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)
#1546
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Yeah, Canada hasn't qualified for a WC since '86 so hosting is one way to qualify. Not too keen on a 48 team tourney though as it waters down the quality in favor of quantity.
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https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/gary_lineker_422219
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So happy to wake up to find the 2026 World Cup bid was successful and excited to have WC games right here in Edmonton!
https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/cana...up-u-s-mexico/
Canada wins vote to co-host 2026 FIFA World Cup with U.S and Mexico
https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/cana...up-u-s-mexico/
Canada wins vote to co-host 2026 FIFA World Cup with U.S and Mexico
Canada did a great job hosting the women's WC 2015, so 2026 will be amazing. I'd expect group matches in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, at least. Maybe some knockout games in Van and TO
Not easy for travelling fans though...
I was in Germany 2006 and it was a pleasure to get around- other than FTers, I think few would take pleasure in a SFO-YYZ-YVR-JFK-MEX
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silly vancouver, what a shame.
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You're speaking to a guy who grew up hearing about how wonderful 1966 was. I guess that's kinda like 1967 here
Last edited by jc94; Jun 13, 2018 at 12:58 pm
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#1557
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Um, how can I put a line break in my program affiliations? \n and lots of spaces, along with alt-enter/shift-enter doesn't seem to work, yet others seem to manage.
Edit; Never mind it's seems it's worked itself out logically
Edit; Never mind it's seems it's worked itself out logically
Last edited by jc94; Jun 14, 2018 at 10:20 am
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With Ontario minimum wage now at $14.
Are we still expected to tip when the service is less than exceptional?
Are we still expected to tip when the service is less than exceptional?
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While I refer you to my Mr Pink tipping policy, I couldn't if I wanted to.
I can't tip over the phone, and they hide landside.
I can't tip over the phone, and they hide landside.
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As always, one retains the option not to patronize establishments where tips are expected.