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)
May 19, 2020 | 12:09 am
#1141
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: AC 75k
Posts: 815
An F-22 crashed the other day, and another crashed a couple of years ago due to pilot error (incorrectly computed takeoff speed led to premature rotation), so even the most modern fighters can crash.
(No idea whether the plane's age played a role in this, or what their accident rate is compared to other acrobatics teams, just pointing out that there are lots of things that can bring an aircraft down)
(No idea whether the plane's age played a role in this, or what their accident rate is compared to other acrobatics teams, just pointing out that there are lots of things that can bring an aircraft down)
May 19, 2020 | 12:47 am
#1142
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,796
Met the Snowbirds personally on a few occasions going back to my teens as an Air Cadet. Was always impressed by them - never came across as the stereotypical fighter pilot personality.
Sad days. I have thought for a while that they should have moved on from an airframe design that is over 60 years old, but it might be more reliable. I am not rushing to judgement.
Pretty sure that more crashes and pilot deaths are associated with the CF 18. Less risky maneuvers vs higher numbers, it is hard to know.
Sad days. I have thought for a while that they should have moved on from an airframe design that is over 60 years old, but it might be more reliable. I am not rushing to judgement.
Pretty sure that more crashes and pilot deaths are associated with the CF 18. Less risky maneuvers vs higher numbers, it is hard to know.
If a military aircraft crashes during a public demonstration, we might well wonder how much risk is acceptable for what is ultimately a discretionary activity.
May 19, 2020 | 1:40 am
#1143
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, SK Gold, Bonvoy Plat LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 47,219
If a military aircraft crashes during operations, it's a tragedy but we also understand that some level of risk is inherent in performing those essential duties.
If a military aircraft crashes during a public demonstration, we might well wonder how much risk is acceptable for what is ultimately a discretionary activity.
If a military aircraft crashes during a public demonstration, we might well wonder how much risk is acceptable for what is ultimately a discretionary activity.
May 20, 2020 | 6:46 am
#1144
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,878
I never knew that Vancouver's Lions Gate Bridge was built and owned by Ireland's Guinness family. Interesting trivia.
May 20, 2020 | 8:12 am
#1145
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
May 20, 2020 | 9:50 am
#1146
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
May 20, 2020 | 4:48 pm
#1147
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YOW, LHR, SIN
Programs: AC-SE, EK-G, UA-1K, LH-HON
Posts: 678
New boarding procedure for Zone 1 :)
I have been home, and have not stepped into an airport and airplane for almost 3 months now. This is the longest stretch for the past 13 years in a row. I miss the lounge, concierge, flight, and sometimes I do miss J meal 
I have therefore spent sometime reading and viewing trip reports. Here is an interesting process for boarding Zone 1 ....
Enjoy
He is not a J / F passenger, or elite member. What's zone 1 then?
I have therefore spent sometime reading and viewing trip reports. Here is an interesting process for boarding Zone 1 ....
Enjoy
He is not a J / F passenger, or elite member. What's zone 1 then?
May 20, 2020 | 5:01 pm
#1148
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
I have been home, and have not stepped into an airport and airplane for almost 3 months now. This is the longest stretch for the past 13 years in a row. I miss the lounge, concierge, flight, and sometimes I do miss J meal I have therefore spent sometime reading and viewing trip reports. Here is an interesting process for boarding Zone 1 ....
Enjoy
He is not a J / F passenger, or elite member. What's zone 1 then?
I have therefore spent sometime reading and viewing trip reports. Here is an interesting process for boarding Zone 1 ....Enjoy
He is not a J / F passenger, or elite member. What's zone 1 then?
May 20, 2020 | 5:01 pm
#1149
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
I saw another funny clip on Saturday night live
May 20, 2020 | 5:02 pm
#1150
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
May 20, 2020 | 5:16 pm
#1151
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: E50K, *Gold, WS Gold,VIA Premier, VIPorter
Posts: 465
I have been home, and have not stepped into an airport and airplane for almost 3 months now. This is the longest stretch for the past 13 years in a row. I miss the lounge, concierge, flight, and sometimes I do miss J meal I have therefore spent sometime reading and viewing trip reports. Here is an interesting process for boarding Zone 1 .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhxlZC8BZJ4
Enjoy
He is not a J / F passenger, or elite member. What's zone 1 then?
I have therefore spent sometime reading and viewing trip reports. Here is an interesting process for boarding Zone 1 .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhxlZC8BZJ4Enjoy
He is not a J / F passenger, or elite member. What's zone 1 then?
May 20, 2020 | 7:45 pm
#1152
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
May 20, 2020 | 7:50 pm
#1153
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: AC 75k
Posts: 815
If a military aircraft crashes during operations, it's a tragedy but we also understand that some level of risk is inherent in performing those essential duties.
If a military aircraft crashes during a public demonstration, we might well wonder how much risk is acceptable for what is ultimately a discretionary activity.
If a military aircraft crashes during a public demonstration, we might well wonder how much risk is acceptable for what is ultimately a discretionary activity.
During acrobatic displays, there is only the pilot with everyone else on the ground. This flight was (should have been) as routine as a YUL to YYZ shuttle and crashes like this are completely random.
May 20, 2020 | 8:35 pm
#1154
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, SK Gold, Bonvoy Plat LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 47,219
Arghhhh the cheese delivery I was going to order is now closed.
Need to find another one. It's going to pale in comparison to my typical Sunday, but I deserve this.
Need to find another one. It's going to pale in comparison to my typical Sunday, but I deserve this.
May 20, 2020 | 8:54 pm
#1155
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