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 23, 2018, 2:33 pm
#1187
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: TK *G
Posts: 3,099
Speaking of the matter itself, many agents are trying to be nice by placing elderly people in the preferred seats at the front. I am sure this is done with good intension, but sometime the boarding/unloading does get slowed down because of this.
If FA or even passengers assist, it shouldn't take this long though. This happened to me once where two FOGs (fly once grandparents) were having difficulty placing luggage at row 12. FA and I helped and the aisle was cleared quickly.
Apr 23, 2018, 3:13 pm
#1189
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Congrats!
And I hate how insurance tops out at $2,000.... Per year with no roll over! And at least from my experience I’m not sure how much of the work we have done is needed vs dentists wanting to cash it on the inaurance.
And I hate how insurance tops out at $2,000.... Per year with no roll over! And at least from my experience I’m not sure how much of the work we have done is needed vs dentists wanting to cash it on the inaurance.
Apr 23, 2018, 3:18 pm
#1190
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 934
Congratulations! Amazing feeling, excited for you.
What surgical specialty?
I'm just finishing residency at the moment too.
I'm just finishing residency at the moment too.
Apr 23, 2018, 3:21 pm
#1191
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,759
I recently got a $75 "dental exam" that was just the dentist looking at my tooth between patients for 30 seconds. It's the sort of thing you'd definitely question if you're paying out of pocket but when insurance is picking up the tab, who cares?
Apr 23, 2018, 3:22 pm
#1192
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
Thanks everyone!
Well, now that there's no real pressure on me, might as well see how far I can get lol. I don't actually believe I'll make it to third round, but I'm still going to try
Apr 23, 2018, 3:42 pm
#1193
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: YVR/YEG/YYZ depending on day
Programs: E35K, FPC Platinum
Posts: 392
Very nice. Might work with you if youre on the urology or transplant services at either site
My med school was u of t but residency and fellowship ubc and u of A. All great schools.
My med school was u of t but residency and fellowship ubc and u of A. All great schools.
Apr 23, 2018, 4:12 pm
#1194
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
You know when you hear news like this, you always think it won't happen to you. Until today I never feared for my friends in the area.
I guess this is the world we live in now
I guess this is the world we live in now
Apr 23, 2018, 5:53 pm
#1195
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: Ice Cream Club, AC SE MM, Bonvoy Life Plat
Posts: 2,803
That was a trend at a previous gig that paid our best and brightest to take their MBAs. Then they would quit and go elsewhere. The company was over 45K employees, publicly traded and very profitable on $5B+ annual revenue.
One day we have an all hands. And someone in the room has the audacity to ask a non-softball question of our CEO, along the lines of "Why did you recently announce that you are ending the company funded MBA program?".
His response was effectively "Because those ungrateful b*stards get their MBA and then leave the company".
The career limiting response back from the original questioner was "Well, if we had some challenging opportunities for them to do internally with their MBAs, maybe they would stay".
The matter was never discussed again.
One day we have an all hands. And someone in the room has the audacity to ask a non-softball question of our CEO, along the lines of "Why did you recently announce that you are ending the company funded MBA program?".
His response was effectively "Because those ungrateful b*stards get their MBA and then leave the company".
The career limiting response back from the original questioner was "Well, if we had some challenging opportunities for them to do internally with their MBAs, maybe they would stay".
The matter was never discussed again.
See above. Bathing your teeth in Scottish mouthwash works too. =)
My phone blew up like 4 hours ago... but I refuse to step on a domestic scheduled flight this week. Amazingly handled by enforcement thus far.
Apr 23, 2018, 6:45 pm
#1196
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC .995 MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,160
Congrats pewpew!!!
Not that I am a Leafs fan, but would be nice if Leafs won tonight and forced game 7! That way, game 1 vs the Lightning would be Saturday night, making it much easier for me to get to TPA for the game.
My friendly Lightning sales rep called me to see if I really wanted to keep my playoff tixs, since I sold them for all three games in round 1. Guess I better go to a game to throw off suspicion...
If the Bruins win I could turn it into a mini-do! If the Leafs win I suspect I'll have plenty of "friends"who will want to go!!
Not that I am a Leafs fan, but would be nice if Leafs won tonight and forced game 7! That way, game 1 vs the Lightning would be Saturday night, making it much easier for me to get to TPA for the game.
My friendly Lightning sales rep called me to see if I really wanted to keep my playoff tixs, since I sold them for all three games in round 1.
Guess I better go to a game to throw off suspicion...If the Bruins win I could turn it into a mini-do! If the Leafs win I suspect I'll have plenty of "friends"who will want to go!!
Apr 23, 2018, 7:15 pm
#1197
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
Apr 23, 2018, 7:31 pm
#1199
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC .995 MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,160
I was hoping if Friday is the 1st game that Sunday would be game 2, but Jeff Dunham is playing at Amalie that day, so either way it looks like game 2 will be on Monday....
Apr 23, 2018, 7:32 pm
#1200
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC .995 MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,160