Olympian not happy with economy seating
Feb 26, 2018, 8:56 am
#31
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Nothing wrong with receiving a free ride; however, like all elite/super elite members, each has their own upgrade currencies to use to upgrade said ticket, whether or not they be eUpgrade credits, cash, or Aeroplan miles provided an eligible fare was purchased for the latter.
Feb 26, 2018, 9:01 am
#32
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Not surprised to see the conversation quickly turn to the athlete's "entitlement." Truth be told, it's probably the best explanation for Sebastien's tweet.
But:
This is the first thing that I thought of. My Instagram and Facebook feeds have been plastered with Air Canada ads depicting people proudly waving the Canadian flag. AC is milking their Olympics support like crazy, and yet they can't find a way to do a little something for a gold medal winner. We've had 11. Eleven. That's it. Give the guy a preferred seat if you absolutely can't upgrade him, but give. him. something.
Roger Federer gets a Rolex when he wins a Grand Slam, and he definitely doesn't need anyone to buy him a wristwatch. Rolex wants to promote their star athletes (ambassadors) and puts their money where their mouth is when the athletes perform. Same with many other brands.
Why is it so unfair to expect the same of AC?
I think they would fit in the PY cabin. Maybe put the goalies in J since they have oversized luggage 
But:
Roger Federer gets a Rolex when he wins a Grand Slam, and he definitely doesn't need anyone to buy him a wristwatch. Rolex wants to promote their star athletes (ambassadors) and puts their money where their mouth is when the athletes perform. Same with many other brands.
Why is it so unfair to expect the same of AC?
Feb 26, 2018, 9:04 am
#34
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Feb 26, 2018, 9:13 am
#35
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If he doesn't like it he can pay to upgrade. He's an Olympic athlete, not a soldier who is returning from an active military conflict, or a veteran, or something that is also considered a "noble" profession. Yes, some of you may believe that Olympic athletes hold a noble profession or that Air Canada should have "stepped up" and upgraded all Olympic athletes because they are an official partner, but I suspect the eupgraders on this board would lose their collective cool if they were bumped.
Feb 26, 2018, 9:13 am
#36
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About that E75 status
The sponsorship is organisational, not individual. IIRC, the indicated status came with the sponsorship so as to make accorded privileges, the steps of the journey, and any communication, clear and easy for athletes, officials, and AC employees to manage.
As for providing "something" well, just imagine how many tier passengers there are onboard that flight overall.
As for providing "something" well, just imagine how many tier passengers there are onboard that flight overall.
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Feb 26, 2018, 9:25 am
#37
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AC is milking their Olympics support like crazy, and yet they can't find a way to do a little something for a gold medal winner. We've had 11. Eleven. That's it. Give the guy a preferred seat if you absolutely can't upgrade him, but give. him. something.
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This is where the conversation needs to move towards. Not just what does AC 'get' for its sponsorship investment, but what does the COC or Sports Federation 'receive'- laying odds that senior admin are on a different travel class than the actual field hands- but would love to be proven wrong...
AC is milking their Olympics support like crazy, and yet they can't find a way to do a little something for a gold medal winner. We've had 11. Eleven. That's it. Give the guy a preferred seat if you absolutely can't upgrade him, but give. him. something.
[/QUOTE]
This is where the conversation needs to move towards. Not just what does AC 'get' for its sponsorship investment, but what does the COC or Sports Federation 'receive'- laying odds that senior admin are on a different travel class than the actual field hands- but would love to be proven wrong...
Feb 26, 2018, 9:29 am
#39
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How exactly does the Olympics promote peace? As far as I can see it promotes athletics and partisanship. I'll not get started on the financial cost of the games and the other negative aspects.
Feb 26, 2018, 9:33 am
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Is everyone else failing to see the #sarcasm tag on his post?
Feb 26, 2018, 9:43 am
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Even worse than not being free, someone might have forced him to use Egencia to book it.
Feb 26, 2018, 9:46 am
#43
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Ok... even if I take your understanding of what the hashtag applies to... what is his gripe? Clearly, he wasn't looking at getting a free upgrade from Air Canada if he was being sarcastic about his "what a great Olympic partner" remark. What if he was simply stating that 2 days ago, he won gold but now he's seated in 57A on his way home? Who honestly likes sitting in 57A anyway?
he gives AC before the tag.
Feb 26, 2018, 10:05 am
#45
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Just to be clear, the US Curling team was on DL, but the US Olympic partner is UA. (Bolding mine)