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)
Apr 20, 2018, 12:27 pm
#1141
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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TIL:
1. Government forms are versioned, and you don't want to make the $45 mistake of filling out the old one that requires notarization when all you need is the new one signed by yourself.
2. Certain passport offices can take an application at 1245 and guarantee a 1530 pickup (if only there were now IKK space on any of the Sunday non-stops).
3. They seemed serious about getting me to tell my references that they WOULD be contacted today. I'm glad my guarantor was with me, as we were able to skip that phone call. I don't think I've ever had a reference called for a regular renewal though, and given that I actually had the old (damaged) passport, I'm hoping they skip the formalities (in case one of the references isn't available in such a short window). I am who I say I am, I swear
1. Government forms are versioned, and you don't want to make the $45 mistake of filling out the old one that requires notarization when all you need is the new one signed by yourself.
2. Certain passport offices can take an application at 1245 and guarantee a 1530 pickup (if only there were now IKK space on any of the Sunday non-stops).
3. They seemed serious about getting me to tell my references that they WOULD be contacted today. I'm glad my guarantor was with me, as we were able to skip that phone call. I don't think I've ever had a reference called for a regular renewal though, and given that I actually had the old (damaged) passport, I'm hoping they skip the formalities (in case one of the references isn't available in such a short window). I am who I say I am, I swear
That's very quick on a turn-around. I've always had to leave these sort of things (including quick turn visas) at least one night.
Apr 20, 2018, 12:39 pm
#1142
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I knew they could do "end of next business day", which is why I'm booked on the 1845 YYZ-SFO on Monday. But I'd much rather be back in SFO by Monday morning, and she suggested it.
Apr 20, 2018, 12:54 pm
#1143
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,759
No student loans, eh 
I just discovered that the med school where I had my best interview this cycle will finish admissions decisions (and therefore hopefully release them too) next week. My anxiety just shot through the roof lol.
On the bright side, maybe all this time I've spent (poorly) prepping for my Bain interview will have been a waste
I just discovered that the med school where I had my best interview this cycle will finish admissions decisions (and therefore hopefully release them too) next week. My anxiety just shot through the roof lol.
On the bright side, maybe all this time I've spent (poorly) prepping for my Bain interview will have been a waste
Apr 20, 2018, 1:06 pm
#1144
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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Sometimes doing the right thing has its costs.
$4520 USD worth of shares just appeared on my brokerage account for no reason, I decided to inform BMO after two days and these guys said thanks but now I have to spend good hour or two migrating my account and relink everything again(more phone calls ayee) because reversing this transaction would mean my private info would be displayed to the other party.
No comps offered, ofc. Might even come back and bite me in the bottom next tax season if this shows up as a trade lol
$4520 USD worth of shares just appeared on my brokerage account for no reason, I decided to inform BMO after two days and these guys said thanks but now I have to spend good hour or two migrating my account and relink everything again(more phone calls ayee) because reversing this transaction would mean my private info would be displayed to the other party.
No comps offered, ofc. Might even come back and bite me in the bottom next tax season if this shows up as a trade lol
Last edited by Jumper Jack; Apr 20, 2018 at 1:12 pm
Apr 20, 2018, 1:59 pm
#1145
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Sometimes doing the right thing has its costs.
$4520 USD worth of shares just appeared on my brokerage account for no reason, I decided to inform BMO after two days and these guys said thanks but now I have to spend good hour or two migrating my account and relink everything again(more phone calls ayee) because reversing this transaction would mean my private info would be displayed to the other party.
No comps offered, ofc. Might even come back and bite me in the bottom next tax season if this shows up as a trade lol
$4520 USD worth of shares just appeared on my brokerage account for no reason, I decided to inform BMO after two days and these guys said thanks but now I have to spend good hour or two migrating my account and relink everything again(more phone calls ayee) because reversing this transaction would mean my private info would be displayed to the other party.
No comps offered, ofc. Might even come back and bite me in the bottom next tax season if this shows up as a trade lol
It's because of this sort of inefficient customer service from companies I've actually come out on top. If I spent an hour with them to resolve the issue and come out a few dollars on top, well that's the fee for me having to spend an hour sorting out their error.
Apr 20, 2018, 2:06 pm
#1146
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Less than 3 hours total. They ADVERTISE "end of next business day", but they can definitely do better.
It means I can try to move my flight from Monday to Sunday. EF alerts are set.
Apr 20, 2018, 2:29 pm
#1147
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: 6,232
Apr 20, 2018, 7:42 pm
#1149
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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No, I dropped off the application at 1245. They called a reference at 1455. I had the passport in my hand at 1540.
Less than 3 hours total. They ADVERTISE "end of next business day", but they can definitely do better.
It means I can try to move my flight from Monday to Sunday. EF alerts are set.
Less than 3 hours total. They ADVERTISE "end of next business day", but they can definitely do better.
It means I can try to move my flight from Monday to Sunday. EF alerts are set.
Apr 20, 2018, 8:00 pm
#1150
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,759
Apr 21, 2018, 2:32 am
#1151
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2,494
Sometimes doing the right thing has its costs.
$4520 USD worth of shares just appeared on my brokerage account for no reason, I decided to inform BMO after two days and these guys said thanks but now I have to spend good hour or two migrating my account and relink everything again(more phone calls ayee) because reversing this transaction would mean my private info would be displayed to the other party.
No comps offered, ofc. Might even come back and bite me in the bottom next tax season if this shows up as a trade lol
$4520 USD worth of shares just appeared on my brokerage account for no reason, I decided to inform BMO after two days and these guys said thanks but now I have to spend good hour or two migrating my account and relink everything again(more phone calls ayee) because reversing this transaction would mean my private info would be displayed to the other party.
No comps offered, ofc. Might even come back and bite me in the bottom next tax season if this shows up as a trade lol
I once had 9 digit cash balance show up in one of the work accounts on a Friday. I called, asked what's up, they didn't know and it stayed in there until Monday, so we got 3 days interest (this was pre 2008 so interest was non-trivial). We had a nice "summer party" for the office on that money.
Apr 21, 2018, 6:11 am
#1152
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Apr 21, 2018, 9:56 pm
#1153
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Posts: 56,449
Leafs won to force a game 6!
Apr 22, 2018, 9:17 am
#1155
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