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)
Apr 6, 2019, 4:44 am
#766
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
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Posts: 1,618
Another day, another Jays loss. This rebuild is looking more painful than I expected. 
Apr 6, 2019, 3:54 pm
#767
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Keeping a close eye on EPL too. Shaping up to be a eventful end of season. With top place still too close to call.
And a battle for 3rd and 4th place Champions league qualification with at least 4/5 teams still in the mix. MU lost yesterday. Hopefully Chelsea follows suit today :-)
And a battle for 3rd and 4th place Champions league qualification with at least 4/5 teams still in the mix. MU lost yesterday. Hopefully Chelsea follows suit today :-)
I know what a mini-RTW itinerary is, but not sure about a mini-RTW flight. Is that like taking off from LYR then flying all the way around 78° N or something like that?
How is it so far?
Last edited by Adam Smith; Apr 6, 2019 at 4:35 pm
Apr 6, 2019, 11:21 pm
#768
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Apr 8, 2019, 6:04 am
#769
Join Date: May 2015
Location: EXT, sometimes NYC/LON/YQT
Programs: Aeroplan, SPG/Marriott, Radisson Rewards
Posts: 774
People need to stop saying "half of all X are below average, by definition"... it's untrue and misleading. (example: average 1100, 1000, 1200, and 2).
Maybe someday I can even start to get people to factor in standard deviation and CIs... one day. A man can dream.
I entirely blame George Carlin's famous "below average" routine.
Maybe someday I can even start to get people to factor in standard deviation and CIs... one day. A man can dream.
I entirely blame George Carlin's famous "below average" routine.
Last edited by tcook052; Apr 8, 2019 at 6:12 am
Apr 8, 2019, 7:15 am
#770
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
People need to stop saying "half of all X are below average, by definition"... it's untrue and misleading. (example: average 1100, 1000, 1200, and 2).
Maybe someday I can even start to get people to factor in standard deviation and CIs... one day. A man can dream.
I entirely blame George Carlin's famous "below average" routine.
Maybe someday I can even start to get people to factor in standard deviation and CIs... one day. A man can dream.
I entirely blame George Carlin's famous "below average" routine.
Which given your four examples would be 1050
Apr 8, 2019, 7:20 am
#771
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SEMM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,158
People need to stop saying "half of all X are below average, by definition"... it's untrue and misleading. (example: average 1100, 1000, 1200, and 2).
Maybe someday I can even start to get people to factor in standard deviation and CIs... one day. A man can dream.
I entirely blame George Carlin's famous "below average" routine.
Maybe someday I can even start to get people to factor in standard deviation and CIs... one day. A man can dream.
I entirely blame George Carlin's famous "below average" routine.
I think the median of your list is 1050, and sure enough half the numbers are below it ...
Apr 8, 2019, 7:20 am
#772
Join Date: May 2015
Location: EXT, sometimes NYC/LON/YQT
Programs: Aeroplan, SPG/Marriott, Radisson Rewards
Posts: 774
Hehe. Might not work as a well in a comedy routine, though.
Apr 8, 2019, 8:30 am
#773
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,669
People need to stop saying "half of all X are below average, by definition"... it's untrue and misleading. (example: average 1100, 1000, 1200, and 2).
Maybe someday I can even start to get people to factor in standard deviation and CIs... one day. A man can dream.
I entirely blame George Carlin's famous "below average" routine.
Maybe someday I can even start to get people to factor in standard deviation and CIs... one day. A man can dream.
I entirely blame George Carlin's famous "below average" routine.
Apr 8, 2019, 8:43 am
#774
Join Date: May 2015
Location: EXT, sometimes NYC/LON/YQT
Programs: Aeroplan, SPG/Marriott, Radisson Rewards
Posts: 774
Apr 8, 2019, 6:49 pm
#775
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Canada
Programs: *G
Posts: 2,304
Twelve flights apart? The world's worst and best connected airports
"....the world's best connected airport - it's Heathrow.....with its 204 direct options, was handed a "Connectivity Index" of 333 in OAG's 2018 "Megahubs" report, putting it comfortably ahead of Chicago O'Hare (306 points), Frankfurt (302), Amsterdam (286) and Toronto Pearson (271)."
"Peawanuck is a contender for the world's worst connected airport. Should you wish to reach, say, Thargomindah Airport in Queensland, you'll need to board a remarkable 12 separate flights. The route, for the record, goes Attawapiskat (1), Kashechewan (2), Fort Albany (3), Moosonee (4), Timmins (5), Toronto (6), Los Angeles (7), Brisbane (8), Toowoomba (9), St George (10), Cunnamulla (11), Thargomindah (12).
