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)
Oct 25, 2018, 6:44 pm
#2836
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Oct 25, 2018, 6:51 pm
#2837
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
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Haha I have 12 gold guest upgrades that I will never use (since I always book the cheapest G/R/T buckets). It's either I donate it to somebody in the military or a FTer whose name I know (i.e. you're not like < 50 posts)
Especially following his PY TATL.
Oct 25, 2018, 8:50 pm
#2838
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Oct 26, 2018, 2:06 pm
#2839
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
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In the market for a new phone that won't cost more than $800 in total... What's everyone's thoughts on the S9?
Oct 26, 2018, 3:45 pm
#2840
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
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Oct 26, 2018, 3:49 pm
#2841
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Mavs at Raps tonight!
Oct 26, 2018, 3:53 pm
#2842
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
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unless, like me, you live in a neighbourhood where Freedom just won’t work.
They em have been promising a tower here for 3 years.
Note: live in a suburb of YVR and in one of the most populated areas at that. This is not rural by any classification.
They em have been promising a tower here for 3 years.
Note: live in a suburb of YVR and in one of the most populated areas at that. This is not rural by any classification.
Oct 26, 2018, 3:55 pm
#2843
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LAD to win one tonight?
Oct 26, 2018, 3:56 pm
#2844
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: YYC
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Oct 26, 2018, 4:01 pm
#2845
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https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...guest-upgrades
Oct 26, 2018, 4:06 pm
#2846
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: YYC
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Posts: 211
Ah, thanks yyznomad! 
Oct 26, 2018, 4:23 pm
#2847
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
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Oct 26, 2018, 4:23 pm
#2848
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Oct 26, 2018, 5:01 pm
#2849
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
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Posts: 1,618
Do you play graphically intensive games on your phone? Or do night photography with it? If not, then I don't see any reason to pay more than $250-$400 for a phone. An Honor 7x, Moto G6, or Moto G6 Plus are more than enough phone most use cases.
Oct 26, 2018, 5:13 pm
#2850
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
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. I'd stay with my OnePlus 3 for another year, but the rear camera doesn't focus anymore, which can be annoying