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)
Feb 28, 2018, 10:07 am
#811
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
Then you've gotten the biggest hurdle out of the way. I take it you couldn't get your company to cover temporary accommodation or an agent? Legally speaking, the owner pays agent fees so you could just go through one, but you'd have to grease the wheels a bit. If you want a good place, it'll likely be 100% unfurnished; furnished places are a bit easier to come by because they're more expensive. If you go on WG Gesucht and/or check eBay kleinanzangen (with Google translate if necessary), you'll probably find something pretty quickly, but if you're looking for the perfect place, that might be difficult: one of my classmates spent 4 months looking for the "perfect place" because she wasn't happy with "good enough" haha
Feb 28, 2018, 2:22 pm
#812
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYJ/YYT
Programs: AC 75K (*G), NEXUS
Posts: 652
With the retirement of the E190s slated, I'm going to have to change my username! Maybe 7Mark8 instead of 7M8? 
Feb 28, 2018, 2:55 pm
#813
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
And ... time to update my Profile "Program".
Feb 28, 2018, 2:57 pm
#814
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,953
Feb 28, 2018, 3:03 pm
#815
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
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Feb 28, 2018, 3:10 pm
#816
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 5,953
Feb 28, 2018, 6:38 pm
#817
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Yes. Think back many years pre gifting 
Seriously though it makes me feel all important so I’ll keep the E35k card in my wallet... until I find the orange one or/and it stops working. Or until Esso stops giving me gas points.
That reminds me, my blue BA one just expired.
Seriously though it makes me feel all important so I’ll keep the E35k card in my wallet... until I find the orange one or/and it stops working. Or until Esso stops giving me gas points.
That reminds me, my blue BA one just expired.
Feb 28, 2018, 7:48 pm
#818
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYJ/YYT
Programs: AC 75K (*G), NEXUS
Posts: 652
Do the old Altitude cards still function as AE cards once the status expires?
Feb 28, 2018, 8:28 pm
#819
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 5,953
This is how you do dining
Feb 28, 2018, 11:39 pm
#821
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
Feb 28, 2018, 11:44 pm
#822
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Mar 1, 2018, 4:49 am
#823
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Now officially I return to being a Tangerine 
Mar 1, 2018, 8:59 am
#824
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YYC
Programs: AC E75K, spouse E75K (MM), National Emerald, various hotel programs
Posts: 372
How about some over the wing porn, The Aviationist » Check Out These Amazing Photos Taken By A U-2 Pilot At The Edge Of Space
Mar 1, 2018, 9:19 am
#825
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
How about some over the wing porn, The Aviationist » Check Out These Amazing Photos Taken By A U-2 Pilot At The Edge Of Space