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)
Sep 6, 2018, 6:11 pm
#2311
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Got my first Unlimited North America Latitude pass today. Any suggestions on where to visit for fun/warmth on the weekends? I guess i'll have to pop by the YQB do...
Sep 6, 2018, 7:44 pm
#2313
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Sep 6, 2018, 8:57 pm
#2315
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Am I the only one waiting for @Stranger to post to reach the 20,000 post mark? 
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...l#post30146947
Sep 7, 2018, 3:28 pm
#2316
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Serious(ly offensive) question:
Are you all rich?
I see and hear about some of your travel patterns and wonder how the bleep you pull off full J fare to the ends of the earth all the time.
Are you all rich?
I see and hear about some of your travel patterns and wonder how the bleep you pull off full J fare to the ends of the earth all the time.
Sep 7, 2018, 3:36 pm
#2317
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
While perhaps not directed at me... I’ve never spent more than $4k on a trip (2-5 segments).
However I’ve done $10k trips on OPM...
However I’ve done $10k trips on OPM...
Sep 7, 2018, 3:46 pm
#2318
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,222
Vancouver is a long way from almost anywhere, so travel in J is permitted by my employer for the trips I take. My AQD per segment this year is averaging around $1K as a result.
Sep 7, 2018, 3:52 pm
#2319
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Not really wanting to write emails to my boss based in Italy asking for business tix. Also, all of my transborder trips are 6+ but premium economy within NA is near impossible save for a widebody flight to YYZ as a starting point.
I'm just in a whiny mood today. Move along...
Sep 7, 2018, 3:54 pm
#2320
Join Date: Aug 2013
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Sep 7, 2018, 5:27 pm
#2321
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@WaytoomuchEurope
It's only an offensive question if the person who answers you is offended.
Well, some of us know each other, some of us are friends or related or whatever. I don't ask anyone else how they pay for their travel, only a couple of people seem brave enough to ask others (which may poke the bear )
Many here reveal they are OPM, others point out that all of their travel is personal and leisure, some have both. Also, you don't know if all of the travel discussed is paid or partly paid and partly miles. And it really doesn't matter.
Someone needs a hug or as was suggested, copious amounts of alcohol. I'd go for chocolate and salty crunchy crispy snacks or do a face plant in a bowl of pasta.
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It's only an offensive question if the person who answers you is offended.
)Many here reveal they are OPM, others point out that all of their travel is personal and leisure, some have both. Also, you don't know if all of the travel discussed is paid or partly paid and partly miles. And it really doesn't matter.
Someone needs a hug or as was suggested, copious amounts of alcohol. I'd go for chocolate and salty crunchy crispy snacks or do a face plant in a bowl of pasta.
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Last edited by 24left; Sep 9, 2018 at 10:45 pm Reason: yyznomad - master of catching my typos ;)
Sep 8, 2018, 7:53 am
#2322
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
@WaytoomuchEurope
I'd go for chocolate and salty crunchy crispy snacks or do a face plant in a bowel of pasta.
I'd go for chocolate and salty crunchy crispy snacks or do a face plant in a bowel of pasta.
Sep 8, 2018, 4:33 pm
#2323
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TIL Android Things runs on the Raspberry Pi 3 B, but not the 3 B+.
There goes my Saturday plans (and part of Sunday, depending on when the B arrives).
There goes my Saturday plans (and part of Sunday, depending on when the B arrives).
Sep 8, 2018, 5:36 pm
#2324
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Classic license plate on the 401 today.
ILOVEYYZ
ILOVEYYZ
Sep 8, 2018, 10:01 pm
#2325
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