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)
Jan 15, 2018, 8:21 pm
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Jan 15, 2018, 8:23 pm
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Jan 15, 2018, 8:25 pm
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Also my roommate and I would be quite amenable to a weekend trip to LAS, especially if we can return with a prize
As for a second seat... there's no way that's going to be cheaper than other options. But it would be amusing
Jan 15, 2018, 8:33 pm
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Well what if part of it breaks and needs to be replaced? It sounds like taking any reasonably-sized component out would get it under 70 pounds. Otherwise it looks like UPS ground is about $76 for a 76 pound box, which I suppose is cheaper than booking a trip just to fly it. Though I suspect we'll both be in the same city again in the near future.
Also my roommate and I would be quite amenable to a weekend trip to LAS, especially if we can return with a prize
As for a second seat... there's no way that's going to be cheaper than other options. But it would be amusing
Also my roommate and I would be quite amenable to a weekend trip to LAS, especially if we can return with a prize
As for a second seat... there's no way that's going to be cheaper than other options. But it would be amusing
Jan 15, 2018, 9:02 pm
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I don't think you can checkin a random piece of baggage to it's own seat, I think it's just musical instruments that get that privilege ... so you may need to put strings on this coke machine.
Jan 15, 2018, 9:19 pm
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The interesting question is what seat on an A321 will that spontaneous modulation happen?
Jan 15, 2018, 9:30 pm
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I can't possibly see how driving SFO-LAS and back in any vehicle is going to be cheaper than $76.
It's almost a 9 hour drive. So I'd definitely need a car for two days. The cheapest Zipcar available to me is $79/day.
At that price, I could actually fly round-trip in Y. And as much as I hate Y, it's better than driving.
It's almost a 9 hour drive. So I'd definitely need a car for two days. The cheapest Zipcar available to me is $79/day.
At that price, I could actually fly round-trip in Y. And as much as I hate Y, it's better than driving.
Jan 15, 2018, 9:37 pm
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I can't possibly see how driving SFO-LAS and back in any vehicle is going to be cheaper than $76.
It's almost a 9 hour drive. So I'd definitely need a car for two days. The cheapest Zipcar available to me is $79/day.
At that price, I could actually fly round-trip in Y. And as much as I hate Y, it's better than driving.
It's almost a 9 hour drive. So I'd definitely need a car for two days. The cheapest Zipcar available to me is $79/day.
At that price, I could actually fly round-trip in Y. And as much as I hate Y, it's better than driving.
Jan 15, 2018, 9:40 pm
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And as I said, mailing it will cost $76. I'm not driving for 18 hours at a cost of twice that
Jan 15, 2018, 9:47 pm
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I can't possibly see how driving SFO-LAS and back in any vehicle is going to be cheaper than $76.
It's almost a 9 hour drive. So I'd definitely need a car for two days. The cheapest Zipcar available to me is $79/day.
At that price, I could actually fly round-trip in Y. And as much as I hate Y, it's better than driving.
It's almost a 9 hour drive. So I'd definitely need a car for two days. The cheapest Zipcar available to me is $79/day.
At that price, I could actually fly round-trip in Y. And as much as I hate Y, it's better than driving.
Jan 15, 2018, 10:14 pm
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I can't possibly see how driving SFO-LAS and back in any vehicle is going to be cheaper than $76.
It's almost a 9 hour drive. So I'd definitely need a car for two days. The cheapest Zipcar available to me is $79/day.
At that price, I could actually fly round-trip in Y. And as much as I hate Y, it's better than driving.
It's almost a 9 hour drive. So I'd definitely need a car for two days. The cheapest Zipcar available to me is $79/day.
At that price, I could actually fly round-trip in Y. And as much as I hate Y, it's better than driving.
LAS to SFO would be a cheap $30 one way car rental and a $50 flight back.
Jan 15, 2018, 10:16 pm
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Buy a full J fare from anywhere to anywhere, check the widget. Never clear security, cancel the ticket before take off.
Have lost & found ship it wherever.
Have lost & found ship it wherever.
Jan 15, 2018, 10:19 pm
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Jan 15, 2018, 10:23 pm
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Jan 15, 2018, 10:38 pm
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