Dec 31, 2018, 5:37 pm
Last edit by: tcook052
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 , 2017 edition and 2018 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. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status 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, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
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.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
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. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status 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, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
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.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
The Forum Lounge Thread (2019)
Oct 19, 2019, 7:30 pm
#1891
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SEMM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,167
Oct 19, 2019, 7:48 pm
#1892
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,954
I am kicking off my destination based video series (combination of over the wing flight and on-the-ground shots).
Please let me know your thoughts (looking to complete Alaska & Cancun next!)
First episode below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Seuy...ature=youtu.be
Please let me know your thoughts (looking to complete Alaska & Cancun next!)
First episode below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Seuy...ature=youtu.be
Last edited by Jumper Jack; Oct 19, 2019 at 7:53 pm
Oct 19, 2019, 8:01 pm
#1893
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
I am kicking off my destination based video series (combination of over the wing flight and on-the-ground shots).
Please let me know your thoughts (looking to complete Alaska & Cancun next!)
First episode below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Seuy...ature=youtu.be
Please let me know your thoughts (looking to complete Alaska & Cancun next!)
First episode below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Seuy...ature=youtu.be
@Jumper Jack
Great shots and scenery!
Oct 19, 2019, 8:50 pm
#1894
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,428
Since we are sliding into flu season, here is a public service message from moi. :-)
Maybe should be moved to the passengers behaving badly in the lounge thread.
Maybe should be moved to the passengers behaving badly in the lounge thread.
Oct 19, 2019, 8:55 pm
#1895
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,232
Good reminder about flu season.
Maybe I can talk nomadic.relief into stabbing my arm again.
A mini-Flu DO. So to speak.
Maybe I can talk nomadic.relief into stabbing my arm again.
A mini-Flu DO. So to speak.
Oct 21, 2019, 7:12 am
#1896
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
McD's Annoying Coast to Coast Monopoly - XBOX Game Pass Ultimate
wth am I going to do with an XBOX Game Pass Ultimate?
Just throw me a Big Mac and some fries and I'm good. 😂
Just throw me a Big Mac and some fries and I'm good. 😂
Oct 21, 2019, 8:58 am
#1897
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,428
I got the SSSS treatment at YYZ last week, seems like it happens once a year. I am not sure what the point of 'random' security is since I would hope security screening is not random. YYZ seems to do a very thorough screening of SSSS pax, they removed electronics covers, felt the underside of my socks, swabbed all electronics and turned them on, etc.
In the spirit of voting, I vote for SEs to be exempt from SSSS :-)
In the spirit of voting, I vote for SEs to be exempt from SSSS :-)
Oct 21, 2019, 11:42 am
#1898
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,232
I've actually had times when the dreaded SSSS actually got me through security faster. The last time was at IAD.
But still a vile thing to be avoided.
But still a vile thing to be avoided.
Oct 21, 2019, 11:52 am
#1899
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
I've avoided SSSS to this point. Of course having said that now it's going to show up on my very next BP.
I have an interesting packing challenge ahead of me. I'm gone for 15 days - 6 days in a place that is currently +34deg, 9 @ +1deg (C). I can do laundry in the middle, but that doesn't help with the need to pack both hot and cold weather garments.
And no, I'm not checking a damn bag.
I have an interesting packing challenge ahead of me. I'm gone for 15 days - 6 days in a place that is currently +34deg, 9 @ +1deg (C). I can do laundry in the middle, but that doesn't help with the need to pack both hot and cold weather garments.
And no, I'm not checking a damn bag.
Oct 21, 2019, 11:54 am
#1900
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
I've avoided SSSS to this point. Of course having said that now it's going to show up on my very next BP.
I have an interesting packing challenge ahead of me. I'm gone for 15 days - 6 days in a place that is currently +34deg, 9 @ +1deg (C). I can do laundry in the middle, but that doesn't help with the need to pack both hot and cold weather garments.
And no, I'm not checking a damn bag.
I have an interesting packing challenge ahead of me. I'm gone for 15 days - 6 days in a place that is currently +34deg, 9 @ +1deg (C). I can do laundry in the middle, but that doesn't help with the need to pack both hot and cold weather garments.
And no, I'm not checking a damn bag.
I just cast my vote in my assigned polling station for the first time (I usually vote in advance voting on campus / by mail). It was held in my old elementary school, and I was surprised to see how small the gym looked. It seemed so much larger when I was a kid
Oct 21, 2019, 11:56 am
#1901
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
All good though. I'll figure it out. I always do.
Oct 21, 2019, 12:03 pm
#1902
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
I've avoided SSSS to this point. Of course having said that now it's going to show up on my very next BP.
I have an interesting packing challenge ahead of me. I'm gone for 15 days - 6 days in a place that is currently +34deg, 9 @ +1deg (C). I can do laundry in the middle, but that doesn't help with the need to pack both hot and cold weather garments.
And no, I'm not checking a damn bag.
I have an interesting packing challenge ahead of me. I'm gone for 15 days - 6 days in a place that is currently +34deg, 9 @ +1deg (C). I can do laundry in the middle, but that doesn't help with the need to pack both hot and cold weather garments.
And no, I'm not checking a damn bag.
Ok, maybe not a FOTSG.
Oct 21, 2019, 12:04 pm
#1903
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,347
But this weekend I had my suit with me (including shoes), and I was almost out of space for that two day trip.
Sometimes you just need to check a bag.
Oct 21, 2019, 12:05 pm
#1904
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
What are you, a FOTSG?
Oct 21, 2019, 12:08 pm
#1905
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,232
Apparently @yyznomad is in a very judgemental mood today.
Either that, or he has something against Grandmas.
Either that, or he has something against Grandmas.
Last edited by Bohemian1; Oct 21, 2019 at 2:59 pm Reason: Judge Dread, I guess.