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 11, 2018, 3:56 am
#121
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Jan 11, 2018, 4:41 am
#123
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Jan 11, 2018, 5:17 am
#124
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Just had a good laugh at this Honest Airline Commercial:
Jan 11, 2018, 6:35 am
#125
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What's the deal with first world airports that don't have water fountains and super shallow sinks in the bathroom so you can't fill a water bottle? Ahem, Frankfurt. Do people not consider drinking water a basic amenity that should be available in a place you're paying for access to?
Jan 11, 2018, 6:42 am
#126
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What's the deal with first world airports that don't have water fountains and super shallow sinks in the bathroom so you can't fill a water bottle? Ahem, Frankfurt. Do people not consider drinking water a basic amenity that should be available in a place you're paying for access to?
Jan 11, 2018, 7:11 am
#127
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I have sanitary concerns about many water fountains.
Jan 11, 2018, 7:31 am
#128
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Dedicated water bottle filling stations, found in SFO, PDX, YVR and LHR to name a few, are greatly appreciated. When a short haul flight in Europe costs 50 EUR or less, to gouge people for 5 EUR for half a litre of bottled tap water is a sad reflection on a society's attitudes to public amenities.
Jan 11, 2018, 8:13 am
#129
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Dedicated water bottle filling stations, found in SFO, PDX, YVR and LHR to name a few, are greatly appreciated. When a short haul flight in Europe costs 50 EUR or less, to gouge people for 5 EUR for half a litre of bottled tap water is a sad reflection on a society's attitudes to public amenities.
Jan 11, 2018, 12:57 pm
#130
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Any suggestions on what to do with all this space?
Jan 11, 2018, 12:58 pm
#131
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Jan 11, 2018, 1:11 pm
#132
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Hmmm is that Rouge?
Definitely think that flight needs to be cancelled, they can’t be making much money on that route.
Definitely think that flight needs to be cancelled, they can’t be making much money on that route.
Jan 11, 2018, 2:08 pm
#133
Jan 11, 2018, 2:35 pm
#134
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