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)
Nov 20, 2018, 5:50 pm
#3076
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There are other airports involved, but these three worry be the most. Fortunately ORD is just for getting home.
Nov 20, 2018, 5:52 pm
#3077
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I'm actually considering booking a cheap ticket via ORD in the hopes weather gets me rerouted on an expensive non-stop.
But my schedule is flexible enough that it wouldn't really matter either way.
But my schedule is flexible enough that it wouldn't really matter either way.
Nov 20, 2018, 5:53 pm
#3078
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: 6,242
Okay, it's more of a guideline than an actual rule ...
Nov 20, 2018, 5:56 pm
#3079
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
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I've definitely booked a few things, such as tight connection, with hopes that a schedule change or WX would allow be to change a better option. Currently hoping for a small change on HKG-NRT-YYC that would allow be to lever open space on HKG-YVR-YYC instead...
Nov 20, 2018, 6:05 pm
#3080
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 4,429
I've been told/sold on Rimowa carryon by several of my colleagues who have various versions. But I am cheap. Rather spend USD $500-$1000 on booze but I am tempted. Supposedly they are relatively cheaper in Germany.
Nov 20, 2018, 6:10 pm
#3081
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In the end, it wasn't about the quality, functionality, or stylishness (because IMHO it has all that), but it was more I'm not a rollerboard person.
I stay true to my Tumi satchel on trips of more than 24 hours.
Nov 20, 2018, 6:11 pm
#3082
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What do you currently have for carry-on? A lot of people like to deride the more expensive brands, but I've been extremely happy with my Tumi bags, and they've definitely outlasted the much cheaper bags that friends and family have generally bought. Even though I travel far more than they do.
Nov 20, 2018, 6:14 pm
#3083
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
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Posts: 2,441
So is this the HR advice thread?
What do you do with a young electrical engineer (EIT), working a company that derives 100% of revenue from out of town clients/projects, that doesn't want to travel when called upon?
Of course we are too small to have an actual HR department, and I'm far too nice a boss. I need to break the news that is essentially: no travel, no advancement... Maybe even no job.
What do you do with a young electrical engineer (EIT), working a company that derives 100% of revenue from out of town clients/projects, that doesn't want to travel when called upon?
Of course we are too small to have an actual HR department, and I'm far too nice a boss. I need to break the news that is essentially: no travel, no advancement... Maybe even no job.
Nov 20, 2018, 6:15 pm
#3084
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Location: YVR
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What do you currently have for carry-on? A lot of people like to deride the more expensive brands, but I've been extremely happy with my Tumi bags, and they've definitely outlasted the much cheaper bags that friends and family have generally bought. Even though I travel far more than they do.
I've owned several rollerboards and Satchels of varying brands and quality over the past 10 years and some of them barely lasted a year with the beatings they took via "overuse", if you will.
But so far, my Tumi satchel has withstood most of that... haven't had time to get it the monogram palette thingy done yet though. But I'm not hoity-toity enough for that.
Nov 20, 2018, 6:16 pm
#3085
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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Posts: 6,242
So is this the HR advice thread?
What do you do with a young electrical engineer (EIT), working a company that derives 100% of revenue from out of town clients/projects, that doesn't want to travel when called upon?
Of course we are too small to have an actual HR department, and I'm far too nice a boss. I need to break the news that is essentially: no travel, no advancement... Maybe even no job.
What do you do with a young electrical engineer (EIT), working a company that derives 100% of revenue from out of town clients/projects, that doesn't want to travel when called upon?
Of course we are too small to have an actual HR department, and I'm far too nice a boss. I need to break the news that is essentially: no travel, no advancement... Maybe even no job.
Nov 20, 2018, 6:16 pm
#3086
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
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So is this the HR advice thread?
What do you do with a young electrical engineer (EIT), working a company that derives 100% of revenue from out of town clients/projects, that doesn't want to travel when called upon?
Of course we are too small to have an actual HR department, and I'm far too nice a boss. I need to break the news that is essentially: no travel, no advancement... Maybe even no job.
What do you do with a young electrical engineer (EIT), working a company that derives 100% of revenue from out of town clients/projects, that doesn't want to travel when called upon?
Of course we are too small to have an actual HR department, and I'm far too nice a boss. I need to break the news that is essentially: no travel, no advancement... Maybe even no job.
Do you actively post on FlyerTalk?
(if they answer in the affirmative, go to Step: Hire)
Nov 20, 2018, 6:31 pm
#3087
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
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Posts: 16,811
So is this the HR advice thread?
What do you do with a young electrical engineer (EIT), working a company that derives 100% of revenue from out of town clients/projects, that doesn't want to travel when called upon?
Of course we are too small to have an actual HR department, and I'm far too nice a boss. I need to break the news that is essentially: no travel, no advancement... Maybe even no job.
What do you do with a young electrical engineer (EIT), working a company that derives 100% of revenue from out of town clients/projects, that doesn't want to travel when called upon?
Of course we are too small to have an actual HR department, and I'm far too nice a boss. I need to break the news that is essentially: no travel, no advancement... Maybe even no job.
The question posed by Bohemian1 is the key though.
Roll-aboards, you ignoramus! How many Scotches have you had tonight? You know better...
Nov 20, 2018, 6:31 pm
#3088
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Plus YUL is thanks to AC YQ and ORD is due to airlines changing their non stops
Nov 20, 2018, 6:35 pm
#3089
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Nov 20, 2018, 6:38 pm
#3090
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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