As a veteran of flights to YAT, I always enjoyed the YFA-ZKE sector "flying time of 2 minutes at 500ft". And once did it two days before LAX-SYD on a QF 747SP in the early days of such nonstops.
"....the world's best connected airport - it's Heathrow.....with its 204 direct options, was handed a "Connectivity Index" of 333 in OAG's 2018 "Megahubs" report, putting it comfortably ahead of Chicago O'Hare (306 points), Frankfurt (302), Amsterdam (286) and Toronto Pearson (271)."
"Peawanuck is a contender for the world's worst connected airport. Should you wish to reach, say, Thargomindah Airport in Queensland, you'll need to board a remarkable 12 separate flights. The route, for the record, goes Attawapiskat (1), Kashechewan (2), Fort Albany (3), Moosonee (4), Timmins (5), Toronto (6), Los Angeles (7), Brisbane (8), Toowoomba (9), St George (10), Cunnamulla (11), Thargomindah (12).
As a veteran of flights to YAT, I always enjoyed the YFA-ZKE sector "flying time of 2 minutes at 500ft". And once did it two days before LAX-SYD on a QF 747SP in the early days of such nonstops.
Apr 9, 2019, 5:47 am
#776
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
I'm coming to YYZ. I've booked flights Mon-Wed Jul 22-24. Plan to watch the Jays play against Cleveland Jul 22 and/or Jul 23. This will be my first time seeing the Jays live since I saw them play the Yankees at Exhibition Stadium in September 1987. I haven't bought the baseball tickets yet.
I have booked a spot on the YYZ airside tour on Jul 23. Anyone interested is welcome to join me.
Anyone planning a Do in that time frame? I'd love to meet some FT'ers.
I have booked a spot on the YYZ airside tour on Jul 23. Anyone interested is welcome to join me.
Anyone planning a Do in that time frame? I'd love to meet some FT'ers.
Apr 9, 2019, 12:40 pm
#777
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Twelve flights apart? The world's worst and best connected airports
"....the world's best connected airport - it's Heathrow.....with its 204 direct options, was handed a "Connectivity Index" of 333 in OAG's 2018 "Megahubs" report, putting it comfortably ahead of Chicago O'Hare (306 points), Frankfurt (302), Amsterdam (286) and Toronto Pearson (271)."
"Peawanuck is a contender for the world's worst connected airport. Should you wish to reach, say, Thargomindah Airport in Queensland, you'll need to board a remarkable 12 separate flights. The route, for the record, goes Attawapiskat (1), Kashechewan (2), Fort Albany (3), Moosonee (4), Timmins (5), Toronto (6), Los Angeles (7), Brisbane (8), Toowoomba (9), St George (10), Cunnamulla (11), Thargomindah (12).
As a veteran of flights to YAT, I always enjoyed the YFA-ZKE sector "flying time of 2 minutes at 500ft". And once did it two days before LAX-SYD on a QF 747SP in the early days of such nonstops.
"....the world's best connected airport - it's Heathrow.....with its 204 direct options, was handed a "Connectivity Index" of 333 in OAG's 2018 "Megahubs" report, putting it comfortably ahead of Chicago O'Hare (306 points), Frankfurt (302), Amsterdam (286) and Toronto Pearson (271)."
"Peawanuck is a contender for the world's worst connected airport. Should you wish to reach, say, Thargomindah Airport in Queensland, you'll need to board a remarkable 12 separate flights. The route, for the record, goes Attawapiskat (1), Kashechewan (2), Fort Albany (3), Moosonee (4), Timmins (5), Toronto (6), Los Angeles (7), Brisbane (8), Toowoomba (9), St George (10), Cunnamulla (11), Thargomindah (12).
As a veteran of flights to YAT, I always enjoyed the YFA-ZKE sector "flying time of 2 minutes at 500ft". And once did it two days before LAX-SYD on a QF 747SP in the early days of such nonstops.
I'm coming to YYZ. I've booked flights Mon-Wed Jul 22-24. Plan to watch the Jays play against Cleveland Jul 22 and/or Jul 23. This will be my first time seeing the Jays live since I saw them play the Yankees at Exhibition Stadium in September 1987. I haven't bought the baseball tickets yet.
I have booked a spot on the YYZ airside tour on Jul 23. Anyone interested is welcome to join me.
Anyone planning a Do in that time frame? I'd love to meet some FT'ers.
I have booked a spot on the YYZ airside tour on Jul 23. Anyone interested is welcome to join me.
Anyone planning a Do in that time frame? I'd love to meet some FT'ers.
Apr 9, 2019, 2:24 pm
#778
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Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
https://www.torontopearson.com/en/airsidetours/#
edit: looks like July 23 has already sold out.
Apr 9, 2019, 2:40 pm
#779
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How have we not had a YYZ tour do?