Dec 31, 2019, 5:51 am
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, 2018 edition and 2019 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 (2020)
Aug 28, 2020 | 6:49 pm
#1546
Join Date: Jun 2018
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I missed some news about you at some point, Cow. Enjoy whatever adventure you’re off for. How long are you in EU? Plans to go anywhere else? I’ll be in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Poland in the coming weeks. Micro DO in an EU city of your choosing?
Aug 28, 2020 | 7:10 pm
#1547
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I missed some news about you at some point, Cow. Enjoy whatever adventure you’re off for. How long are you in EU? Plans to go anywhere else? I’ll be in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Poland in the coming weeks. Micro DO in an EU city of your choosing?
We flying into ZAG now and out on the 25th. If we can leave the country, we will, but we're not depending on it.
But I'll keep you in mind if things work out. Germany would be a likely destination if we can get in.
Sep 1, 2020 | 12:10 am
#1548
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Location: YYC
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Posts: 18,900
cow, over your jet lag?
Sep 1, 2020 | 12:39 am
#1549
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Sep 1, 2020 | 7:23 pm
#1550
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: AC 75k
Posts: 815
Looking for advice from the experienced. What would you choose as best manner to transport an all in one 27" desktop? Due to COVID uncertainty and fallout, we are abandoning the TO condo. It was purchased as the primary home/business computer for base TO less than a year ago with the intention of a much longer stay.
We kept the packaging, but not sure if we should pay to ship it or consider bringing it as special checked baggage. Any ideas which would see better handling? J cabin carry on indulgence isn't an option due to our final short hop in a Q400 whose bins sometimes won't even fit regulation carry ons.
EDIT after talking to DW - 27" not 24.
We kept the packaging, but not sure if we should pay to ship it or consider bringing it as special checked baggage. Any ideas which would see better handling? J cabin carry on indulgence isn't an option due to our final short hop in a Q400 whose bins sometimes won't even fit regulation carry ons.
EDIT after talking to DW - 27" not 24.
Last edited by FlY2XS; Sep 1, 2020 at 8:25 pm
Sep 1, 2020 | 8:12 pm
#1551
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: ARN / OSD / TRD
Programs: AC, SK, Scandic, Marriott
Posts: 1,504
I'd use a flight case for any important gear that doesn't fit in carry on.
Sep 2, 2020 | 12:31 am
#1552
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 3,679
Looking for advice from the experienced. What would you choose as best manner to transport an all in one 27" desktop? Due to COVID uncertainty and fallout, we are abandoning the TO condo. It was purchased as the primary home/business computer for base TO less than a year ago with the intention of a much longer stay.
We kept the packaging, but not sure if we should pay to ship it or consider bringing it as special checked baggage. Any ideas which would see better handling? J cabin carry on indulgence isn't an option due to our final short hop in a Q400 whose bins sometimes won't even fit regulation carry ons.
EDIT after talking to DW - 27" not 24.
We kept the packaging, but not sure if we should pay to ship it or consider bringing it as special checked baggage. Any ideas which would see better handling? J cabin carry on indulgence isn't an option due to our final short hop in a Q400 whose bins sometimes won't even fit regulation carry ons.
EDIT after talking to DW - 27" not 24.
Sep 2, 2020 | 10:25 am
#1553
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: AC 75k
Posts: 815
Its an all in one - screen included; no tower and no easy access to HD. Think it is SSD anyway, so less worried there.
Sep 10, 2020 | 4:06 pm
#1554
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: 6,726
My first flight in a while.
The 787 cockpit isn't exactly how I remembered it:
The 787 cockpit isn't exactly how I remembered it:
Sep 10, 2020 | 9:30 pm
#1555
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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Posts: 6,726
Okay, it might have been a 185 Float out of YTP...
Sep 10, 2020 | 9:40 pm
#1556
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 18,900
Sep 10, 2020 | 10:26 pm
#1557
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Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,878
Sep 10, 2020 | 11:00 pm
#1558
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,684
Is that a Beaver? I thought the Otters had updated digital avionics.
Sep 10, 2020 | 11:14 pm
#1559
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Posts: 18,900
Sep 11, 2020 | 9:21 pm
#1560
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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Mr. Smith even has an action shot of the aircraft in question. Sharp fella!