Dec 31, 2021, 9:43 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, 2019 edition, 2020 edition and 2021 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.
Adam Smith & tcook052
AC Forum Co-Moderators
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.
Adam Smith & tcook052
AC Forum Co-Moderators
The Forum Lounge Thread (2022)
Jul 5, 2022, 5:41 am
#631
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Jul 5, 2022, 9:16 am
#632
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As far as I can remember canadiancow expert7700 and DrunkCargo took over the PA system and sang karaoke (Rock Lobster by the B-52's). We thought it was great, but an FA thought it was off-key and filed a complaint.
Jul 5, 2022, 11:08 am
#633
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Finally took my first vacation of four days last weekend.
I went from the most detail-oriented, advanced planner to last minute YOLO moves, all thanks to Chinese airlines not jacking up prices last minute.
First Time:
- Booking a flight at 2am for a 8am depature
- Getting to the check-in counter at the airport 10 minutes before the cut-off
- Booking a hotel after getting to the city (also managed to convince Hilton front desk to let me experience what Gold status would be like with them as I still had my Marriott Gold)
- Paying for a "Sky Couch" upgrade before taking-off (and getting a full row myself)
I went from the most detail-oriented, advanced planner to last minute YOLO moves, all thanks to Chinese airlines not jacking up prices last minute.
First Time:
- Booking a flight at 2am for a 8am depature
- Getting to the check-in counter at the airport 10 minutes before the cut-off
- Booking a hotel after getting to the city (also managed to convince Hilton front desk to let me experience what Gold status would be like with them as I still had my Marriott Gold)
- Paying for a "Sky Couch" upgrade before taking-off (and getting a full row myself)
Jul 7, 2022, 5:45 pm
#634
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So YVR (near airport) do tonight? I'm coming in on 567. Can't go too late because I have an early flight.
Jul 8, 2022, 12:07 am
#635
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Jul 8, 2022, 1:31 pm
#637
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Well Rogers going down for cell and internet is causing chaos. Quite a few companies have a unplanned long weekend.
Jul 9, 2022, 4:22 pm
#638
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So uh maybe YVR do tonight depending on 8279?
Jul 9, 2022, 4:47 pm
#639
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Jul 9, 2022, 5:05 pm
#640
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Okay I'm definitely overnighting and I think my TD gives me $1k for "reasonable" restaurant expenses if anyone wants to go out.
Jul 9, 2022, 5:09 pm
#641
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Jul 9, 2022, 5:21 pm
#642
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Jul 9, 2022, 6:33 pm
#643
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Okay assuming I actually make it out of YLW, I am definitely not leaving YVR tonight. So... mini do?
Jul 9, 2022, 7:17 pm
#644
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I like to think that I am reasonably creative, but I'm pretty certain that only two of these three things makes for a decent cocktail:
But I am open to other opinions.
But I am open to other opinions.
Jul 9, 2022, 7:19 pm
#645
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I think only on one of those three things is a good cocktail ingredient. Though if you forced me to choose two, it would be the two on the right.
