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)
Jan 31, 2019, 10:22 am
#346
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Jan 31, 2019, 10:25 am
#347
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Are you like the Costco shopper who walks 2 miles for a hour and a half in Costco and then does not have the energy to return the cart 10 ft away :-).
YVR security did throw away my perfume bottle because it was more than 100ml bottle never mind that there was less than a thimble full left. She said it was a size of the bottle rule, not the actual contents. I said they should throw everyone's empty water bottles out too in that case.
YVR security did throw away my perfume bottle because it was more than 100ml bottle never mind that there was less than a thimble full left. She said it was a size of the bottle rule, not the actual contents. I said they should throw everyone's empty water bottles out too in that case.
Jan 31, 2019, 10:43 am
#348
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I'd prefer not to short term finance my employer, but seem to do it through neglect anyway.
Jan 31, 2019, 11:22 am
#349
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Are you like the Costco shopper who walks 2 miles for a hour and a half in Costco and then does not have the energy to return the cart 10 ft away :-).
YVR security did throw away my perfume bottle because it was more than 100ml bottle never mind that there was less than a thimble full left. She said it was a size of the bottle rule, not the actual contents. I said they should throw everyone's empty water bottles out too in that case.
YVR security did throw away my perfume bottle because it was more than 100ml bottle never mind that there was less than a thimble full left. She said it was a size of the bottle rule, not the actual contents. I said they should throw everyone's empty water bottles out too in that case.
That said I nearly always finish most of my water bottle just before I get there and certainly taken a thimble or so through before. I’ve also taken a half full bottle through by mistake though (and not a word was said - though they then laid into the bloke behind me for trying to do it).
The thing that gets me at Costco is the people who wait 5 mins for a parking spot that’s 50’ closer to the store. Even when it’s not sub 30 outside.
Jan 31, 2019, 11:36 am
#350
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Are you like the Costco shopper who walks 2 miles for a hour and a half in Costco and then does not have the energy to return the cart 10 ft away :-).
YVR security did throw away my perfume bottle because it was more than 100ml bottle never mind that there was less than a thimble full left. She said it was a size of the bottle rule, not the actual contents. I said they should throw everyone's empty water bottles out too in that case.
YVR security did throw away my perfume bottle because it was more than 100ml bottle never mind that there was less than a thimble full left. She said it was a size of the bottle rule, not the actual contents. I said they should throw everyone's empty water bottles out too in that case.
When I was in the military I always had people asking me for help in reading and interpreting policy. I'm one of those annoying people who knows what the policy says... but I'm also one of those annoying people who knows just how far I can stretch things. The liquids ban is total BS security theatre, so when someone who doesn't even know the official policy wants me to toss something that is clearly within policy I tend to politely suggest they refer to the policy.
It's YOW's fault for not having the Nexus line open.
Jan 31, 2019, 11:57 am
#351
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And we have a winner !!!!!!!!! Everyone from governments, TSA/CATSA/etc to pax, all know it.
But keeping all those people employed requires compliance on the part of those of us who have to put up with the ones in the blue gloves who have no idea what they are looking for, let alone being able to determine that by sniffing the 5gm tube of toothpaste that is in AC's amenity kit, we are all safer.
But keeping all those people employed requires compliance on the part of those of us who have to put up with the ones in the blue gloves who have no idea what they are looking for, let alone being able to determine that by sniffing the 5gm tube of toothpaste that is in AC's amenity kit, we are all safer.
Jan 31, 2019, 12:05 pm
#352
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Jan 31, 2019, 12:19 pm
#353
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Ahem. This is not the venue for lengthy discussions about CATSA or airport Trusted Traveler set-ups as there are forums elsewhere around FT in which to discuss those matters.
tcook052
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Jan 31, 2019, 12:59 pm
#354
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I really enjoy Lord Huron - looking for some music suggestions in a similar genre because I'm looking to expand my airplane playlist. I don't always listen to mellow music but on planes I certainly do.
Anyone?
Anyone?
Jan 31, 2019, 1:23 pm
#355
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Jan 31, 2019, 1:26 pm
#356
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Jan 31, 2019, 3:17 pm
#357
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Try The Milk Carton Kids - caveat: sometimes a little too folksy for my taste, but it's good background music.
Jan 31, 2019, 10:03 pm
#358
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I'm out with @DrunkCargo and @D582
It was half planned, and half "I'm in a lounge but I'm going to leave and refund and join you"
I'll let you guess which person is which.
It was half planned, and half "I'm in a lounge but I'm going to leave and refund and join you"
I'll let you guess which person is which.
Feb 1, 2019, 1:03 pm
#359
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As one of my people said "if you know the policy, you know what you can do and what all the loop holes are"
Feb 1, 2019, 8:12 pm
#360
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My friend, ironically with Tim's a double double in his hand, mentioned Ron Joyce passed away at age 88. RIP to someone who like it or not changed the Canadian corporate landscape unlike any other before.