ve ever experienced!
Jul 30, 2018, 6:56 am
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Jul 30, 2018, 9:19 am
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Jul 30, 2018, 1:56 pm
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Jul 30, 2018, 4:34 pm
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And there goes Osuna... off to the Astros for "right-handed reliever Ken Giles and minor-league pitchers Hector Perez and David Paulino."
Can't say I'm surprised.
https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1577349
Can't say I'm surprised.
https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1577349
Jul 30, 2018, 4:49 pm
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And there goes Osuna... off to the Astros for "right-handed reliever Ken Giles and minor-league pitchers Hector Perez and David Paulino."
Can't say I'm surprised.
https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1577349
Can't say I'm surprised.
https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1577349