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)
Aug 15, 2018, 11:20 am
#1996
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Of course, while those with assistance before before Z1 they are meant to disembark last right?
Aug 15, 2018, 11:32 am
#1997
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As for stamps, I was shocked when Japan stapled stuff into my passport.
As for healthcare, Singapore was expensive as all h*ll, but I got MRI in just under 24 hours and they apologised it wasn't same day. I feel paying $1,000 for an MRI same day turnaround is worth it.
Canada, slow as molasses.
UK, more paperwork than I could shake a stick at, and then I waited longer than I ever did in Canada .
Aug 15, 2018, 11:34 am
#1998
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Aug 15, 2018, 11:39 am
#1999
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They will even give a nice pen to sign the invoice with and a DVD to share with your friends (and doctor).
Aug 15, 2018, 11:54 am
#2001
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Aug 15, 2018, 11:55 am
#2002
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Freedom Tower from Brooklyn Bidge 8-15-18
Aug 15, 2018, 12:04 pm
#2003
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Aug 15, 2018, 1:14 pm
#2004
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Aug 15, 2018, 1:53 pm
#2005
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Aug 15, 2018, 1:55 pm
#2006
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Yes, so long as @canadiancow does not end up in the pax behaving badly thread. Or heaven forbid his very own 'Airline banned me' thread.
Aug 16, 2018, 12:08 pm
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Misleading article by Fodors on Top airport hotels in TO. Also posted on main FT page. Never mind their choice of hotels - they describe a Sheraton hotel connected to the airport avoiding the need for a shuttle bus and then list the hotel and map for Sheraton Centre which is downtown TO. The Sheraton at the airport is the Sheraton Gateway
Aug 16, 2018, 12:15 pm
#2008
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Misleading article by Fodors on Top airport hotels in TO. Also posted on main FT page. Never mind their choice of hotels - they describe a Sheraton hotel connected to the airport avoiding the need for a shuttle bus and then list the hotel and map for Sheraton Centre which is downtown TO. The Sheraton at the airport is the Sheraton Gateway
Aug 16, 2018, 12:16 pm
#2009
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Yes, so long as @canadiancow does not end up in the pax behaving badly thread. Or heaven forbid his very own 'Airline banned me' thread.
Aug 16, 2018, 3:40 pm
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What's going on at Calgary Zoo?
https://www.thestar.com/calgary/2018...indshield.html
Save the Peacocks! Roam free and wild, my peacocks!
I will now make my donation to the Society Against Peacock Imprisonment, Savagery, Harassment, Excruciation, Roasting, and Enthrallment.
https://www.thestar.com/calgary/2018...indshield.html
Originally Posted by Calgary Star
A peacock died at the Calgary Zoo last week after flying into the windshield of a moving golf cart, the third to meet a grisly end there in the past two years.
“After an internal investigation, it was determined this was a tragic and unavoidable accident,” said the zoo in a statement. “Our thoughts are with those who were affected by this sad loss.”
“After an internal investigation, it was determined this was a tragic and unavoidable accident,” said the zoo in a statement. “Our thoughts are with those who were affected by this sad loss.”
Save the Peacocks! Roam free and wild, my peacocks!
I will now make my donation to the Society Against Peacock Imprisonment, Savagery, Harassment, Excruciation, Roasting, and Enthrallment.